Has anyone ordered on line from their website yet?I am trying to but it keeps asking me to specify an option but I can't seem to find what option and how to specify it.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
Hi AlexThanks for the reply but still cannot order also have the same question raised when I try to order a smart clamp lever set.I have tried on another device too.I'll ring the office tomorrow if I have no joy later. RegardsColin
I got a univalve other week and find it a great bit of kit. Well impressed with it and is ideal when using trolley or backpack. I might give one of these a go also.My only problem is trying to get my angle adaptor out. I swear it has welded itself inside the pole.Obviously univalve is suited more for my carbon gooseneck. Both items will have their place in the toolbox.
I've got both. The univalve works with a swivel gooseneck , but it's snatchy at height and leaks from the bottom.Alex's valve will not work with the swivel and is a bit too stiff to operate, it may loosen with use.As had been said they both have a place. Tony
I've got both....Alex's valve will not work with the swivel and is a bit too stiff to operate, it may loosen with use.As had been said they both have a place. Tony
QuoteI've got both....Alex's valve will not work with the swivel and is a bit too stiff to operate, it may loosen with use.As had been said they both have a place. TonyMy Gooseneck valve was too tight to operate properly. Before I sent it back I took it apart and found that the cylindrical inner part with the seals on it had an imperfection at the very top near the white valve surface that was interfering with the smooth operation of the unit. I trimmed it off carefully with a Stanley knife and reassembled the unit and it worked perfectly. So if you have a really tight one it might be worth a look. Mine worked flawlessly all day today and I used it with a Q-Loq swivel with no problems. If you do take it apart, be careful not to lose the two small springs or the small ball bearings. When reassembling it if you have any silicon grease to hand put a little in the grooves that the bearings slide in. This should also help loosen it a bit.
Quote from: tlwcs on September 19, 2016, 07:27:34 pmI've got both. The univalve works with a swivel gooseneck , but it's snatchy at height and leaks from the bottom.Alex's valve will not work with the swivel and is a bit too stiff to operate, it may loosen with use.As had been said they both have a place. TonyThe Gooseneck Valve can be loosened in its operation by undoing the side Allen key grub screws slightly.
Quote from: M & C Window Cleaning on September 19, 2016, 11:30:00 pmQuoteI've got both....Alex's valve will not work with the swivel and is a bit too stiff to operate, it may loosen with use.As had been said they both have a place. TonyMy Gooseneck valve was too tight to operate properly. Before I sent it back I took it apart and found that the cylindrical inner part with the seals on it had an imperfection at the very top near the white valve surface that was interfering with the smooth operation of the unit. I trimmed it off carefully with a Stanley knife and reassembled the unit and it worked perfectly. So if you have a really tight one it might be worth a look. Mine worked flawlessly all day today and I used it with a Q-Loq swivel with no problems. If you do take it apart, be careful not to lose the two small springs or the small ball bearings. When reassembling it if you have any silicon grease to hand put a little in the grooves that the bearings slide in. This should also help loosen it a bit.Thank you. Would love to see a picture of it with the swivel Tony
Here you go Tony. A couple of picsHad another successful day with it today. Even worked on a couple of awkward reaches over conny roofs. I think the reason it works with the swivel is that the GValve and the swivel operate on different axis. It's working for me anyhow.
what is the weight? Thanks
Quote from: ben M on September 20, 2016, 06:30:56 pmwhat is the weight? ThanksRegular Q-Loq Gooseneck angle adapter = 102g (no brush fitting)Q-Loq Gooseneck valve angle adapter = 141g (no brush fitting)Remember if you are using the regular one with a Univalve you would have to add the weight of the Univalve. There's not much between the two combinations weight wise. It certainly wasn't noticeable in use.