Gardiner backpack

[Eviestevie]

That's not strictly true my 2 have different starting points, backpacks are good but crazy to have to take it apart to adjust pressure

The gardiners backpack flow is on the side?

 

[blaze]

Got a folding ally lightweight trolley for my backpack so much easier now.

i gotthe same for my gardiner back pack

Got a folding ally lightweight trolley for my backpack so much easier now.

i got the same one for my gardiner back pack about 14 quid from aldi about six months ago

 

[Den]

Got this on eBay was about £20 defo easier than carrying lol.

 

[blaze]

Got this on eBay was about £20 defo easier than carrying lol.

Thats for sure only use mine about twice a month now but used to use it every day until i fitted van mounted system

 

[Poles Apart]

The gardiners backpack flow is on the side?

That's not the pressure switch that's inside the backpack.

 

[Solarpanelcleanington]

Not sure that trolley would cope with deep gravel or stone steps......

 

[Dave B]

That's not the pressure switch that's inside the backpack.

Why would you need to adjust the pressure switch?

If it is because it doesn't dead end at the pressure you want then that isn't a big issue is it?

Bearing in mind it is designed as a crop sprayer it may need a little tweak to use it as a wfp delivery system

No hassle to open it..adjust a screw..put it back together again

 

[Poles Apart]

Why would you need to adjust the pressure switch?If it is because it doesn't dead end at the pressure you want then that isn't a big issue is it?

Bearing in mind it is designed as a crop sprayer it may need a little tweak to use it as a wfp delivery system

No hassle to open it..adjust a screw..put it back together again

I need to adjust it because the pvc 5.5mm hose I am using is twisting and because the air temperature has increased the hose is stiffening so the pressure needs reducing, depending on your set up and hose type every system is different and yes it is a hassle on the gardiner backpacks as the switch screw is under the pump and to get at it I have to lie the pack down I actually need it upright so I can adjust the screw while it's in operation.

 

[Solarpanelcleanington]

Sounds like you're making things hard for yourself.

 

[Poles Apart]

Sounds like you're making things hard for yourself.

How is that?

 

[Eviestevie]

Why would you need to adjust the pressure switch?If it is because it doesn't dead end at the pressure you want then that isn't a big issue is it?

Bearing in mind it is designed as a crop sprayer it may need a little tweak to use it as a wfp delivery system

No hassle to open it..adjust a screw..put it back together again

Daveyboy when you switch the flow off does your backpack make a horrible like ticking sound

 

[Poles Apart]

Mine does

 

[Den]

Mine don't gentle quiet tick noise.

Den.

 

[Dave B]

It is supposed to tick every few seconds

It is checking if the pressure is still there or it can turn back on

 

[blaze]

Not sure that trolley would cope with deep gravel or stone steps......

its a bit awkward on deep gravel because of the small narrow wheels

 

[Dave B]

It's not that heavy that you can't carry it over deep gravel

As a lightweight easily stored (especially in a car) trolley i can't fault it

 

[TolishAPurd]

Yeah. Tis what it is. I wasn't expecting too much from it. I'll be picking up another from Aldo if they still sell them.

On the backpack, I would like to see a manufacturer build one from the ground up. The container and lid need to be more rigid as when it flexes the lid pops off. The switch could do with being partially obscured, as I have had it go off in the back of the van. And the straps are pants, an accident waiting to happen. It would be good if you could easily remove the battery to charge it at night, without carting the whole thing out, or trailing leads to the van. Plenty more ideas I have on it. C'mon @Alex Gardiner , you know it makes sense. BTW, I put in my first order with you guys a few weeks back and was very impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the lass that served me.:thumbsup:

 

[Solarpanelcleanington]

You want the shurflo backpack amigo. Much better build but you pay for it.

 

[BostonMike]

used my back pack today was on full power run out of water after about five Windows is it me being over cautious and wasting to much time or does the backpack need dialling down.
Thank.

Den.

I dialed my flow down by installing a valve on the water line next to the backpack. It's set at a very low rate and the turn off and on lever has been removed. The flow rate is perfect now. That what Alex Gardiner told me to do.

 

[BostonMike]

I dialed my flow down by installing a valve on the water line next to the backpack. It's set at a very low rate and the turn off and on lever has been removed. The flow rate is perfect now. That what Alex Gardiner told me to do.

I also use a second valve to turn my water on and off as I work. I carry it in my hand like Alex Gardiner as I work.

 

[Den]

I also use a second valve to turn my water on and off as I work. I carry it in my hand like Alex Gardiner as I work.

I have the same on/off valve on my pole, backpack dial set at roughly 4 o'clock as recommended by Daveyboy and that seems to be spot on for me.

Den.