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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: H MAN on April 24, 2019, 03:47:22 am
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It rotates, adjustable height, self levelling, clears legs when walking.
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But smashes into parked cars, door frames, ladders..... as you walk about. Nice one 👍
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I like it. Better than that gunslinger nonsense.
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I think it’s a fantastic idea. I use a pair of four pint semi skimmed milk containers, one on each hip as boabs but I’m always getting my trackie bottoms wet when I bend over.
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Thats enough!!!!!
you know your not allowed to take the P or voice any opinion that differs from HMan
even though he's posted this crap wonderful idea several times before
Best wishes
Darran
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Is this for putting my slx in whilst I post my ‘windows cleaned today ticket’ ???
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I like it. Better than that gunslinger nonsense.
Yes you don't have the bucket hitting your legs as you walk.
And you can adjust what ever height you want the bucket to be.
Probably needs a bit of adjustment get right distance from side.
Good thing is that it will attach to any bucket set up via 1 screw and nut.
Also you not get your pants wet.
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I like it. Better than that gunslinger nonsense.
Yes you don't have the bucket hitting your legs as you walk.
And you can adjust what ever height you want the bucket to be.
Probably needs a bit of adjustment get right distance from side.
Good thing is that it will attach to any bucket set up via 1 screw and nut.
Also you not get your pants wet.
Lol. Wet pants.
Very different scenario in the UK.
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I like it. Better than that gunslinger nonsense.
Yes you don't have the bucket hitting your legs as you walk.
And you can adjust what ever height you want the bucket to be.
Probably needs a bit of adjustment get right distance from side.
Good thing is that it will attach to any bucket set up via 1 screw and nut.
Also you not get your pants wet.
Lol. Wet pants.
Very different scenario in the UK.
Mine are damp through ;D
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if you dont oversoak your T mop in the first place then you dont get a wet leg.....i only use my BOAB for a few jobs a month and its fine..... also if you have a short belt loop(the grey boab from screwfix is great) it doesnt bang into your leg when walking
your looking for problems that dont exist IMO......
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
you ve been on here 5 mins....you ve not seen some of his DIY nonsense he posts on here just to save 50p virtually every other day.......he s like an australian version of wagga....... ;D
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
you ve been on here 5 mins....you ve not seen some of his DIY nonsense he posts on here just to save 50p virtually every other day.......he s like an australian version of wagga....... ;D
I'll take that as a compliment Wagga ....always inspired me to do different ideas wise.
They may not be or seem that important first.
It's always later when a company picks up on it then markets it properly.
Then for some reason people seem think there ok then.
Same as the other day relating to the square lock idea on the squeegee handles.
Because a few of people don.t understand why it should work.
Without trying it first they have there opinion on it.
Instead of trying it out first.
It may seem like DIY nonsense to people that don't do it, or no interested in DIY things.
However there are plenty that do.
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
It's normal from some people here to stir it up.
That is the only way they can get other people to talk to them.
Think they call that being Smart.
Those people you just put them on the ignore list as we have done. ;D
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if you dont oversoak your T mop in the first place then you dont get a wet leg.....i only use my BOAB for a few jobs a month and its fine..... also if you have a short belt loop(the grey boab from screwfix is great) it doesnt bang into your leg when walking
your looking for problems that dont exist IMO......
Like do you remember having to screw your Water fed brushes onto your pole that was not a problem??
Why because no one knew any better to do it this way at the time.
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
this is what happens to window cleaners who stay trad and dont up their prices EVER.......
they have to work twice as quick to make the same money as they did 30 years ago..... ;D
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
you ve been on here 5 mins....you ve not seen some of his DIY nonsense he posts on here just to save 50p virtually every other day.......he s like an australian version of wagga....... ;D
I'll take that as a compliment Wagga ....always inspired me to do different ideas wise.
They may not be or seem that important first.
It's always later when a company picks up on it then markets it properly.
Then for some reason people seem think there ok then.
Same as the other day relating to the square lock idea on the squeegee handles.
Because a few of people don.t understand why it should work.
Without trying it first they have there opinion on it.
Instead of trying it out first.
It may seem like DIY nonsense to people that don't do it, or no interested in DIY things.
However there are plenty that do.
i agree mate...its a bit like a songwriter........they usually have to write lots of rubbish songs before they come up with a good one....
