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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Richy L on December 19, 2009, 04:55:59 pm
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Does anyone have a link to a site where you can build your own trolley system from scratch?
Cheers
Richy
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nice one jeff ;D ;D ;D
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the first site is a little dated now
check out the forum though, its got how to build your own pump box, which is basically what you need
i now use a sack truck, its designed to move around large weights all day, it does the job well
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http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=72214.0
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rednick, that's a nice trolley.
i can identify all the parts and where to get them.
the only thing i was wondering is how you made the shelf that barrel sits on, could you shed some light.
cheers lee
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rednick, that's a nice trolley.
i can identify all the parts and where to get them.
the only thing i was wondering is how you made the shelf that barrel sits on, could you shed some light.
cheers lee
from my memory i think he got a mate to weld a shelf on
you can just make up a box ( 4 sides ) for the battery to go inside and the barrel then sits on top of that, it works well ( ive made mine out of wood )
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thanks matt.
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Richy, that link gets you the forum, this one gets the front page with the instructions for a trolley
diy
water
fed
pole
.co.uk
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I just made this...fantastic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/DSC01953.jpg)
Again around £200
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sensai,
i thought about something like this with my wcw backpack.
solves the problem of pump and battery boxes.
do you get fed up filling up backpack with barrells?
thanks lee
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oh
how is backpack fixed on can you remove quickly if needed to take through a house?
thanks lee
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Here the trolly i use . when i get a chance to take a pic i will post my diy trolly setup
http://www.bigdug.co.uk/trucks-trolleys-c22/sack-trucks-c122/telescopic-sack-truck-p1365
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I syphon out of barrels and fill it in no more than 30 secs from empty so it doesnt really bother me.
Yes the 2 top straps from backpack are holding it to trolley so easy removal.
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sensai.
re: syphoning.
my old man went on about this. but i said it would take forever. (obviously i'm wrong ;D)
sensai, what size hose do you use for syphoning?
i was a little worried that water may get higher ppm readings, if syphon hose got dirty.
i have escort van, so leave barrel in van near back door, backpack on floor tube in and away you go!
30 secs is quick, it takes me this long to pour out of barrel.
thanks lee
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jays that trolley looks good.
thanks for link
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I use a length of transfer hose from my transfer pump
This stuff
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/delhose.jpg)
1 1/4", it really does fly out and saves any lifting what so ever. Only thing i lift in and out is the trolley.
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i just have a 12V sub pump from a caravan
well i now have 2 on the go, as its twice as quick
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thanks sensai,
Matt your sub pump fits in van mount tank i take it?
I use barrels, can i set up a pump for this easy enough?
think i might try sensai idea first.
sensai, do you ever have a quick drink while syphoning :D, or get any funny looks. ;D
lee
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thanks sensai,
Matt your sub pump fits in van mount tank i take it?
yes, only because i fitted a tank after my hernia, pump it from my ran water butt to my tank then into my 25 L barrel
I use barrels, can i set up a pump for this easy enough?
just the same, just plop a sub pump into the barrel and awa you go, get a 12 L per min pump and it'll take you under 3 mins, shorter than reeling in a 50 M reel when it catches on a few things )
think i might try sensai idea first.
sensai, do you ever have a quick drink while syphoning :D, or get any funny looks. ;D
lee
answers in red
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thanks matt,
you don't know anyone selling a sub pump that fits into a barrel as is quite small opening.
do you think the water ppm readings might go up as you drop pump in and out of barrels.
thanks lee
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thanks matt,
you don't know anyone selling a sub pump that fits into a barrel as is quite small opening.
do you think the water ppm readings might go up as you drop pump in and out of barrels.
thanks lee
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/caravan-Submersible-water-pump-12-volt-14-litre-per-min_W0QQitemZ320463803385QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories?hash=item4a9d2193f9
13 quid delivered, its 14 L per min, so your barrel will take under 2 mins to fill
its the exact type i have
no the TDS will not alter, i sometimes have leaves floating about in my barrel in the summer if i go past a bush that gets caught in the truck
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sensai.
re: syphoning.
my old man went on about this. but i said it would take forever. (obviously i'm wrong ;D)
sensai, what size hose do you use for syphoning?
i was a little worried that water may get higher ppm readings, if syphon hose got dirty.
i have escort van, so leave barrel in van near back door, backpack on floor tube in and away you go!
30 secs is quick, it takes me this long to pour out of barrel.
thanks lee
Lee, I do the same as you mate. Just a tip, cut out a piece of viscoline or other plastic material into a foot square piece. Then tape this onto the back of the backpack so that it forms a skirt to prevent any water getting into the battery compartment.
You only need one strip of tape across the top of the plastic, you can then easily lift the skirt to get to your battery. Mine is bone dry these days.
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thanks all.
thanks for link matt.
can't belive how small that pump is :o
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Lee seriously try syphoning it before you go spending any money! With big hose like i mentioned
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Lee seriously try syphoning it before you go spending any money! With big hose like i mentioned
i have 1 1/4" delivery hose from my rain water butt to tank
LWC how long does it take to fill a barrel for you ? ? ?
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I reakon it takes me about 30 secs to fill my backpack, it comes out like it on a transfer pump, obvisouly the barrel is higher than the backpack.
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I reakon it takes me about 30 secs to fill my backpack, it comes out like it on a transfer pump, obvisouly the barrel is higher than the backpack.
Hmmmmmmm
interesting, something i never thought of
i think i will give it a try, my tank is higher than my cart,
i will cut some pipe up and see how it goes
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I reakon it takes me about 30 secs to fill my backpack, it comes out like it on a transfer pump, obvisouly the barrel is higher than the backpack.
sounds like a good idea,wish ide thought of it before 8)
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will try your way first sensai, will i end up with big hamster cheeks though :D
lee