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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 08:12:03 pm

Title: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 08:12:03 pm
I take it these have pumps to pump the water up and also how many houses can youclean with one.
If you you have a trigger like some have (would this be better to fit) would this conserve the water and thus make it last longer?

Also How much does a whole complete system cost? including the setup for home?

thanks guys

J
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:13:45 pm
Aww cumon guys Football is over now pretty much
Can someone please help as i am on a budget
Chars J
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jeff Brimble on January 09, 2007, 09:18:40 pm
Between 2 &4 houses depending on what speed you set it on. You could also use it on a shopping trolley.
Bpac about £200 from Omni, Cleantech, Williamsons, Andwat. Filtration systems from £250 you will also need a poles £200 and other bits and bobs £200. All prices approx.
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: darren_smart on January 09, 2007, 09:21:05 pm
hi,
    just got backpack,  from surecleansystems (nice guy there)  £175 + vat..  works great takes a bit getting used to on back but now ok ...would not use it all the time though..  mines got 3 speed controls wich is handy and if you pass the hose of off the tank through belt clip the valve is convieniently placed to turn of and on between windows etc saving water....

use it with brodex 'predator' poles  1 x 2x3  £60 & 1 x 3x8  £80... di vessel  filled from sure clean cost £109 not much to get you started... ! now trying set up trolley system wich another kind member is helping me with ...nice lot on here !

 hope this helps Darren
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:28:10 pm
Thanks Darren very kind of you

I do not want to spend lots of money on trolly or van just yet but also do not want to kill myself either.
Can do the bottoms trad as that takes no time at all.

Thanks fella

is there any more?
;-)
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jeff Brimble on January 09, 2007, 09:32:28 pm
If you do bottoms trad obviously you will save water, I used to nip round the tops and the missus did the bottoms. I was at the end of the street before she had done a few houses. Its the fastest thing out there for many varying domestic houses. Or start at the back, round to the front, write out the bill and then do the back bottoms, you do get the odd drip though. So the less water you use the less to drip.
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: darren_smart on January 09, 2007, 09:37:36 pm
hi , forgot to say ..worked yesterday ,did quite a lot of work all ups with back pack while mate did downs
used ladders on 2 houses ..used 100l water wich was about 6 refills not to bad....
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:38:20 pm
That makes sense Thanks
What prices did you tend to have in setup fees?
J
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:40:18 pm
sorry setup cost was for Jeff

how many houses was that darren?
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jeff Brimble on January 09, 2007, 09:42:17 pm
Not sure what you mean by set up costs, did you see Reply 2.
If costs and issue get a backpack, nip over to Matts diy site and it will show you how.
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:43:30 pm
cool thanks will take a sneeky peeky
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: darren_smart on January 09, 2007, 09:45:39 pm
did a high street ... 2 small pubs 4 or 5 terraced houses,(1 or 2 up & down)... .. then into a village  did about 14 average detached houses ... did a few leaded downs and couple georgen patios to......
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 09:48:02 pm
That is good then Darren I do like the sound of this.
Do you think it is cheaper and better to  start with a Pack or if doing it again would you go straight to a trolley?
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: darren_smart on January 09, 2007, 11:07:17 pm
depends on how much you want to spend !  backpack is an excellent piece of kit to have ...and good to get you up and running.. my bro in law is going to  use his backpack all the time but hes a lot younger and fitter than me and  i need to  look after me back ! difficult to say wether i would just go for trolley now....cos i do like me backpack..... having both available is best.
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 09, 2007, 11:13:17 pm
Thanks Darren
start with BP then save for trolley for bigger jobs me thinks
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: D.Salkeld_Ltd on January 10, 2007, 01:12:44 pm
Jago,
I'll E-Mail you a copy of my write up on BP system when I get home tonight.
Beter get out of the car and get my BP back on my back!!

David Salkeld
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 10, 2007, 01:13:27 pm
Cheers David
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: wimbledonhandyman on January 10, 2007, 02:31:18 pm
H Dave,

Any chance of a copy too as I am considering one at the moment.

Many thanks,
Steve  :)

Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: Jago on January 10, 2007, 10:40:21 pm
Thanks David Awesome you are a Gent
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: wimbledonhandyman on January 10, 2007, 10:58:29 pm
Cheers David - your info is brilliant - thanks again Steve
Title: Re: Back Packs
Post by: KarlJones on January 11, 2007, 03:11:23 am
Sorry to be a pain but any chance of me having a look?
kondormid@gmail.com