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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ads on May 10, 2009, 07:19:51 pm

Title: double operator conversion
Post by: Ads on May 10, 2009, 07:19:51 pm

I'm looking to convert my wfp system to a double operator system. In the past I have done this by just using a y peice and two hoses, however the flow is somewhat slower.
I would like to add a second pump.
Has anyone done this?
Is it pretty straight forward to do?
Will I need extra polishing vessels?

I'd be gratefull for any advice, cheers

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: tomy jackson on May 10, 2009, 08:45:49 pm

Y befor pumps wood be just the job

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: CLEANGLASSUK on May 10, 2009, 10:21:24 pm

1 x 100 psi 5litres per min shurflo pump would be fine for two man operation  ;D

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Window Washers on May 11, 2009, 07:52:16 am

what hoses are you using ?

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Ads on May 11, 2009, 04:15:22 pm

Thanks for you advice guys.
I'm using 10 mm hose. Does it make much difference using mini or microbore?

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on May 11, 2009, 04:22:44 pm

I have just done this to my set up, i'll take pics if you want.

I am DI only and DI straight to the tank. Then pure is split to 2 pumps with varistreams. Its very simple I use a corner piece from hoselock so that it fits snug to the side of the van.

Let me know if you want pics.

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Window Washers on May 11, 2009, 05:07:55 pm

Quote from: Ads on May 11, 2009, 04:15:22 pm

Thanks for you advice guys.
I'm using 10 mm hose. Does it make much difference using mini or microbore?

10mm hose  :-\ I have used 6 and 8mm id hose the 8mm being better for water

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Clive McDonald on May 11, 2009, 05:44:31 pm

hi sunshine,
just read your stuff- thought the prices were high- other than that excellent.Thats not a critisism- just a comment.Very well written.??

Anyway i'm trying to switch to two reels. Cleantech are sending me a tee piece that exits the tank.The pictures you mentioned would be good.

cheers clive

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on May 11, 2009, 05:59:55 pm

I put something up later.

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on May 11, 2009, 08:10:12 pm

Here you go:

http://sunshine-cleaning.net/video.aspx

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Clive McDonald on May 11, 2009, 08:24:10 pm

Brilliant!
very helpfull. Is the second pole on a shorter hose- the curly self returning sort?
How fast is a two man team? it's hard to say without mentioning money i know, but say i can do 15 jobs on my own, what woud be my revised target with a helper?

I think this is the first time someones put a video on here.

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: matt on May 11, 2009, 08:31:59 pm

Quote from: slumpbuster on May 11, 2009, 05:44:31 pm

hi sunshine,
just read your stuff- thought the prices were high- other than that excellent.Thats not a critisism- just a comment.Very well written.??

Anyway i'm trying to switch to two reels. Cleantech are sending me a tee piece that exits the tank.The pictures you mentioned would be good.

cheers clive

clive, just cut the pipe after it exits the tank and fit a Y

job done

Title: Re: double operator conversion
Post by: Sunshine/Cleaning on May 11, 2009, 08:46:38 pm

Quote from: slumpbuster on May 11, 2009, 08:24:10 pm

Brilliant!
very helpfull. Is the second pole on a shorter hose- the curly self returning sort?
How fast is a two man team? it's hard to say without mentioning money i know, but say i can do 15 jobs on my own, what woud be my revised target with a helper?

I think this is the first time someones put a video on here.

No problem, they both run to a hose reel although at the moment I only have one minibore. If you are running 2 I intend to have them go off in opposite directions so that they dont get in eachothers way. I have yet to get my second reel.