nice forum seems more friendly than the one i was on

[Alien Human]

There should be virtually no resistance from the DI vessels. I've ran through two on my van for about 12 years & all that time I've run my pump off the van battery with no issues. You need a controller & top of the range battery though.

What controller do you use Winp? Had a fab first day using the set up being talked about. I beasted this in just over an hour with a small convo at back:

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......but I realised that I can't stop the flow of water by turning off the hosepipe like I used to and had to walk back to van to turn it off.......well I could let the pressure build up and go back on itself but not sure everything in the van would appreciate that too much - especially the pump.

Working like this had its positives though as I worked at a much faster speed as I didn't want anything to go to waste!

Cheers fella - sorry to keep asking questions

 

[Tuffers]

What controller do you use Winp? Had a fab first day using the set up being talked about. I beasted this in just over an hour with a small convo at back:
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......but I realised that I can't stop the flow of water by turning off the hosepipe like I used to and had to walk back to van to turn it off.......well I could let the pressure build up and go back on itself but not sure everything in the van would appreciate that too much - especially the pump.

Working like this had its positives though as I worked at a much faster speed as I didn't want anything to go to waste!

Cheers fella - sorry to keep asking questions

Porridge for breakfast? :rofl:

 

[Smurf]

I often have porridge for breakfast don't you @Tuffers ? /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Smurf]

It's a well known fact since wfp was first used that flow rate is the key for being able to work faster.

Look at the flow rate this guy is using /emoticons/biggrin.png

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[Alien Human]

Porridge for breakfast? :rofl:

Funnily enough - yes mate!

Made home made porridge type thing last night. Roasted some oats, seeds, raisins, cinnamon .....& 'stuff' in the oven last night so had that for brekkie - feckin beautiful mate.

I actually had very little to do with making it - got shouted at to stir it every 20mins.

Then missed lunch today (unlike me) but gonna make up for it now..........and because I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to cereal I have my daily bowl full just before bed /emoticons/smile.png

 

[Alien Human]

It's a well known fact since wfp was first used that flow rate is the key for being able to work faster.
Look at the flow rate this guy is using /emoticons/biggrin.png

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He's got a bit of force going on those windows - I would stand a bit closer to them myself. You can see the pole bending with the strain of the water / angle.

Love the waterfall he's got going on in the background at the start. 'Ye.....I gotta bit ov nick strain so iv now got my pump set at 500......'

 

[Tuffers]

Funnily enough - yes mate!
Made home made porridge type thing last night. Roasted some oats, seeds, raisins, cinnamon .....& 'stuff' in the oven last night so had that for brekkie - feckin beautiful mate.

I actually had very little to do with making it - got shouted at to stir it every 20mins.

Then missed lunch today (unlike me) but gonna make up for it now..........and because I'm a bit of a weirdo when it comes to cereal I have my daily bowl full just before bed /emoticons/smile.png

Cold toast with butter and apricot jam for me this morning :thumbsup:

 

[Jake]

That neck thing looks like a good idea though!

And that flow rate! Wow!

Also @Alien Human i always stand further back, less strain on the neck, and more pressure on the glass giving better scrubbing power.

 

[cheapncheerful]

as a ltd user of pure that vid sent me mad....all that wasted water..

great to hear you like a bowl of cereal before bed alien as my wife goes mad when I do that but often happens...:thumbsup:

oh and ta tuffers...I actually got your pinch the pipe method to work today...must have been the heat...works great../emoticons/biggrin.png

and so back to the post before gav puts me on the naughty step..

oh jake love calling this site wcf ....not such a mouthful...bit like cnc

love the title ....

and welcome on board

firefly123

 

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

What controller do you use Winp? Had a fab first day using the set up being talked about. I beasted this in just over an hour with a small convo at back:
View attachment 6996

......but I realised that I can't stop the flow of water by turning off the hosepipe like I used to and had to walk back to van to turn it off.......well I could let the pressure build up and go back on itself but not sure everything in the van would appreciate that too much - especially the pump.

Working like this had its positives though as I worked at a much faster speed as I didn't want anything to go to waste!

Cheers fella - sorry to keep asking questions

I use a MKI digital Varistream however, I don't think I would buy the current Varistream (MKII). When this one dies I will probably go with a Spring analogue controller like this...

