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Platinum NW

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wcw backpack
« on: August 03, 2009, 11:06:38 am »
Has anyone got one of these ? It a bright yellow thing and has a low price but my concern is there are no reviews on the site and theres no info on how long the battery lasts 

tomy jackson

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2009, 12:08:44 pm »
you ant looked , all day

Platinum NW

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 12:45:50 pm »
what

Platinum NW

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2009, 12:54:24 pm »
iv been told that the omnipole backpack is one of the best buys - Which ones do you recommend

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2009, 01:18:00 pm »
I have a WCW backpack and the battery last approx 10 hours on a full charge, I love it. yes its cheap, yes it only has one flow rate but for what I use it for its perfect, I only use it for the hard to access rears of houses like terraced houses etc.
I have a van mounted WFP if I want to mess with the flow controller.



Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Craig - CW Window Cleaning

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #5 on: August 03, 2009, 04:27:08 pm »
i have a wcw backpack works great for what i use it on, just the odd house where van mount is awkward. i can usually clean a 3 bed semi with one fill of water.

tomy jackson

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2009, 04:36:42 pm »
put a by pass on it

Platinum NW

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2009, 05:03:50 pm »
im planning on using a backpack for three and two storey houses and trad at the bottom. Going out canvassing soon so il hopefully have 10+ new customers tonight when i come back

rl

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009, 05:08:34 pm »
good look with the canvasing!

Platinum NW

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009, 05:12:52 pm »
cheers RL

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2009, 08:05:03 pm »
I have one.  I've no idea how long the battery would last because it's only for occasional use in bad access situations.  I just recharge it every couple of weeks and it seems fine.

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #11 on: August 03, 2009, 08:06:58 pm »
I use the wcw backpack and lasts me all day, just stick it on charge overnight. Get a trigger to keep water consumption down if your worried about flow rates
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

tacky

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #12 on: August 03, 2009, 09:02:51 pm »
nice bit of kit .good value for money

windowswashed

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Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #13 on: August 03, 2009, 10:15:38 pm »
WCW backpack is handy to keep in the van for those awkward inaccessible jobs.

I fitted a tap on the end of it to conserve water if need be, it does reduce the flow of water slightly to save running out and having to fill up again.

It only has one slightly variable speed if you fit a tap on the end but it's Unique Selling Points are the facts that it has a very sturdy handle which makes it very easy to carry around and the on / off switch isn't underneath the unit like the other backpack version which is a nuisance.

Less working parts fitted, so less to go wrong. Very simple and very practical for small jobs.

cybersye

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2009, 08:28:03 am »
I have one, and as others have said its great for awkward access problems.
I took the straps off mine, found it much less hassle to carry it by the handle.
I'm going to try and fit a double tap outlet to my tank in my van as I find I can fill it much quicker gravity fed than going through my pump and microbore.

mileslake

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #15 on: August 04, 2009, 09:40:40 pm »
only use it once  or twice a week. Had it about 6 months,  only charged it thrice.  Excellent.

peter holley

Re: wcw backpack
« Reply #16 on: August 04, 2009, 10:13:33 pm »
fantastic piece of kit... will last all day on 1 charge .... :D