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cleewindows

backpack problems
« on: April 22, 2010, 03:37:19 pm »
 :'(
i bought a backpack from john hewitt in blue same wcw one...first time i use it..
i cleaned 2 windows switched it off fine
turned back on..... nothing
if i put it on charge .....and turn it on powers up ok
turn power to charger off..... nothing
any ideas please guys,seems a good bit of kit too.
cheers

Martin ccs

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2010, 03:50:55 pm »
yeah does like a good bit of kit - seen alot of posts on here with a few probs from backpacks.

i dont use one yet but im interested to see the prob with this backpack

im sure you will sort it soon mate.

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2010, 03:55:51 pm »
cheers m8,nice and light even when full very easy to carry.
just emailed john hewitt to see what the problem is.
yeah does like a good bit of kit - seen alot of posts on here with a few probs from backpacks.

i dont use one yet but im interested to see the prob with this backpack

im sure you will sort it soon mate.

Martin ccs

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2010, 04:00:07 pm »
bet its handy for the backs of houses - all my customers seem to fill the garden with so much junk you cant move.

paul rulton

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2010, 04:01:05 pm »
sorry clee  :( i aint got a clue y it would b doin that  ???
did it start off with a full charge?
make sure the on off switch is off when u put it on charge  :-\
have u lifted the top off 2 nake sure all the conections r nice n tight?
apart from those ideas m8, im as stuck as u are ???
good luck with it m8, hope ive helped a bit & not told u how 2suck eggs  ::)

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2010, 04:01:47 pm »
it will be definately great for backs if i ever get in working,lol

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2010, 04:03:19 pm »
not sure if it had full charge but notice when charger is on the voltage meter is not going up so thinking about checking connections.
shall check it i think,cheers m8!
sorry clee  :( i aint got a clue y it would b doin that  ???
did it start off with a full charge?
make sure the on off switch is off when u put it on charge  :-\
have u lifted the top off 2 nake sure all the conections r nice n tight?
apart from those ideas m8, im as stuck as u are ???
good luck with it m8, hope ive helped a bit & not told u how 2suck eggs  ::)

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2010, 04:37:43 pm »
latest update is the battery seems to be charging now but.......
it doesnt even work with the charger in now :<

BORBRYCE

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2010, 04:57:34 pm »
The wire is hanging off the battery. They are infamous for this.

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2010, 05:01:55 pm »
no they are both in m8,but now the pump doesnt seem to start even with power on!

paul rulton

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2010, 05:11:52 pm »
clee could it b air in the pump ??? wish i could help u m8  :( i know how frustrating it can b  :-\

A & J Owen Window Cleaning

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Re: backpack problems
« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2010, 05:30:58 pm »
check fuse isnt blown then check if  charger is in working order by pluggin it into a electric shaver have got one meself just use for awkward winds 

tacky

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Re: backpack problems
« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2010, 09:25:49 pm »
check connecter has not come off .on off switch .happened to me once

Ste M

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Re: backpack problems
« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2010, 09:28:16 pm »
its usually always the connectors on the battery, there either off when you get it or they come off when your using it

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2010, 09:32:38 pm »
thanks for your help stripped it down and put back together now works fine!
cheers all

Rcs

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #15 on: April 23, 2010, 06:58:00 am »
i bended up doing that
ended up changing the cheap  internal hoses  and put in 2 new
tightened all wiring connections
no problems sinse

paul rulton

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #16 on: April 23, 2010, 07:35:30 am »
thanks for your help stripped it down and put back together now works fine!
cheers all
well done fella  ;D off 2 work again  8) 8) 8)

cleewindows

Re: backpack problems
« Reply #17 on: April 23, 2010, 08:26:03 am »
cheers pal
Door knocking this morning
thanks for your help stripped it down and put back together now works fine!
cheers all
well done fella  ;D off 2 work again  8) 8) 8)