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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 04:26:04 pm

Title: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 04:26:04 pm

Afternoon all ,

I have a van with 600lt ionics system. I dont have a huge amount of customers but the ones i have are good payers with extra work on a regular basis.
So i have just started a specialist cleaning contract ( not windows ) and time is now limited.
Can the system be moved easily out of the van and used as static for as and when using a trolley system OR  is it easier to sell the van and system as one and buy water in when required and us a trolley system and also does anywhere in the east midland sell the purified water.  ???

Any advice would be appreciated guys.

Andy

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: robert mitchell on April 04, 2016, 04:44:19 pm

You could take the filters off the van system and get an ibc tank for around £50 to use as a static system and leave the tank /pumps in the van ........or do you need the space in the van?

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Smurf on April 04, 2016, 06:31:20 pm

When you say specialist cleaning what do you need to put in the van aswell as sounds like the van is now to small?

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 07:03:04 pm

I dont really need such a big set up to be honest, the gear i need for the new job isnt much, i would just do a few window jobs each month, so if i get a trolly set up it would be sufficient.
So downgrading to a small van like a combo i could put the trolley and some barrels in when required. The main problem is getting the water.

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Smurf on April 04, 2016, 07:23:24 pm

I defo would never go back to lugging water and a trolley about myself.
Think you will also regret selling the van especialy if your other contract goes tits up.

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 07:33:22 pm

That has played on my mind a bit, fair point..

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: SeanK on April 04, 2016, 08:11:56 pm

The system should just be bolted in under the floor so easily enough removed.

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 08:18:27 pm

Roger that .

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on April 04, 2016, 08:31:04 pm

This is what I would do...
Sell the van & system as anyone  who is thinking of buying a bells and whistles ionic system may see it as a bargain,  recoup as much as your investment as possible then buy a smaller van with a  DIY  system as your new contract doesn't require too muchspace in the van.

OTHERWISE that's one VERY expensive static tank!

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on April 04, 2016, 08:33:05 pm

Also I wouldn't want to go back to lugging barrels as has been mentioned.

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 04, 2016, 09:19:15 pm

yep thats what i was thinking , dont mind the barrels tbh as i did that for years with another company.

Thanks for the advice its much appreciated

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: SeanK on April 04, 2016, 11:33:00 pm

No need to be lugging barrels, get yourself a pump box or similar and use your hose as normal leaving the barrels in the van.
Remove the barrels hose and pump box when needed.

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: dave f on April 05, 2016, 07:04:39 am

why not try the new job with the system still in your van for a while  se how it is

Title: Re: Dilema
Post by: Andrew Gregory on April 05, 2016, 01:08:16 pm

Thanks everyone for the tips,