[timglaze]

Did you get the 44mm or 52mm Shrek? How do you get on with sourcing power?

[Phil J]

worth a look !
http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/genie-vac-90l-package-deal-3-30ft-reach-5672-p.asp

[the king]

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDgQFjAAahUKEwjO5s-s35XJAhXFVRQKHdHOCDw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk%2F&usg=AFQjCNFaqcKXSLq0AeOTBilrN0oyUD8C7Q&sig2=fztkb2JmvbbnXOAERfFcDA these look good

[8weekly]

Totally happy with it mate, the suction is awesome. The commercial package which comes with every angle you need - love it 

How do you get it in and out of the van?

I pick it up?  is there another way?! Lol

Only They're big & heavy and depending on the van and whether your reels are fixed or not it looks really awkward to get it in & out. I imagine it would need to be lifted over the reels and then it has to be placed on the ground. I'm seriously considering it as at the moment I give all the gutter jobs away.

[David Beecroft]

Does look a little weedy - anyone on here using this one?
https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/WVD900-GD-Gutter-Vacuum-Cleaner-Drain-Numatic?language=en&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmvdRqaB2y3h41XjizsqWCWJeMgcsiCnEtXaYvg4Az0RoCsY3w_wcB

I bought this from Avern, the vacuum is fine, just the same as the Grippa vac. But I sent the gutter kit back and got a refund as they are only 38mm diameter and really just glorified numatic steel vacuum poles. Avern are a good company to buy from though. I sourced the carbon poles and gutter tools elsewhere.

[lee_dewing]

Hi. David.
Where did you get your poles/tubes from?

Are you pleased with your setup?

Looks like 2400 watt.
Would I be right in saying this would fit In a small van, I have Ford escort van.

Thanks David.
Lee.

[Shane sharples]

Did you get the 44mm or 52mm Shrek? How do you get on with sourcing power?

Not sure but it seems fat enough 
Use the customers

[Shane sharples]

Totally happy with it mate, the suction is awesome. The commercial package which comes with every angle you need - love it 

How do you get it in and out of the van?

I pick it up?  is there another way?! Lol

Only They're big & heavy and depending on the van and whether your reels are fixed or not it looks really awkward to get it in & out. I imagine it would need to be lifted over the reels and then it has to be placed on the ground. I'm seriously considering it as at the moment I give all the gutter jobs away.

My reel is just clipped in so I can take it in & out or move it around when needed, it is big but when I move stuff around in the van , it JUST fits , it's only heavy when it's full, then again, i do w8 lifting in the gym, so I'm used to lifting heavy w8s

[lee_dewing]

Thanks Shrek.
I would get work from existing custies.

Would put on website.
I suppose as said you get what you pay for.

Do you  enjoy doing the gutter clearing as much as window cleaning?

I'd expect it's better money but harder work.

Thanks  lee.

[Shane sharples]

I do enjoy it , it just breaks up the window cleaning, but, I wouldn't want to do it all day, whereas I could clean windows all day. It's a lot more tiresome but better money , always have your fingers in different pies - that's the way iv always been, iv always gotta have a backup plan 

[Smurf]

Totally happy with it mate, the suction is awesome. The commercial package which comes with every angle you need - love it 

Nice one 

[lee_dewing]

Thanks Shrek.

[David Beecroft]

Hi. David.
Where did you get your poles/tubes from?

Are you pleased with your setup?

Looks like 2400 watt.
Would I be right in saying this would fit In a small van, I have Ford escort van.

Thanks David.
Lee.

Hi Lee, I bought the carbon poles and tools from http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/home.html
Personally I've found them good tools at a good price. Having said that, these are the 1st ones I've owned so I have nothing to compare them to but they work well for me up to now. You might want to read Alan Ritchies thread about gutter tools though, he seems to have a different opinion. He's been using the aluminium poles though, which everyone seems to find problematic. Hope this helps.
David.

[lee_dewing]

Thanks David I thought you were going to say gcs for the poles they do seem to have the best deals.

You seem happy with your vac is it fairly compact not too bulky?

 Gcs do a 3000 watt vac.

Keep swaying with gutter cleaning systems.

Alot of people put their equipment down.
Can understand the argument against low wattage vacs as they do 1400watt.

You give their tubes the thumbs up carbon ones, that's good to know.
Thanks again.

[Smurf]

Regards to power  you can use extension reels plugged into a power socket in buildings no probs.  However after saying that if using a vac more than 3000 watts I would not recommend it.

This example pic  for instance the extention reel was pluged in from the far end of the building through a window into the communal utility room  about 40 odd metres away.

[Avo]

Does look a little weedy - anyone on here using this one?
https://www.averncleaningsupplies.com/WVD900-GD-Gutter-Vacuum-Cleaner-Drain-Numatic?language=en&currency=GBP&gclid=CjwKEAiAx4anBRDz6JLYjMDxoQYSJAA4loRmvdRqaB2y3h41XjizsqWCWJeMgcsiCnEtXaYvg4Az0RoCsY3w_wcB

been using this one a short time and done about 30 jobs with it..
Plus points are...
well built
Stainless filter
Long power lead
Never blocked it up
Bad points...
Border line power only just enough power
Swing handle don't stay keeps popping out
To low to floor and hard going over grass

It's not bad for the money

[Dave Willis]

Were you the guy who used the 1800w version before?
Shame it hasn't got a bit more suction. Still a lot of money though for a vacuum cleaner.

[Avo]

Were you the guy who used the 1800w version before?
Shame it hasn't got a bit more suction. Still a lot of money though for a vacuum cleaner.

yes it's about the same suction as the nilfisk
A triple motor version of it would be amazing

[dazmond]

Lee so you ve still got your Ford escort van?it must be on its lasts legs now surely.plus you say your full up with window cleaning work.

Why bother with a gutter vac? I think your better putting funds together for a new Van. Your vans too small to carry all wfp equipment and gutter vac at the same time

[lee_dewing]

Daz.

Yes 😁 still got ford escort.

Yes I'm pretty much full up now, the thing is I don't really work in the rain.

My thoughts about the gutter cleaning is I believe you can make more money at it and I can't see issues working in the rain with it. (not going to stand in heavy rain, but there are quite a few days this time of year where you are in and out of the van window cleaning).
This time off year is when the leaves are falling more rain shows up blocked gutters etc.

After reading the posts on here regarding the vac it seems you can't do it half heartedly and would be looking at a spend of £2000+

The thing that p's me off with window cleaning is the weather.

 I can't see how you can stand there in medium to heavy rain and convince the customer its o.k.
(more importantly I don't want to).

I do think gutter clearing is a good add on for us.

Yep your right, van is past its best but you'd be surprised what I fit in my van and still have room.

Business plan should include newer van, extreme pole, as aching shoulders, offer less compact part of my round 2 monthly service at 30-50 percent.

So I can get around quicker and earn more, maybe just in enjoy the enforced days off😁
Gutter vac may have to wait.

Raining again at the moment 😞
Do think we have had a lot of rain this year.