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Check every couple of days, if it goes up to 2 then order more resin. On the wcw website there's a resin calculator which will give you a rough estimate, I change mine every 2-4 monthsCheers for that, yeah might make more sense having the actual water in the boot just incase of spillage, I tried the DI Unit and I filled 4 containers up in minutes was easy... some weight on them. I'll try jig around a few difference ways and I'll try the trolley in the footwell too. Because I do commercial work and will tradding the bottoms i'm really curious to know how much 25L gets me.
Is there a duration for pure water as regards TDS levels?
I do a similar sign once a month, just rinse thoroughly and should be ok once it dries offOk will do, I was going to order a bag of resin just to have spare as will be using it at some stage. There is a job I have to do with an embossed sign, would the wfp system be good for that or would the water catch on the embossed letters?
Goes it go to 10 or 100? Must people like to use either 7 or 70 depending on which it is. I go for about 75ish (no numbers just a dial) as for how long to dry, it depends on weather, between 5 or 30 mins, but if rinsed properly won't make any differenceUsing my system for the first time today on my own house. Just a few things, the spray seems very powerful even at about 10 is that ok? Also, how long is the norm for the pure water to dry? It just seems to be sitting on the glass at the moment for the last 5 minutes or so.
Hi DanielI had a tap outside then got a tap connected in the garage. I had 2x DI vessels as I lived in a very soft water area at the time. My TDS was about 050PPM. I moved to van mount after about 6 months. I live in a hard water area now so I've gone down the RO route with a 1000L holding tank. My pure water produces and the system shuts off when it's full due to having a cut off switch on a float. I then transfer it to my tank in my van every night.
Hi mate,Hi Daniel
I'm in Dublin too
I collect rainwater in 1000 litre IBC (Industrial bulk tank) I have a 3 bar Clarke pump that fills a 25 litre barrel of water through a Di vessel in 3 minutes.The rainwater pre Di vessel is from 4 to 11 Tdi.My mains tap water in Kilbarrack reads anything between 80 to 280 Tdi .I have a Diy trolley with pump box that contains 12 volt 22amp battery & Shurflo 12 volt Diaphragm pump.This battery is about four years old now & I got a spare 12 Ah battery from Battery World for around €30.You could always save money & don't splash out on Shurflo pump but use a cheaper chinese pump available on E bay.This way of working is cheap as chips for me as I got nearly two years out of my Di vessel.By using rainwater the Di has very little work to do.Next time it's raining which won't be long ha just agitate the dirt on your Windscreen & let the rain rinse it off & you'll see how pure it is.Watch some of Wagga's aka Christopher Dawber videos on YouTube for a complete Education on all that's required.
Hi mate,
Cheers for the advice appreciate all it. Yeah seen some of Waggas videos alright and some of them are very informative. I need all the help I can get /emoticons/biggrin.png
I cleaned the folks house today, it's a big and very awkward house to do. For me personally the brush head I have is too heavy so I will get a lighter one, although I won't be doing many houses as my work is commercial. As regards the univalve, can be hit and miss when my hands or hose is wet... slips out of hands when you pull. Not sure if anyone else finds that?
I know it's just my second job to do but water stays on the windows for about an hour or so, don't know if it's my technique and something I'm doing wrong but when they eventually dry there is few too many dry water spots. Also found I couldn't do over their conservatory as was too awkward with weight on brush. I'm curious when people are rinsing, can the brush be against the glass or does it have to be lifted off the glass?
Few things to try with the spottingHi mate,
Cheers for the advice appreciate all it. Yeah seen some of Waggas videos alright and some of them are very informative. I need all the help I can get /emoticons/biggrin.png
I cleaned the folks house today, it's a big and very awkward house to do. For me personally the brush head I have is too heavy so I will get a lighter one, although I won't be doing many houses as my work is commercial. As regards the univalve, can be hit and miss when my hands or hose is wet... slips out of hands when you pull. Not sure if anyone else finds that?
