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Scrimble

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #20 on: December 31, 2011, 02:51:55 pm »
well well well ,crap adapter is back on subject again , repeat business? How often do u need to buy these then? I HOPE U CAN ALL REMEMBER MY THOUGHTS.  But heres a new one , £60 each, how much water could u filter for that,        its a lot of water.      how long do they last.
And sorry customer service is a joke unless, u dont want a personal phone call ,just endless emails,
I  for one would never bother with them again. Pain in the arse to fit onto ionics poles anyway.   By the way I never got my £60 back that they still owe me!  maybe see them at the next show? your go paul.

YAWN +2

Halfadaylee

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #21 on: December 31, 2011, 04:19:57 pm »
well well well ,crap adapter is back on subject again , repeat business? How often do u need to buy these then? I HOPE U CAN ALL REMEMBER MY THOUGHTS.  But heres a new one , £60 each, how much water could u filter for that,        its a lot of water.      how long do they last.
And sorry customer service is a joke unless, u dont want a personal phone call ,just endless emails,
I  for one would never bother with them again. Pain in the arse to fit onto ionics poles anyway.   By the way I never got my £60 back that they still owe me!  maybe see them at the next show? your go paul.

YAWN +2

yawn +3

DaveG

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #22 on: December 31, 2011, 04:46:22 pm »
You lot want to wake up. Its New Years Eve ...
You can't polish a turd

Spruce

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #23 on: December 31, 2011, 04:52:40 pm »
No matter how good you are, you will never please all of the people all of the time.
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

Scott Dean

Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #24 on: December 31, 2011, 07:41:43 pm »
I am totally happy with the unit itself baring that it constantly undoes at both ends of the aquadapter and that it wont always turns off as the tap gets stuck so have to drop it and do it manually.

I spoke to Paul when i originally bought it and my experience with respect was good, i'm just disappointed that it wasn't outlined that the future mark 3 would be coming out so soon as it would benefit my pole set-up far better than the mark 2.

Anyway i am happy with the everything it does, yeah its expensive but i looks the part and much more professional. If you can let me know what can be done to sort the above problems Paul i would appreciate it as i'm having to resort to a bit of Gorilla glue to stop it from moving...

boshravie

Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #25 on: December 31, 2011, 08:06:31 pm »
I am totally happy with the unit itself baring that it constantly undoes at both ends of the aquadapter and that it wont always turns off as the tap gets stuck so have to drop it and do it manually.

I spoke to Paul when i originally bought it and my experience with respect was good, i'm just disappointed that it wasn't outlined that the future mark 3 would be coming out so soon as it would benefit my pole set-up far better than the mark 2.

Anyway i am happy with the everything it does, yeah its expensive but i looks the part and much more professional. If you can let me know what can be done to sort the above problems Paul i would appreciate it as i'm having to resort to a bit of Gorilla glue to stop it from moving...

As I mentioned before this product still needs much testing and improving, maybe he has cured these little teething problems with MK 3.

matthewprice

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #26 on: December 31, 2011, 08:37:52 pm »
sorry to but in but i was wondering how you get on with the thicker hose,that comes with it  as the slx 35 is thin   thanks

Smudger

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #27 on: December 31, 2011, 08:47:59 pm »
Scott - any thread will undo you can either use some threadlock to prevent it undoing through vibration or a couple of winds of ptfe tape so the threads 'bite'  it needs to be done more than finger tight ( but not much !!! ) i nipped mine with mole grips - the screw thread adaptor part but used a cloth to prevent teeth marks in the ali.  the adaptor itself has never moved while
on the collar as the clamp provided is very good.

if the mechanism is sticking it usually means it requires a clean - pure water or ptfe spray.

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2011, 08:55:27 pm »
Mathew butt out and ahappy new year
Alan

KS Cleaning

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #29 on: December 31, 2011, 09:25:05 pm »
yawn? u pair of arse lickers ,its all cry baby when you 2 want to have a go.
why is it that you both support him so much .
keep your f...... noses out and let those that do have a issue with crapadapter or others say there piece . what is it they call you clean it up gods.
more like clean it up kno..!         work it out.
Alright,after very little deliberation,you get my vote for being 'numpty Of The Year 2011' congrats ;D

Lee GLS

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #30 on: December 31, 2011, 09:36:50 pm »
yawn? u pair of arse lickers ,its all cry baby when you 2 want to have a go.
why is it that you both support him so much .
keep your f...... noses out and let those that do have a issue with crapadapter or others say there piece . what is it they call you clean it up gods.
more like clean it up kno..!         work it out.

It's not arse licking, im just boated of hearing your unreasonable moaning about a product and a company that don't deserve it. Ok some people don't like the aqua dapter, other love it fair enough, but their customer service has always been spot on, and I'm 99% sure that you are the only person to criticise and and bad mouth, that goes some way to show the sort of person that you are!


Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #31 on: January 01, 2012, 09:32:32 am »
morning lee.
 why does it? sort of person i am,what do you mean?
once again, i have every right to let other wc know my issue.
i know that u have heard it before, just ignore it then.
i dont respond to some of your boring issues, why do u have to.
if you dont like it ,dont read it.

Aqua-dapter

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #32 on: January 01, 2012, 10:39:22 am »
Hi Alan,

The last thread was locked before we reached a resolution.  We made a genuine goodwill offer.

We've already refunded over half the money you paid, plus your return postage costs.  This was a cheque which we asked you to bank only if you accepted it as a resolution to the problem, and provided an SAE to return it if you still wanted to take the matter to court.