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if you dont oversoak your T mop in the first place then you dont get a wet leg.....i only use my BOAB for a few jobs a month and its fine..... also if you have a short belt loop(the grey boab from screwfix is great) it doesnt bang into your leg when walking
your looking for problems that dont exist IMO......
Like do you remember having to screw your Water fed brushes onto your pole that was not a problem??
Why because no one knew any better to do it this way at the time.
yes i do...the quickloc is far better......did you invent the quickloc idea then herman?
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There’s been lots of ideas that have evolved over the years but nothing particularly outstanding. I personally don’t like quick locs I do however think the wagtail flipper was a great tool, Gardiners swivel, superb, Gardiners scraper, Gardiners brush range and using carbon poles a fantastic idea and of course Gardiners smart clamps. I’ve had others which were crap imo such as the Moermon squeegie that came out a few years back, Some one pass Wagtail that I thought was rubbish. Vision which was useless. So I do like to try different things. However, some ideas are great for their comedic value which is why this forum is so great ;D
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
this is what happens to window cleaners who stay trad and dont up their prices EVER.......
they have to work twice as quick to make the same money as they did 30 years ago..... ;D
Looks like a cowboy 🤠 to me. Does this chap even scrub the whole window ???
No wonder the shops are only paying him 10 cents each
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the uni valve is a great idea......im still using my first one from years ago day in/day out.....
webasto diesel heaters adapted for WFP with frost stat (plumbed into your vehicles fuel tank) is another...
gardiner carbon fibre poles,very light gardiner brushes,electric reels have all developed over the last few years to make our job easier and quicker...
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if you dont oversoak your T mop in the first place then you dont get a wet leg.....i only use my BOAB for a few jobs a month and its fine..... also if you have a short belt loop(the grey boab from screwfix is great) it doesnt bang into your leg when walking
your looking for problems that dont exist IMO......
Like do you remember having to screw your Water fed brushes onto your pole that was not a problem??
Why because no one knew any better to do it this way at the time.
yes i do...the quickloc is far better......did you invent the quickloc idea then herman?
Did not invent the quick lock idea.
Why because the quick lock idea had been out there for probably don't know 100 years or more.
Just adapted it to the brush and pole connection.
Probably nearly everyone here has used /seen this connection at least once in the life.
And yes also remembered everyone took the P!$$ out of me then also.
Luckily there were some people that thought it might be a good idea to have on there WFPs.
So two manufactures have made them based on this video below. Done July 2012.
Screw in Quick Release Connection WFP SETUP Brush To Angle Adapter.=
https://youtu.be/nlPHgm03MVc
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Come on guys, give the chap a break. If you don't like his posts then don't open them,simples.
This, ( and it may have escaped your notice ) is a forum - anything posted is up for debate and discussion
IMO - much of HMan's stuff is now outdated and not relevant to modern window cleaning - and in many of these cases its because they have already been put into action by manufacturers so there is no need to keep revisiting something thats been solved
as for quick-loc - I hate them - much prefer to screw the Bruch head on - so ive tried it, it didn't work for me - thats my experience and I'm happy to express that
one of the problems with the likes of Hman is they think they have invented or found something new everyday and want to shout about it all the time but when pitfalls are pointed out they refuse to even consider other peoples points of view - they resort to the defensive position that us the great unwashed just don't understand and can only take the p!$$ because were not capable of understanding the beauty of their latest world changing creation
Darran
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Oh well some people don't like change.
There loss.
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Oh well some people don't like change.
There loss.
Omg your talking about yourself right? Your stuck in the 90’s running around at your age with a squeegee ::)roll
Maybe try and embrace the wfp method instead of trying to preach traditional methods to water fed polers ???
I’m sure your a nice guy but your talking to the wrong audience, CIU is primarily wfp users
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My the fish are biting ::)roll :)
So gather you do not clean insides only WFP outsides then ???
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Put up WFP videos also this one of many
SOAP SPRAYER FOR WATER FED BRUSHES / PADS CLEAN EXTRA DIRTY GLASS
https://youtu.be/8ImM9zMS9g0
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My the fish are biting ::)roll :)
So gather you do not clean insides only WFP outsides then ???
no , in the UK 🇬🇧 we generally do not want inside cleaning jobs , nor do the majority of the residential customers.
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My the fish are biting ::)roll :)
So gather you do not clean insides only WFP outsides then ???
no , in the UK 🇬🇧 we generally do not want inside cleaning jobs , nor do the majority of the residential customers.
