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Mike 108

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WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« on: June 13, 2007, 04:38:15 pm »
If, like me, you don't like water spraying all over the place whilst altering the pole length, or moving from window to window - you might like to try this. The photos are self-explanatory. The attachment is a eyelet from an ironmongers - bent over in a vice and fastened with a jubilee clip (I don't know what type of hose it is)

craig jwc

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 04:50:18 pm »
Why not just fit a connector tap on the end of hose?

Did have a picture of what i mean, but can't find it.

It basically is an ordinary connector like the hoselock but you can turn the water on or off with it.


Pittmonkey

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 04:51:28 pm »
 ??? Why not just fit a flow valve on the feed line to the pole? £10 from Gardiners and you can also control the flow.

Wayne
'Success is buried in the garden of failure'

Mike 108

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 04:56:42 pm »
I think that my way is easier! Plus, you don't have to walk back to the tap connector. I use the short pole, off a single ladder, to reach awkward windows. I can alter the angle of the brush head without getting wet and without getting off the ladder.

john tomkins

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 05:06:23 pm »
Put one of these where your jubilee clip is now, save you even more time and you can adjust the flow too.
http://www.ro-man.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=44

Jeff Brimble

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 06:28:00 pm »
Maybe some should convert to silicon type hose, no taps incredibly flexible, pinch to shut off or press to slow flow, but problem is you might  have to do some work to experience it.

Chris Cottrell

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2007, 07:49:12 pm »
I think that my way is easier! Plus, you don't have to walk back to the tap connector. I use the short pole, off a single ladder, to reach awkward windows. I can alter the angle of the brush head without getting wet and without getting off the ladder.

Let me get this straight you use a pole and a ladder to reach a window  ??? ???

Is it me guys or am I missing something ..... or is this guy missing the point  ???

Chris

nat

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2007, 08:11:27 pm »
I think that my way is easier! Plus, you don't have to walk back to the tap connector. I use the short pole, off a single ladder, to reach awkward windows. I can alter the angle of the brush head without getting wet and without getting off the ladder.

Let me get this straight you use a pole and a ladder to reach a window  ??? ???

Is it me guys or am I missing something ..... or is this guy missing the point  ???

Chris
we sometimes use a small ladder to get up and over akward objects (ie conservatory roofs exstensions etc etc)

Mike 108

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2007, 08:30:54 pm »
John Tomkins.  I don't see what you mean.  Are you talking about the in-line ball valve?  If so, how do you extend the pole - the hose has to be able to move.
Mike

john tomkins

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2007, 08:41:58 pm »
Mike,
Extend your pole then fit the valve and pipe, then when your pole is down you just have a hanging loop.
Seems to work well ;D

Chris Cottrell

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess New
« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2007, 08:50:28 pm »
I think that my way is easier! Plus, you don't have to walk back to the tap connector. I use the short pole, off a single ladder, to reach awkward windows. I can alter the angle of the brush head without getting wet and without getting off the ladder.

Let me get this straight you use a pole and a ladder to reach a window  ??? ???

Is it me guys or am I missing something ..... or is this guy missing the point  ???

Chris
we sometimes use a small ladder to get up and over akward objects (ie conservatory roofs exstensions etc etc)

Why ?

Chris Cottrell

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2007, 08:52:20 pm »
oops sorry a bit large that one

Mike 108

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2007, 08:58:59 pm »
John Tomkins.   Of couse.  Why didn't I think of that?  (What a 'Dork')  Thanks.
Mike

Mike 108

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2007, 09:21:22 pm »
John. How have you fixed the ball valve to your pole?  (Will read later - Thanks)

Mike. 

john tomkins

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Re: WFP- Idea to save water/mess
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2007, 09:37:15 pm »
John. How have you fixed the ball valve to your pole?  (Will read later - Thanks)

Mike. 

Just use a couple of cable ties ;)