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Looking to build a reach and wash

Chris1990

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Hey all , looking to build a unit to pureifi my water to use as window cleaning water . Started up on my own . I have used the water feed Pole with the company I worked for b4 , but back then we just connected the van to the tap and filled it up , just looking advice on everything really , been reading up on the di vessels and they seem handy , could I buy a tank fill it with the hose and pump it threw the di vessel and the brush head ? Any help would be great ! 

 
In business circles the bank will ask you for your due diligence report before they will consider loaning you money to start a business.

When looking at this report the bank will be looking at such things as market need and potential, how will you get customers and how long will it take before you show a 'profit', what equipment you need and if you have the know how to set up and run a business.

It surprises me that you worked for a company cleaning windows without even taking the time to investigate how the company produces the product it needs to fulfill its objective. Every employee seems to want to become self employed at some point especially with employed window cleaners, so gathering this information whilst you were still working for the company would have been the ideal solution.

As has been said, there is plenty of info on the site. In fact there is even a sticky note about starting a window cleaning business.

 
In business circles the bank will ask you for your due diligence report before they will consider loaning you money to start a business.

When looking at this report the bank will be looking at such things as market need and potential, how will you get customers and how long will it take before you show a 'profit', what equipment you need and if you have the know how to set up and run a business.

It surprises me that you worked for a company cleaning windows without even taking the time to investigate how the company produces the product it needs to fulfill its objective. Every employee seems to want to become self employed at some point especially with employed window cleaners, so gathering this information whilst you were still working for the company would have been the ideal solution.

As has been said, there is plenty of info on the site. In fact there is even a sticky note about starting a window cleaning business.
Regarding this , I currently have 209 houses and 89 commercials I clean in the bases of weekly to every 4 weeks , therefor I dout I need a bank loan when my runs are there already and brining In steady income iv been doing this run my self for the past year and half , I do have slight insight into the aspects of the reach and clean , tho I’m not to a specialist in it , I was only asking help into this I.e what brands of pumps best way to install the system and what not , not looking a insight to go and apply for loans . But thanks for your input 

 
First job is find out your tap TDS, then you know whether you are DI only or if you need a full RO/DI system.
Thanks mate , after haven’t a look threw this sight I have ordered a TDS reader , so fingers crossed I can work it it lol 

 
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Regarding this , I currently have 209 houses and 89 commercials I clean in the bases of weekly to every 4 weeks , therefor I dout I need a bank loan when my runs are there already and brining In steady income iv been doing this run my self for the past year and half , I do have slight insight into the aspects of the reach and clean , tho I’m not to a specialist in it , I was only asking help into this I.e what brands of pumps best way to install the system and what not , not looking a insight to go and apply for loans . But thanks for your input 


I'm sorry, but you missed the point. I wasn't referring to you asking the bank for a loan. I was using it as an example for one starting out on what would be required to build a successful business. If the company you were working for previously had all the equipment, I'm sure you would have taken a careful note of what worked and replicate that.

Thanks mate , after haven’t a look threw this sight I have ordered a TDS reader , so fingers crossed I can work it it lol 


I rest my case. :1f602:

 
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I'm sorry, but you missed the point. I wasn't referring to you asking the bank for a loan. I was using it as an example for one starting out on what would be required to build a successful business. If the company you were working for previously had all the equipment, I'm sure you would have taken a careful note of what worked and replicate that.

I rest my case. :1f602:
Well yea I know about the ins and out of this all , but your cocky ness to jump and try to be mr big balls is just well something I won’t be listening too , sorry you seem that way to me , your jumping at everything as if you invented the system for the world , I have the insight into it myself and know most of it but came here looking a bit of advice on how to make up one , but have a nice day 

 
Chris I see your from Belfast. Belfast will have a high TDS so you will need to be looking into a RO system. You can either buy a 40/40 Ro that produces pure water very fast from what I believe or If you have the room in a garage or something you can buy an ibc tank and use the likes of RO from eBay for around £200 from what I got mine for and then make the pure water and store it in your ibc tank. Always producing more than you need if you get me 

 
Chris I see your from Belfast. Belfast will have a high TDS so you will need to be looking into a RO system. You can either buy a 40/40 Ro that produces pure water very fast from what I believe or If you have the room in a garage or something you can buy an ibc tank and use the likes of RO from eBay for around £200 from what I got mine for and then make the pure water and store it in your ibc tank. Always producing more than you need if you get me 
Thanks mate , iv been looking up online and for my area it’s saying the water is moderilty soft , ( haven’t checked as of yet ) I have orders a TDS meter so my fingers are crossed I could mabey get away with a di vessel . Stoarage wouldn’t be a problem I could use many of places , if it comes down to that I think that’s me best bet mate , what is would be the max TDS reading a di vessel would work for ? Thanks for your info mate ! Much appreciate 

