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Could not be without it – by Paul (USA)

I bought the aqua adapter a little concerned about the cost and if it would be useful/worth the money… it is amazing.  The installation is simple enough and it is really simple to use.  I had to pad the connection out a little bit with some electrical tape, easy enough. I use it on Gardiner SLX 34′ running off a Reach Higher Ground 5 stage pure water system.

We did an Three story apartment complex today where we had taken the screens out already and we had 476 double windows to clean, that is 952 panes of glass.  We had already treated for hard water.  My partner went before me with a sureflo back pack sprayer and 30′ pole with boars hair brush and pre scrubbed, I followed behind with the aqua adaptor and we ran about 70 psi out of the RO and just flooded the glass to remove the dirty water.  Did not matter how Hydro phobic the glass was because when you hit it with a wall of water like that it blasted any dirty water off in about 16 seconds per double window, I mean flooded like a wave and then as soon as you pull the hose the aqua adapter just shuts off instantly as quick as blinking.  No wasted water just explosive rinsing power.  I could not do this with out the aqua adapter as I would waste too much water.  When I would get ahead of Mike I would blast the glass for a second to get it wet, shut off with aqua adapter then scrub wet glass with boars hair brush, then blast it clean.  We did the clean in 8 hours, including moving the van 5 times and setting up the hose each time.  I would guess we made about $1200 today! Aqua adapter paid for! Worth every penny… and more…!

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How heavy is the Aqua-dapter?

After months of this hardly ever being mentioned, recently it seems to have become a hot topic!

Obviously adding something to the top of your pole increases the weight, and the effect of that extra weight is exaggerated when you’re using your pole at an angle BUT some recent comments could make people overly concerned about the weight of the Aqua-dapter, when really it is very light (approx 200g or 7oz).

200g / 7oz doesn’t mean much to me without something to compare it with, so I weighed some household items for a bit of fun and comparison :

• Thin China mug (empty) 234g
• Banana 221g
• VHS tape 218g
• Small paperback book 213g
• Fuji Finepix Camera 203g

Aqua-dapter (including clamp) 191g
+ Push-fit Connector 7g = 198g
+ Screw Thread Adapter (STA) 17g = 215g

So the added weight really is minimal, and less noticeable when the pole is vertical or resting on the glass.

That said, 2 things have always been at the top of the development priorities list:

1. reducing weight
2. reducing length.

We have to balance the strength and durability of the product against our desire to make it lighter.

So why, after buying lighter poles etc. would you want to add the Aqua-dapter? Well, we think that the positives outweigh (no pun intended) the negatives.  Some advantages of the Aqua-dapter (or disadvantages of other methods) are:

• Operation is very simple and water control is instant
• You can use both hands when working (water on or off) whereas with a trigger you have to have one hand in the same place to use the trigger.
• Triggers (or taps attached to the pole) result in a loop of hose that can get twisted making it difficult to extend the pole, or the loop can catch on things when you’re moving around a property.
• You have to locate and then bend down to switch off the water with an inline tap
• No ‘lag’ waiting for water to flow, or ‘out of range’ or battery problems.
• Connecting and disconnecting a rectus fitting is much slower
• Kinking or pinching the hose means keeping a hand on it
• We have customers reporting 20-30% water saving over other water control methods.
• If you don’t want or need to save water you can turn the flow rate up and so work faster without using more water!

The Aqua-dapter was invented, not by a design team or committee, by a Window Cleaner with experience in engineering and a ‘problem solving’ attitude.  He used it during development (and still uses it now) to make his working day easier and more profitable.  He didn’t want to potentially make things harder for himself by adding weight unless the Aqua-dapter was going to greatly improve his earning potential.

Window Cleaning Forum

We know of quite a few Cleaning Forums, there’s the big one (you know which one we mean), the one everyone refers to as “Matt’s” and there are a few others too, most of them are for Window Cleaners and others in the Cleaning Industry, (e.g. Carpet Cleaners).

So, Gavin (cyberpedz) has set up a Forum Dedicated to Window Cleaning:

We wish him every success in his venture!

Replacing the Spring

If you need to replace the spring in your Aqua-dapter, please see the instructions below:

The end cap on the Aqua-dapter is held in place by the tension of the spring, so can be removed.

Hook one end of the new spring on to the carriage inside the body of the Aqua-dapter, then either with a hook, or long-nosed pliers, pull the other end of the spring up through the end screw and hook it on to the end cap mentioned above.  The tension of the spring will pull the end cap into place.

We now have stronger springs which are installed as standard in all new Aqua-dapters and are also available on the site: Galvanized Spring

We now have stronger springs which will soon be installed as standard in all new Aqua-dapters and will also be available on the site.

Now Supplying New Stronger Springs

The first springs we used in the Aqua-dapter didn’t last as long as we would have liked.

The length of time they’ve lasted has ranged from around 6 months, to 1 per month for one of our customers!

At first we started sending a couple of spare springs out with each new Aqua-dapter sold, but of course this was only a short-term solution.

We went back to the spring manufacturer and they advised us to switch to a galvanized spring.   They advise that this is stronger, will not corrode too quickly and will significantly outlast the original springs we used.

The greater strength is also a benefit when the Aqua-dapter is fitted to a longer water fed pole, as it helps pull the hose full of water back to the top more easily during use.

We’ve been supplying the new Galvanized Spring in all new Aqua-dapters since the beginning of March and they’re now available on the website too.

you passed with flying colours – by Barrett’s Window Cleaning Cirencester

Dear Sir,

One of my Aqua Dapters had a problem, it was dealt with in a professional manner and I received a replacement. I have no complaints whatsoever and have every faith in your company and product. I shall continue to purchase your products and would not hesitate to recommend them to others. We all know that things can go wrong but it is how the customer is dealt with that is key and how any problem is solved, you passed with flying colours other companies would do well to take notice.

Kind Regards

Barrett’s Window Cleaning Cirencester