Changing from 1 pole setup to 2

Couple of things please if someone can help ino I need extra pole and reel but when running 2 poles do i need 2 batteries 2 pumps and 2 controllers?

My original set up ( Streamline ) was a two man set up. It had one pump, controller, and battery. Worked well you just need to up the pressure when working with two people. 

Up pressure as in turn the controller up?

Yeah on the controller, so i normal use it around 50 for one pole and around 80 for the two, i do like to use a lot of water to clean windows.

Yes mine is at 45 so sounds good so I'm sure there's connections I need to swap for 2 reels

yep mine has a Y piece on the DI vessel then this connects up to the two hose reels

Any pics of it sounds straight forward if I new the connection 

I will take a few later, its very easy.

Brilliant really appreciate this 

Here you go, the one pipe in from the pump, going through the DI vessel and then a Y piece to the two hose reels.

I used to use 1 pump for two operators and it used to irritate me when the other person stop their flow. Your flow then would increase and then decrease when he switched it back on.

As a result went for another pump and Controller.

Thanks for the pic did u have the issue with water flow like Doug had?

Yeah but its something you live with, all that happens is the flow increases when one operator comes off the pole, this is why all new systems are fitted with two of each, a small price to pay as its alot cheaper to set up.

You could also consider the second man using a trolley or backpack, if it fits your round.

It would do my head in having the water suddenly speed up and then slow down. I like @Nudel's idea of a backpack, i'd probably start there and progress to a second van mounted system over time. The thing to remember is 2 men are going to be able to cover the cost of a second pump in a mornings work. Considering the amount we are able to make I always find it amazing the lengths people will go to in order to save a few quid haha. Speculate to accumulate Rodders ?

Wouldn't have thought you would need a second battery though, just a decent leisure battery should do it. I recently bought one of these;

https://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-parts/car-electrics-and-car-lighting/electrical/car-battery/?444776790&1&cc5_990

The code BATT50 seems to always work for 50% off if that helps.

It's not ideal using one pump/controller as the pressure will be everywhere and so will the water, splashing the frames etc causing you problems later on along with wasting water.

I never said its ideal, the question was asked if it was needed to have more bits. it upto the Gent who asked the question in the first place to take it how he wants. I do agree that its not the best and probable works the pump harder, as for saving money i think you need to tell my wife this as she is always saying i spend to much on new equipment.  

Cleanteam South west said:

I never said its ideal, the question was asked if it was needed to have more bits. it upto the Gent who asked the question in the first place to take it how he wants. I do agree that its not the best and probable works the pump harder, as for saving money i think you need to tell my wife this as she is always saying i spend to much on new equipment.  

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I feel you mate. I spend £75 today with Gardiners. All basically for some hose and some John Guest fittings... She said ''so you've bought some bits of plastic and a hose for £75, they saw you coming didn't they'' ???

I have a problem lol. we live near Varitech im like a kid in a sweet shop. just the same i B&Q. I have an NVQ in plumbing also spent years in the window trade making PVC and Ali windows so love tools....... If i see somthing i think would shave time off my work day i have to have it or make it.

Cleanteam South west said:

I never said its ideal, the question was asked if it was needed to have more bits. it upto the Gent who asked the question in the first place to take it how he wants. I do agree that its not the best and probable works the pump harder, as for saving money i think you need to tell my wife this as she is always saying i spend to much on new equipment.  

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It's better just telling him it's **** than saying it worked well! Saves him finding out on the job that one or the other has water spraying everywhere and before he knows it he's out of water. I've worked without a controller and I can work with a high flow quickly but you need consistency through the day and you won't get that with two operators from one pump.  

One its not ****, all systems years ago only had the one pump, things move on. as for splashing water all over the frames aint that how you clean yours or have you found a better way of doing it, again he asked the question if it was need i said not really, thanks for your input..... will leave it up to Ciaran mcveigh to go from here.