cheapest water fed - Starting a window cleaning business

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cheapest water fed

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 30 January 2004

i know this will sound a little silly but..

even though you get what you pay for and all that and i know there are people on this site that swear by one and others by others, but WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GET A REACH AND WASH..(AND I MEAN THE MOST BASIC AND CHEAPEST!!!)i only ask because some customers these days like it(well the sound of it~ and if i had it on my van people might have some more respect for the company...anyways just wondering like Grin

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 30 January 2004

Try www.window-tools.com

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 30 January 2004

thanks...i see one there for 199...is that really the whole thing
to enlighten you all a little more its just a silly bet me and my m8 had..he sad there must be somhow that you can pick up one of these things next to nothing.. he means really basic, he was even toying with the idea of making his own Huh

anyways i was just interested how cheap you could really go

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 30 January 2004

Express Cleaning do a 12 ft pole and mixed bed resin cartridge for about £100

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 30 January 2004

cheers..just tried looking there...have u a link Grin

please

Posted by WavieDavie (WavieDavie), 31 January 2004

Scroll up to the top of the page and click on the running man - that's your link!

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 31 January 2004

very funny Grin

i may be stupid but not that bad Shocked

its just that i coulnt see it there that s all

Posted by WavieDavie (WavieDavie), 31 January 2004

its just that i coulnt see it there that s all

Sorry mate,

I must admit, the site's not 100% easy for navigation and I've looked for it, but I can't find a search button Grin

Give them an email, or use their freephone number for more information?

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 31 January 2004

ok ta anyways Cheesy

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 31 January 2004

If you click on the sponsored by express cleaning supplies at the top of the page it will take you onto there site I have just been on the site but could not find any poles, if you get a price list they have them in it

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 31 January 2004

ok ..im being sent one of thoses throgh the post ..so I will have a butchers then..

Posted by washglowboy (washglowboy), 2 February 2004

HI ALL
Although I use Peters Trolley Sys
There is a company called Gaps ( gapswater.co.uk )
they do a trolley System prices look quite good.

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 2 February 2004

Washglowboy
Gaps water treatment is under the wing of facelift systems in a fashion!!!!!

I do a trolley system too in stainless steel with a 70ltr tank on it and can be stored on its end when not needed the battery pack is seal so it can not leak

no website a the moment it is under construction

if you would like to see a photo i will e. mail one to you

cheers Andy

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 2 February 2004

Residential Starter Kit Grin

3' De-ionisation refillable unit £98.00
25 kgs resin -gives 3-4 fills £65.00
Profesional quality Residential telescopic pole extends 1.5 metres to 2.75 metres£36.00
10" profesional brush £20.00
Glyn
Omnipole

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 2 February 2004

glyn

all you have said is £219 + vat

where is your trolley system + vat

regards Andy

Posted by fez (fez), 2 February 2004

on 02/02/04 at 18:30:34, Old_Master wrote:

Residential Starter Kit Grin

That sounds good!? How long would 3-4 fills of resin last me if I used it every day?

And is it upgradable or would I have to start again when I moved up to a full system? Huh

Posted by fez (fez), 2 February 2004

Could you post a link to this system Old Master? Grin

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 2 February 2004

fez
couse its good!! but before you know where your are you need something bigger so why throw money away
I now I work with domestic window cleaners

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 2 February 2004

Does the pole come with a brush or is that extra

Posted by stevekennedy (stevekennedy), 2 February 2004

Hi Andy,

How much is your trolley?

