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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Water Sloshing in flat tank

« Last post by zesty on Yesterday at 12:33:05 pm »

Quote from: Spruce on Yesterday at 10:01:43 am

Quote from: zesty on Yesterday at 06:34:46 am
Yep, perforated drainage pipe, took all the sloshing away in my 750l flat tank. Absolutely no issues now.

In the early days, Ionics used perforated drainage pipes in their tanks that didn't have baffles.

I'm not sure how easy it would be to fit them tightly into a flat tank, though.

Piece of cake spruce, mines got two big baffles in it, but was still sloshing badly compared with my upright tank. I just fed in the drainage pipe and pushed it round the baffles, it was pretty straightforward. I got a lot of it in there, so it really stops the sloshing .

I can honestly say, I don’t get any movement in the van at all now, it’s absolutely spot on.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Water Sloshing in flat tank

« Last post by Spruce on Yesterday at 10:01:43 am »

Quote from: zesty on Yesterday at 06:34:46 am

Yep, perforated drainage pipe, took all the sloshing away in my 750l flat tank. Absolutely no issues now.

In the early days, Ionics used perforated drainage pipes in their tanks that didn't have baffles.

I'm not sure how easy it would be to fit them tightly into a flat tank, though.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Which system have you got?

« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on Yesterday at 08:34:48 am »

Quote from: dazmond on Yesterday at 08:17:18 am

Quote from: colin bird on January 07, 2026, 08:16:16 pm
Quote from: dazmond on January 07, 2026, 08:14:58 am
Quote from: colin bird on January 06, 2026, 07:55:02 pm
I’ve had four pure freedom 40 inch ro van mounted systems over 17 years never had any problems ,but I think there more expensive now than they used to be due to the business take over a couple of years ago

Ive found its better for me to just get one system fitted into a new van and keep it well maintained for 10-15 years before getting a new van and system.

I only use my van for work though. If it was my only vehicle I'd be changing it more frequently most probably.
I used to change my van every four years so would sell them with system fitted,I factored in the sale price of the van the price to ncude the system I always got a good price for van and system as the van was low mileage.
My current van is six years old in march with same system since new,this sadly will be my last van as I’m 67 in a couple of years will then go very part time if health allows until I’m 70 and will subsidise my income with my pension. And government pensionim not looking forward to retiring as I feel work is good for you in many ways

There's absolutely no need to retire if your health is good.

I know a guy still going strong at 81!(on ladders too)🙂

Funny you mention the guy at 81 because guy up the road from me is the same and over 50 years under his belt. He can't drive now after a slight stroke so he may retire and I will pick the rest of the customers because only he and I work the estate.

As for van, mine is a 57 reg and the AA guy I had out to get my starter motor going again told me to hang on to it as long as I can. Its a VW Crafter and most things have been changed, starter motor, battery, PS pump, alternator, brake pipe, timing belt and auxiliary, water pump, clutch and flywheel and bits and pieces. I have a Grippatank hot water system with RO system inbuilt, got them to paint on a speedliner before the system was fitted.

If you can afford a fitted system then its a no brainer for the backup. I knew nothing of window cleaning 7 years ago so I needed all the help I could get. At this moment it has all come together but only the weather is holding me back. So I have bought a few books on car maintenance to read so I can help my mate in his garage when he needs it.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Which system have you got?

« Last post by dazmond on Yesterday at 08:17:18 am »

Quote from: colin bird on January 07, 2026, 08:16:16 pm

Quote from: dazmond on January 07, 2026, 08:14:58 am
Quote from: colin bird on January 06, 2026, 07:55:02 pm
I’ve had four pure freedom 40 inch ro van mounted systems over 17 years never had any problems ,but I think there more expensive now than they used to be due to the business take over a couple of years ago

Ive found its better for me to just get one system fitted into a new van and keep it well maintained for 10-15 years before getting a new van and system.

