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JWC

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What Back Pack ?
« on: November 03, 2009, 08:26:20 pm »
Hi Guys

Im looking at buying a back pack and can't make my mind up between omnipole one and shurflo.
I did look at the wcw but it only has one setting.

Cheer

james

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 08:29:10 pm »

tacky

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 08:31:02 pm »
£ 100 wcw backpack .only one setting but u can put a tap on it n turn flow down .

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 08:35:35 pm »
£ 100 wcw backpack .only one setting but u can put a tap on it n turn flow down .


I back this 100%



Matt
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2009, 08:37:08 pm »
I ran my business for the first 6 months using a wcw backpack

Does that answer your question for just a £100 cost ?
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

JWC

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 08:47:10 pm »
cheers guys

it looks like wcw then  :)

has anyone bought omnipole backpack ?


mci services

Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2009, 08:50:14 pm »
aye i bought the omnipole 3 speed and use it every day and cant fault it. the reason i never bought the 5 speed was from my research on forums no one used it above speed 1. and i have to say thats true

JWC

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2009, 08:58:31 pm »
Thanks Stu

Are you saying go for the 3 speed then ?

jonboywalton75

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2009, 09:02:14 pm »
I ran my business for the first 6 months using a wcw backpack

Does that answer your question for just a £100 cost ?

Just wondered if I could manage with the WCW backpack alone?
All domestic work mainly 3/4 bed houses, also some rural (move about) stuff
This topic that I started relates to this question:-

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=82938.0

Sapphire Window Cleaning

  • Posts: 2942
Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2009, 09:08:53 pm »
aye i bought the omnipole 3 speed and use it every day and cant fault it. the reason i never bought the 5 speed was from my research on forums no one used it above speed 1. and i have to say thats true


So the other 2 speeds are made redundant?
Whats the point of having a varied controller if you only use it on the first setting.
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

mci services

Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2009, 09:17:53 pm »
the number 1 setting is ample for windows on the omnipole but if you want more water you can have it by bumping up the flow. from what i hear the one setting on the wcw backpack is a bit much. but yes that can be controlled by methods already mentioned.

i cant say whats best as ive only used mine. all i am saying is i am happy with it and havent had any problems

Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2009, 09:22:49 pm »
the number 1 setting is ample for windows on the omnipole but if you want more water you can have it by bumping up the flow. from what i hear the one setting on the wcw backpack is a bit much. but yes that can be controlled by methods already mentioned.

i cant say whats best as ive only used mine. all i am saying is i am happy with it and havent had any problems


Same here Stu.
Reaching parts traditional window cleaners can not reach.

JWC

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 09:25:14 pm »
is there anyway i can convert hoselock to microbore on the omnipole bp ?

mci services

Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2009, 09:31:55 pm »
to convert mine i just pushed a lenght of microbore into the hose and secured with hose clips

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2009, 09:36:51 pm »
I ran my business for the first 6 months using a wcw backpack

Does that answer your question for just a £100 cost ?

Just wondered if I could manage with the WCW backpack alone?
All domestic work mainly 3/4 bed houses, also some rural (move about) stuff
This topic that I started relates to this question:-

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=82938.0

You could do it, but you would need to do a couple of trips to get water. The mondeo wont carry many 25L containers unless you have them all dotted about the seats. That wouldnt be too safe though.

I had a VW sharan people carrier and had 7 x 25L containers and the backpack in the boot, well away from me !
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

JWC

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #15 on: November 03, 2009, 09:46:32 pm »
Thanks guys for you advise.

James

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #16 on: November 03, 2009, 09:56:17 pm »
If your looking at going 80% plus wfp then I would suggest a van. If tops wfp and trad bottoms, I reckon you could just get away with a backpack/trolley
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

JWC

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #17 on: November 03, 2009, 10:08:27 pm »
Thanks window wiper

I van got a van system but was thinking about a backpack to do jobs that are dificult to clean with a hose.


Blue Frog Systems

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #18 on: November 03, 2009, 10:36:52 pm »
Backpack is a great tool to have. I now have a 400L van system, but I use the backpack a couple of times a week atleast.

If your thinking of getting a backpack for odd awkward jobs I'd get the wcw one. Great value for money for awkward jobs
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

jonboywalton75

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Re: What Back Pack ?
« Reply #19 on: November 03, 2009, 11:05:01 pm »


 
You could do it, but you would need to do a couple of trips to get water. The mondeo wont carry many 25L containers unless you have them all dotted about the seats. That wouldnt be too safe though.

I had a VW sharan people carrier and had 7 x 25L containers and the backpack in the boot, well away from me !
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Thanks for that tip