Because most of the Johhny Come Latelys haven't got a clue how to use a squeegee. WFP is a piece of pish and that is why every town is saturated with window cleaners. Ask them to go up a ladder and it's err too dangerous for me guv.
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Oh well some people don't like change.
There loss.
My point in a nutshell - ANYONE that has a different opinion to you is ANTI change - shame YOU have such a closed mind that you can't look forward and bring genuine new ideas to the forum
Darran
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Oh well some people don't like change.
There loss.
My point in a nutshell - ANYONE that has a different opinion to you is ANTI change - shame YOU have such a closed mind that you can't look forward and bring genuine new ideas to the forum
Darran
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...well, thazaboudit.
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My the fish are biting ::)roll :)
So gather you do not clean insides only WFP outsides then ???
no , in the UK 🇬🇧 we generally do not want inside cleaning jobs , nor do the majority of the residential customers.
Because most of the Johhny Come Latelys haven't got a clue how to use a squeegee. WFP is a piece of pish and that is why every town is saturated with window cleaners. Ask them to go up a ladder and it's err too dangerous for me guv.
No it's not...its because it's easier and less hassle to say no to inside work....👍😛
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My the fish are biting ::)roll :)
So gather you do not clean insides only WFP outsides then ???
no , in the UK 🇬🇧 we generally do not want inside cleaning jobs , nor do the majority of the residential customers.
Because most of the Johhny Come Latelys haven't got a clue how to use a squeegee. WFP is a piece of pish and that is why every town is saturated with window cleaners. Ask them to go up a ladder and it's err too dangerous for me guv.
No it's not...its because it's easier and less hassle to say no to inside work....👍😛
You telling me you are all half window cleaners in the UK. :o ??? ::)roll
Quote: Because most of the Johhny Come Latelys haven't got a clue how to use a squeegee. WFP is a piece of pish and that is why every town is saturated with window cleaners. Ask them to go up a ladder and it's err too dangerous for me guv.
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I did inside today ( I didn’t need ladders , I don’t know what bungle is on about ??? ).
Horrible job , the customer is from Abroad and used to hot temperatures so they have it 50° inside, radiators on full blast even when it’s 20° outside- absolutely roasting I had to take my hoody off as I was sweating like fck. They knew I was coming but still had 20 plant pots on every window sill , cat in the way , coffee tables in the way.
I just buy what I need , not spend time faffing about with zip ties and crap to save 50p. Just start pricing jobs properly h man , then you can buy proper equipment.
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Yes I am.....ive been window cleaning for 26 years now(17 yrs trad/9 WFP).....
I just find it easier to avoid/refuse inside work these days.i don't want the work....
I'm happy with a quick turn up and clean WFP job then move onto my next job.....
Most customers don't want the inside windows cleaning in the UK.....
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Just start pricing jobs properly h man , then you can buy proper equipment.
That ain't going to happen, for the following reason...
Oh well some people don't like change.
There loss.
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I did inside today ( I didn’t need ladders , I don’t know what bungle is on about ??? ).
Horrible job , the customer is from Abroad and used to hot temperatures so they have it 50° inside, radiators on full blast even when it’s 20° outside- absolutely roasting I had to take my hoody off as I was sweating like fck. They knew I was coming but still had 20 plant pots on every window sill , cat in the way , coffee tables in the way.
I just buy what I need , not spend time faffing about with zip ties and crap to save 50p. Just start pricing jobs properly h man , then you can buy proper equipment.
One day you'll have that much regular no hassle outside window cleaning work that you ll pass on the inside jobs.....
I just tell them to ask their house cleaners to do them and that my insurance doesn't cover inside work....👍😎
I always hated cleaning insides and having to pre arrange/book em in.it can be a pain in the arse.....same with gutter clearing,I always hated that too so I don't offer it as a service anymore....👍
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Mate it’s a cul de sac of 8 large houses - of which I do 6 . One of them happens to be rich and wants insides doing each month ::)roll
It’s good money, but I don’t enjoy going in!
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Mate it’s a cul de sac of 8 large houses - of which I do 6 . One of them happens to be rich and wants insides doing each month ::)roll
It’s good money, but I don’t enjoy going in!
I don't care about the money.i would still refuse....
