Yep, mine came delivered, slightly split. I'm sure Alex would have exchanged it for me, but I personally couldn't be bothered to send it back and wait for a replacement. A dab of glue sorted it for me.
I do love the rinse bar and feel it speeds up a job, especially if like me, they are 4wkly maintenance jobs. Yet saying that, combined with Hot water it makes light work of first cleans as well. Although, a lot is said for the type of brush you use as well.
Downstairs work, doesn't pose any problems for me using the rinse bar. Yes the brush is vertical, but if you stand to the side and use your pole slightly horizontal and work side to side compared to vertical and up n down (as I've seen some do so), it makes light work of it.
Flip side though, as much as the rinse bar is very good. I do much prefer my 14" brush with 6 quick lock jets in. Also rinsing on, with either option as the flow of water is dense and the rinse becomes part ofthe agitation as well. Saves plenty of time, instead of two passes agitating and several passes to convince yourselves that the glass is thoroughly rinsed