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GB Window Cleaning

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static vs van mount?
« on: June 15, 2011, 09:48:50 pm »
im debating getting a static set up rather than van mount due to the fact that it will tie my van up, which is my only means of transport. i have a garage too!

what do people with experience of this think?

sorry for all these questions at the moment but i dont know what i would do without you lot  ;)

many regards

GB

luther1

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2011, 09:50:09 pm »
Static. Best thing i ever did!

andyM

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2011, 09:52:38 pm »
Static is best for me  :D
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matthewprice

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 09:57:33 pm »
dont feel i need to carry all that extra kit in van using space and fuel so i have a static ,also if you have a crash your purifing kit still at home ;)

Paul Coleman

Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 10:04:47 pm »
im debating getting a static set up rather than van mount due to the fact that it will tie my van up, which is my only means of transport. i have a garage too!

what do people with experience of this think?

sorry for all these questions at the moment but i dont know what i would do without you lot  ;)

many regards

GB

Definitely static  you have no other transport.
Also, if your van was off road for a while, at least you could do backpack and containers from a hire van because you would still have your purifying equipment.

Perfect Windows

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2011, 10:09:27 pm »
Static every time if you have the space.

Vin

p1w1

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2011, 10:10:41 pm »
same as everyone above without doubt..

GB Window Cleaning

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2011, 10:23:53 pm »
wow, seems to be a no brainer then!  :o

can anyone give me a good reason for a van mount? the obvious is if your havnt got a garage, but i have!

thanks

matthewprice

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 10:26:20 pm »
if you were doing a lot of work away from home you might want to make water as you work ???

luther1

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 10:29:26 pm »
If your doing big commercial jobs and might run out of water,and the site has access to water for you to refill,or people that don't have facilities to store a static system. Can't really think of any other decent reasons!

GB Window Cleaning

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 10:38:01 pm »
seems like a static would be better then! thanks people. right im off to bed now  :)

night folks

Nathanael Jones

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2011, 10:47:50 pm »
Static setup for me too as I use a pumped RO & its just too much hassle getting water & power & waste lines hooked up to the van each evening. Plus a static RO can be running 24 hours a day if you want so a smaller (Cheaper!) unit will do the trick. A good sub pump & wide bore hose will let you fill the van tank in 5 mins flat.

I do carry a DI in the van, just in case I run dry on a big job. I've never used it yet, but handy to have just in case I need instant pure water. :)

bad trippy

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2011, 12:48:17 am »
static for me, a £30 delivery pump will pump 500litres to you van tank/barrells in less than 10 mins.
You can go on producing pure all day long when your out to work, plus you can use you van at any time
Its a no brainer.
Also because you dont need to produce water that quickly, you only need a 300gpd ro from say pure freedom for around £150, and a ibc tank for about 30 to 50 quid second hand
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Dave Anderson

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2011, 07:06:46 am »
I run a 2000litre slim-line static tank and it gets filled over the weekend and that will keep me going all week...have a water heater inside it with a thermostat for the winter (also pump on timer to circulate water). In the event you get a really big job consider renting a trailer and putting a tank in it as a temporary fix.

Having a van (all in) is for most people having all your eggs in one basket.

Even if I could start again I would not have a complete van system.

Cheers
Dave.
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G Griffin

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #14 on: June 16, 2011, 07:12:21 am »
wow, seems to be a no brainer then!  :o

can anyone give me a good reason for a van mount? the obvious is if your havnt got a garage, but i have!

thanks

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Paul Coleman

Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #15 on: June 16, 2011, 07:27:55 am »
Yes it's a good idea to make sure that your van tank can carry enough for a full day if you have a static unit.  For the very rare occasions I might need more water, I carry a DI vessel in the van.  An expensive way of doing it but it would only be for a small amount of water in order to finish off.

GB Window Cleaning

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #16 on: June 16, 2011, 09:20:06 pm »
Static setup for me too as I use a pumped RO & its just too much hassle getting water & power & waste lines hooked up to the van each evening. Plus a static RO can be running 24 hours a day if you want so a smaller (Cheaper!) unit will do the trick. A good sub pump & wide bore hose will let you fill the van tank in 5 mins flat.

I do carry a DI in the van, just in case I run dry on a big job. I've never used it yet, but handy to have just in case I need instant pure water. :)

yeah im thinking it will be alot of inconvenience having a van mount, how much floor space will i need to use in my garage for a static set up roughly?  ;D

Nathanael Jones

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #17 on: June 16, 2011, 09:48:54 pm »
The size of a tank is all you need,.. Ro & DI can sit on top of the tank.

GB Window Cleaning

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Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2011, 09:57:59 am »
The size of a tank is all you need,.. Ro & DI can sit on top of the tank.

ok, thanks

Paul Coleman

Re: static vs van mount?
« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2011, 10:33:52 am »
The size of a tank is all you need,.. Ro & DI can sit on top of the tank.

If prepared to pay more, it's possible to get a slimmer, taller tank too (takes up less floor space).  I got one myself but that was because a standard IBC wouldn't have fitted through the door.