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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Klean07 on September 16, 2010, 04:24:24 pm

Title: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 16, 2010, 04:24:24 pm
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Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: AuRavelling79 on September 17, 2010, 07:50:42 pm
"Tanks" for that!  ;D
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: rg1 on September 17, 2010, 09:48:03 pm
How do you filter the water and transfer to your van?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: poole bay on September 17, 2010, 10:05:41 pm
why would you want to put rain water in your tank?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 17, 2010, 10:30:29 pm
Because Im on a water meter for a start. Tds of rain water is between 25 and 30 so I pump this into van then through di upto my pole. Sorted.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Lee GLS on September 18, 2010, 12:58:01 pm
why would you want to put rain water in your tank?

why would you want to take a pic of your drain pipe going into you ibc tank and post it on the internet is a more appropriate question?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 18, 2010, 02:19:40 pm
Doh!! To give people an opportunity to see it especially if they're thinking of going this way themselves.
Some of the questions people post on here are so dumb!!
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Crystal-clear on September 18, 2010, 02:43:00 pm
nice set up mate Raid water owns! what is that ibc like when it snows does it freeze?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Scrimble on September 18, 2010, 04:37:44 pm
i know a windy who only uses rain water then through  DI resin, the water is still dirty and he has lost loads of custys,

all for what? saving a couple of quid a month on a water bill,
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Smart Carpet on September 18, 2010, 04:38:56 pm
Nice one!

Well done for finding the black tanks.. they're more difficult to come by..

You'll find you get a lot of debris from the roof, so you might want to filter it before your DI..
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: richard jagger on September 18, 2010, 04:39:28 pm
He makes a fire under it in the winter.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Darranvps on September 18, 2010, 05:02:58 pm
Hi
I really like the black tanks, I used to have some but they were clear.
Where did you get them from I bet they would look really cool signwritten?
Do you have a trolley that goes underneath them so you can tow them around to your customers?
Thanks for your help/advice.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: elite mike on September 18, 2010, 05:07:37 pm
lmao ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Window Washers on September 19, 2010, 01:50:26 am
Because Im on a water meter for a start. Tds of rain water is between 25 and 30 so I pump this into van then through di upto my pole. Sorted.
scrimp on the thing a business needs to make it tick and you are doomed, remember them words. And for your sake I hope it rains alot  ::), water buts are for watering plants not to run a business  ::)

Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 19, 2010, 08:30:35 am
Because Im on a water meter for a start. Tds of rain water is between 25 and 30 so I pump this into van then through di upto my pole. Sorted.
scrimp on the thing a business needs to make it tick and you are doomed, remember them words. And for your sake I hope it rains alot  ::), water buts are for watering plants not to run a business  ::)


Ok clever clogs. What would you do if you were either on a meter or there was a hosepipe ban?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 19, 2010, 08:37:11 am
This is the place where I got mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1000KG-IBC-BLACK-WATER-BUTT-DIESEL-WATER-TANK-/200520993175?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item2eaffb8997
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: kendrick on September 19, 2010, 09:43:53 am
hosepipe bans hav no effect on businesses at all window cleaners including hosepipe bans prvent househoulders from using hosepipes to water ther gardens
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: gewindows on September 19, 2010, 10:05:48 am
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Grorrr, Im off for a wank.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Window Washers on September 19, 2010, 11:19:40 am
Because Im on a water meter for a start. Tds of rain water is between 25 and 30 so I pump this into van then through di upto my pole. Sorted.
scrimp on the thing a business needs to make it tick and you are doomed, remember them words. And for your sake I hope it rains alot  ::), water buts are for watering plants not to run a business  ::)


Ok clever clogs. What would you do if you were either on a meter or there was a hosepipe ban?
I am on a water meter, I could not use rain water only I would run out would love it if I could though
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: john@windows2clean on September 19, 2010, 11:39:49 am
I use rainwater, I have 4 IBC's feeding from a large building.  I have never run out.  Ample supply for my needs. If you've got the space it works well. 
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: poleman on September 19, 2010, 11:45:13 am
Doh!! To give people an opportunity to see it especially if they're thinking of going this way themselves.
Some of the questions people post on here are so dumb!!

Total agree mate there is some dumb ass around  ;D
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 29, 2010, 10:47:08 pm
i know a windy who only uses rain water then through  DI resin, the water is still dirty and he has lost loads of custys,

all for what? saving a couple of quid a month on a water bill,
This is the answer;;
http://www.crocus.co.uk/product/_/product/water-butt-accessories/3p-rain-water-filter-for-water-butts/ClassID.2000006608
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on September 30, 2010, 12:01:03 am
I love the idea of harvesting rain water but when i gave it a go i found my water was green!  :-[

but its something i would do again in the future with a little more prep work the next time!

your set up looks great i reckon! All the best with it.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Klean07 on September 30, 2010, 08:11:15 am
Thanks for the positive comment mate.
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Clear Glass Guru on November 16, 2010, 09:09:14 pm
My IBC Tanks....................
8000 Litres.
We use 2-3000 litres per week.
Saves hundres per year on filters, salt, resin.....
The tap water is 360 on the TDS.
Rain water is 005
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 16, 2010, 09:18:44 pm
My IBC Tanks....................
8000 Litres.
We use 2-3000 litres per week.
Saves hundres per year on filters, salt, resin.....
The tap water is 360 on the TDS.
Rain water is 005
now that is a set up


has mat says iam off for a wank. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Lee GLS on November 16, 2010, 09:20:58 pm
that looks like a monster set up, how long does it take to fill them up? do you run the rain water through any filers before it goes on the windows?
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: bobplum on November 16, 2010, 09:37:04 pm
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Grorrr, Im off for a wank.

BRILLIANT ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: My IBC Tanks
Post by: Spruce on November 16, 2010, 10:16:26 pm
My IBC Tanks....................
8000 Litres.
We use 2-3000 litres per week.
Saves hundres per year on filters, salt, resin.....
The tap water is 360 on the TDS.
Rain water is 005

Hi
Lovely professional setup. This may seem a stupid question, but what stops the water in the top IBC's being lost through the airvents of the lower IBC's?