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SB Cleaning

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WFP systems??
« on: February 02, 2010, 07:19:25 pm »
Hi all im looking to set up my own wfp cleaning business but im a bit confused on what system to buy i will be starting out on my own, any pointers would be great i have about a 5k budget to buy the system,van,polesetc cheers guys :)

R W C™

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2010, 07:59:08 pm »
What area are you in?
Do you know if its a hard or soft water area?
Do you have room to house a static tank (this is so you purify the water and then transfer to van) so maybe a shed or garage etc?

Chris

SB Cleaning

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2010, 08:07:00 pm »
i live in herefordshire i have a ph pen for my fish tank and its reading 9.1??  i have`nt got any room for a static tank ???

R W C™

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2010, 08:18:24 pm »
Have you thought about buying a van with the system already in it,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WATER-FED-POLE-SYSTEM-AND-VAN_W0QQitemZ110485672689QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HGKitchen_SmallApp_RL?hash=item19b97592f1

Or push the boat out and get something like this  ;D

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Window-cleaning-van-setup-reach-and-wash-system-water_W0QQitemZ140380121307QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA?hash=item20af4ea8db

Hes a member on here.
Have you got any form of income while your buiding,

I dont know what that water reading means that you said.

SB Cleaning

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2010, 08:34:59 pm »
yeah i have been made redundant and got a good pay off the bottom van looks nice can it still be run with just one person as it states its a 2 man?

R W C™

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2010, 11:57:25 am »
Yes it can be run as a one man system, I have a 2 man set up just means you have 2 pumps, 2 varistreams etc, I like having a 2 man set up as it means if a part goes wrong I got back up, also when i do any blocks of flats or schools I can get help all from one van.

Smudger

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 12:15:45 pm »
SB,

speaking from personal experience i would look at getting a van already set up - but would buy NEW poles and RO system ( go for quality carbon fibre poles ) a 25ft would be a good all rounder.   i found buying s/hand of these troublesome and in the end replaced quickly with new.

you learn a lot once out on the road doing wfp so some stuff you buy was not really required.

knowing what i know now i would build up a system and bits from scratch which overall would save money.

i dont keep by ro in the van either which gives me more room for other stuff

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

R W C™

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2010, 12:19:07 pm »
He hasnt got room for a static so it will all be in his van.

Definatly dont scrimp on a decent pole, my recomendation would be 25ft slx from Gardners, this pole will do from town house,to bungalows and windows above cons, I made the mistake of buying 3 unger xtels, sold them and bought slx.

Smudger

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Re: WFP systems??
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2010, 02:53:06 pm »
RWC - i dont have room for a static either, but i found i could run a merlin with di from the downstairs toilet

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience