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Title: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 09:10:11 am

BRODEX E-250 RO

Hi,Does anyone have any experience of this van mounted system please and was thinking of getting a couple of brodex poles to go with it as a starter system as i am trad only at the moment. :-\ :-\

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: Granny on November 15, 2012, 10:30:39 am

Hi Sean
Got one without the RO as I fill the tank with tap water 80 - 90 TDS and purify on the way out.
Tank is very sturdy with brass fittings.
DI vessel is a good size.
Can run two pumps on one controller.
The see through hose water level indicator gets all mucked up inside and is a devil to clean out.
Just beware of Brodex customer service they were useless IMO.
G.

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: Nick Wareham on November 15, 2012, 10:34:43 am

And also be careful! Brodex are in liquidation

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: colin purewater on November 15, 2012, 10:35:38 am

Buy all the bits and build your own mate it's simple

I bought a so called pro system and after a year
Of being fed up with it I took I a part and made it better
 You will save a fortune for such an easy job

Is there no one round by you who could give you
Some pointers??

You a bit far from me mate in Cumbria

Buy a face lift of gardiner pole mate Brodex are to heavy

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 10:46:51 am

Thanks for the replies,interesting as i have been offered a 2nd hand system and if they are going into liquidation there may be problems,parts etc.
     Colin where did you buy all your parts and what is your diy system like ? any photos?

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: colin purewater on November 15, 2012, 11:43:25 am

I bought a second hand tank from the for sale section 500l
To replace my 250 and I re jigged the most of the other parts
From my old pro system to suit my van.
Due to new position of pumps, pipe work and and controllers
I have more room now in my van with a tanks twice the
Size than I did b4!

Ill have a dig for some pics

Cleaning warehouse do a DIY system that
You can put in your van. Very easy to do but I
Think you will need a few pointers if you havnt
Seen one b4

Cheers
Colin

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 12:04:46 pm

Thanks Colin
    When buying a tank,a frame will be a must is it?,this chap wants £1400 for system which is 6 months old,with 2 poles,4 brushes & 100m hose and reel,what do you think? .:-\
     Thanks Sean

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: colin purewater on November 15, 2012, 12:38:31 pm

I don't think a frame is a must on a 500l or less
( I'm sure people will disagree )  as long as the tank is secured
Correctly  and it is a sturdy tank it will be fine.
1400 sounds a lot to me mate cleaning warehouse
250l DIY but most of it is already done is about £650
If memory serves me correct.

Google them mate there in Wolverhampton
Good company to deal with mate

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: king marko on November 15, 2012, 12:51:46 pm

Have a look at this mate

http://streamlinesystems.info/client-ftp/streamline/varitech/images/Stock%20to%20Clear%202012-10-22.xls

Tanks & frame for £250 - cant grumble really
Good price on the hose reel too

 :)

Or this on eBay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/water-tank-frames-any-size-/110976908821?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item19d6bd3e15

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: DeLuce on November 15, 2012, 03:40:57 pm

If you understand how a system works you should be ok building your own Sean. Do you want RO in the van or will you be producing it separately in a shed or garage for example?
Is there anybody local who could help you if you don't understand?
 You need : Tank & tank outlet connecter reduced to 1/2'',
                    Pump, controller, leisure battery, 1/2''(12mm) hose to connect tank to pump then to hose reel. End stop for hose end, for connecting hose reel to pole. Reel and hose of course  ;D. And a decent pole. Plenty of threads on here for pole advice (or controversy  ;D ;D)
                   

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 03:52:38 pm

Once again thanks for replies,i think the way i want to go is have a van mounted system RO &DI so i can just pull my van into garage and fill up overnight and charge battery and be allready to go in morning.Suppose its a bit of a minefield setting off as you do not want to spend hard earned money on something that turns out not to be suitable in 12 months.

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: [GQC] Tim on November 15, 2012, 03:55:51 pm

Quote from: Nick Wareham on November 15, 2012, 10:34:43 am

And also be careful! Brodex are in liquidation

Seriously???

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: DeLuce on November 15, 2012, 04:04:27 pm

Suppose its a bit of a minefield setting off as you do not want to spend hard earned money on something that turns out not to be suitable in 12 months.

Yeah, that's how I felt Sean, but I got some great advice from the fellas on this forum. Now I can't believe how simple it is!

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: Nick Wareham on November 15, 2012, 05:33:38 pm

Quote

Seriously???

Yes, this is a screenshot from companies house website:

(http://i47.tinypic.com/20s7uyv.jpg)

That "Ideal Corporate Solutions" address is the address of the liquidator.

You can order the liquidation documents from companies house website for £1, I might do it just out of curiousity to see how much debt they were in.

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 07:29:52 pm

Hi Nic
    Yeh cheers for that,thats why i am not jumping in,i thought i would ask for advice first off the lads that use them day in day out.
  Thanks Sean

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 15, 2012, 09:29:16 pm

Thanks for all replies,i have gone and done it,bit the bullet and bought a Outreach pure water fed pole system with poles and reels etc,no going back now,just hope custys will go for it??? ::)

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: DeLuce on November 15, 2012, 10:01:04 pm

Good luck Sean, you'll be ok. Any problems just post on here and there will be lots of advice for you.   :)

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 16, 2012, 08:10:07 am

Thanks Nic for all your input.
           Sean

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: richard jagger on November 17, 2012, 05:41:27 am

Don`t for God sake buy there poles.

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: Spruce on November 17, 2012, 10:47:31 am

and a 250 litre tank will end up being too small for a days work once you get into the swing of it.
The three of use usually use about 400 litres each.

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 17, 2012, 11:11:32 am

Cheers lads
    Yes i have knocked this system on the head from the advice i have been given. :)

Title: Re: What do you think of this system
Post by: sean mcc on November 17, 2012, 11:33:37 am

Hey Spruce,on average how many houses do you do with 400 Litres? not skimping