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richywilts

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aquaadaptor-money saving
« on: January 30, 2013, 02:47:17 pm »
this year im trying to cut as many unneeded cost out the business as possible i currently have three lads out cleaning and we prob use about 1200-1500 litres of water a day

how much water do you think these aqua adaptors would save me as my water bill is currently about 1100 every 3 months due to ballaches regarding my units water
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

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www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

sham33

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2013, 03:02:40 pm »
Saves me alot I've got into a routine of stopping water between each window even if its only for a couple of seconds. If your staff use it correctly though is another matter  ;D

deeege

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2013, 03:09:52 pm »
this year im trying to cut as many unneeded cost out the business as possible i currently have three lads out cleaning and we prob use about 1200-1500 litres of water a day

how much water do you think these aqua adaptors would save me as my water bill is currently about 1100 every 3 months due to ballaches regarding my units water

Good start Ritchie, but IMHO if you want to start looking at seriously reducing your overheads, I'd look at getting rid of that unit/office/stockroom thingy that seems to be a massive (expensive) unused space.
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

richywilts

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2013, 03:11:00 pm »
when you say a lot how many litres even if it 50litres  per man a day that saves me 750 a week which is nearly 40,000 a year
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

richywilts

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013, 03:14:20 pm »
this year im trying to cut as many unneeded cost out the business as possible i currently have three lads out cleaning and we prob use about 1200-1500 litres of water a day

how much water do you think these aqua adaptors would save me as my water bill is currently about 1100 every 3 months due to ballaches regarding my units water

Good start Ritchie, but IMHO if you want to start looking at seriously reducing your overheads, I'd look at getting rid of that unit/office/stockroom thingy that seems to be a massive (expensive) unused space.

it does look massive and unused now deege but i have plans for that over the coming year or so im hoping to double in size this year and im staying away from problem council estates etc having moved three times in few years i havent got it in me to move again it a nightmare changing phone lines etc and moving everything

i know it  hefty price to pay but its not that much in comparison to smaller units etc im prepared to take a risk on it for timebeing

Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Ben wood

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013, 03:20:54 pm »
I have bought one about 4 weeks ago I used to use 500 litres a day now I use about 350 litres so quite a bit of saving. I have been doing more In a day too as it saves time looking for the tap on the floor. It doesnt weigh much. I use a 27 fr clx with it and weight is not an issue unless your a big girly pants like dazmond lol ;D

richywilts

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2013, 03:37:10 pm »
yeah i just picked one up at corwoods window cleaning supplies in northwich nothing too them at all
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2013, 03:40:50 pm »
Richie ,Please mate don`t through good after bad. Aquadaptors will save you nothing.Your staff will kill them soon after you have bought them and save pennies in water.You will not save by spending.You are a good guy but some of your ideas are not good one`s

richywilts

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2013, 03:47:28 pm »
to be honest smithie ive seen mixed reviews on here at the minute my tanks arent big enough and the lads have to return each day once to refill and sometimes its takes an hour coming back from an area filling up and returning to the area plus fuel and labour costs im just looking at a cheap alternative which may keep them out long enough to get through there work with out returning
Richard Wiltshire
Window Clean Direct

richardwiltshire36@yahoo.co.uk
www.windowcleandirect.co.uk
07894821844

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2013, 03:51:08 pm »
I wish I could make money like you through it away.Aqadaptors are for chaps who personally use there poles themselves. I they will be shot in the first week. Save Water? we do not live in the Sahara desert.
Some times you frighten me with your way of thinging.

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2013, 03:57:58 pm »
Mate two words, pole taps .If they cannot trusted to use them nothing will work.AQuadoptor dead in the water.I rest my case.

formb

Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2013, 04:00:50 pm »
Let me know how you get on. I tried one a year or so ago, it seemed OK but we eventually broke it. I have heard that they have improved since then but to be honest we don't really have too much of a water issue.

If it works it works.

craigR

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2013, 04:03:03 pm »
Why dont you fix the tap to the pole handle. Weve don this for the last year and once in the habit of turning off it saves masses of water, cost nothing and is easy to do.
 The loop it creates of pole hose takes a bit of getting use to but other than that wouldnt do without it set up like that.

craigR

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2013, 04:13:36 pm »
You say your tanks are not large enough for 2 operators. Can I ask what size tanks are they and how much work/ how many jobs are they given?

dave0123

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2013, 04:17:59 pm »
Quote
yeah i just picked one up at corwoods window cleaning supplies in northwich nothing too them at all

do they have a shop you can go into ? if so what's the address the one on the website just seems to be a house
Dave.

combat1

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2013, 04:37:36 pm »
Why dont you teach the guys to just kink the pole hose between windows. works fine for me. cheers.

Ian101

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2013, 04:41:42 pm »
tap between brush and top of pole so very handy  :)

dazmond

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2013, 04:51:02 pm »
i just nip the hose now.its aqua-daptor pole hose mind you which is great!! ;D ;D ;D

im using around 350-400L a day now where i was using more like 300L before but thats mainly due to working with a mega high flow rate.

the thing is with the aqua-daptor is i use carbon goosenecks with extreme brushes for most of my work and i find all the adaptors needed not very secure on my pole and it does affect the overall balance of the pole.

my pole is ultra lightweight now which makes the awkward windows a breeze.ive noticed a lot less strain on my shoulders and neck.

and i cant recommend using a high flow rate highly enough!!i can save an hour a day at least just by using a fast flow.


regards


dazmond
price higher/work harder!

colin purewater

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2013, 04:58:21 pm »
Most effective way of saving water


Trigger !!!   
Look on cleaning spot there about £35
And worth the weight in gold ! Nothing will
 save you more water

Your lads won't be bothered about saving water
Coz they will get a skive drive back to unit.
So aqua adapter will only annoy them with extra
Weight on pole .

Buy some triggers and force them in to it !!
keep it simple

Small but perfectley formed

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Re: aquaadaptor-money saving
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2013, 05:03:04 pm »
Triggers get them from wintecs about £25 including vat they save loads of water and robust .
Spit and polish