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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 05:06:32 pm

Title: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 05:06:32 pm

Put together my own Mobile System.
Saves dragging Hoses around Houses.
Total Costs approx 70 quid.
Terry

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 05:07:26 pm

Couple more Pics

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 05:09:14 pm

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Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Sunshine Cleaning on March 23, 2007, 05:33:07 pm

What was it originaly?

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 05:38:29 pm

Its called the Dirt Worker, got it for 50 quid from Halfords, its used for cleaning Bikes etc.
Normally it gets its voltage from the Car, I changed the Cabling and added a Gel Battery which I bought from a Retailer selling Disabled scooters; they have them on mass second hand for a 10er.
There is a 70psi pump inside, with an on and Off switch.
I use a Valve to reduce the water flow.
Can be adapted to any WFP Pole.
Holds 17 Liters of Pure Water.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: macmac on March 23, 2007, 06:51:41 pm

love the dogs feet, thats a great idea!! ;D ;D

tony

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: H h20 on March 23, 2007, 07:00:40 pm

Quote from: macmac on March 23, 2007, 06:51:41 pm

love the dogs feet, thats a great idea!! ;D ;D

tony

Well Tony,
of course feet are a good idea,how else would they stand up  :P
Gaz

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: aztec on March 23, 2007, 07:01:06 pm

very nice mate well thought out

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 23, 2007, 07:02:25 pm

A grab and go. Thats a really pro looking job, High visability, neat, looks like it wont fall over. 10 out of 10  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Biscute on March 23, 2007, 07:08:30 pm

Looks Bloody uncomfortable to me mate, but better than i could do.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 23, 2007, 07:17:22 pm

Whats the manifold in the cap used for ?

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: H h20 on March 23, 2007, 07:20:31 pm

Are they still available at Halfords?
i have looked on their website and they are`nt on,
but here`s the Dirtworker website,
http://www.dirtworker.co.uk/products/index.html
Gaz

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 07:45:57 pm

The manifold in the Cap is for refilling from my Main Tank in the Van.
This way It can refill automatically, dont need to standby and watch.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 23, 2007, 07:46:43 pm

The 2 year guarantee on the parts AND the pump is good. You could use one to apply chemicals. My battery terminals are also open to the air and general rain water doesnt affect them so I found you dont usually need a seperate case.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 23, 2007, 07:49:33 pm

Any idea how many litres per min at brush head?

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 07:51:04 pm

Yeah Biscute
its gonna be uncomfortable as a Backpack,
a Grab and Go is a great / Better name.
Obviously I dont use it like a Rucksack but just pick it up;
if needed I could add a shoulder strap or even a small trolley
underneath.
I made it because the professional ones at 175 quid + are
too expensive to me.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: TERRY AB on March 23, 2007, 07:54:26 pm

HI Jeff,
Any idea how many litres per min at brush head?
Depends on how far I open the Valve, havent worked that
out yet. Definately enbough to do 2 x 3 bed Houses.
Isnt thought as a Trolley replacement but an alternative to
a Backpack for hard to get to areas.

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: Jeff Brimble on March 23, 2007, 07:59:45 pm

Maybe a thought for the future, no idea of the pump capabilities but my backpack works on 35psi pump. Yours at 70psi maybe over kill and possibly wear the pump over a period, perhaps try putting a T off the outlet and allowing some of the flow back into the tank through that nice manifold in the lid, would allow some water to always be circulating through the pump when you switch off the brush supply if you use a hose tap somewhere  :)

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: matt on March 23, 2007, 08:00:57 pm

very nice

my "grab and go unit" is half built and resting under the patio table :(

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: james44 on March 23, 2007, 09:07:03 pm

Here`s a link gaz

http://www.dirtworker.co.uk/products/index.html

Title: Re: Self Made Backpack Unit
Post by: dai on March 24, 2007, 09:17:25 am

Very handy bit of kit, at 2 ltrs a minute, ideal for the job. Top marks to the man. Dai