gardiner valve or univalve

[Davidoneman]

With the univalve , wouldnt you just be able to kink the hose while moving to the next window the same ? To save turning water on and off ? 

 

[Stevieboy]

The taps fitted to the hose are very easy to break. They have rubber handles on the tap and if you let it hit the ground the rubber snaps off. I bought one with my original pole order and it lasted 3 and a half months. I replaced it and the new “stronger” version lasted 2 weeks. When I complained they told me it had been dragged along the floor. It did land on the floor a lot when I was cleaning a conny roof and up a step ladder and it bounced around the van for a bit. If you decide to go for that one then fit 2 giant protects-ball’s either side it will last a lot longer.

They sell another that goes on the end of the hose reel, its metal and much more hardwearing! The tap on it is also replaceable.

I prefer this way to the univalve. You can kink your hose between windows and then use the shut off when you’re moving right around the building.


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A tap mounted on the pole is the best way in my opinion . No dropping them no kinking hoses and no adjusting the flow back in the van on the controller. No wasting time or water. The two most precious things. 

 

[Jake J]

When attaching the valve to the bottom of the pole, It would no longer fit in the downpipe I use in my van to store my poles in !!

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[Stevieboy]

When attaching the valve to the bottom of the pole, It would no longer fit in the downpipe I use in my van to store my poles in !!

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Yep. I can see that would be a problem! LOL. I don’t have downpipe. Quick release in my van and I can keep the pole connected to the hose if need be.