Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sean84 on August 14, 2012, 06:23:30 pm
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Since I've started WFP with a backpack my one knee has started giving me grief. It feels sore like its burning and when I've finished work at home it feels weak when I walk on it; its hard to explain but I am starting to worry that if I carry on its just going to get worse. I had an accident working on site 7 years ago (approx) and I had to have fluid drained from my knee. Its never felt the same :(
Anyway im trying to get sympathy, I want to know how I can make my load lighter and how expensive a van mount will cost (approx) as I think its when I have been lifting the barrels of water it hurts that night. Also what parts do you need for a van mount?
At the moment I have a 300gpd RO with pump + 11 litre di and use CLX 27 + 18 litre backpack
I trad ground floor windows.
Also anyone know if a knee support belt would help?
:)
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Do you put your backpack on a trolley?
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Do you put your backpack on a trolley?
No I don't im limited to space as Im working out of a VW Touran at the moment; I have the backpack in the footwell of rear passenger (behind drivers seat)
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are you sure that its your knee my mate gets terrible knee pain but it all comes from the sciatic nerve ,i would think a van mounted system would take the presure off your knee/back,my van mount cost about £600,but i make my water with a static at home
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With respect, even spending 3 or more grand on decent van mount, what price screwing up your body?
I speak from experience, humping barrels.....waste of time,will cause injury over time,and makes the job bloody hard work.
Regards
Mr B
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With respect, even spending 3 or more grand on decent van mount, what price screwing up your body?
I speak from experience, humping barrels.....waste of time,will cause injury over time,and makes the job bloody hard work.
Regards
Mr B
I'm finding it hard yeah! What injuries have you had?
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are you sure that its your knee my mate gets terrible knee pain but it all comes from the sciatic nerve ,i would think a van mounted system would take the presure off your knee/back,my van mount cost about £600,but i make my water with a static at home
Not sure think I will go to docs though.... What items do I need for a van system? I will probably make the pure in my house still just buy a longer hose and have it fill the tank in van overnight.
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Do you put your backpack on a trolley?
No I don't im limited to space as Im working out of a VW Touran at the moment; I have the backpack in the footwell of rear passenger (behind drivers seat)
You can buy small foldaway trolleys quite cheaply. But agree with the other guys; van mounts rock. There's no heavy lifting involved at all.
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Re occurring shoulder problem, caused by pinched nerve in my neck.C5/C6
So, I try buy best gear for job, slx etc,
Also, using the trolley, I twice did lower back...
Van mount and slx...
Best thing I did.
Mr B
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At the very least get a clc18 with aquadaPter. The 27 are heavy beasts even when closed.
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http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9011791/Trail/searchtext%3ESHOPPING+TROLLY.htm That should do you until you get van system sorted. just bungee it on. regards john
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sorry sean, reply should have said trolly will do you untill your van is sorted out, regards john.
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are you overweight at all?
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talk to these guys
www.firstaid4sport.co.uk
they are very good, and will be happy to give you some advice on your knee
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are you overweight at all?
Cheeky bugger!!
No not overweight.
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talk to these guys
www.firstaid4sport.co.uk
they are very good, and will be happy to give you some advice on your knee
Cheers for this will save in favourites and have a proper look later ;)