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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: wpclean on September 17, 2010, 10:19:32 pm

Title: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: wpclean on September 17, 2010, 10:19:32 pm
Just realised why so many tradders are put off by starting wfp !      The technological know how is very difficult to grasp with so many differing viewpoints !

It takes quite a bit of homework to appreciate the science of producing pure water and the economics of using the most cost effective methods.

The positive thing about starting wfp is I am having to really use my brain( which I never did at school ) and I know I will work safer and prolong my working life,

I am near to a mental breakdown with all the calculations but I think I will get there  ???
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: Newannaive on September 17, 2010, 10:29:42 pm
wait till you try an use it  :-\

still beats ladders though  ;)
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: Wc Solutions on September 18, 2010, 10:18:13 am
maybe see if anyone on here is in your area that can pop over to yours to help you out and show you a few tips ...

im sure a cup of tea and a few kit kats will keep them sweet.
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: rg1 on September 18, 2010, 10:44:37 am
For a moment there (from the title of your post) I thought you had a petrol driven wfp!  ;)
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: Crystal-clear on September 18, 2010, 02:58:01 pm
I remember when i started hehe but once you get used to it its easy trust me you will soon get into a routine it will be like washing and drying your cloths except you will be checking your tds etc 
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on September 18, 2010, 03:22:13 pm
you will soon get the hang of it. 

No matter what trade you are in you have to learn the skill and become an expert in your field.  I know I could never be a macanic.
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: Paul Coleman on September 18, 2010, 06:18:53 pm
Just realised why so many tradders are put off by starting wfp !      The technological know how is very difficult to grasp with so many differing viewpoints !

It takes quite a bit of homework to appreciate the science of producing pure water and the economics of using the most cost effective methods.

The positive thing about starting wfp is I am having to really use my brain( which I never did at school ) and I know I will work safer and prolong my working life,

I am near to a mental breakdown with all the calculations but I think I will get there  ???

Yes I found things quite a struggle at first too.  A few things went wrong that were unforeseeable (such as gearbox failure, small fire in back of van, pump breaking, and being let down on a place to do the filtering).  So it was a baptism of fire.  Of course a broken pump is no big deal now.  Just keep a spare handy in case of problems.
It will come together.  A few weeks/months and you will look back and laugh at your current worries.  Just gradually build a small stock of spare bits (blade fuses, hozelock or rectus fittings, those little sleeves to mend wire breaks, pole hose, o-rings) and carry some small tools (spanners/screwdrivers, ciggie lighter (for heating hose), scissors) with you in case you have to fix anything.  It's impossible to give a comprehensive list here but the above would give you a start.  Everyone works a bit differently so the list for one person will be different from someone else's.
Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: wpclean on September 18, 2010, 07:38:33 pm
Thanks for the excellent advice guys  ;D

Just deciding between using an RO unit with DI or just DI , and if buying new or second hand gear  :P


Title: Re: Hard starting wfp !
Post by: jonboywalton75 on September 19, 2010, 06:13:41 am
anything above 70-100 ish TDS i would consider RO over DI, cos of cost of resin.