[jonpeachey]

Does anyone know whether this kit actually works when working around the back of a house as its ad says (in the line of sight)
if this is actually the case then clearly not for a van system!
Your thoughts
JP

[Clever Forum Name]

No it doesn't.

[Ian Sheppard]

Does anyone know whether this kit actually works when working around the back of a house as its ad says (in the line of sight)
if this is actually the case then clearly not for a van system!
Your thoughts
JP

The one shot stand alone is a retro fit radio remote allowing you to switch the pump. Range is 40 - 60 meters line of site. The transmitter is similar in size and power to the one in your car key fob. Obstructions can block the signal. It is not best suited to a van system unless you plan to mount the antenna through the roof. Raising the antenna and transmitter can increase the range. http://www.springltd.co/node/115
The unit is better suited to a trolley or trailer.

The Ultimate RF unit is far better suited to a van system and has a range of 100 - 120 meters. http://www.springltd.co/NODE/69

[johnny bravo]

hi ian,      which controller would you suggest for a beginner just starting to use a van mount set-up,  added to a shurflo pump of course.       digital / analogue.  to use with a leisure battery manually charged.     most of my wfp cleaning is top windows ,    a few full houses,    would i be best with a smaller leisure battery,    or just get the 110ah,          halfords battery + charger.

if i can get these 2 items togeather,            next will be the pump+ controller.

[Ian Sheppard]

A digital control will provide more information about the system. As they have a volt meter to help you monitor battery state.
if you are running a single pump i would suggest 75 ah at least.
the battery is designed to discharge 50% of its capacity so 37 amps if 75 ah.
if your systems draws 4a then you have 8 to 10 hours use. As some of the recent posts you should charge every other day. Or daily if thw system has run all day.

Starting volts should be as close to 13v as possible i would suggest. Keeping volts high as poss will heĺp to maintain the battery reduce volt drop off toward the end of the day.

[jonpeachey]

Thanks guys
Mentioned was the ultimate as a better choice with longer range, but is this still (in line of sight,) if so surely the principle will still be the same, no control over pump when cleaning the back of a house.
Any final thoughts !

[Ian Sheppard]

All these types of transmitters are line of sight and we have to advise as such. The difference with the ultimate is the height of the antenna. Being higher reduces the chance if the signal being blocked.
I have known some people activate these from behind a building as the signal bounces. As a manufacturer i have to say lune of sight.

[jonpeachey]

Thanks Ian