[G Griffin]

Who's Daz?

Dazmond?

Not Dazmond's thread.

[rosskesava]

That probably depends on how much water you want to save? and that's the whole idea of the AquaTap. Can't you think of times when nipping the hose is not practical? Surely putting the pole up and down is much easier if your holding the pole in one hand and working the clamps with the other without having to worry about nipping the hose? Surely there are times when you would like to leave the pole somewhere while your doing something else? Everyone is different in what they use and the way they work, but I can tell you if it was easier nipping the hose then there would be no such thing as an AquaTap.

I use a remote control for those situations.

It's cheaper as well.

[Peter Fogwill]

No one is saying it can't be done, but we are talking about what's easiest.
If you go back quite a few years you thought using a ladder was faster and just as easy as a WFP, do you still think that's the case? You have to move with the times, and don't dismiss anything until you have at least tried it.

[Peter Fogwill]

Ross again you have to stop what your doing to operate the remote control. I used one around 13 years ago and fitted them to all my trolley systems at the time. Although the best thing available at the time they were still not ideal.

[G Griffin]

No one is saying it can't be done, but we are talking about what's easiest.
If you go back quite a few years you thought using a ladder was faster and just as easy as a WFP, do you still think that's the case? You have to move with the times, and don't dismiss anything until you have at least tried it.

Ignore him, Peter, he can't even keep up with names.
It's a good job he's not a moderator or anything?  
And he probably thinks that you are a Mulsim (sic).
Oops, forgot my smiley.......I'm off to read a book 📚.

[Tom White]

No one is saying it can't be done, but we are talking about what's easiest.
If you go back quite a few years you thought using a ladder was faster and just as easy as a WFP, do you still think that's the case? You have to move with the times, and don't dismiss anything until you have at least tried it.

I'm not dismissing anything, Peter; read my original post; I'm sharing my experience!

I've used Aquadapters, but didn't like 'em.

I prefer working with a pliable external pole hose; one that is easily nipped and the water stops.

It also has the following positives:

1.  It's very simple; there's nothing to break.
2.  The pole is easier to extend and retract.  I rest the pole on my foot and lower it; there's no hose running through the pole.
3.  Dirt/grit doesn't get inside my pole; no hose running through there to drag it up.
4.  I can swap brush heads onto another pole very easily.
5.  No added weight at the top of the pole.  No extra length either.

Works for us.

And it's free.

It's very easy, it's effective, and if I thought there was a better way, I'd be using it.

[Peter Fogwill]

I can't see how anything can be easier than nipping a bit of hose.  It's only pole hose.  It's already in my hand (along with the pole)

Thought that was you dismissing it, anyway not to worry it gives me a chance to explain the positives so its all good.
And yes your right its free, but so is a couple of old rags but we don't see many window cleaners doing it that way now:)

[Tom White]

And yes your right its free, but so is a couple of old rags but we don't see many window cleaners doing it that way now:)

You're resorting to silliness now.

[Peter Fogwill]

How do you make that out? Just stating a fact that things move on, it was not too long ago people were cleaning windows with old rags.

[Tom White]

How do you make that out? Just stating a fact that things move on, it was not too long ago people were cleaning windows with old rags.

Yes, mate.  Any time you wish to state the ruddy obvious, just go ahead.

But it is silly.

[pure tech]

I did a test a couple of years ago using the 'slapbash' method (inline tap at brush head) and then an aquadapter.
The inline tap method is what all our vans now use.
Total water saving over a 7 hour cleaning day was just a drop over 20 ltrs using the aquadapter. We reasoned the extra length and weight added to the pole wasnt worth it for 20 ltrs of water saving.
Please note this was an aquadapter not aquatap.
Hope this helps

I also like the tap at the brush head.
I use a John Guest inline valve which is very light and it has the added benifit of being able to totally control the volume of flow as well. I also have a heavier more durable valve/tap at the end of the main hose.

[Oliver James]

I tried Aquadapter but it wasn't for me. Good customer service tho'

Here is something I posted previously on this...

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=194033.msg1683405#msg1683405

[Mist A Bit]

im with you tosh im a bit of a pole hose pincher myself , i have a tap were my pole hose connects to the minibore but use pinch meathod when need to stop flow for a short moment