[anthony eton]

Hi everyone,which is the best BOAB ,I have never used one before so I cannot decide which one to buy.Any advice much appreciated Cheers Ant.

[mark dew]

A not too sure what you mean about which one. I have 2 and the only difference is that 1 has a bit that through the belt and has a snap connector so you can clip the boab on or off.
The other 1 has a loop that goes around the belt and can only be taken off by unclipping the whole thing.

I orefer the 1st type cos its easier to clip on and off.

[anthony eton]

On the wintecs web site there are four or five to chose from , they all look much the same to me ,just vary in price and look,thanks for your input Mark Cheers Ant.

[woody1]

i get the pulex one off soap national not to chuncky and holds 1 mop 2 squeegee

[david watts]

good qest an unger one bought one of the others and it hung too low
felt a bit like john wayne ; the one with the loop i find best
called an unger classic i think

[bobby p]

ive got the pulex . fold the belt loop down behind the boab and tie it off and this perches the boab higher on your belt ,+ no swinging


 ive cut mine about a bit

[NJWindowCleaning]

Hi anthony
I used the clip on one as you can leave your pouches on and unclip the bucket and jump in and drive off. The BOAB has one for the applicator and three squeegee holder.

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Hi everyone,which is the best BOAB ,I have never used one before so I cannot decide which one to buy.Any advice much appreciated Cheers Ant.

Big decision Anthony, you’re in charge now and it is tough at the top.

Good luck.  :

Ignore Richard cranium above.

The ettorre side kick is the one I prefere as I only use flippers & a porcupine. both of which fit in better & it's a quick release clip. This is the black one.

The green unger (the one without white writing on it) is also good & better suited to bigger applicators. It can hold 2 squeegees & a scraper too, although the scraper will rust in it. It has a wider top than the ettore so thicker applicators will go in better without scraping the sides & wetting your leg.

Hope that helps.

[mark dew]

Ewan, he is asking how best to kit himself out with trad kit. He asked a specific question, didn't ask for the pre-sermon.
What's the point of being condescending?? Even if you claim it was done tongue in cheek, there is no hint of it to anyone else.

[dazmond]

i have an unger classic which im currently using (1 squeegee)and the 2 squeegee version.good  trad kit IMO.

[cozy]

Hi everyone,which is the best BOAB ,I have never used one before so I cannot decide which one to buy.Any advice much appreciated Cheers Ant.

We use Unger mate, clips on your belt easy and the Ettore one is good too. Do yourself a favour though and don't use it as a bucket!!! Wet leg syndrome. Also, never listen to guys who work for National Car Parks who have read lots of stuff about how to be a window cleaner. People who work for WFP suppliers will give you duff information and mess you about and also take the mick because you are trad and don't buy their gear.

[anthony eton]

Is the ettore Backflip the same as the Ettore Side kick boab? Ant

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

Is the ettore Backflip the same as the Ettore Side kick boab? Ant

I meant side kick changed it now.

[anthony eton]

Cheers, for that,and a big THANK YOU to everyone (almost) for your very usefull advice,as always much appreciated.Best regards Ant.

[mistersqueegee]

I use the Ettore Sidekick. It set higher on my hip than the Pulex despite being detachable.

[Londoner]

Just because its called a bucket on a belt doesn't mean you have to fill it up with water. Its just a holster really

[anthony eton]

Hi Vince,so I should not put water in it at all?Just use it as an holster for T bar and Squeegee? regards Ant.

[Londoner]

Well I guess everyone has their own methods of working but I would say rinse out and get your applicator ready from your main bucket then just use it as a waterproof holster.

Trying to carry a quantity of water round in it never worked for me. Others may have a different view.

[anthony eton]

Thanks Vince  :)Best wishesAnt.

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I use the pulex one, it holds 1 applicator and 3 squeegees, dont tie it to your leg. lol
I did this when I first bought it and as soon as I started to climb the ladder the excess water dripped all down my leg, this was in the winter.
I would certainly buy the one with the snap connector though.



Matt