Welcome to the UK Window Cleaning Forums

Starting or own a window cleaning business? We're a network of window cleaners sharing advice, tips & experience. Rounds for sale & more. Join us today!

Search results

  1. J

    Are window cleaners still allowed to work during Coronavirus (Covid-19)?

    Dean, the best and most responsible response I've seen. Thank you for being considerate of everyone else (including your family who are at home with you!) by not continuing to potentially spread the virus unnecessarily.  People are taking the government's words out of context. Now is the time...
  2. J

    Are window cleaners still allowed to work during Coronavirus (Covid-19)?

    I feel some people are reading what they want to read, only to let down the rest of us.  Window cleaning is NOT an essential business. Obviously we can't clean windows from home, but...tough luck, we have to stay home. It's the selfless act of staying home that will prevent this virus from...
  3. J

    500L+ water tank recommendations

    Thanks for the info! Pure freedom's sale equates to a couple of quid less than gardiner (at full price including VAT and delivery), despite both prices seeming reasonable. For reference, I have a Peugeot Expert 1.6 Medium wheelbase, so plenty of actual space inside the van, but I carry a...
  4. J

    500L+ water tank recommendations

    Hi all, Looking to upgrade my current flat baffled tank to an upright (was originally a gumtree purchase a few years ago and has been good to me, but I despise the fact it leaks and takes up so much space in the van!). Ideally looking for an upright, baffled 500L tank, though willing to...
  5. J

    Transfer pump recommendations

    Thanks very much. Will pick one up tomorrow and see how I get on! Much appreciated. 
  6. J

    Transfer pump recommendations

    Thank you! Heard a lot about these...where did you get your hose from?  Do these come with a standard UK plug or battery clips?
  7. J

    Transfer pump recommendations

    Hi all, Wondering what pumps people use to transfer pure water from storage tank at premises to van? I use a small submersible pump that can fill 300L in 25-30 mins but obviously could do with a faster, more powerful pump. Can anyone recommend or link me please? TIA James
  8. J

    DI Vs RO

    After much debate and research, I finally decided upon Daqua's 4021 RO system. So far so good - water quality is great, very happy with the quality of the whole set up. I've read many articles about changing the sediment and carbon filters, along with the RO membrane, and can't seem to find a...
  9. J

    DI Vs RO

    Thanks for your quick reply@spruce. I am not on a water meter. I use about 600L per day. Not sure of tap pressure but it is exceptionally good! Happy to store an IBC tank. I also have room to keep a new system indoors (well insulated outbuilding that has mains power but no heating). Are they...
  10. J

    DI Vs RO

    Hi all, Recently moved house after getting a steady 50-60ppm to a now steady 150-160ppm out the tap. Obviously resin costs have gone up, but wanted to know your thoughts on staying with DI or switching to RO? Never used RO before and am not truly sure of the efficiency or cost, but has anyone...
  11. J

    How to build more work.

    20-50 per week?! How much has is this magical service? Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app
  12. J

    What do you drive?

    Got a 66 plate Peugeot expert mwb 1.6 6 speed. Get about 600 mile out of a tank (about £85 to fill) [emoji41] Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app
  13. J

    What’s the weather doing around you today?

    Woke up to another beautiful day so me and the Mrs are heading straight up to Whitby for the night [emoji41] who said being a window cleaner didn't have it's perks?! Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app
  14. J

    What’s the weather doing around you today?

    Finished my 7 hour day at 28°c. 3 litres of water down the hatch and I could go again...anyone need some work doing? Free of charge? [emoji23] Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app
  15. J

    What’s the weather doing around you today?

    24.5° here in the Midlands. Can't complain, and not a cloud in the sky. Only problem is - very busy day = one sweaty mess. Need to keep hydrated today folks! Rather be out in this than in an office or warehouse [emoji41][emoji23] Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app
  16. J

    First time I've walked off a job

    I find moments like this pretty funny actually. Last year I had a customer of about 2 years ask me to clean his bungalows soffits/fascias/gutters. He wanted them cleaning inside and out, truly whitening up (not just a quick clean...) So I gave him a price, he happily agreed, turned up on the...
  17. J

    any good videos?

    If I've got a busy day and I'm in the right mindset for it (eg. good weather!), I can usually do £100-£120 in about 150-180 litres of water; usually takes a few hours. This tends to mean my pump pressure is set slightly higher than normal, so my water goes down quicker, but I work faster. If...
  18. J

    I have a license but should we all have 1 or not

    I think this is a total matter of opinion (at this point...) Your customer employs you - they're not contractually or legally bound in any way, thus they don't legally require ID unless they personally want some. I don't wear uniform or have a sign written van, I just have sign written fliers...
  19. J

    Changing resin every 1000 litres... is this right?

    Apologies, I should've said I fill from house tap to tank (in van) with Di in between PRIOR to leaving for work in the morning. I don't take any filtration with me to work as I can function perfectly off 300l most days (rarely having to nip home to fill back up to finish off). The pressure I'm...
  20. J

    Changing resin every 1000 litres... is this right?

    If you want more life out of your resin, simply decrease the output flow from your vessel to allow the resin to work more efficiently. Water pressure in Vs water pressure out is the main problem when talking about resin consumption, along with that the actual ppm coming straight out the tap, and...
Back
Top
AdBlock Detected

We get it. Advertisements are annoying!

Sure, ad-blocking software does a great job at blocking ads, but it also blocks useful features of our website.

Our website also relies on advertising to keep the doors open and the lights on!

For the best site experience, please disable your AdBlocker.

I've Disabled AdBlock