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Just got the Face lift 425 RO/DI system and started filling it up this morning. The amount of water im sending down the drain is concerning in terms of cost and the tiny drip im having come through means ill be lucky if it fills anything by the evening. Am i doing something wrong? this is my...
Good afternoon everyone,
I am looking to start solar panel cleaning with my cousin and we are both clueless and could really do with your guidance/experience on the equipment needed. All I have so far is a 25ft waterfed pole.
Currently, i`m looking at acquiring a very basic level kit do-able...
I have swapped my private car for a van along with a whole load of window cleaning equipment, included in it is a brand new soft wash machine of which I know nothing about so will have to sell. Does anyone have knowledge of them??
Hi everyone, I hope it's okay for us to post this here (and apologies if we've got the wrong section).I wanted to let the members of Window Cleaning Forums know about a campaign we're currently running, where we're encouraging people to #TakeTheLeap and start/grow their business in 2020. And to...
Hi all I'm 52 and have been laid off work. I'm considering going back on the windows after 35 years out of the game. Other than cost of setting up what are pro and cons of WFP compared to traditional cleaning for a born again cleaner
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Help needed with a water Genie backpack I’ve just purchased..
Can anyone point me in the direction of a video or a set of instructions for the assemble of the water Genie backpack please? Im new to WFP system and only need it for one particular job but I’m having bother linking the...
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Something that might interest some of you. I've just written a 2000 word article on cleaning your own interior windows. I wanted to get your feedback on the article to see if i've missed anything important. Trying to write an article that's comprehensive and covers the whole topic. Take...
Hello my water is entering my tank in my van at a tds of 28. I then use a di filter on board to produce pure on demand however the tds is ready 3-4? And advice on this? Thanks.
Hello everyone, I have recently decided to add window cleaning to my already existing cleaning buisness! I live in a hard water area and as I'm just starting out I haven't invested in a RO system! Instead I'm collecting rainwater to filter through a di tank fitted in my van.
My problem is I...
Could really do with some help please - I have a Shurflo 8000-946-138 connected to a tank in my van and a Varistream controller. Installed it last week and today it suddenly stopped working.
Thought it may have been an air lock but checked all my connections and the water is flowing up to the...
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So I have worked with a friend for over a year now doing the traditional way. Now I'm feeling ready to go my own way.
At the moment, I have a lease with Toyota, I own the aygo. This car is not appropriate for window cleaning (poles or...
Thought it was about time i gave everyone a massive thank you since joining ive found nothing but suport from you guys and girls on this site ive doubted myself and what i was doing and where i was going but with so much help advice and infomaion i have pushed passed all of this tighted up...
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Just wondering if anyone could spare some time on answering the questions for me, would be much appreciated.
What do you need to start up in terms of equipment?
How much will the start up fees be?
Do you need a Waterfed pole?
Are there any alternatives to this?
What method...
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I have had a potential commercial customer approach me to carry out monthly work on his business premises but he said my business would have to be VAT registered. I am however under the threshold and don't wish to voluntarily register any time soon.
Has anyone else been asked this...
Hi all I've just bought a reach and wash business and I've been doing it for around 2 months now. I'm 21 and just starting out so I'm apreciative of all advice. Basically I have had no problems with my existing customers as they have been cleaned by reach and wash for 6 years. I've picked up...
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I'm starting up window cleaning from next month! I've got all the equipment apart from ladders! I'm unsure about what size ladders to get. I dont have a car so i'll be walking around with them. I've been looking at Lyte Trade Ladders, specifically these two:
Lyte Trade ELT230 Double...
I purchased a wagtail and fitted it with a liquidator 14 inch channel and razr rubber
I also have a standard hamdle with a 10 inch liquidator channel with the black rubber it came with.
When using the wagtail combo, i just cant get it to work. Constantly leaving streaks or water in the middle...