Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: elite mike on July 29, 2008, 08:40:01 pm
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hi guys
which do you think is best for domestic.
i have been looking at wcw backpacks and sureflow,wcw is cheap, but seems to have charging probs
the sureflow is dearer ,but cannot see any reported probs with it?
also been looking at a few trolley systems eg exel , pure ,omnipole etc.
what do you think, the best is in your experiance
thanks for any advice
mike
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Trolleys all the way ;D
Backpacks look difficult to refill :-[
Andrew Mcann is yer man.
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cheers bod
already in touch with andrew ,thanks
mike
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cheers bod
already in touch with andrew ,thanks
mike
purefreedom.co.uk trolleys are top quality less hassle than a backpack.
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Neither of them,van mount.
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Hi, if you go for the freedom trolley it can be also be used to run a van mounted tank, best of both worlds.
Mart.
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I prefere a trolley over a backpack less hassel filling it up
top 3 trolleys on the market in my opinion are
excel systems trolley by Andrew Mcann
xline trolley
pure freedom
Brett.
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Freedom trolley.
Its superb.
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Neither of them,van mount.
I agree but he is not asking about a van mount ;)
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thanks for all your replies guys
trolley = wally lol ;D
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Neither of them,van mount.
I agree but he is not asking about a van mount ;)
Seconded
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Mike,
I honestly prefer the backpack (Shurflo) over any trolley system; and I've used both.
Filling it is not a problem; and it can be easier than changing over barrels; especially if you've ran out of water and have only two windows left to do. With a backpack you can just put in four litres of water to do the job, but with a trolley you're stuck with a 25 litres to manouvre about.
Mike, we've met, we're local; why don't you give me a visit and I'll show you my system and how I use it; I live in Sedbury, so you'll pass my area anytime you do your Chepstow accounts.
It'll only take an hour and it may save you some 'ard earned cash.
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i use a shurflo back pack for the odd custy where it is quicker than reeling out hose, tried a trolley , but did not like it, you can get to places that it is hard for a trolley to get to, steps , through houses ect. mine is allways kaept full in van ,so i can quickly grab it , and use as a 'grab and go'
daz
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Mike,
I honestly prefer the backpack (Shurflo) over any trolley system; and I've used both.
Filling it is not a problem; and it can be easier than changing over barrels; especially if you've ran out of water and have only two windows left to do. With a backpack you can just put in four litres of water to do the job, but with a trolley you're stuck with a 25 litres to manouvre about.
Mike, we've met, we're local; why don't you give me a visit and I'll show you my system and how I use it; I live in Sedbury, so you'll pass my area anytime you do your Chepstow accounts.
It'll only take an hour and it may save you some 'ard earned cash.
hi tosh
nice to hear from you, glad your ok
i would like that here is my email .
when its convenient for you.
mike
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I have tried a trolley and now have a home made backpack. I will take the backpack any day.
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i would like that here is my email . mport.19@virgin.net
Hi Mike,
I'll send you my phone number now.
I can also put you in touch with a trolley user near where you live (Lydney), and he's a good guy who'd be more than happy to show you how his system works too; though I know the backpack is better!
Don't be too polite to phone also; I'm getting an old hand introducing local window cleaners to the backpack; and all for the cost of a good quality bottle of red wine too (hint hint ;)). I also get regular phone calls from two window cleaners in your kneck-of-the-woods asking me for a current weather-condition-state; no joke. Apparantly it can be good in your area, but when they get to Chepstow they find it's 'hissing' down. So sometimes they phone before they leave!
Compared to the BWCA course price; It's a bargin; and I don't try and flog anything to you either. ;D
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thanks for the advice guys
tosh will call you when i get your no
hissing down i like that ;D
shiraz or claret :D
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I was down at cleantech on monday seen there new trolley its a cracker it can take 50 litres also has a hose reel the best thing is the hosereel and handle are detachable so goes in the car or van no problem.
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Shurflo backpack is what I use. Word of warning though. I have two and both have needed new switches. One under warranty. The other cost £45 odd I think. For me they'd be ideal if they had a single on/off equivalent to setting 2 :)
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I prefere a trolley over a backpack less hassel filling it up
top 3 trolleys on the market in my opinion are
excel systems trolley by Andrew Mcann
xline trolley
pure freedom
Brett.
Have you or anybody else used the x-line trolley, is it good as pure freedom trolley? :)
Ive seen a x-line close up and i was very impressed and i also know somebody that uses one and he has no complaints, with a new trolley coming on the market you are always a bit sceptical. I must admit i was a bit with the x-line trolley
x-line systems has invested heavily and put a lot of thought into this trolley so yes i would say it is as good as the pure freedom trolley only time will tell, i think if you are buying one you need a few more people who are using one day to day giving you their thoughts.
regards :)
Brett
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hi
unless you put your backpack on a sack trolley you will be carrying it on your back (obviously) or at least lifting it and then putting it down MANY times during the day. Be warned its a complete waste of energy. I used to have one its capacity was 18 litres of water. How long will that last? Believe me not long!!!!!!!!. When I carried it on my back it stopped the blood circulation to my arms whilst I was working. I used it for two hours and then had to stop. My personal recommendation would be vanmount then trolley and backpack last. This is based on my experience having used all three and on my work that I do. Take care.
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I used shureflow back pack on trolley. Tried my brothers trolley system and foiund it miles heavier in comparison, Lifting up canisters to swap was more hassle than emptying in a 20 litre can into back pack.
Like the look of new Exel trolley though - get bit more water in. Water in Back pack doesnt last long.