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Are backpackers misers?
« on: February 25, 2008, 08:19:18 pm »
What i mean is, if you have a limited supply of water do you automatically scrimp on your rinsing?

groundhog

Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2008, 09:11:05 pm »
You either scrimp on rinsing or waste time with extra filling up! Give me a van mount any day!!!  ;D

D.Salkeld_Ltd

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2008, 09:57:43 pm »
Hi DJW  (TOTALLY IGNORING GROUNDHOG ;D ;D ;D)

Yes I did when I first used my backpack ::)

Now I have got used to it and know how long it will last and can work quicker with pole and brush I use setting 2 all the time.  Gives a good wash and rince and you tend to work quicker.

David
Not Perfect - But Honest

Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2008, 10:06:29 pm »
Ditto David  ;)

MJH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2008, 10:10:06 pm »
You either scrimp on rinsing or waste time with extra filling up! Give me a van mount any day!!!  ;D
agreed im sure those backpacks are for killing weeds and watering flowers :P

Richy L

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2008, 10:13:35 pm »
i have a static system in my van and i have a backpack. But i never use the van system.
The backpack is much easier for getting access to the backs of houses and it means you can clean in a highly pedestrianised area without the fear of people falling over your hoses! ;)

MJH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2008, 10:16:28 pm »
i have a static system in my van and i have a backpack. But i never use the van system.
The backpack is much easier for getting access to the backs of houses and it means you can clean in a highly pedestrianised area without the fear of people falling over your hoses! ;)
ey

Do you have a trolley or do you wear it like a backpacker?

NWH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2008, 10:18:50 pm »
A backpack is only easier if you have backpack awkward work end of,if you do a lot of estates and terrace houses then it`s probobly quicker,but any house with good access and plenty of window`s don`t kid yourself thinking that a backpack is better than a van mount.

Wayne Thomas

Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2008, 10:20:20 pm »
Don't ask me, I'm a serious back pack abuser. Can anyone lend me a backpack, lol.

D.Salkeld_Ltd

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2008, 10:20:49 pm »
i have a static system in my van and i have a backpack. But i never use the van system.
The backpack is much easier for getting access to the backs of houses and it means you can clean in a highly pedestrianised area without the fear of people falling over your hoses! ;)

Totally agree with that
Not Perfect - But Honest

matt

Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2008, 10:21:10 pm »
here we go  ;D ;D ;D

MJH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2008, 10:22:01 pm »
surely those back pack things do your back in all that lifting and bending picking up those dozen barrels can't be good for anyone!!

D.Salkeld_Ltd

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2008, 10:23:21 pm »
A backpack is only easier if you have backpack awkward work end of,if you do a lot of estates and terrace houses then it`s probobly quicker,but any house with good access and plenty of window`s don`t kid yourself thinking that a backpack is better than a van mount.

I wouldn't argue with this either
Not Perfect - But Honest

NWH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2008, 10:25:30 pm »
MJH don`t buy 1,unless your using it to apply loads of TFR mix for massive conservatory roofs.

D.Salkeld_Ltd

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2008, 10:25:53 pm »
AS FOR THAT WAYNE THOMAS >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

The GHOSTBUSTERS APPRECIATION SOCIETY has a contract out on you me old son ;D ;D ;D

Not Perfect - But Honest

Richy L

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2008, 10:26:34 pm »
i dont wear it like a backpack your right it would do my back in. instead i just lift it. you can lift it with one hand, then i just put it over one should to the front of the house, clean the front then pick it up and take it around the back and clean all the back.

Im only 23, so maybe its my age, but i have no problem doing this.

But if i used a van system for a huge house, or a secluded commercial premises i think your right, the van system would be better.

MJH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2008, 10:28:56 pm »
i dont wear it like a backpack your right it would do my back in. instead i just lift it. you can lift it with one hand, then i just put it over one should to the front of the house, clean the front then pick it up and take it around the back and clean all the back.

Im only 23, so maybe its my age, but i have no problem doing this.

But if i used a van system for a huge house, or a secluded commercial premises i think your right, the van system would be better.



Im 28 and reasonably strong but i still couldnt see myself walking around 20 houses with a back pack on filling the thing up every 5 minutes, i would also feel totally daft!!

NWH

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2008, 10:31:49 pm »
Vanmount get to first job turn on varistream and work,backpack get to work lugg 18 heavy ltrs around a house and then go back to van and fill it up again,vanmount turn off varistream drive home put my feet up.Backpack go home fill up all the spare barrels i`m going to need for the next day and then take the batterys in and have to charge them for the next days work,then go to the osteopath for lower back pain due to constantly lifting barrels of water around allday long and this is without having to actually clean the window`s which over the course of the day if you`ve done a lot of work can take it out of you.

Richy L

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Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2008, 10:34:10 pm »
every 5 minutes... come on.
I know your exaggerating to make a point, but you really dont waste a lot of time.

With a van system you are wasting a little bit of time every stop reeling in your hose, that adds up. Not to mention finding a good parking space, and moving the van every few houses.

To refill the backpack takes literally about 10 seconds and it takes 25 seconds to walk to the van then 25 seconds back to the house. So you waste about a minute every 20 minutes or so, max. Not a lot of time really.

groundhog

Re: Are backpackers misers?
« Reply #19 on: February 25, 2008, 10:40:40 pm »

Hi DJW  (TOTALLY IGNORING GROUNDHOG ;D ;D ;D)


David

Ignore me all you like, because I won't go away! You just don't like it because I tell it like it is!!!  ;D