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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 12:01:37 pm

Title: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 12:01:37 pm
Ok so i am trying to figure out how much money i am going to need for a fully fitted wfp van system including poles brushes, everything i need to clean windows.

I have been looking at this system what does everyone think? http://www.pure2o.co.uk/400di.html as far as i know i only need DI as i am in Cornwall (soft water) i found this one as they offer fitting in my town.

Is the price about right for fully fitted?
how does it work exactly? you fill tank, water goes through DI is that the blue bottle and is it full of small filtering grit/beads? how often do you change this etc.

If anyone can give me a bit of an incite into how exactly the system works and how i would set it up/use it thanks.

Also once i had this if this was the one i was going for what else would i need? poles etc any chance someone could link to ALL the other things i would need to have a fully working system?

I would very much appreciate this so i know exactly what price i am looking at.



This is what i think i need so far: (please tell me if i would be better off with a different product or you know a better cheaper alternative)
400 Litre DI Only System £2,884 (including VAT & Fitting) http://www.pure2o.co.uk/400di.html
Unger Hi-Flo Advanced Glass 24ft £141.00 http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/unger-hiflo-advanced/unger-hi-flo-advance-glass-24ft.html
Reel with Microbore Hose + Microbore Fitting £139 http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/reel-with-microbore-hose-+-microbore-fitting.html
Protecta-Kote Van Bedliner Black 1 litre £14.50 http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/protecta-kote-van-liner/protecta-kote-van-bedliner-black.html?keyword=protect

Now i am not sure what else i need fittings etc please advise.


Thanks in advance this forum is great!
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: lee09 on July 15, 2010, 12:07:06 pm
Customers?
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 12:13:29 pm
Sorry it will mostly be residential
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: lee09 on July 15, 2010, 12:23:16 pm
No Gavin, I'm sorry as I was taking the p  :o
You seem to have done your research on what you need to clean windows and I wondered if you had researched the market?
There are many complete systems on ebay because people bought into the idea of window cleaning, but for then decided they could not make it pay or simply did not like the work.
Lee
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 12:28:20 pm
lol ok.

Yes i have been looking into this for some time and am now at the stage of sorting out funds for a van and system as soon as i have the gear i will be out canvasing.

I just wanted to figure out exactly how much i would need to buy a complete system.
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: lee09 on July 15, 2010, 12:32:52 pm
Good man,
If you can I would go hot. I'm not currently but I think it is the way I will go. I also diy my set up after researching it. I was trad for 5 years before so had the custies.
Good luck anyways
Lee
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: Sean Dyer on July 15, 2010, 01:05:34 pm
500 litres is alot for an unbraked trailer

will be clocking on for 700 kg in weight with hoses battery pumps and trailer it self all being towed - its alot
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 01:12:12 pm
Ye i think i might go for something like this although i am not sure how it actually fits to a van.

what are your thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-400-LTR-WATER-FED-POLE-WINDOW-CLEANING-VAN-SYSTEM-/250518697186?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item3a5413f4e2#ht_3646wt_1137
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 08:04:37 pm
I found these fittings http://www.cleantech.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=44&products_id=90 has anyone used these are they secure and any good?

I am thinking of using these fittings and the diy system above what do you think?
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: mci services on July 15, 2010, 08:12:33 pm
hey gavin. in the first link that comes with a RO system if your water is soft then phone them and get a diy system for di only, but really the best thing to do is buy a tds meter and check how high the water ppm is then you can decide what you require.

but yes that kit in that link is all you require to get started although you may look at bigger poles ect

I have never seen the stuff in the second link so couldnt comment.
www.window-tools.com do custom made frames for most sizes of tank although lots just use heavy duty ratchet straps
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: C.C.S. on July 15, 2010, 08:40:28 pm
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/400L-Profesional-Pure-Water-Van-System-/180416889138?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item2a01af4132#ht_3015wt_911

this looks good and cheap
Title: Re: wpf van system what do i need?
Post by: gavin pedley on July 15, 2010, 09:08:43 pm
Looks good but trying to keep cost to a minimum