[dazmond]

just bought the gardiner backpack as i wanted a few more quikloc fittings and to try out the new wfp scrapers!

the gardiners backpack holds 19 litres when full to the brim so it should be ok.

ive just thought of another 5 or 6 jobs where the backpack would be easier than 100m of hose.so ill be using it for 12-15 jobs a month.

im hoping it will be a handy piece of kit to complement the van mount!

[jk999]

Cleancare ive had one off those trolleys after a while they start dropping to bits, backpacks are ok but not for everyday use , the pumps in them only have a lifespan off about three months for everyday use but will last ages if use every now and again and john hewit I used to buy loads off him till he accused me off neglecting the back pack that was faulty so never bothered anymore

[oldman]

Always handy having a Back-Pack.......better off making your own though.

[Ian101]

Daz them 3 litres may make all the difference

[Afterglow Window Cleaners]

Yeah Gary's backscuttlingly right, using a 25 litre container buy a 12v 100psi pump from china and use a small battery that will fit on the end of a trolley, you could put a rocker switch on of you wanted easily as well

did that when I started, lasted about a month before the pump packed up.
Bought a backpack after that, must admit I prefer a bought backpack as its a lot more tidy and more protected from knocks in the back of the van.

Must of been a crap pump.

The designon the other forum is cracking and the bitsand pieces
needed are no different to what you would get in a pack anyway
but much cheaper.

no refilling and easy storage no brainer for me

which forum is it that shows you how to make one, or is it not allowed to say on here?

[Blue Giraffe]

backpacks are ok but not for everyday use , the pumps in them only have a lifespan off about three months for everyday use

Are the pumps easily replaced in the gardiners?  I have two of them as my main source of getting pure onto the glass. 

I don't have the room for a tank/hose reels in this van as it's used for gutter vac/pressure washer etc as well.

[Clever Forum Name]

backpacks are ok but not for everyday use , the pumps in them only have a lifespan off about three months for everyday use

Are the pumps easily replaced in the gardiners?  I have two of them as my main source of getting pure onto the glass. 

I don't have the room for a tank/hose reels in this van as it's used for gutter vac/pressure washer etc as well.

The only backpacks that have proved to be unreliable are the big boys. After 6 - 12 months all the problems started.

The original WCW backpacks lasted us 2 - 3 years each having only to replace the battery.

You will get longer than 3 months, the warranty is 12 months.

When the 12 months is up, buy a spare gardiner back pack and keep it for spares. If you get a problem you can swap parts out to work out which is duff.

Backpacks suffer from

Motor failure,
Housing failure
Contacts becoming soldered
Battery dies
Speed controller dies
Charge point dies

The only thing that is safe is the container

[Spruce]

Here is the pic

What a good idea this is. Well done! Something simple yet very effective. Thanks for posting.

[Spruce]

Yeah Gary's backscuttlingly right, using a 25 litre container buy a 12v 100psi pump from china and use a small battery that will fit on the end of a trolley, you could put a rocker switch on of you wanted easily as well

did that when I started, lasted about a month before the pump packed up.
Bought a backpack after that, must admit I prefer a bought backpack as its a lot more tidy and more protected from knocks in the back of the van.

Must of been a crap pump.

The designon the other forum is cracking and the bitsand pieces
needed are no different to what you would get in a pack anyway
but much cheaper.

no refilling and easy storage no brainer for me

which forum is it that shows you how to make one, or is it not allowed to say on here?

Its on Peter Fogwill's forum - Backpack Alternative....Alternative

Google Peter Fogwill forum and you will find it. I would still go with a proper backpack.

Our first ESR 505C lasted over 3 years with nearly daily use - It was dropped and split so is now U/s. The replacement needed a new speed switch which was replaced by the supplier without issue.

I don't like the lower strap clamps so I will look into doing Gordons mod above.

'Thank you to that man'

[Afterglow Window Cleaners]

Yeah Gary's backscuttlingly right, using a 25 litre container buy a 12v 100psi pump from china and use a small battery that will fit on the end of a trolley, you could put a rocker switch on of you wanted easily as well

did that when I started, lasted about a month before the pump packed up.
Bought a backpack after that, must admit I prefer a bought backpack as its a lot more tidy and more protected from knocks in the back of the van.

Must of been a crap pump.

The designon the other forum is cracking and the bitsand pieces
needed are no different to what you would get in a pack anyway
but much cheaper.

no refilling and easy storage no brainer for me

which forum is it that shows you how to make one, or is it not allowed to say on here?

Its on Peter Fogwill's forum - Backpack Alternative....Alternative

Google Peter Fogwill forum and you will find it. I would still go with a proper backpack.

Our first ESR 505C lasted over 3 years with nearly daily use - It was dropped and split so is now U/s. The replacement needed a new speed switch which was replaced by the supplier without issue.

I don't like the lower strap clamps so I will look into doing Gordons mod above.

'Thank you to that man'

Thanks Spruce, I have registered to have a look at that forum, but can't see anything until my registration is approved.

I also found this one, if that's any use to anyone.

http://windowanother place.co.uk/threads/homemade-alternative-to-backpack.11995/

Cheers, Gary