I'd rather lose the job than clean insides(and I have lost the odd job here and there because I wouldn't clean insides)
The most important thing to me these days is a happy chilled low hassle work day.....sod the money....I earn enough with having to clean insides
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
this is what happens to window cleaners who stay trad and dont up their prices EVER.......
they have to work twice as quick to make the same money as they did 30 years ago..... ;D
Looks like a cowboy 🤠 to me. Does this chap even scrub the whole window ???
No wonder the shops are only paying him 10 cents each
HAHA LOL did that one about 10years ago.
Let see some of the videos you have done cleaning windows 10 years ago.
Then we can all have a good laugh together. ;D
And thank you Slacky for putting that video up.
Would of thought you must of look though just about every video to find it.
All 330 plus videos. ;D
And only found one video that you could use. ::)roll ;D
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
this is what happens to window cleaners who stay trad and dont up their prices EVER.......
they have to work twice as quick to make the same money as they did 30 years ago..... ;D
Looks like a cowboy 🤠 to me. Does this chap even scrub the whole window ???
No wonder the shops are only paying him 10 cents each
HAHA LOL did that one about 10years ago.
Let see some of the videos you have done cleaning windows 10 years ago.
Then we can all have a good laugh together. ;D
I was a porn star 10 years ago
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Plenty of vids then, just not on youtube.
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No wonder he struggles with his physique wearing out if this is how he works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIn5eBo0Ttw
this is what happens to window cleaners who stay trad and dont up their prices EVER.......
they have to work twice as quick to make the same money as they did 30 years ago..... ;D
Looks like a cowboy 🤠 to me. Does this chap even scrub the whole window ???
No wonder the shops are only paying him 10 cents each
HAHA LOL did that one about 10years ago.
Let see some of the videos you have done cleaning windows 10 years ago.
Then we can all have a good laugh together. ;D
I was a porn star 10 years ago
Porn broker ???
And thank you Slacky for putting that video up.
Would of thought you must of look though just about every video to find it.
All 330 plus videos. ;D
And only found one video that you could use. ::)roll ;D
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No, it was the first one that showed. Its your channel, dont blame me.
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Put up WFP videos also this one of many
SOAP SPRAYER FOR WATER FED BRUSHES / PADS CLEAN EXTRA DIRTY GLASS
https://youtu.be/8ImM9zMS9g0
I have seen a lot of your videos, I don't think I've ever seen you clean the top right-hand corner?
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Put up WFP videos also this one of many
SOAP SPRAYER FOR WATER FED BRUSHES / PADS CLEAN EXTRA DIRTY GLASS
https://youtu.be/8ImM9zMS9g0
I have seen a lot of your videos, I don't think I've ever seen you clean the top right-hand corner?
I've got a funny feeling you're about to.
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Nice job Hman! You are quite the craftsman!
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You lot are getting me paranoid now :o
I’m talking of my DIY diesel heater here , I have taken an idea that is already out there , by no means made it better , but I have made it a hell of a lot cheaper to own and run , it’s also way lighter and more compact than the others .
The downside of it is that it looks a bit shall we say , uncool , and it involves a fair bit cutting , welding , pipe bending , which lots don’t want to or can’t do.
But having said the above I have been back to the drawing board and reinvented it somewhat into a heater that can be used straight from the box by simply bolting on the heat exchanger and connecting the water .
Should I bother ?
Do you think there would be interest in it now ?
All this for in the region of £500 or thereabouts, it is self fit though unless of course you would be willing to travel .
NOTE... not advertising just testing the water !
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You lot are getting me paranoid now :o
I’m talking of my DIY diesel heater here , I have taken an idea that is already out there , by no means made it better , but I have made it a hell of a lot cheaper to own and run , it’s also way lighter and more compact than the others .
The downside of it is that it looks a bit shall we say , uncool , and it involves a fair bit cutting , welding , pipe bending , which lots don’t want to or can’t do.
But having said the above I have been back to the drawing board and reinvented it somewhat into a heater that can be used straight from the box by simply bolting on the heat exchanger and connecting the water .
Should I bother ?
Do you think there would be interest in it now ?
All this for in the region of £500 or thereabouts, it is self fit though unless of course you would be willing to travel .
NOTE... not advertising just testing the water !
Big difference in developing a product like this to someone screwing 2 bits of plastic together trying to re invent something and save 50p
Your idea - is a major ( could be ) change/ force in the industry
It’s like comparing fresh juicy apples to mouldy old withered oranges 😁
Darran
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It’s like comparing fresh juicy apples to mouldy old withered oranges 😁
You need to see the doc about that.
