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Title: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 07:52:49 pm

Having been trad since 1980 when i started my window cleaning business i have decided to take the leap. Having looked at this forum for the last few months i have picked up some handy tips and have also spoken to one of you guys who works in my area who put me on to this forum.
Question is how do i pick out all the equipment i'll need, browse through cleaning sites and buy on line or travel to a decent supplier? Not sure who's nearest to me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks   

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: cherubs cleaning on February 06, 2007, 07:57:13 pm

good luck steve it will all come together when ready.


jerry

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 08:00:07 pm

Thanks Jerry

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: cherubs cleaning on February 06, 2007, 08:05:27 pm

steve when i started i found a guy called mark @ wintecs to be a vert great help. his prices r very good as well.



jerry

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Ladders on February 06, 2007, 08:09:45 pm

Steve
Are you looking to go the d.i.y. route, or looking for a supplier that can do the whole setup for you.

Are you looking for a trolly system, backpack or van mount.

Jeff.

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: DASERVICES on February 06, 2007, 08:23:27 pm

Steve,

Where do you live. You could take a trip to your nearest supplier to get a good idea what you want then check all the suppliers out for the best deal to suit your needs.

Doug

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 08:41:36 pm

Hi Jeff
Going to the one supplier does sound good so that's probably the way i'll go.As for the set up i want to do van mount but I have a double cab 4x4 and have not yet sized up a tank for the back. Any ideas. 

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 08:51:23 pm

Hi Doug
I'm in Essex,all the main suppliers that i've seen on here are a fair track away, will just have to take a trip out to them.

Steve

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 08:55:28 pm

Jerry
Cheers for that i'll take a look.

Steve

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Ladders on February 06, 2007, 08:57:30 pm

Hi Steve

It will depend on your payload & what type of work you have and quantity ?

Jeff.

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 06, 2007, 09:12:18 pm

Jeff
Payload is about a ton, I'm 90% residential all in a small area of Essex.There is two of us and I'm flat out most of the time!

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Ladders on February 06, 2007, 09:29:25 pm

Hi Steve

I would be looking at a 650 ltr tank, 100psi pump with hose splitter with the option  to run 2 poles where poss. This will depend on the work you have, only you know where it will be viable.

I have quite a lot of work it is not viable to use w.f.p on so i just trad it.

Its allways better to go for the bigger tank at the begining, than have to upgrade later.

Hope this is helpfull Jeff.

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: George P on February 06, 2007, 09:43:43 pm

there are a lot of wfp sellers and all probably good, however i have always dealt with facelift and found them to be helpful, if you want a supplier i would reccomend these and if you phone them they may meet you half way or even all the way, i know they do go out to people but not sure of distance to travel, its only a phone call away,

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: russ_clark on February 06, 2007, 10:15:56 pm

I'm in Essex
I picked most of my stuff up from omnipole in London
Helpful bunch I found but it does pay to shop around

Russ

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: Rayleigh Window Cleaning Services on February 07, 2007, 06:43:03 pm

Thanks to all for the advice, much appreciated.
I am now in contact with some of the companys suggested. Will let keep you all posted.

Steve :)

Title: Re: prepairing to go wfp
Post by: brightnclean on February 07, 2007, 07:30:19 pm

Hi Steve

If you want great value and  no nonsense or BS try giving Purefreedom a call. (01472 347519)  Ask to speak to Andrew McCann. I visited them recently and got a mate totally fitted out with very good quality gear at a great price. Although they were very busy there Andrew took the time to discuss needs in great depth and gave down to earth advice. I've been going for 18 months all WFP so I know BS when I hear it.