I only use my van for work though. If it was my only vehicle I'd be changing it more frequently most probably.
I used to change my van every four years so would sell them with system fitted,I factored in the sale price of the van the price to ncude the system I always got a good price for van and system as the van was low mileage.
My current van is six years old in march with same system since new,this sadly will be my last van as I’m 67 in a couple of years will then go very part time if health allows until I’m 70 and will subsidise my income with my pension. And government pensionim not looking forward to retiring as I feel work is good for you in many ways

There's absolutely no need to retire if your health is good.

I know a guy still going strong at 81!(on ladders too)🙂

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Water Sloshing in flat tank

« Last post by zesty on Yesterday at 06:34:46 am »

Yep, perforated drainage pipe, took all the sloshing away in my 750l flat tank. Absolutely no issues now.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Which system have you got?

« Last post by Bungle on January 07, 2026, 08:42:57 pm »

Quote from: Splash and dash on January 06, 2026, 04:14:25 pm

Quote from: AuRavelling79 on January 06, 2026, 03:43:54 pm
Quote from: Klean07 on January 06, 2026, 03:37:17 pm
D.I.Y sounds great in fact on my first system that's exactly what I did it was delivered on a pallet. I remember getting my local garage to bolt the tank frame to the floor which they did with spreader plates on my old Ford Connect. TCW fits for free if you have a system off them but as I'm looking for a flat lay tank this time around I'm going to have to look elsewhere because they only sell upright versions.
I was led to believe that if your tank wasn't professionally fitted then your insurance would be void. I've just renewed my insurance with Howden who I've been with for a while at a cost of only £360. Very cheap I thought.

I always declare my tank is DiY bolted through the floor. Never had a problem with insurance.

No issues paying out after my significant prang of 2023.

No problem getting insurance afterwards.

Some insurance companies ask who fitted the system , some want a written certificate stating it’s professionally fitted , others don’t ask for anything

No 💩

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Water Sloshing in flat tank

« Last post by KS Cleaning on January 07, 2026, 08:31:08 pm »

Quote from: Stoots on January 07, 2026, 08:01:36 pm

Ive made that mistake before buy a flat tank and its so much harder getting the last of the water out, you can have like 50l in the bottom you cant get to unless you park on a steep hill.

upright tank is the answer

Bought a flat tank because I thought it would be a better shape for ratchet strapping it in, I say flat tank, the one I went with is more like a cube, so water level should still be ok towards end of the day. It’s the water sloshing that is a pain.

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Water Sloshing in flat tank

« Last post by colin bird on January 07, 2026, 08:20:57 pm »

Quote from: Stoots on January 07, 2026, 08:01:36 pm

Ive made that mistake before buy a flat tank and its so much harder getting the last of the water out, you can have like 50l in the bottom you cant get to unless you park on a steep hill.

upright tank is the answer

Or bump up the kerb with tank exit pipe on the road side allowing you to get all the water out,bit of a pain but that what I did in my first van as I had a 400 l flat tank

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Which system have you got?

« Last post by colin bird on January 07, 2026, 08:16:16 pm »

Quote from: dazmond on January 07, 2026, 08:14:58 am

Quote from: colin bird on January 06, 2026, 07:55:02 pm
I’ve had four pure freedom 40 inch ro van mounted systems over 17 years never had any problems ,but I think there more expensive now than they used to be due to the business take over a couple of years ago

Ive found its better for me to just get one system fitted into a new van and keep it well maintained for 10-15 years before getting a new van and system.

I only use my van for work though. If it was my only vehicle I'd be changing it more frequently most probably.

I used to change my van every four years so would sell them with system fitted,I factored in the sale price of the van the price to ncude the system I always got a good price for van and system as the van was low mileage.
My current van is six years old in march with same system since new,this sadly will be my last van as I’m 67 in a couple of years will then go very part time if health allows until I’m 70 and will subsidise my income with my pension. And government pensionim not looking forward to retiring as I feel work is good for you in many ways

Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Which system have you got?

« Last post by Stoots on January 07, 2026, 08:04:55 pm »

Ive never mentioned a tank to insurance, 10 years in now and no problem.

Only got old van though now third party, just go with cheapest quote.

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