Thanks,

SteveK

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 3 February 2004

Hi Andy
The title is "cheapest waterfed" thats why I posted details of this system not one of our commercial systems.
The brush comes with it Majestic.
The above system is desiged for domestic window cleaners,although the 3' refilable unit is and can also be used on large van mounts for final polishing of water. The pole and brush are one of our new lines and they are commercial grade.The brush is the same green and red bristle type we introduced to the industry a couple of years ago and widly used by many resellers now.
Andy I have been cleaning windows since 1977 and building window cleaning systems since 1998 so I also know a bit about the buisness and window cleaners requirements. Grin

and as you asked the question
Our trolley the Omnitrolley (The first window cleaning trolley in the world) costs £475.00 +vat
It used by 100s of window cleaners, British Rail -South Central have 8 to clean train windows etc.,London Underground also. The reason I mention this is it had to pass strict tests to be accepted.
It consists of 50 litre storage tank,with built in Flojet (special window cleaning pump), built on heavy duty galvenised steel frame, 20" pnumatic tyres, built in 45amph deep cycle battery for long life between recharging (approx 3 to 4 x8 hour shifts), The recharge is an easy to use plug in connector.
The frame is built with offset wheel stubs to enable great stability. The wheels and handle detach and re-attach in seconds.
The trolley can be seen on www.omnipole.com
the budget starter system isnt on there yet but any body that would like to see it can email me.
regards Glyn

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 3 February 2004

Old Master ,
Did you go to the trade show in Blackpool last year, and did you have a stall
John

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 3 February 2004

Yes Majestic we have gone every year since 1999 we were oposite OTT/Ironic Grin

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Our stall was packed with parts and componants and looked more like a bootfair. Cheesy

Did you talk to us?

Ott call us the Barrow boys - its supposed to be an insult but we think it a compliment lol

Posted by Majestic (Majestic), 3 February 2004

Old Master
Yes I spoke to someone a thin man , I think he had dark hair , very helpfull

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 3 February 2004

If he was helpful it wouldnt have been me Grin

There were a few of us on the stand so couldnt say if we spoke or not. See you there this year
Glyn

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 3 February 2004

steveK

the 70ltr apswashtrolley is £495 + VAT for your information
if you would like to see a photo i will need your e. mail address!!

Residential starter kit
9"x 35" De-ionisation refilladle vessel £79.00
25ltr of mixed bed resin £65.00
residential pole £35.00
10" brush head and neck £19.00

regards Andy

Posted by mickeyfat (VGC), 3 February 2004

Hi Andy
Can i have a pic please..and any other info please..ie instuctions, a link..dont wont to be a pain thou Embarassed

ps that would be for the starter kit Cheesy

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 3 February 2004

Andy
What type of brush ? What amp battery?
What type and pressure pump? all these things are very important
Grin

Posted by washglowboy (washglowboy), 4 February 2004

Peter system by far the cheapest, I`m bias because I have one although
my father in law has a Omni pole sys twice the price , but at the end of the day they both do the same job, its what ever you can afford at the time . Grin

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 4 February 2004

You get what you pay for!

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 4 February 2004

exactly!!!!!

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 4 February 2004

old master

same brush as yours
same pole as yours
most likely the same pump
battery well I'll keep that 1 under my hat for now!!!

Posted by Old_Master (Old_Master), 4 February 2004

Do we sell you our poles?

Posted by WavieDavie (WavieDavie), 4 February 2004

Dear APS and OmniPole,

You've both published your email addresses - can you take this off-board please?

Thanks in advance,

Davie

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 4 February 2004

yes I will if the forum admin tells me to but your not him!!! so off you go Angry

Posted by WavieDavie (WavieDavie), 4 February 2004

I wasn't TELLING you to take your lover's tiff off-board - it was advice, mate. You know, professional reputation and all that boring stuff. Kiss

Ah well . . .

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 4 February 2004

so what were you on about Huh

?
have you lost your marbles Huh

Posted by taffy_2 (taffy_2), 9 February 2004

looking at your forum guess what i have found on e bay ro 75gpd for buy it now 100 quid have a look under aqurium Tongue

Posted by taffy_2 (taffy_2), 9 February 2004

taffy here again also listed under window cleaning is a water fed system price now standing as 77 pounds no reserve Grin

Posted by APS_PureWash_Sys (APS_PureWash_Sys), 9 February 2004

go for it taffy
what more do you want!!!
get it bought!!! watch out for the goldfish Grin

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