Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Lee Burbidge on December 21, 2015, 08:43:59 pm
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Popped over to X-Line HQ this evening and had a look at X-Lines new trolley system. In real life it looks way smaller than the pictures taken. Infact it's quite deceptive, it almost looks slightly bigger than a 25L barrel - it holds 45L.
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That looks good Lee, but I think that 45 liters is too big. and heavy to lug around.
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That looks good Lee, but I think that 45 liters is too big. and heavy to lug around.
Having used it today, the chunky wheels really help with maneuverability.... the dry weight is really light too.
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That looks good Lee, but I think that 45 liters is too big. and heavy to lug around.
Having used it today, the chunky wheels really help with maneuverability.... the dry weight is really light too.
The dry weight of a 350l tank is light too , but once it's full.....
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Looks a bargain at £399 on the X-Line website (£151 cheaper than the 25L trolley system).
The disadvantage of course is that you need to refill it every time you run out of water rather than just swapping barrels over ...
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That looks good Lee, but I think that 45 liters is too big. and heavy to lug around.
Having used it today, the chunky wheels really help with maneuverability.... the dry weight is really light too.
Did you try getting it in / out of a van? Due to the height of it, it looks like it would be a nightmare to get it in and out of van, even with just a little water in it. I think it's too big, if it had been 25 litres I might av had one.
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Nothing to stop you only filling it to 25 litres ;)
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Nothing to stop you only filling it to 25 litres ;)
Did you read the rest of my post? :P
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yes ......... you worry too much ;D
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yes ......... you worry too much ;D
;D ;D. Av got a colour coded bumper on ma van, it would get scratched to bits wi that beast ::)roll
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Popped over to X-Line HQ this evening and had a look at X-Lines new trolley system. In real life it looks way smaller than the pictures taken. Infact it's quite deceptive, it almost looks slightly bigger than a 25L barrel - it holds 45L.
This evening ? Its daylight in the photograph. It goes dark at 4pm in the afternoon?
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That looks good Lee, but I think that 45 liters is too big. and heavy to lug around.
Having used it today, the chunky wheels really help with maneuverability.... the dry weight is really light too.
You said you popped over there this evening, now it turns out you used it today ?
Also you've responded to Spruce like an autobot. He's said it looks BIG and HEAVY. You've answered its got chunky wheels so its great for manoeverability, and its dry weight is great . Have you actually taken on board what he said ?
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prob on commision
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Why such a naff picture?
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Some great points here regards filling and putting in and out of the van. With any trolley system I guess that will be an issue. The other stuff, day? Evening? lol is not important :)
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I think the real question wfp window cleaners should be asking themselves is there any real need/use for a portable wfp trolley system when there is plenty of work about that a wfp trolley is not needed.
If that trolley is aimed at new guys wanting to get into wfp then all I can say is good luck to them as looks an ergonomic nightmare to me.
I don't know about you chaps but I found using a wfp trolley a real pain in the arse compared to a van mount. I also honestly cannot remember the last time I've needed to use one.
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Some great points here regards filling and putting in and out of the van. With any trolley system I guess that will be an issue. The other stuff, day? Evening? lol is not important :)
Made me want to read your mag Lee
Will that also be; lol is not important :)
;D
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I think the real question wfp window cleaners should be asking themselves is there any real need/use for a portable wfp trolley system when there is plenty of work about that a wfp trolley is not needed.
If that trolley is aimed at new guys wanting to get into wfp then all I can say is good luck to them as looks an ergonomic nightmare to me.
I don't know about you chaps but I found using a wfp trolley a real pain in the arse compared to a van mount. I also honestly cannot remember the last time I've needed to use one.
i agree.i had a pure freedom 50L trolley and used it for a year.much better/easier to use a van mount and a backpack on a little foldaway trolley for the odd awkward access job.
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Some great points here regards filling and putting in and out of the van. With any trolley system I guess that will be an issue. The other stuff, day? Evening? lol is not important :)
Made me want to read your mag Lee
Will that also be; lol is not important :)
;D
We are happy with readers. ;D
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We are happy with readers. ;D
Get a feedback column in the mag then !! ;D ;D
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I think the real question wfp window cleaners should be asking themselves is there any real need/use for a portable wfp trolley system when there is plenty of work about that a wfp trolley is not needed.
If that trolley is aimed at new guys wanting to get into wfp then all I can say is good luck to them as looks an ergonomic nightmare to me.
I don't know about you chaps but I found using a wfp trolley a real pain in the arse compared to a van mount. I also honestly cannot remember the last time I've needed to use one.
It depends what the parking is like where you are working. I built my own trolley specifically for my own needs that knocks spots off anything you can buy simply because shop bought ones are made for every eventually.
It cost me about £50 to make.
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Agree with Ross - there are uses for trolleys I made 2 specially for a hospital clean (110 ltr) they are the only way to do the job, generally I wouldn't touch a trolley for general round work, I also like the idea of refilling the tank rather than changing barrels
Lee - I do have a question regarding an article in the latest issue... Can I ask it on here or via email ?
Darran
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Agree with Ross - there are uses for trolleys I made 2 specially for a hospital clean (110 ltr) they are the only way to do the job, generally I wouldn't touch a trolley for general round work, I also like the idea of refilling the tank rather than changing barrels
Lee - I do have a question regarding an article in the latest issue... Can I ask it on here or via email ?
Darran
I remember you posting the pics smudger as you had large inner courtyards in a hospital to clean.
Thinking outside of the box like that to make your own large diy trolleys I take my hat off to you as certainly served there purpose for sure. Still it was a shame that you did not have the option to use a portable on demand ro/di setup all the same.
As like you say smaller trolleys in general are a waste of effort and time.