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Title: backpack switch problem
Post by: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 11:15:16 am
had problems with my backpack not switching on.   the wires for flow control  had broken off.  got it working again but cant switch it off after everything is connected up. i have 1 red wire from switch not connected to anything  but dont know where it goes. i have to disconnect from battery to switch it off. not sure if it goes to 1 of  pump wires. thanks
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 04, 2025, 11:20:47 am
What backpack are you talking about?
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 11:28:13 am
 old gardeners one had it a good while  cant mind the name of it. yellow 1 with blue base.
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 12:01:52 pm
1 red wire from switch  goes to positive on battery. the other red has the the fuse on it is not connected to anything.
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on February 04, 2025, 12:32:20 pm
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/113737025138?_skw=water+fed+pole+window+cleaning+backpack&itmmeta=01JK8EY0E6EEVBGD1AACXHKAAR&hash=item1a7b414672:g:kyMAAOSwoKBfvR8g&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAABAHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlscpnK5mCrK5AVHF1dlHKihpCxdBmwvwFrw21elXiFTuKu9QysBYyLHWO2CX7oUTy102lWPs64EF9%2F2IJtjkkL4jXuUJL7XkMkv%2Bctmzrz%2F%2BiRQh9uR0zGTHKtalITw98%2BZjNbjom1CPGIePC7JCPmKWknkKrnkPJoQ25KzeR%2FZx6JxxfPNsuXzG2JZy8p0cYhTIwShjVALekKElocvn65Trpl7vdJeS1M8V6dRu%2FJSf6fqm6eG7K8Swh%2BgxX1OJ%2Byc%2BQczJOMrjYnm%2FOdDFkaRYxdcmHLjNWRuCOcbADlal1DqzjVhXnTHWTE7hJ%2FlOk%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMpIf4jppl

I have bought a few of these and they are good because of higher flow rate. Now I have the PF Trolly and don't need them but still going strong. Group together and you can get 4 for £110 each if you know any other windy cleaners out there. Once they break I just toss them and buy a new one. You want to get in before the Spring arrives because they are usually sold out.
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 04, 2025, 12:49:31 pm
Quote from: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 11:15:16 am
had problems with my backpack not switching on.   the wires for flow control  had broken off.  got it working again but cant switch it off after everything is connected up. i have 1 red wire from switch not connected to anything  but dont know where it goes. i have to disconnect from battery to switch it off. not sure if it goes to 1 of  pump wires. thanks

If you want to cure the symptom then put a switch in the battery lead that you take off to stop it?
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 01:42:41 pm
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: Ched on February 04, 2025, 04:59:41 pm
Quote from: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 01:42:41 pm
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.
Do not run without a fuse. If there is a fault, the fuse is there to protect things as the battery has enough energy to set fire to wiring. Reconnect the fuse asap.
The diagram is here https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/media/wysiwyg/Backpack_v3_Wiring_for_Backpacks_Sold_After_20-10-2021.jpg
Not sure if they have one for pre 2021 but it should give you an idea to enable you to follow wires and check all is good.
Title: Re: backpack switch problem
Post by: Simon Trapani on February 04, 2025, 10:17:51 pm
Quote from: wfp master on February 04, 2025, 01:42:41 pm
thanks for the replies.  got it sorted took inline fuse out & connected wires together without fuse. fuse was not blown so dont know why it never worked.
Do you ride a horse too?

As said, don’t use without the fuse ffs.