Gardiner vs water genie

[Liam2302]

Apart from the fact the watergenie doubles as a trolley and price difference, what are the other differences and which is the best one to get and why..

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[Nick pegler DWC]

I have both the genies trolly is a good idea but a little plastic and the handle isn't great the gardiner handle is very good both do there job as far as a delevery unit

 

[Liam2302]

Yeah I'm looking for something well made would you say the gardiner one is made better and will last longer?

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[Clisty1989]

Yeah I'm looking for something well made would you say the gardiner one is made better and will last longer?

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The water genie is solid, love it. Looking to buy a second soon, battery lasts ages, holds 20l easy and when full its still mobile. The only flaw is that you can't lift it with the plastic handle when full, but I just lift by the straps. And I've abused it and im heavy handed with it. @Green Pro Clean Ltd has 2 and rates them highly

 

[THL4KEL]

Do both these models allow you to control the flow rate?

Whats the best price they can be purchased for?

 

[THL4KEL]

I just bought this -http://www.varitechsystems.co.uk/products/trolley-systems/4/streamflo16-portable-water-delivery-system/5273

The problem with it is not that it only holds 16 litres but that it has no control for the flow. So the back pack lasts for 8 mins before it needs more water...

The only good thing is that I think the pump is stronger than the above two models.

 

[Mark H]

Gardiner all the way for us. Good dead end and battery last long time.

Solid piece if kit

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[Iron Giant]

Gardiners is a really solid built backpack, Only had mine a week but not used it yet it will do for a couple of wc jobs but add ons mostly which was the reason I bought it .

 

[Matt Clarke]

Gardiner all the way for me had this about a year now use it for hard to access areas ( through houses etc). I am going to use it for hypo soon as I've read it works well as long as you rinse afterwards.

 

[CHWS]

Bought a Gardiners last week and I'm impressed with it. It's the only backpack ive ever bought

 

[Clisty1989]

Do both these models allow you to control the flow rate?Whats the best price they can be purchased for?

Water genie has a on of switch and a dial, really easy to control flow, and its cheaper at £80ish. Also has voltage meter so you can see exactly how much charge is in it at all times. Never used gardiners so can't comment on it

 

[Cristian]

So the Gardiner has a dead end detection so you could use a uni valve with it?

 

[Hunty]

Is the water genie DE protected as well or does anyone use with uni valve is it ok?

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[Clisty1989]

Is the water genie DE protected as well or does anyone use with uni valve is it ok?
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As far as im aware. @Green Pro Clean Ltd uses a univalve with it, I dont . yet.

 

[Jag]

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Is the water genie DE protected as well or does anyone use with uni valve is it ok?
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Iv Been using the water genie with univalve for 5 months full time , the pump don't completely shut down when you pull the valve but it goes a lot slower , very well made back pack , i put mine on s sturdy sack truck , and cos the lid is flat you can sit another barrel on top with bungie if you going far from van

 

[Clisty1989]

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Iv Been using the water genie with univalve for 5 months full time , the pump don't completely shut down when you pull the valve but it goes a lot slower , very well made back pack , i put mine on s sturdy sack truck , and cos the lid is flat you can sit another barrel on top with bungie if you going far from van

Why did you put it on a sack truck ad not use the trolley it comes with

 

[Jag]

Why did you put it on a sack truck ad not use the trolley it comes with

The trolly it came with fell apart in 2 weeks it's not up 2 the challenge of being wheeled round all day full of water , i then went through another 2 small collapsible trollys that Id got from b&q they lasted about a month each , then just got a propa sack truck with pump up tires , it's more heavy but should last year's , and because the tires are chunky it's easy to go on gravely and off roading

 

[TWC]

I use the gardiners with a uni valve and it dead ends when you pull it. Great for keeping water usage down.

 

[THL4KEL]

Does anyone know if I can use a uni valve with this back pack?

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I currently get about 8 mins use and it needs a refill....

 

[Marko067]

Does anyone know if I can use a uni valve with this back pack?Streamline® mobile filtration WFP systems, Filterplus Streamflo16 delivery

I currently get about 8 mins use and it needs a refill....

I noticed the operating pressure is stated as 130psi. If that is accurate the univalve will probably not work. I fitted a fixed 115psi pump to my trolley and the univalve was impossible to operate due to the pressure. I had to change the pressure switch to a much lower rated one from another pump before it would work. I think it's running at about 40psi now which is more than enough to do work at 35 feet.

 

[THL4KEL]

I noticed the operating pressure is stated as 130psi. If that is accurate the univalve will probably not work. I fitted a fixed 115psi pump to my trolley and the univalve was impossible to operate due to the pressure. I had to change the pressure switch to a much lower rated one from another pump before it would work. I think it's running at about 40psi now which is more than enough to do work at 35 feet.

All i can think of doing is putting it on a trolley, putting a 25 litre water container on top of it with a tap, cutting a hole in the back pack and piping the extra water direct into the tank to give me a bit more time cleaning..