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Market Place => Used Equipment For Sale/Wanted => Topic started by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 07:07:45 pm

Title: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 07:07:45 pm
hi,i am just starting out and am looking for a backpack so i can do awkward/dangerous windows and conservatory roofs,i am thinking this will increase the amount of work i can canvass/price for.thanks
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 08:32:13 pm
I have just ordered one from wcw £120 get it tomorrow.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 08:40:14 pm
thanks i will have a look.I was really looking for a used kit with everything i needed,have you got/ordered anything else,how much roughly do you think it would cost to get all the kit?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 08:53:52 pm
Are you saying that you have nothing at all? i have a merlin im going to sell. i have just set my friend up with my purefreedom trolley and pole for £250 and he gets water from me.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 09:09:26 pm
no i have nothing at all,just starting out,would be interested in your merlin if you could give me some more details please
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 09:14:58 pm
im selling it for £100 they are good if you have a good water presure if not a booster pump ideal for starting of. all you need is resin to finish it off ;)
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 09:46:10 pm
what is it exactly?is it a trolley or a backpack.what is included in the sale?why do i need water pressure,is it mains fed?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 09:54:56 pm
A merlin reverse osmosis system. have a look on pure freedom imjust selling the merlin. the greater the water pressure the more efficent the ro produces and its main fed.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 10:05:21 pm
just had a look and this looks ideal as i have no real space for a tank at the moment,so you literally just plug it onto outside tap,fill backpack/containers up and your up and running?where abouts are you and would you be willing to post it?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 10:49:25 pm
I'm in east Sussex and I could post it you will still need resin barrels to turn the water 000.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 04, 2009, 10:53:42 pm
just normal barrels?whats involved in the resin process,sorry for being a bit thick,its all new to me and comp running really slow to search the site!
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 04, 2009, 11:00:40 pm
 tap water tds is about 250 then through merlin tds 0.25 then through resin 000. It take time to produce pure water.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: krave on November 05, 2009, 12:00:50 am
Have a look through the window cleaning forum mate or do some search's. i am just getting into wfp, ad too start off with it seem like there is loads of stuff to learn.

I was going to go with a backpack to start, vut after looking have gone van mount.

Your best bet is either finding someone to supply you with pure water if you only want to use a trolly, or priducing it yourself.

if you go for the second, the best way to produce your water will depend on how hard it is.

If you look aon the forum and ask ?s on there you will definately get the help you need! Just search as much as possible first.

Excuse my spelling etc, I hate my keyboard and cant ever seem to work it properly...
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 05, 2009, 12:40:48 am
thanks Krave.i am trying to search the forums,its hard going!!can't even find what ro/ri means what it involves or how long process takes.one thing i have seen is that you seem to waste an aweful lot of water in the purification process,seems crazy to me,trad use a couple of buckets a day,wfp use hundreds of litres,the cost of production must be massive,especially on a metre,i would of thought being a business you would legally have to have a meter fitted.i am not knocking wfp as i am interested in it,but the waste just seems crazy
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 05, 2009, 11:20:24 am
any other views on back packs or has anyone got one for sale?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: Edge Clean on November 05, 2009, 12:32:00 pm
JWC i would be interested in your Merlin, if chopsie decides not to buy.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 05, 2009, 12:39:47 pm
Go for it Tam K,i think i am going to go down the trad route for now.It all seems a bit much all the water purification when i am just starting out and just wanting it for a few difficult windows,that is unless i can find someone to get a few litres off locally to feed a backpack when neccessary
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 05, 2009, 07:02:30 pm
Yes tam k I still have it where abouts are you?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chrisb2 on November 08, 2009, 10:26:56 am
Hi JWC i am interested in the merlin for sale i am in Warwick in Warks,where are you and could it be posted or is it too fragile?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chrisb2 on November 08, 2009, 10:37:18 am
Also how old are the filters in the merlin,when do they need changing?Cheers.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 08, 2009, 01:45:25 pm
The merlin is 2 years the filter have only had about 3000lt put through them but hasnt been used for about a year. i have a really low water presure and the tds is 33 on my presure. i can box it and post if you want too im in eastbourne.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: Toff on November 09, 2009, 07:00:32 pm
why don't you think about  a trailer system i have a pro 2 ionic check it its self contained 200 litres can be pulled around by hand easy to use, get adivce what ever you buy don't buy something your not going to use very often.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chrisb2 on November 09, 2009, 08:23:39 pm
Jwc,how would you want paying if you were going to post it to me?cheers.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chopsie on November 09, 2009, 10:42:24 pm
I have considered trailer and trolley and van mount options,trailer is a not viable at the moment because i only have on street parking so is not practical or secure,van mount much the same reason,because of filling tank,possible future option but want to build round a little first and i understand that backpack will always come in handy on domestics even with a van mount.I have not bothered with trolley(although was very tempted) because i think for now backpack is cheap starter and am planning to use some sort of trolley for water cans,I know there is an issue with constant filling,but for now,and for doing tops and/or difficult windows only i think it will be plenty until i have a bigger round.Only time will tell!!
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 10, 2009, 08:00:38 pm
Hi Chrisb2

You could post me the cheque then when its cleared i will post the merlin. or you can pick it up ?
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chrisb2 on November 23, 2009, 08:11:10 pm
Hi Jwc,i want to set up my own van system and want to know can i just connect it to the tank in the van and go or what else do i need,does it produce any waste water too?sorry dont know much about wfp systems.Also have you got a phone number i can contact you on please mate,cheers Chris.
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: JWC on November 23, 2009, 08:22:56 pm
Hi chrisb2 if you give me your email address i will send you my number to ring on. and yes you can put it in van and there is waste as well. all you need is a resin barrel like on my van to make it 000.

james
Title: Re: wfp backpack starter kit WANTED
Post by: chrisb2 on November 23, 2009, 08:33:09 pm
My email address is browndog1972@yahoo.co.uk cheers.