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You lot are getting me paranoid now :o
I’m talking of my DIY diesel heater here , I have taken an idea that is already out there , by no means made it better , but I have made it a hell of a lot cheaper to own and run , it’s also way lighter and more compact than the others .
The downside of it is that it looks a bit shall we say , uncool , and it involves a fair bit cutting , welding , pipe bending , which lots don’t want to or can’t do.
But having said the above I have been back to the drawing board and reinvented it somewhat into a heater that can be used straight from the box by simply bolting on the heat exchanger and connecting the water .
Should I bother ?
Do you think there would be interest in it now ?
All this for in the region of £500 or thereabouts, it is self fit though unless of course you would be willing to travel .
NOTE... not advertising just testing the water !
There is a big difference in what you've done for heating water compared to the total bag of poop that hman posts
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Thanks chaps , I feel a bit better now ;D
What I am trying next may not even work as well as the original idea TBH , it wont take much to find out though as I have the spare heater that I bought in case the first one gave up the ghost , but its been 4 months now running flat out every day with just 2 or 3 non fire ups on initial start up , this is what I need to irradicate as I could not market a product that was not totally reliable could I !
Im getting to the point where I need to look for an easier life , Im not ready for the knackers yard just yet , but I feel I may be of more use on the other side of window cleaning , may even go as far as to say I enjoy it more !
I would still keep my hand in though with the absolute cream of the round and flog the rest , that would be me sorted !
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Thanks chaps , I feel a bit better now ;D
What I am trying next may not even work as well as the original idea TBH , it wont take much to find out though as I have the spare heater that I bought in case the first one gave up the ghost , but its been 4 months now running flat out every day with just 2 or 3 non fire ups on initial start up , this is what I need to irradicate as I could not market a product that was not totally reliable could I !
Im getting to the point where I need to look for an easier life , Im not ready for the knackers yard just yet , but I feel I may be of more use on the other side of window cleaning , may even go as far as to say I enjoy it more !
I would still keep my hand in though with the absolute cream of the round and flog the rest , that would be me sorted !
You contribute 😁
Hman posts his vids then argues his point. I’m not sure I’ve seen him contribute on anyone’s else’s threads.
Tony
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Do you think it would be foolish and a big gamble to sell my work but keep some cream and plough the proceeds into the heater side of things .
Good time of year to sell work but not so good to sell heaters !
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Do you think it would be foolish and a big gamble to sell my work but keep some cream and plough the proceeds into the heater side of things .
Good time of year to sell work but not so good to sell heaters !
Get the heater right, this time next year perhaps. I have an immersion element but would change for a reasonably price reliable system
Good luck
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As above - if you can get a system running for around £500 I'd buy one to try out then we would be looking at 4 to 6 more - depends if you can get them to run 2 pumps or not
I wound sell until I know the product is finished/trialled for a few months - this may slow your development due to window work but that's the safest way
I truly think if you can get it off the ground it wouldn't be long before the likes of Gardiner or WCW would take it over on licence
its a winner all the way mate
you may find that gripatank might come around with the heavies because their sales are gonna plummet!
Darran
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What's happened to Lee Pryors magic heater?
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What's happened to Lee Pryors magic heater?
well, it depends if the dummy has been returned to the pram, and in all fairness he did say towards the end of the year - but I'm all for good reasonably priced water heaters
Darran
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Thanks chaps , I feel a bit better now ;D
What I am trying next may not even work as well as the original idea TBH , it wont take much to find out though as I have the spare heater that I bought in case the first one gave up the ghost , but its been 4 months now running flat out every day with just 2 or 3 non fire ups on initial start up , this is what I need to irradicate as I could not market a product that was not totally reliable could I !
Im getting to the point where I need to look for an easier life , Im not ready for the knackers yard just yet , but I feel I may be of more use on the other side of window cleaning , may even go as far as to say I enjoy it more !
I would still keep my hand in though with the absolute cream of the round and flog the rest , that would be me sorted !
You contribute 😁
Hman posts his vids then argues his point. I’m not sure I’ve seen him contribute on anyone’s else’s threads.
Tony
I still remember his first post on here as I was a regular on the FB groups for window cleaning. His first post was about his FB group lol. I am surprised CIU let him post tbh. All he does is post links to his YT channel :)