[stuartb]

I use a univalve at the moment and was considering swapping to the gardener version. Just wondered peoples opinions?

[Spruce]

I use a univalve at the moment and was considering swapping to the gardener version. Just wondered peoples opinions?

Its out of stock atm.

[tlwcs]

I bought one a few weeks ago to replace the univalve.
Their first version put so much strain on the pole joints this latest version has stopped that.
The problem I’ve found now is when you work with the pole to your right, with perhaps a parked car stopping  direct access, it turns the water off. I did use it with a swivel neck.
I’ve since gone back to the overpriced univalve
Tony

[JandS]

Same here it keeps turning itself off when using it with swivel.....I rinse on though......it's free to a good home I'm sticking with univalve.

[dazmond]

I've got both......they both have their advantages and disadvantages....

I find I can turn the water on accidentally when the pole hose snags with a univalve and sometimes its awkward to turn off with the pole fully extended at an angle....other than it's great IMO...

The Gardiner valve sometimes turns off as your scrubbing away at height  and esp when cleaning sills and i have no water control if I change to a carbon gooseneck......

[Smudger]

I found the twist on/off was only suitable for straight forward window cleaning - as mentioned anything at an angle can lead to it turning off - I found it a complete pain for soffit/fascia and gutter cleaning types of work where you scrub around gutters etc where it can constantly turn off

univalve may not be the perfect tool but is the best by a long way.


Darran

[M & C Window Cleaning]

I find both to be great bits of kit.  However, I prefer the way the twist valve works and the fact that spares are available for it.

I also use mine with a swivel and experience similar un-commanded shutoff issues when working in some restricted spaces.  However, I stuck with it and now its quite a rare occurrence.  I'd say it's worth a try.