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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: windolene on February 17, 2006, 10:09:47 pm

Title: Have now got backpack
Post by: windolene on February 17, 2006, 10:09:47 pm: Hi,

Having been reminded today on this forum on Andrew 24-7's efforts importing SHURflo backpacks for fellow members I followed Tosh;s link & brought one.

Thanks guys.

Kevin Windolene.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-SHURflo-Rechargeable-Backpack-Sprayer-SRS-600_W0QQitemZ7744927159QQcategoryZ75582QQssPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: brett walker on February 17, 2006, 10:16:47 pm: Hi

Andrew 24-7 helped me purchase my backpack got me a good deal, ive been using it today excellent bit of kit 8)

Brett
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: chris@c.m.s on February 17, 2006, 10:54:28 pm: Hi Brett could you please post or mail me the total cost of the backpack I'm almost ready to buy one myself, at the moment I'm thinking its about £132 but is there an import tax on top of that ?
thanks Chris
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: Moderator David@stives on February 17, 2006, 11:01:25 pm: yes ,the postman will collect the import duty when he delivers,i think it is about £20

Dave
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: windows_chepstow on February 17, 2006, 11:01:55 pm: Chris,

A local window cleaner to me recently purchased one from E-bay and it cost him in total £160.

I hope this helps.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: windows_chepstow on February 17, 2006, 11:23:05 pm: Kevin,

I bet you could get this down to at least three hours; two if there's loads of ladder work:

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Hi,

I clean one every 6 weeks @ £130 outsides @ 4 hours.

Kevin Windolene
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: brett walker on February 18, 2006, 12:28:37 am: Quote from: chris@c.m.s on February 17, 2006, 10:54:28 pm
Hi Brett could you please post or mail me the total cost of the backpack I'm almost ready to buy one myself, at the moment I'm thinking its about £132 but is there an import tax on top of that ?
thanks Chris

Hi Chris

I can check through my paperwork tomorrow for exact price 132 looks a good price you will pay import tax when postman delivers

regards

Brett
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: 24-7 S C Services on February 18, 2006, 10:03:38 am: Hi everyone

Being the first to have the back pack exported, I was hammered on the import tax, to the tune of £37. The only good news I have, is checking through my accounts the other day, I noticed the cheque has never been cashed, that was issued 8 or 9 months ago :-)

Many Thanks

Andrew
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: Paul Coleman on February 18, 2006, 01:36:47 pm: Quote from: 24-7 S C Services on February 18, 2006, 10:03:38 am
Hi everyone

Being the first to have the back pack exported, I was hammered on the import tax, to the tune of £37. The only good news I have, is checking through my accounts the other day, I noticed the cheque has never been cashed, that was issued 8 or 9 months ago :-)

Many Thanks

Andrew

I suppose you could tell them that it is for scientific research regarding pure water. Educational material is exempt.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: Jeff Brimble on February 18, 2006, 06:58:14 pm: So are "samples"
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: chris@c.m.s on February 18, 2006, 07:44:51 pm: Thanks for the replies guys I think I'll proberly stick with williamsons at least I can get it when I'm ready and will save on postage.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: dai on February 20, 2006, 11:21:29 pm: Bought mine off ebay. the invoice was for half the amount $75, so paid no import duty. Dai
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: Mr. S on February 20, 2006, 11:35:59 pm: Are there any mods you need to do to use for window cleaning? If so what? Is it worth investing in?

Cheers Craig
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: dai on February 23, 2006, 07:58:15 pm: It depends on how you want to set it up. At it's simplest, you just unscrew the lance above the trigger, and screw on a male hozelock adapter. You will need a reducer from the female adapter to what ever the diametre of your pole hose is.
It's a very useful bit of kit, some guys are using nothing else. It will hold 20ltrs and fits nicely onto a shopping trolley frame. Dai
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: windolene on February 23, 2006, 08:47:36 pm: Hi,

Shopping trolley frame as what granny uses to go shopping with ?

Would this suit?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8005462979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Kevin Windolene
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: dai on February 23, 2006, 08:49:11 pm: That would be perfect. DAi
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: Morph on February 23, 2006, 09:05:59 pm: Quote from: windolene on February 23, 2006, 08:47:36 pm
Hi,

Shopping trolley frame as what granny uses to go shopping with ?

Would this suit?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=8005462979&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

Kevin Windolene

I've bought 2 of these from Homebase.
Exactly the same. £24.99 Plus you can see if it's what you want, and they always take it back if it's not what you want.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: windolene on February 23, 2006, 09:23:19 pm: Hi,

Thanks pj, homebase just around the corner from me, will buy one for my shopping & might use even it for my backpack when it arrives.

Kevin Windolene
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: neil100 on February 23, 2006, 09:33:12 pm: Quote from: riversidewindowcle on February 20, 2006, 11:35:59 pm
Are there any mods you need to do to use for window cleaning? If so what? Is it worth investing in?

Cheers Craig

I only use my Backpack on odd jobs. So I throw it on my back and away I go. You may want to give some thought on how you want to attach it to your poles. This is the neatest way I could think of. I use microbore attachments and the handle is built to handle 100 psi pressure. Hozelock fittings are not built to handle pressure so you will get leaks. Mine his Leak proof. See what you think.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: windolene on February 23, 2006, 09:46:12 pm: Hi,

Neil,

what do I ask for at my local hardware store to replicate what you have done & shown?

Kevin Windolene.
Title: Re: Have now got backpack
Post by: neil100 on February 24, 2006, 08:21:55 pm: Kevin.

I bought 2 x 1/2" Jubilee clips And the professional endstop from :-http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/shop.html

I cut down the length of Black hose that comes with Backpack to a length that suits me for when its on my back.

With the Backpack you get a long black hard plastic tube that connects into the handle. I cut this down to the size you can see in the picture. I cut a small length of black hose that I had cut earlier. Its a realy tough hose that they supply with the backpack, so much better then any hose you can buy.

You need to boil some water, let the hose soak in the cup for at least a minute, then push onto Black plastic pipe, Fit jubille clip on, then slide other Jubille clip on, Now get some more boiling water and soak hose for a good 2 mins, You need to make the hose pliable to get it onto the Endstop. It can be done, as seen in the pic, Its just the hose is not quite 1/2" ID, But it gives a good tight fit. Tighten clips.

I push mine through my web belt. It so much better then a control valve. I recommend the proendstops and protails from Gardiner.I have proendstops on my m/bore hose and protails on all my 7 poles.

Good luck, Nel.