[SPE]

mine has never came undone in the pole, It also works brilliantly with aqua-dapter and never leaked. I cant see why mini bore would not work, Is that the 6mm stuff? mine is the 8mm stuff which I though was microbore. minibore would be even better, less weight in pole when full of water.

no chopsie, other way around I have 8 mm (minibore), so same as you
I just thought it looked a bit on the big side to go in my clx but I stand corrected then. How much heavier does it make a pole feel in use ? I have a clx 27.
 So as well as AD . I need some connectors (use a hozelock tap at mo) which ones and from where ?
Cheers, Simon

[Smudger]

Chops & Lee,

i like the sound of using shorter pole hose, but i have 2 concerns.....

1. the minibore o/d is around 12mm dia and weighs a lot more than pole hose so how is it over conny's etc..

2. does the metal fitting and o'clip scratch or damage the insides of the pole ?

Darran

[Lee GLS]

Chops & Lee,

i like the sound of using shorter pole hose, but i have 2 concerns.....

1. the minibore o/d is around 12mm dia and weighs a lot more than pole hose so how is it over conny's etc..

2. does the metal fitting and o'clip scratch or damage the insides of the pole ?

Darran

1. i have the micobore and i dont really notice much difference in the weight as its not all at one end of the pole it is spread up the whole length of the pole apart from the top section which has the normal pole hose in.

2. the fittings dont scratch or damage the inside they slide up and down nicely.


what pole do you use Darren?

[chopsie]

Chops & Lee,

i like the sound of using shorter pole hose, but i have 2 concerns.....

1. the minibore o/d is around 12mm dia and weighs a lot more than pole hose so how is it over conny's etc..

2. does the metal fitting and o'clip scratch or damage the insides of the pole ?

1. it is heavier, cannot remember how heavy my pole was before now though as I have had it like this for quite a while. it does not really affect me a lot as its only an odd window over connys etc, and i rinse on glass so the window takes the majority of the weight.

2. honestly do not know, It must do a bit, but not enough to make me go back to peeing about with all that pole hose!!

[chopsie]

i don't know what bloody hose i have now    I just bought a reel from purefreedom when i started out and it came with hose that i assume is 8mm.

[Smudger]

SLX - 25

will have to get some o-clips - as i only use jubies at the mo

Darran

[dazmond]

i have 5mm extension hose for my trolley which is the same as my pole hose so it should work out ok for me!

[jouk45]

i just can not understand why even to this day 2011 a lot of wfp w/c  are still using the caveman methods of water flow control, i worked out roughly, to pay for a modern technology flow controler like the  aqua-daptor,  or  peter fogwills autobrush, this will cost you lab  around 8 to 15 jobs, thats all it costs, then it is paid for, although i do admit, i keep the remote control, and tap at the brush connected as an emergency only,

[Aqua-dapter]

pole is a male fitting straight. I have rectus 21 on mine meaning it stops water coming out of the pole, also means no waiting for water to get to end of pole each time saving time and making more money. the other way you have to wait and the water runs out.

Hi Window Washers, some Aqua-dapter users have mentioned that if they leave the tap closed when packing away, the water is held in the hose by the "straw effect" (similar to if you put your finger over the end of a straw in a glass of water and take it out, the water stays in the straw).

If this works, then it should have the same effect that you describe, no waiting for the water to get to the brush head next time.

It's not something we've really investigated though, so the other guys using Aqua-dapters might comment on whether they've noticed that... but some have mentioned they're using rectus connectors anyway.

The problem I immediately think of is that this relies on the whole thing being air-tight so if the tap is knocked slightly you could suddenly get a hose full of water emptying out!

Paul

[Simply Clean Windows]

Hi Paul,
i cant get through to you on your site for some reason,but i need some parts for my aqua adapter.
Malcolm

[Aqua-dapter]

Hi Malcolm,

Are you trying to use the Contact Form http://www.aqua-dapter.co.uk/pages/Contact.html or the Order Messaging system?

You can also email us on sales @ aqua-dapter .co .uk (take out the spaces) and we'll get things sorted for you.

Paul

[pikeman]

I have gardiners clx i take it would need the screw thread adapter to screw on the end of the pole and then fit the aquadapter.

[Aqua-dapter]

Hi pikeman,

Yes that's right. You'll need the 'Metal Thread' one - assuming your pole has a metal end screw.

Paul

[pikeman]

Thanks paul

[mark311069]

Hi pikeman,

Yes that's right. You'll need the 'Metal Thread' one - assuming your pole has a metal end screw.

Paul

i have a slx and my metal thread adapter keeps coming loose. ive tried plumbers tape on the slx thread which works for a time maybe half a day then i have to take it apart and do it again. any tips for keeping it on tight?

[Aqua-dapter]

Hi Mark,

Plumbers tape may not work that well as it's too soft. Instead try ordinary plastic electrical tape; 1 or 2 winds should be sufficient.

An alternative I found for a semi-permanent fixing is this: http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Adhesives+Sealants/General+Adhesives/Threadlock+Low+Strength+10ml/d180/sd2340/p21229
...it's advertised as

Low strength designed for easy disassembly.

...so should be OK, but remember that with the Screw Thread Adapter being smooth it could be difficult to get enough purchase on it to unscrew?

Hope this helps.

Paul

[pikeman]

Arrived today great service will fit the weekend. Noticed  a smal spring in with the package is that just a spare?

[Lee GLS]

yes the spring is a spare.

[DaveG]

Got mine today and have been having a play and it seems like a really nice, well thought out bit of kit.
I just cant decide whether to cut off the hose and have the hose reel hose going up the pole or not??
Decisions decisions!!!

[pikeman]

thanks lee thought so