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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Paul H on March 29, 2012, 08:04:53 pm

Title: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on March 29, 2012, 08:04:53 pm: Ok looking at adding WFP to my business... So given my budget what system etc.. equipment would you suggest if it was your money and why..

Is it achievable on this budget or can i do it cheaper or is the budget un realistic..

I have a fiat scudo

this budget doesnt include marketting and training,,, its for system set up only..

Honesty as ever appreciated

Thanks
Paul
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: spudd on March 29, 2012, 09:39:31 pm: Need to check your tds first pal... That will determine If your need a RO or DI system...
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: sean84 on March 29, 2012, 09:41:18 pm: http://www.daqua.co.uk/testmeters.htm (http://www.daqua.co.uk/testmeters.htm)

There you go ;)
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: KLEENAWAY on March 29, 2012, 09:45:30 pm: I got my setup for about £400/£500, all diy! Im DI only

Danny
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: sean84 on March 29, 2012, 09:48:07 pm: Are you doing all windows wfp or tops only?
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: KLEENAWAY on March 29, 2012, 10:13:32 pm: Are you taking to me mate? If so, yep! Any houses iv switched over to wfp i do %100 wfp. Any reason your asking pal?

Danny
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: sean84 on March 29, 2012, 10:32:29 pm: Quote from: KLEENAWAY on March 29, 2012, 10:13:32 pm
Are you taking to me mate? If so, yep! Any houses iv switched over to wfp i do %100 wfp. Any reason your asking pal?

Danny

Sorry, was asking the OP!
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: mikecam on March 29, 2012, 11:34:26 pm: Quote from: Paul H on March 29, 2012, 08:04:53 pm
Ok looking at adding WFP to my business... So given my budget what system etc.. equipment would you suggest if it was your money and why..

Is it achievable on this budget or can i do it cheaper or is the budget un realistic..

I have a fiat scudo

this budget doesnt include marketting and training,,, its for system set up only..

Honesty as ever appreciated

Thanks
Paul

I would choose this............
http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/ro-waterfed-pole-kit-1302-p.asp

All you'd need to add to that is a proper tank fitting, and they could probably do that within your budget.
Why? It's everything you need to get going and do what you asked.
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on March 30, 2012, 08:01:21 am: hi

yeah sorry not ignoring replies and thats great so far .. thnaks

yeah ive seen i graph which would indicate that i live in a hard water area ( although i havent checked exact reading) so from (if ive read up right) would that mean i need RO?.....

Thinking of WFP for all windows but wont rule out trad at ground level if thats the better way / quicker

mikecam .. ta for the link ive seen that .. ive looked at trolleys.. possibly van mounting a trolley... ???

Thanks again
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: santino on March 30, 2012, 08:49:48 am: Hi,

I bought all my wfp equipment from the cleaning warehouse and they're a good helpful bunch of guys! Speak to them. :)
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: sean84 on March 30, 2012, 09:05:42 am: Quote from: Paul H on March 30, 2012, 08:01:21 am
hi

yeah sorry not ignoring replies and thats great so far .. thnaks

yeah ive seen i graph which would indicate that i live in a hard water area ( although i havent checked exact reading) so from (if ive read up right) would that mean i need RO?.....

Thinking of WFP for all windows but wont rule out trad at ground level if thats the better way / quicker

mikecam .. ta for the link ive seen that .. ive looked at trolleys.. possibly van mounting a trolley... ???

Thanks again

Don't make an assumption of your Tds, your going to need one anyway to test the pure your producing so get a meter ASAP.
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on March 30, 2012, 01:05:37 pm: hi

sorry no wasn't making an assumption i believe i live in a hard water area when someone was asking above earlier in the post... as it will depend what system i require... thats why i just said hardwater.. sorry if it didnt come across that way..

thanks
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 08:34:41 am: ok ive decided its a 50 ltr trolley system .... that can be run from the van and give me the fexibility to detach and go mobile...

Have i made the right choice ???

My head tells me this will best to get me going and off and running...
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: spudd on April 01, 2012, 09:40:03 am: Quote from: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 08:34:41 am
ok ive decided its a 50 ltr trolley system .... that can be run from the van and give me the fexibility to detach and go mobile...

Have i made the right choice ???

My head tells me this will best to get me going and off and running...
I think it's more or a personal preference whether you get a van mount or trolley set up!
If your round consists of a alot of houses where parking is a problem and access is minimal then trolley might the way to go, but if you have a fair few larger stand alone accounts then van mount might be the way to go...
It seems that quite a few people on here start with trolleys then upgrade to a van mount at a later date, but again it all depends on the lay out of your round etc :)
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Cliff perkins on April 01, 2012, 09:55:10 am: Dont faff with a trolly get a tank in van wont regret it
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 04:31:05 pm: yeah tank in van ...running from a trolley.....just in case need to go mobile then have trolley option...will that work?

Thanks
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: richardlingard on April 01, 2012, 06:25:58 pm: pure freedom if you want a full set up, or you could diy for far cheeper, go for gardiners for poles clx or slx if you can afford it
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 06:29:27 pm: hi thanks

trolley is 50 ltr pure freedom set up with 24 ft pole... that ok to get me off and running?
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Nameless Drudge on April 01, 2012, 07:09:58 pm: The trolley and barrels are going to take up a lot more space than a neat tank.You don`t want to be tugging a 50 litre trolley around on gravel/uneven ground. In fact you don`t want to be tugging one around full stop.
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 07:27:16 pm: so i get the vibe i run this trolley system from the van... that'll work won't it?
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: red star on April 01, 2012, 07:32:02 pm: Fit a tank in the van 400 l pump box 100m hose and reel 2 poles clx. Around 18 and 27 ft. A few fittings and a di and a merlin and di that lot should be around the grand mark
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 08:03:14 pm: so if i have the trolley system i need the additional hose reel and tank for van.. ???
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: red star on April 01, 2012, 08:09:41 pm: Don't buy a trolley fit a tank in the van it will hold what you need for a days work and won't have to mince around with barrels filling up
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: mark m on April 01, 2012, 08:12:25 pm: cost £400 the lot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_atZgp3HeM
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 01, 2012, 08:33:28 pm: but i can use my trolley system from the back of van if i have a tank fitted cant i?...thats what i want to do at the mo...personal thing
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: dazmond on April 02, 2012, 09:16:03 am: yes paul you just drop the pipe from trolley into the top lid of the tank.this is what i do.i have a 50L pure freedom trolley but it never leaves the van these days.if you insist on getting a trolley get the 25L version as the 50L IT A BIT TOO CUMBERSOME!!

i will be getting a pumpbox this year then the trolley will be just used as emergency back up! ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: 1k Budget.. what system
Post by: Paul H on April 02, 2012, 11:01:57 am: Dazmond .. cheers thats what i wanted to hear.. its a 50ltr pure freedom same as you.. 24ft pole.. recommend anything else to get going mate?