In-line tap

[Rigor33]

hi Guys, I'm looking to fit an inline tap on my water fed pole , just wondering if the pump will keep running when the tap is closed and if so will it damage the pump. Thanks for any advice you can give

 

[ched999uk]

Do you have a pump controller as they normally have 'dead end' detection and once calibrated will auto stop and start the pump when necessary.

If no controller or one with out dead end detection then the only thing that will stop it will be the pump switch but these are not reliable for long term use. They will fail because they can't take the load switching on and off so many times a day.
Hope that helps?

 

[Iron Giant]

hi Guys, I'm looking to fit an inline tap on my water fed pole , just wondering if the pump will keep running when the tap is closed and if so will it damage the pump. Thanks for any advice you can give

For an inline tap I'd recommend this TuffTap Extra tough inline tap for water fed pole window cleaners. | Rootek-Designs into my 2nd year of using it and it's been spot on really robust as well

 

[Jamesmarshall]

Yes you can use a inline tap the pump will need a pressure switch which you will have to replace probably once a couple of years simple 5-10min job
Univalve or gardiners twist valve are much better solutions for controlling water usage

 

[Iron Giant]

Yes you can use a inline tap the pump will need a pressure switch which you will have to replace probably once a couple of years simple 5-10min job
Univalve or gardiners twist valve are much better solutions for controlling water usage

I've been wfp over 14 years always used an inline tap and never had to replace a pressure switch

 

[Redditch windy]

ive tried most things, and the univalve is about the best solution for me,but its like everything, its what you want or are used to that matters

 

[PDixon cvs]

if you just want to turn water and on and off just get a univalve