[David Edmondson]

Is the wfp method any good for residential work?   I am fairly new to the w/c business and am thinking about getting a wfp for my residential work as we have had a load of windy weather up here in Yorkshire.  But I have heard that you can't clean as well as the trad method. Is this true?

[pjulk]

Yes it is good for residential and you have heard wrong in the right hands its as good and a lot of the time better than trad.

Im not saying that because im WFP as i have nothing against traditional it done me well since 1987 but i would never go back to trad now.

Paul

[EasyClean]

'Squeeky Clean' is traditional so you could always ask his opinion for constructive critiscism.

[petski2]

Welcome fellow Yorkie
Weve been using wfp for residential for 3 years and its fine.
Educate your customers first and youve cracked it.
Pete

[brightnclean]

NO!!  Dont do it. It's crap.

The fewer WFP users up ere in windy old Yorks the better!!!   

[a.j.menzies]

clean windows for 17 yrs for one year i have been using wfp on all residential i find it does a great jop.plus we can work on a windy day we would never go up ladders again to clean windows

[Pj]

If I could find a way of going back to cleaning trad, without the use of ladders I probably would.  You can't beat the finishing touch of the "traditional" way.  Having said that I use wfp and I'm not going back.  The overall effect from a distance is better with wfp, but up close you can in fact do a finer job with the hand tools.

It's all a matter of perspective and opinion.....

Here we go again!

[robbie14000]

I have been waterfed pole for 2 years now.
Had several jobs the other day which came out awful and had to do them again but before that its been great.
It does knock your confidence when you get a bad result.
Always look after my system well (backwashing ,filters,resin changes regularly.
Overall very pleased.
Robbie -Clearshine -Harrogate

[petski2]

Brightnclean,where in Yorkshire are ya from.

[brett walker]

Its definately good for residential, i prefere trolley and pole im getting faster every day and more are changing over, if you go van mount make sure your tank is very secure i know one wc and his tank isnt even strapped down, death trap accident waiting to happen 

all the relevant advice is on this forum

regards

Brett

[Russell Macdonald]

I switched 15 months ago now & yes it is great on domestic. The first 3 months are a night mare. Learning how to use it, etc. Now its just pull up & get going, ive sorted out my routine & now & again get a idea to make it easier.

The safety is a major plus for me, on gusty & windy days when i'm still working.

Macc

[Sir Squeaky]

If you've got the chance mate then go for it.
It's obviously a lot easier, but it's a lot more hassle.

No it won't do a better job, but it probably doesn't have to.
As some have said, there's no substitute for a close-up job by hand, but in most cases it's probably good enough to get away with it.

[JM123]

If you've got the chance mate then go for it.
It's obviously a lot easier, but it's a lot more hassle.

No it won't do a better job, but it probably doesn't have to.
As some have said, there's no substitute for a close-up job by hand, but in most cases it's probably good enough to get away with it.

If you know how to use wfp correctly you'll do a better job than even the best trad - a lot faster, and safer.

At the end of the day, what counts foremost is that you are working profitably, and safely with satisfied customers.

[AuRavelling79]

If you've got the chance mate then go for it.
It's obviously a lot easier, but it's a lot more hassle.

No it won't do a better job, but it probably doesn't have to.
As some have said, there's no substitute for a close-up job by hand, but in most cases it's probably good enough to get away with it.

(Sirens blaring and a squeal of tyres as ambulance pulls into hospital unloading bay.)

(Paramedics unloading prostrate Malc (G) on stretcher)

12 hours later as Malc(G) comes round in the psychiatry unit:-

Nurse: Mr.(G), Are you OK?

Malc (G) : I had a terrible shock and then fainted! Where am I?

Nurse: In hospital, just lie still in your comfy straight-jacket and tell me what happened.

Malc (G) : I was at the computer when I ... er ... the screen went funny and I saw a post from Squeaky, only he wasn't condemning wfp! I fell off my chair and banged my head!

Nurse: Oh what a terrible event you must have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ...

Etc.  

[pjulk]

Squeaky Clean

If you've got the chance mate then go for it.

Are you feeling ok that not like you. 
Maybe its the weather

Paul

[Sir Squeaky]

Well it's true isn't it?

It's easier, in some cases quicker, less tiring...am I wrong?

This guy definately is though...  :

If you know how to use wfp correctly you'll do a better job than even the best trad

Paaahhhhhaaaahaaaa!!! That's funny.

ps...having fun tonight Malc?

[brett walker]

  Squeeky

im very sorry to hear about your very unfortunate bad news 

your going soft mate

hope you get better soon 

kind regards

Brett

[Sir Squeaky]

I might not like it, but you can't ignore the benefits.

[Pj]

I'll tell it like it is Rog.

[JM123]

come on rog, I use wfp week in week out, I know that if used correctly it can do a much better job, honestly you'll see this for yourself once you change over.