Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Gary j newton on January 25, 2016, 07:25:27 pm
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Been away for a few years abroad not prison
now back for a while been trad up to now but starting up again over the next few months building up the round again
going to run with a wfp set up need some advice
going for a 400 litre tank in the back of a connect 100m minibore / reel run from a genie in a box
so nice and simple for a days work
this is where help kicks in
1- what size pole / poles to run with
mainly domestic single and 2 storey also 3 storey town houses with velux etc
- really only want to buy 2 poles 3 at a push
Water purification
on a meter
hard water area
needs to produce I reckon 400 / 500 litres / day
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25ft is ideal for domestics, reaches 3rd storey easily.
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/telescopic-poles/slx-ii-carbon-fibre-pole/pole-slx-25.html
You"ll need an ro system, don't mess around with the small systems unless you want to take all night to fill 500litres.
Invest the money and get a 4021 or 4040 ro system with a booster pump.
Don't forget a di vessel to polish the water down to zero.
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Thanks for that dude
one more question
what's a good brush to go with also 1 X type or various types
thanks again
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First thing you will need to do is get a tds reading on your water as this will determine what will be the most
economical way to filter it.
If its up in the hundreds then a RO will be the best way if its in double figures then because your metered a DI only
might be better.
If your going to buy two poles then get an SLX18 or 22 and an SLX30 for all the rest, for work any higher than this I would recommend something like an Xtreme, but this will all depend on your budget and if needs be a CLX will more than do
your job.
Brushes are more of a personal thing and to be honest something your going to have to decide for yourself, I think the x line mono seems to popular on here at the moment but I have never used one so cant comment, the only brush I could never get on with was the Gardiner superlite and a lot seem to like it.
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Gotta agree with Sean, I bought a clx as I was on a budget but now wish I'd bought an Slx , when you've not much work, a clx is fantastic but as the works grows, the pole feels heavier ( or maybe I'm getting weaker! ;D )
can't go wrong with gardiners anyway, alex is always there to advise or his girls in the shop know their stuff too 👍
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Been away for a few years abroad not prison
now back for a while been trad up to now but starting up again over the next few months building up the round again
going to run with a wfp set up need some advice
going for a 400 litre tank in the back of a connect 100m minibore / reel run from a genie in a box
so nice and simple for a days work
this is where help kicks in
1- what size pole / poles to run with
mainly domestic single and 2 storey also 3 storey town houses with velux etc
- really only want to buy 2 poles 3 at a push
Water purification
on a meter
hard water area
needs to produce I reckon 400 / 500 litres / day
I've only used one pole for the past few years.
A 25ft SLX plus 2 additional sections (6+7) .
The 25ft SLX covers 99% of work and I add the extra sections for the higher jobs (30-35ft) which is only 3 or 4 jobs per month.
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Thanks for the imfo lads
Makes things a lot clearer
I live in a area with a very high % of fairly large bungalows most of which have windows that are just to high to reach from the ground
are stumpy poles avaliable cant see anything on any websites say 4 / 6ft
just thinking a small lighter pole may be of use to me
also recommendations if anyone has any for a ro / Di supplier
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You can buy smaller poles like this.........
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/telescopic-poles/clx-ii-carbon-composite-pole/the-new-clx-4.html
Handle diameter is small, so can be uncomfortable to use. They have 3 section poles as well....
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/telescopic-poles/clx-ii-carbon-composite-pole/the-new-clx-10.html
My advice would be to buy a 22 slx and a 30slx.
I would use a 25ft pole as normal pole due to collapsed length.
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Thanks just the thing needed
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+1 on other lads posts pal. 40/40 membrane with 3 + stage filters. Check out thewatersite. They do carbon wraps. Bang three of those in and you won't need a sediment filter as they are 5micron. We use SLX 18 and 22 with extra sections 5,6,7 when needed. It's personal choice really. Myself I prefer the 18 as I find it a fair bit lighter and thinner than the 22. In the afternoon when your flagging makes a big difference. 22 will reach low level 3 storey work - makes it a good all rounder!
Good luck!
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Thanks man
got a few weeks to get the kit together then start looking for work
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Give me a shout if you are interested in buying all you need to kit out a van. I've changed business and have a 400l baffled tank and frame, 22ft slx, gardiner brushes, leisure battery, pump, controller, reel and hose, backpack and loads of spares inc spare pump and controller etc etc etc. I can email you photos tomorrow. I am in Scarborough but it might be worth your while. All good quality equipment. I am only interested in selling everything at once though (just to save others messaging about individual bits :) )
07900 175355.
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Thanks but have already brought everything apart from poles and purifiction unit
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+1 on other lads posts pal. 40/40 membrane with 3 + stage filters. Check out thewatersite. They do carbon wraps. Bang three of those in and you won't need a sediment filter as they are 5micron. We use SLX 18 and 22 with extra sections 5,6,7 when needed. It's personal choice really. Myself I prefer the 18 as I find it a fair bit lighter and thinner than the 22. In the afternoon when your flagging makes a big difference. 22 will reach low level 3 storey work - makes it a good all rounder!
Good luck!
Is anyone still using 3 stage filters?
All the groovy kids are using single Fibredyne filters nowadays! :D
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Thanks for all the imfo