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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Rogue Trader on February 10, 2009, 08:01:35 pm
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Ive been talking and talking and talking about getting a static tank setup as opposed to on board filtration but have not got round to it the main reason being the cost , w/c supply co's are all quoting upwards of a grand to supply me with what i need and this is the reason i have never bitten the bullett and gone for it , i want to do it as cheply as possible so can anyone tell me the minimum i need to spend on it and advice on what i need (i currently have a merlin and a water meter! :'()
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What is your water pressure and how much water do you use in an average day ?
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water pressure is no problem and i use up to 500 ltrs per day but will want the tank to cater for me and 1/2 others in the future
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hi matt seems dear to me mate
i would get a couple of ibcs, have a look on ebay
also i would get shot of the merlin, especially as your on a meter :'(
also a sub pump, ebay again, have a look in the marine section under bilge pumps
hope this helps
mike
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Cheap option is ro-man 300 gpd unit. Produces good quality water but a bit slowly. If you have it running 24/7 should not be a problem, especially if you have a large IBC. Soap National was selling 300 gpd unit for £199 + Vat last I looked.
These units have a waste ratio around 50-60%, so loads better than a merlin.
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ibc tank off ciu ....£40
200 gpd £2oo
transfer hose
and pump £65
On top of this I had some plumbing works done to get a cold water feed to my garage which cost £150
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ibc tank off ciu ....£40
200 gpd £2oo
transfer hose
and pump £65
On top of this I had some plumbing works done to get a cold water feed to my garage which cost £150
you can get a 300gpd for a lot less than £200 second hand, I would scan the for sale section
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2 x 1000ltr IBC = £80
4040 kit (gapswater) = £500
Transfer hose and Pump = £65
Total = £645
Faster, better.
Add on a di vessel if you haven't got one already.
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Ive been talking and talking and talking about getting a static tank setup as opposed to on board filtration but have not got round to it the main reason being the cost , w/c supply co's are all quoting upwards of a grand to supply me with what i need and this is the reason i have never bitten the bullett and gone for it , i want to do it as cheply as possible so can anyone tell me the minimum i need to spend on it and advice on what i need (i currently have a merlin and a water meter! :'()
hi
first you need to know how much water you use per week
i know of a fair few who are oversold on the water production side of things, i get messages over on the DIY forum about it all the time
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currently around 2000 ltrs but will want it to cater for 2-3 times that amount.
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A 300 gpd ro-man unit would cope with 2000 litres a week OK. Though it would need to run most of the time.
If you want to go up to 6000 though you would probably be best off with a 4040 ro and either 2 1000 litre IBCs or one 2000 litre tank. 4040 are twice the cost or more of a 300 gpd unit.
IMO don't get 2nd hand unit as the membranes may not be in good condition and as I found out can deteriorate if stored and not in use.