[JackieW]

Typed this into search and nothing came up so I'm asking, Does anyone use a remote control for the battery operated pump, say around the neck on a pendant, and is it better than an aquadapter?

[Ronnie Bryce]

I found them very inconsistent and annoying. The remote that is.

[steven ainger]

Ive got a remote on a lanyard around my neck, and tbh, its cack.
10 yards range or if your lucky 20.
Tried the a/dapter, works well but too heavy on the end of a pole.
So use a small push fit tap on the bottom of the pole hose, works best for me

[Window Washers]

why does people not use taps, no weight at the end of the pole, no messing about pressing a button pointing at your van and looking a fool.

Something dont need to be fixxed or added to.

The saying K.I.S.S springs to mind.

Please forward £80 and I will send you a long weight

[steven ainger]

why does people not use taps, no weight at the end of the pole, no messing about pressing a button pointing at your van and looking a fool.

Something dont need to be fixxed or added to.

The saying K.I.S.S springs to mind.

Please forward £80 and I will send you a long weight

I do

[Window Washers]

why does people not use taps, no weight at the end of the pole, no messing about pressing a button pointing at your van and looking a fool.

Something dont need to be fixxed or added to.

The saying K.I.S.S springs to mind.

Please forward £80 and I will send you a long weight

are you being sarcastic again oh special one ? 



I do

[steven ainger]

no, not at all, 
just saying, ive tried all the other options and none of them are as good as a tap

[jouk45]

i use a remote control daily for my backpack for near 2 years , can never be without it, cost just 7 quid from ebay then,

[Window Washers]

no, not at all, 
just saying, ive tried all the other options and none of them are as good as a tap

[shina]

I use a remote control and find it works great. I find that when it starts playing up I just replace the battery in the fob for a £1 and its fine for 6 months or so.
I use a trolley system with a long hose so it may work better than a van mount.

[bumper]

i have voice control i say on of on of but sometimes i have to say off off off then it turns off and other times i have to say off off oh f---it and drop the pole down to manualy

[Steve Sed]

The constant leaks with a tap are a pain. Plus, the house is doubled over and more prone to twisting.

[Window Washers]

The constant leaks with a tap are a pain. Plus, the house is doubled over and more prone to twisting.

you dont get constant leaks with a tap if used in a certain way, it is the fittings that leak not the tap 
how is the hose doubled up ?

[Steve Sed]

True, it is the joints that leak. The hose is cut, then looped to the tap on the pole. At least mine is.

[richard jagger]

Top be effective you cannot use a normal remote, they do not work through walls and round corners. You need to be in view of the pump.

[Smudger]

Used to have remotes and basically just a waste of time - slow to activate/stop pump


AD is the very best option for water control ( IMO )

Darran

[Window Washers]

Used to have remotes and basically just a waste of time - slow to activate/stop pump


AD is the very best option for water control ( IMO )

Darran

Darran, can you limit the flow without turning off the AD ? if you cant a tap is the best to control the water.
if this can be done I will go by one, I thought it was just an on off switch at the end of a pole.

[Smudger]

Yep - just turn the control numpty a small amount - but i see no reason to do so and as with a tap why fiddle and ponce about ? - just on or off - low water flow usually means (for me) bad cleans and spotting

i've used every method of water control (except triggers) and the AD suits the way i work and saves more water than using a  remote or tap (fitted to either end of the pole) there is nothing to drag about or 'loops' - no bending down to tap - i'm not tethered by a holster nor do i get wet through leaks etc...

AD is quick and effective - it may not suit every1 but for me i clean quicker - better and save water

Darran

[Dave.]

I like the idea of an aquadapter, but the price puts me off.

I used to use a tap on the bottom of each pole with a loop of pole hose.

I now use a holster with a tap - from the tap fitting I have two lengths of pole hose with a male & female microbore fitting on either end. Easy to disconnect from either the hose or the pole - this works for me as I often use a 4' pole for ground floor work.

Now and again I'll get a leak somewhere around the tap & fittings - usually it's a jubilee clip that needs tightening.

I carry 4  wf poles in the van - didn't fancy spending over £300 for water control.

Each to their own I guess.

Dave

[dazmond]

just try one dave on your main pole.i really love the aqua-daptor for the views expressed by darran in his post above!

cracking bit of kit IMO.