We offer a 1 month money back guarantee.  Following this, we offer a further 11 months warranty on the Aqua-dapters you bought, which means we'll repair them at our cost (but because of the problem we offered to replace with new).

You never really explained why you wouldn't accept fully working replacement(s)?

Paul

rah

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #33 on: January 01, 2012, 10:49:02 am »
I made my own adapter :)

Quite simple really and only cost £10

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/info_FIT_FLOW_VLV_PUSH.html

simply put it between the pole & the brush, maybe not as affective, but a fraction of the cost and the little lost dropping the pole isn't noticeable over the day.

Rob.
Life used to be full of up's and downs....now i hardly ever get up a ladder :) .

Pope vader

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #34 on: January 01, 2012, 10:49:21 am »
Hi Alan,

The last thread was locked before we reached a resolution.  We made a genuine goodwill offer.

We've already refunded over half the money you paid, plus your return postage costs.  This was a cheque which we asked you to bank only if you accepted it as a resolution to the problem, and provided an SAE to return it if you still wanted to take the matter to court.

We offer a 1 month money back guarantee.  Following this, we offer a further 11 months warranty on the Aqua-dapters you bought, which means we'll repair them at our cost (but because of the problem we offered to replace with new).

You never really explained why you wouldn't accept fully working replacement(s)?

Paul

i think this is reasonable,  could it be the fact that he just down the product, just wont admit it,  

did he cash the cheque?

Aqua-dapter

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #35 on: January 01, 2012, 10:53:59 am »
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/info_FIT_FLOW_VLV_PUSH.html
We do those too.

maybe not as affective, but a fraction of the cost and the little lost dropping the pole isn't noticeable over the day.
You may be surprised, it all adds up!  It's not just for saving water though, it's also the convenience.

Paul

Aqua-dapter

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #36 on: January 01, 2012, 10:54:53 am »
i think this is reasonable,  could it be the fact that he just down the product, just wont admit it,  

did he cash the cheque?

Yes.

Scott Dean

Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #37 on: January 01, 2012, 11:05:46 am »
Scott - any thread will undo you can either use some threadlock to prevent it undoing through vibration or a couple of winds of ptfe tape so the threads 'bite'  it needs to be done more than finger tight ( but not much !!! ) i nipped mine with mole grips - the screw thread adaptor part but used a cloth to prevent teeth marks in the ali.  the adaptor itself has never moved while
on the collar as the clamp provided is very good.

if the mechanism is sticking it usually means it requires a clean - pure water or ptfe spray.

Darran

I did try tape whilst i was out and to be honest it made it worse and was spinning undone and any occasion. How would it work with mole grips and marks from them with Paul's warrantee?

Its only a month old could the tap internals really get that dirty in that short amount of time, as it looks externally still like new?

Aqua-dapter

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #38 on: January 01, 2012, 11:08:34 am »
Hi Scott,
I spoke to Paul when i originally bought it and my experience with respect was good, i'm just disappointed that it wasn't outlined that the future mark 3 would be coming out so soon as it would benefit my pole set-up far better than the mark 2.
I have sent you an email to offer some explanation, not sure if you've seen it yet.  For various reasons we had to bring forward the release of the Mk3, and we haven't actually sent any emails etc. out yet, Spruce spotted it on the site as it has been uploaded over the holidays.

I am totally happy with the unit itself baring that it constantly undoes at both ends of the aquadapter and that it wont always turns off as the tap gets stuck so have to drop it and do it manually.

...

Anyway i am happy with the everything it does, yeah its expensive but i looks the part and much more professional. If you can let me know what can be done to sort the above problems Paul i would appreciate it as i'm having to resort to a bit of Gorilla glue to stop it from moving...

Is the Gorilla glue cracking so loosening the End Screw Adapter?

We don't usually recommend PTFE tape as it is quite soft and the teeth don't 'bite' as well: http://blog.aqua-dapter.co.uk/2011/02/how-to-stop-your-screw-thread-adapter-sta-from-loosening/

This works for me, (and I think Spruce has used thread lock) but a couple of other options I keep meaning to try, but haven't been able to so far...

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/self-amalgamating-tape-4099
    http://www.maplin.co.uk/silicone-self-fusing-repair-tape-227649

I've also heard elsewhere that someone has cut a slot in their ESA, and then the tightening of the clamp has held it on the end screw.  If trying this method I would caution that you don't over tighten the clamp (or pack between the ESA and the body of the Aqua-dapter first to maintain the original diameter) as overtightening can prevent the mechanism from operating smoothly.

The tap getting stuck is usually because of the carriage not being pulled all the way to the bottom.  The unit does also benefit from being washed out fairly regularly with soapy, it shouldn't require any lubrication, but if you do, please don't use WD-40 or any oil as these attract debris and will 'gunge' it up!

I hope this helps.  Happy to continue here or by email if you prefer.

Paul

bumper

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Re: Aqua-dapter MK3
« Reply #39 on: January 01, 2012, 11:10:45 am »
CAN'T BELIEVE some window cleaners moaning over a few quid ive bought 3 returned 2 one i broke (no need for aqua dapter to fix it they did)2nd one sticking  sent new one out)ive got one sticking Occasionally but still working carnt be bothered to return ill buy mark 3 later in year only cheap as chips,were are all the wfp are on 500 pound a day so 70 pound is nothing to them(ps ill have to get mrs carnt remember to buy me one ;D)
 
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