[CleanClear]

Well who uses a tap still ?

[Smudger]

 

No - they have their place - but I couldn't get on with having it in a holster or loop - either leaking or tripping up

As I have progressed I have found it best to simplify things - a set flow rate - set equipment - ie one pole for everything other than really high works - same pumps in each van - same controllers/set up - same trad gear

its easy to over complicate things when in reality all your looking for is a quality result in as good as time possible

Darran

[SB Cleaning]

They are total  $hite imo...why anyone would use one when you can buy a univalve is beyond  me.

[dd]

I use one on my pole hose which I hold in my hand (the hose close to the tap).

[AuRavelling79]

 

[NWH]

Just got myself a Harris pole with a lever valve on the bottom to save water 🤣🤣🤣.

[Granny]

Always have.
Tap fixed on a rotatable / movable collar on the bottom section so it's always in your hand however far extended or collapsed the pole is.
As far as I know the Univalve is either on or off,  no in between.
And as for the amount of hassle people seem to have with them, rusty springs etc.
With a tap you can vary the flow as well as turn it off completely.
The loop has never bothered me, you get used to managing it.

[dazmond]

I'm amazed at how some window cleaners work....

Still humping reels out of the van to plug into outside ports...

Using 8mm hose

Manual reels

Sub optimal poles and brushes

Cold water

....and taps on their poles/belts...

I really don't care anymore if it works for them that's fine....

It's just not the easiest way to work IMO...

The univalve has been a game changer for me

[Always shining]

That wasn’t the question!!!
To answer yours - I ‘hump’ reel out of van, manual reel in, cold water, 8mm hose. 39 years in the game 17 using the reach and wash. Works absolute fine. Paid my house off and have a nice life. But of course in your opinion I’m doing it all wrong CHEERS 🍻

[NWH]

If you’ve been wise enough to pay you’re mortgage off early why would someone still be stupid enough to be lifting reels in and out and using taps to turn their water off,can’t work it out can you 😂.

[AuRavelling79]

If you’ve been wise enough to pay you’re mortgage off early why would someone still be stupid enough to be lifting reels in and out and using taps to turn their water off,can’t work it out can you 😂.

Wrong as usual. 

[Always shining]

There he is Dazmuuunds twin. Another one with plenty to say but never anything constructive! And to call me stupid as well. About par for the course my friend.
This will shock you even more and no doubt lead to more abuse but here goes - all my work is written in books with pen and ink. Always has been and always will be. If it ain’t broke and all that.
This forum gets more and more like mumsnet every day. That’s why I very rarely post.
Instead of trying to help people there seems this need with a few people on here to abuse others and criticise their working practices that work for them.
Little men syndrome maybe?

[JandS]

Yes some people make it hard for themselves........father and son do some houses near me and I often have 10 minute natter with them.......the father is set in his ways and son is always trying to change him.
He won't use univalves but son as seen mine in action and wants one.
Same with the swivel head and rinse bar on brushes.
Same with pricing, he hasn't put prices up for 11 years.
He won't charge more for first or one off clean.
They have to leave van running whilst working otherwise the battery goes.....they only do very local and he won't make it so  he can take it off at night and bench charge.
The son is trying to change him.
And yet they have a HOT WATER SYSTEM.

[AuRavelling79]

If you get stuck in a mindset then you will suffer. Always be open minded and flexible. Don't always follow the crowd.

Be prepared to accept that the crowd sometimes has it right.

[NWH]

There he is Dazmuuunds twin. Another one with plenty to say but never anything constructive! And to call me stupid as well. About par for the course my friend.
This will shock you even more and no doubt lead to more abuse but here goes - all my work is written in books with pen and ink. Always has been and always will be. If it ain’t broke and all that.
This forum gets more and more like mumsnet every day. That’s why I very rarely post.
Instead of trying to help people there seems this need with a few people on here to abuse others and criticise their working practices that work for them.
Little men syndrome maybe?

I can see by the amount of posts and contributions that you’re rarely on here yeah.

[dazmond]

That wasn’t the question!!!
To answer yours - I ‘hump’ reel out of van, manual reel in, cold water, 8mm hose. 39 years in the game 17 using the reach and wash. Works absolute fine. Paid my house off and have a nice life. But of course in your opinion I’m doing it all wrong CHEERS 🍻

crack on mate!if thats how you want to work.i really dont care!

im off to the maldives next week so a nice 2 weeks off before the winter sets in!

[AuRavelling79]

That wasn’t the question!!!
To answer yours - I ‘hump’ reel out of van, manual reel in, cold water, 8mm hose. 39 years in the game 17 using the reach and wash. Works absolute fine. Paid my house off and have a nice life. But of course in your opinion I’m doing it all wrong CHEERS 🍻

crack on mate!if thats how you want to work.i really dont care!

im off to the maldives next week so a nice 2 weeks off before the winter sets in!

Says the chap renting and living with his girlfriend. 

[Granny]

There he is Dazmuuunds twin. Another one with plenty to say but never anything constructive! And to call me stupid as well. About par for the course my friend.
This will shock you even more and no doubt lead to more abuse but here goes - all my work is written in books with pen and ink. Always has been and always will be. If it ain’t broke and all that.
This forum gets more and more like mumsnet every day. That’s why I very rarely post.
Instead of trying to help people there seems this need with a few people on here to abuse others and criticise their working practices that work for them.
Little men syndrome maybe?

I can see by the amount of posts and contributions that you’re rarely on here yeah.

Just because someone is rarely on here doesn't mean what he says, when he is, is not valid.
"An empty can makes a lot of noise"
As is quite evident judging by some of the drivel posted on here by the most prolific posters 

[Bungle]

That wasn’t the question!!!
To answer yours - I ‘hump’ reel out of van, manual reel in, cold water, 8mm hose. 39 years in the game 17 using the reach and wash. Works absolute fine. Paid my house off and have a nice life. But of course in your opinion I’m doing it all wrong CHEERS 🍻

crack on mate!if thats how you want to work.i really dont care!

im off to the maldives next week so a nice 2 weeks off before the winter sets in!

Says the chap renting and living with his girlfriend. 

Good one 👍👍. Why brag to a load of people you've never met nor will?  I'll tell you what Dazmond, from what you tell us about yourself I can tell you I'm a lot better off than you, but I don't feel the need to tell everyone.

I use a tap. I've found a supplier on eBay who sells metal ones with a metal on/off for £1.80 each plus postage. I've just had 5 delivered for £11.25. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143310387128 I also kink the hose to stop the flow. It works for me 👍

[NWH]

There’s no way you’re better off than me when you use a tap 🚰 🤣🤣🤣,my Dads bigger than you’re Dad lol.