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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Electric hose reel
« Last post by RPCCS on December 11, 2025, 09:16:27 pm »Ive already got one , run by a charger for it how do you wire it up?
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Xmas Tips
« Last post by zesty on December 11, 2025, 08:11:06 pm »Just a fiver so far 
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Xmas Tips
« Last post by dazmond on December 11, 2025, 06:21:16 pm »Up to £234 and a bottle of wine at present (and around 20 cards).
Still got 4 days work left next week...🙂
Still got 4 days work left next week...🙂
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by Scottish Cleaning Service on December 11, 2025, 02:16:52 pm »I have a 650l tank and never had a problem with it. Is the problem when running low the system can get airlocks?
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: Xmas Tips
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on December 11, 2025, 11:40:52 am »Just chased up a customer who usually pays on the day or the day after. Did the job Friday - little reminder by text Tuesday.
Literally less than 4 minutes later I get "Oops sorry - a bit extra included for Xmas." An extra £20 added to the bill.
Then yesterday a small commercial custy gave me six bottles of Katy cider! Result.
Literally less than 4 minutes later I get "Oops sorry - a bit extra included for Xmas." An extra £20 added to the bill.
Then yesterday a small commercial custy gave me six bottles of Katy cider! Result.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on December 11, 2025, 07:30:22 am »As Zesty said.
Also because I use a very light Claber reel with very light reinforced pole hose sat in a wooden frame I lift it out and point it in the right direction.
My tank is a 650 so on the larger side. But it worked when I ran a 400 too.
Also because I use a very light Claber reel with very light reinforced pole hose sat in a wooden frame I lift it out and point it in the right direction.
My tank is a 650 so on the larger side. But it worked when I ran a 400 too.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by zesty on December 11, 2025, 06:33:24 am »But what happens if you are facing up a reasonably steep hill ? I found it was drawing air as the water went to the back of the tank once you get to half a tank full and the outlet was above the water levelI don't get the drama about a flat tank being a problem. I just park the van 'the right way' so the outlet is at the lowest point.
You can’t necessarily do that though can you especially in a one way street etc if you live in a relatively flat area like Lincolnshire you would prob get away with it but you certainly can’t ware we live , I don’t know a single cleaner that has a flat tank as they won’t work here .
My area has some flat areas and some pretty hilly bits. My outlet is on the nearside front so generally works with the camber of the road.
Very occasionally you have to be mindful which way round you park the van, making sure the water is angled to the outlet, but for me, having a 750l tank, that’s rarely an issue. I can make 750l of pure last almost all week! So on the day when it’s only got say 200 litters left, as it runs low, I just have to be a bit more thoughtful on how I park. It’s very rarely an issue.
You also have the option to carry 2 or three 25l drums of water to top up the tank if necessary.
I will probably be going to smaller tank when I get the e custom, so I’ve been toying with the idea of having a 100lotre small upright tank in the van as a backup. I’d use this if and when the water in the main tank gets very low. It’d be permanently plumbed into the same hose line to the pump, but with its own isolation tap. So if only turn it on when needed.
There are so many options, it’s pretty easy to navigate round these small hurdles.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by Splash and dash on December 10, 2025, 11:28:25 pm »But what happens if you are facing up a reasonably steep hill ? I found it was drawing air as the water went to the back of the tank once you get to half a tank full and the outlet was above the water levelI don't get the drama about a flat tank being a problem. I just park the van 'the right way' so the outlet is at the lowest point.
You can’t necessarily do that though can you especially in a one way street etc if you live in a relatively flat area like Lincolnshire you would prob get away with it but you certainly can’t ware we live , I don’t know a single cleaner that has a flat tank as they won’t work here .
My area has some flat areas and some pretty hilly bits. My outlet is on the nearside front so generally works with the camber of the road.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by KS Cleaning on December 10, 2025, 11:25:34 pm »I don't get the drama about a flat tank being a problem. I just park the van 'the right way' so the outlet is at the lowest point.I’m used to parking where I can pull the hose as I walk. My work is compact and if I was in a street where it might be downhill at the start of the street and uphill at the end of the street I would find it a PITA having to turn the van to face the opposite direction.
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Window Cleaning Forum / Re: EV Van Drivers, give us an update…
« Last post by AuRavelling79 on December 10, 2025, 11:20:14 pm »I don't get the drama about a flat tank being a problem. I just park the van 'the right way' so the outlet is at the lowest point.
You can’t necessarily do that though can you especially in a one way street etc if you live in a relatively flat area like Lincolnshire you would prob get away with it but you certainly can’t ware we live , I don’t know a single cleaner that has a flat tank as they won’t work here .
My area has some flat areas and some pretty hilly bits. My outlet is on the nearside front so generally works with the camber of the road.