I know it's just my second job to do but water stays on the windows for about an hour or so, don't know if it's my technique and something I'm doing wrong but when they eventually dry there is few too many dry water spots. Also found I couldn't do over their conservatory as was too awkward with weight on brush. I'm curious when people are rinsing, can the brush be against the glass or does it have to be lifted off the glass?
Checked the tds and they were 0 and in and out was fine. I think maybe I wasn't scrubbing enough, I do find the brush heavy. Have a gardiner xtreme brush which is super light but just waiting on adaptor in the post. I keep standing on the hose anyways by accident so maybe that's the best option for me lol.Few things to try with the spotting1. Check TDs AFTER DI. Check it is 0. If not check in and out right way round, otherwise dodgy resin (highly unlikely)
2, scrub more to ensure you get the crud off
3, lift brush off glass to rinse, and rinse thoroughly, ensuring a nice sheet of water, too low a flow will cause issues whats yours on? Try at least 50.
As for other issues.
Univalve: some people prefer to stand on hose and pull pole up instead of tugging hose
Ok cool, I did check the tds and it was 0 and in and out was fine. I think maybe I wasn't scrubbing enough, I do find the brush heavy/clunky and very awkward to scrub top window frames. Have a gardiner xtreme brush which is super light but just waiting on adaptor in the post. I keep standing on the hose anyways by accident so maybe that's the best option for me lol.Few things to try with the spotting1. Check TDs AFTER DI. Check it is 0. If not check in and out right way round, otherwise dodgy resin (highly unlikely)
2, scrub more to ensure you get the crud off
3, lift brush off glass to rinse, and rinse thoroughly, ensuring a nice sheet of water, too low a flow will cause issues whats yours on? Try at least 50.
As for other issues.
Univalve: some people prefer to stand on hose and pull pole up instead of tugging hose
Hi Marko,Just wondering why your hose is wet. I have found this can happen but only if I've put my pole down on wet grass which is not often. If this happens I just wipe the hose dry and carry on. It shouldn't be wet all the time. If it is I'd try to work out why and remedy it. In my case I found that certain brushes can flick a lot of water back on the pole that then runs down the pole so I avoid those brushes. Even the angle of the brush can make a difference.As for drying times, it varies greatly depending on time of year and other factors. In the heat of summer and on windy days they can be dry within half hour or even quicker but on cold damp days in winter they can be wet for several hours even all day in my experience. However, it's how they eventually dry that's important. Once they get used to it, I have not found this to be an issue for the majority of customers.
Spotting is usually down to rinsing method. First cleans are always more challenging as you have to rinse for longer to get rid of soap deposits and dirt buildup on the frames. Once gone, subsequent cleans are much easier and use far less water. As a general guide I've found that regular cleans take about one third of the water needed for the first clean.
As for rinsing on or off the glass that's something you will have to experiment with. I find that what works for some jobs doesn't work for another but you quickly discover what works for each job and adjust accordingly. At least that's my experience anyway
You can strip section off if you want and get end caps, it's not difficult to doOk cool, I did check the tds and it was 0 and in and out was fine. I think maybe I wasn't scrubbing enough, I do find the brush heavy/clunky and very awkward to scrub top window frames. Have a gardiner xtreme brush which is super light but just waiting on adaptor in the post. I keep standing on the hose anyways by accident so maybe that's the best option for me lol.
Yeah I wasn't sure on the speed, I read somewhere that too much pressure causes the water to splash above the rinse. I don't know how the hell you guys clean over big extensions etc the weight and angle of the pole was too much but I could have taken pieces out of the pole as it's 40ft and way to big for that house. Going out tomorrow to do my first commercial, it's about 3 stories but lots of space and panes are straight up and no complications.... also doing some awkward signs which will be interesting.
As regards high work, is it difficult to rinse the glass whilst lifting brush off the glass? Sounds fairly strenuous. I went through 75L today and that was going slow doing the folks house but I also did all the guttering and sofets which were bloody awkward.