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/pump-controllers/vehicle-pump-controllers/easy-analogue-liquid-logic-trade-pump-flow-controller.html

 

[SolarPanelCleaning]

Strewth

 

[Smurf]

I carry a necprotech in the van as is good bit of kit if your having to look up for long periods.:thumbsup:

That neck thing looks like a good idea though!
And that flow rate! Wow!

Also @Alien Human i always stand further back, less strain on the neck, and more pressure on the glass giving better scrubbing power.

 

[Alien Human]

That neck thing looks like a good idea though!
And that flow rate! Wow!

Also @Alien Human i always stand further back, less strain on the neck, and more pressure on the glass giving better scrubbing power.

True - with a good light pole......but that thing reminds me of my first 33ft pole which was effectively just a tall heavy banana.

 

[cheapncheerful]

hmmm yes banana went full stretch for one window today...

its a good job no one was around..

I had to use all my might to break the glue that had nicely glued the section together when I glued the clamp the other day..

 

[Jake]

hmmm yes banana went full stretch for one window today...
its a good job no one was around..

I had to use all my might to break the glue that had nicely glued the section together when I glued the clamp the other day..

Come on cheap it's time for a proper pole, split that banana and throw it away :thumbsup:

 

[Alien Human]

I use a MKI digital Varistream however, I don't think I would buy the current Varistream (MKII). When this one dies I will probably go with a Spring analogue controller like this...http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/pump-controllers/vehicle-pump-controllers/easy-analogue-liquid-logic-trade-pump-flow-controller.html

Thank you bud, going to have a look at it all over weekend - will have a look over weekend and try and get my head round it. It doesn't look too complicated ........he says /emoticons/wink.png

 

[cheapncheerful]

Come on cheap it's time for a proper pole, split that banana and throw it away :thumbsup:

what...its just had its first service....

glued clamp on glued brush head back on and painted sections...

its just wearing in now../emoticons/biggrin.png

will do a vid soon but always rushing at the mo...

I SAID NEXT DAY WINDOWCLEANING BY TEXT NOT SAME DAY....grrrrrr just cause the feckin sun shines....not so fast to phone when its cloudy.../emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Poles Apart]

Lol talk about going off topic

 

[Alien Human]

I use a MKI digital Varistream however, I don't think I would buy the current Varistream (MKII). When this one dies I will probably go with a Spring analogue controller like this...http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/pump-controllers/vehicle-pump-controllers/easy-analogue-liquid-logic-trade-pump-flow-controller.html

This is my current one Winpo - looks quite similar to yours:

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......but if you turn off your water at the end of the hose while working at a back of a house does your current pump in your van go into dead end mode?

Mine doesn't and I'm a bit worried about build up of pressure, bit of a waste of water etc.

Gardiners also do a pump & controller with a radio control which could be a good option:

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/poles-systems/system-pump-controls/vehicle-pump-controllers/liquid-logic-trade-radio-control-ultimate-one-shot-controller.html

 

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

This is my current one Winpo - looks quite similar to yours:
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......but if you turn off your water at the end of the hose while working at a back of a house does your current pump in your van go into dead end mode?

Mine doesn't and I'm a bit worried about build up of pressure, bit of a waste of water etc.

Gardiners also do a pump & controller with a radio control which could be a good option:

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/poles-systems/system-pump-controls/vehicle-pump-controllers/liquid-logic-trade-radio-control-ultimate-one-shot-controller.html

Have you got your controller correctly calibrated? The pressure cut off usually needs to be turned down a peg or two in warmer weather. Mine is calibrated to perfection, when I disconnect my pole hose the pump cuts off approx 5/6 seconds after. This allows a slight build up of pressure so when I reconnect there is no lag in flow- as the flow begins instantly via the pressure (but without a massive burst of pressure) while the pump kicks in a second or two later. I suspect your controller's Dead end calibration is set too high- it only works to the input set by the user.

 

[Alien Human]

Have you got your controller correctly calibrated? The pressure cut off usually needs to be turned down a peg or two in warmer weather. Mine is calibrated to perfection, when I disconnect my pole hose the pump cuts off approx 5/6 seconds after. This allows a slight build up of pressure so when I reconnect there is no lag in flow- as the flow begins instantly via the pressure (but without a massive burst of pressure) while the pump kicks in a second or two later. I suspect your controller's Dead end calibration is set too high- it only works to the input set by the user.

Winp you legend!

Had to google how to recalibrate a pump and found the answer from a post back in 2011 on this forum:

http://windowcleaningforums.co.uk/threads/hydroflow-pump-controller.157/

Just had a bash and everything is now working - top man :thumbsup: