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« on: September 24, 2009, 08:54:12 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2009, 09:16:23 PM » |
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what do you do about the frames and sills
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2009, 09:33:27 PM » |
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I never did the frames unless asked. The sills can be done by having a tool handy with a micro cloth wrapped around it, held on with an elastic band. Hardly anyone minds. WFP has the edge in this regard but then there is for and against for both methods.
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2009, 09:38:37 PM » |
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can you do all ur round like that then
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2009, 10:11:58 PM » |
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Yes, nearly all of it now. Ladders required for lead or the odd extension but I try not to take any lead on anymore. I never thought it possible but it's worked out. Never took the ladders off once today.
Have to admit it's taken a lot of practise though.
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« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2009, 10:30:58 PM » |
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It isnt easy but I have watched chris (wagga) work with the flipper and its pretty good tried to copy him and botched it lol
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2009, 08:55:12 PM » |
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The blade is great Kev, thanks See you around.  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2009, 06:08:12 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2009, 09:22:38 PM » |
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does it leave any smudges or water where the glass meets the plastic in other words do you have to dry cloth the inside window frame/glass ?
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« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2009, 10:55:47 PM » |
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There is very little detailing to do but only if you dogear your channels the new way. There's a post on the subject on the conventional section. Look for "New Type of Dog-earing". Also, look for the video on the subject starting with "Dogeared Wagtail v non-dogeared" then the next one. Wagga |
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« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2009, 01:45:03 AM » |
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cheers i will look at it it looks interesting technique and time saving with traditional methods  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2010, 06:34:44 PM » |
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Wagga, ive noticed you have some sort of cool on/off switch for your backpack pump. It looks lke it's mounted on the pole itself. How do you do that? I have a shut of valve on my backpack but's it's mounted too close to the pack itself to be of any real use. Have you a vid on this?
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2010, 09:04:01 PM » |
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It's just a ball valve type on/off switch which is jubilee clipped to the pole. If you look through the vids you will find it under pole triggers and easy pole conversion. It works a treat and saves loads of water. The pump just cuts off as soon as you close the trigger. Again windowcleaning warehouse does them but you might have to ask by phone. Its the one with the red lever. Get two so you can get the connections right.
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2010, 09:14:52 PM » |
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It's just a ball valve type on/off switch which is jubilee clipped to the pole. If you look through the vids you will find it under pole triggers and easy pole conversion. It works a treat and saves loads of water. The pump just cuts off as soon as you close the trigger. Again windowcleaning warehouse does them but you might have to ask by phone. Its the one with the red lever. Get two so you can get the connections right.
OK i'll check that out. However, i bought a ready made pole where the pole hose goes inside rather than on the outside. I guess i could mount a valve on the hose, just below the pole? can these valves fit straight onto the normal 5mm ple hose without too much modification. I really am not at all technical! |
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« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2010, 10:55:04 PM » |
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I have a vid on this as well, where the hose goes through the inside. you can still have the trigger but you will also have a large trailing loop when pole is retracted. Look for Easy pole conversion video. For me a trigger is realy important so I get complete control and instantly switch off water. Whichever method you use, you will get used to it with practice.
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« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2010, 04:05:46 PM » |
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Temporary hot water system. Toronto gave me the idea. If you can get your TDS down enough through a DI you can put hot water through it and with a bit of insulation maybe, it could get you enough work going until the weather improves. It won't damage the DI, but make sure the water isn't at boiling point!
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« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2010, 09:04:57 PM » |
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All so called hot systems struggle when you need to use the power of something like 10kw but dont have enough, at minus 5-10 you need real power to heat a decent ammount of water. So well done to both for trying to pass on a simple system to give us the power  I have something along the lines of heat storage, to add to this but cannot take a pic until tomoz. |
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« Reply #17 on: October 24, 2011, 05:39:59 PM » |
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Yes, nearly all of it now. Ladders required for lead or the odd extension but I try not to take any lead on anymore. I never thought it possible but it's worked out. Never took the ladders off once today.
Have to admit it's taken a lot of practise though.
I have not used a set of ladders for ages now. The leaded windows are all done water fed and most other stuff is done with Wagtail pole. I even carry both poles along with me and sort of mix and match. Its worked out great. |
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