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Title: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 04:11:10 pm
where is the best place to buy cones to put around while i wfp?
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: niceandclean on May 09, 2009, 04:15:44 pm
I use these.
www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/index.php/Safety-Equipment/Hazard-Cone/Detailed-product-flyer.html
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: Window Washers on May 09, 2009, 04:16:37 pm
where is the best place to buy cones to put around while i wfp?
windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk I think are the cheapest, get the solid based ones, as the cheap platic fold out ones are rubbish, but if you want some I can sell them you  ;)

I think they are around £14 each
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: R W C on May 09, 2009, 04:19:34 pm
Local roadworks is a good place  ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: Window Washers on May 09, 2009, 04:20:57 pm
Local roadworks is a good place  ;D
then go to printer for the stickers  :-X
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 04:25:00 pm
how many would be adviseable i.e one for the microbore trailing on pathment etc. etc?
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: Window Washers on May 09, 2009, 05:01:19 pm
how many would be adviseable i.e one for the microbore trailing on pathment etc. etc?
3 or 4

but normally use one that is on the hose so covers both ways on a path. I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.

Ian
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: concept on May 09, 2009, 05:31:01 pm
I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.


helpin out another newb ian?!

i feel betrayed... :'(
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: Window Washers on May 09, 2009, 05:32:27 pm
I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.


helpin out another newb ian?!

i feel betrayed... :'(
Hes not as new as you fella,  ;)
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: concept on May 09, 2009, 05:39:41 pm
I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.


helpin out another newb ian?!

i feel betrayed... :'(
Hes not as new as you fella,  ;)

green as the grass!  8)

just been in the garage looking at my gear...god knows what i have bought!!!

need to get a wee bit more dosh for my van, and i am away! (ish!!)
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: AuRavelling79 on May 09, 2009, 06:35:26 pm
I use those wcw cones (after using the fold out ones which blow away in a slight breeze) and I carry two but usually use just one where hose comes out the van and over the pavement.

If it's a longer run I might use two.

But as they stack they don't take up much more room in your van whether you carry one or four.
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: macmac on May 09, 2009, 06:51:52 pm
where is the best place to buy cones to put around while i wfp?
windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk I think are the cheapest, get the solid based ones, as the cheap platic fold out ones are rubbish, but if you want some I can sell them you  ;)

I think they are around £14 each

Indeed, I have two fold out plastic ones & they just blow over with a sneeze!!
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 07:11:31 pm
I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.


helpin out another newb ian?!

i feel betrayed... :'(
Ain't a newbie been w/c 7 months now
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: martinsadie on May 09, 2009, 10:03:43 pm
I will have them in my vanm on friday if you want to have a look.


helpin out another newb ian?!

i feel betrayed... :'(
Ain't a newbie been w/c 7 months now
does that mean youve replaced your L plate with a P plate  ;D ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 11:17:45 pm
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does that mean youve replaced your L plate with a P plate  ;D ;D
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You could say that stan ;D ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: perfectpanesplymouth on May 09, 2009, 11:19:26 pm
try screwfix i got 5 cones for £19 ;)
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 11:23:14 pm
I use these.
www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/index.php/Safety-Equipment/Hazard-Cone/Detailed-product-flyer.html

order 2 of these for now plus other bits n bobs so thanks all for comments ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: matt on May 09, 2009, 11:26:36 pm
i have 8 of the fold out type, they are ok when used inside, but outside they allways fall over  ::)
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 09, 2009, 11:34:08 pm
heard so many stories about the fold away ones blowing down etc so decided to try the solid ones with hazard trip on them.
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: Window Washers on May 10, 2009, 06:22:22 am
heard so many stories about the fold away ones blowing down etc so decided to try the solid ones with hazard trip on them.
If I remember to put one in the van I will give you a flod up one so you can see for yourself.

Ian
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: DaveG on May 10, 2009, 07:09:36 am
Local roadworks is a good place  ;D

Like Chris says..they are my local suppliers too!!
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: R W C on May 10, 2009, 09:10:00 am
Local roadworks is a good place  ;D

Like Chris says..they are my local suppliers too!!

They normaly have a good range in size, always in stock, and you can take your pick of how many and condition  ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: martinsadie on May 10, 2009, 10:17:26 am
Local roadworks is a good place  ;D

Like Chris says..they are my local suppliers too!!

They normaly have a good range in size, always in stock, and you can take your pick of how many and condition  ;D
why dont you sell them on here at £2 a go  ;D
Title: Re: hazard cones
Post by: collins82002 on May 10, 2009, 11:35:16 am
If I remember to put one in the van I will give you a flod up one so you can see for yourself.

Ian
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Cheers Ian