 
I’m not too sure as I’ve always been in a soft area. Originally my TDS was 45 then I moved and it was still 45 and the. A few months later it doubled so I bought a RO. 6 months later the TDS then dropped again. I continue to use the RO. I’ve onky a 280 litre tank for 2 is us so I have di bottles in the van to fill up if needed. So technically I was going through twice the resin because it was double the TDS. I haven’t bought resin now since I’ve had my RO wich feels good considering it’s 70 a bag lol

 
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Well yea I know about the ins and out of this all , but your cocky ness to jump and try to be mr big balls is just well something I won’t be listening too , sorry you seem that way to me , your jumping at everything as if you invented the system for the world , I have the insight into it myself and know most of it but came here looking a bit of advice on how to make up one , but have a nice day 


How do you know your water quality is good enough to do the job? Answer:  TDS meter.

I'm staggered you have built a customer base without something as fundamental as that. Spruce is a pretty helpful contributor on the forum, the information you are looking for is littered all over the place from the 10+ new window cleaners that spring up every week...

I wouldn't usually comment but you seem to have some sort of chip on your shoulder and have a go at the first person that raises any questions!

 
How do you know your water quality is good enough to do the job? Answer:  TDS meter.

I'm staggered you have built a customer base without something as fundamental as that. Spruce is a pretty helpful contributor on the forum, the information you are looking for is littered all over the place from the 10+ new window cleaners that spring up every week...

I wouldn't usually comment but you seem to have some sort of chip on your shoulder and have a go at the first person that raises any questions!
I’m not havenin a go at yourself , I’m only casting to you that I have my own runs set up and have done for over a year , I’m not looking a bank loan I’m not looking to set up a run I’m not looking anything other than a few friendly pointers to point me in the right direction , something yourself is not doing but others are defo more helpful , so good luck and all the best . 

I’m not too sure as I’ve always been in a soft area. Originally my TDS was 45 then I moved and it was still 45 and the. A few months later it doubled so I bought a RO. 6 months later the TDS then dropped again. I continue to use the RO. I’ve onky a 280 litre tank for 2 is us so I have di bottles in the van to fill up if needed. So technically I was going through twice the resin because it was double the TDS. I haven’t bought resin now since I’ve had my RO wich feels good considering it’s 70 a bag lol
Cheers mate , it’s all down to this TDS meter comeing lol . That should give me a better idea on things . Thanks from for your info defo a starting point , what price of pump would you use ? See them on ebay first r dirt cheap but wouldn’t want it cutting out all the time on me lol , tell me this if you could mate , if my TDS reading was ok for the resin would I be able to fill a tank from the tap and us a di vessel and just pump it threw that ? Cheers mate 

 
When a pump comes into it your best using a decent brand . Sure clean in Omagh is the best place over here for all the likes of that. Yes you can mate 

 
Well yea I know about the ins and out of this all , but your cocky ness to jump and try to be mr big balls is just well something I won’t be listening too , sorry you seem that way to me , your jumping at everything as if you invented the system for the world , I have the insight into it myself and know most of it but came here looking a bit of advice on how to make up one , but have a nice day 
it sounds like you have an insight but no knowledge whatsoever,and that chip on the shoulder needs to be lost young man.

there are people on here that can help you build a business beyond your dreams but with an attitude like the one you have at the moment I don't think you'll realise that.

take a reality check and see where you are going forward

 
I for one owe Spruce A double drink or 10, Spruce as help me thru PM before and also on open forum to many times to count and seen him go to great depths in explaining lots of diffent topics in layman’s terms that I can understand.

Yes Spruce is to the point and as a matter of fact that’s why he one Of the most valued members of this forum without a shadow of doubt, he has a great knack of making what seems complicated very simple my advise to you is listen to him and you will be the wiser for it, I read his post and he was using the bank statement as a figure of speech. 

Honestly relax and learn lots this forum is full of good people.

 
I’m new to this game and this forum has been a massive help to me.Spruce is someone who always offers good advice.Yes he is to the point and can sometimes come across as quite blunt,however the amount of time he spends on this forum offering advice and regularly replying to posts is something that he doesn’t have to do.

I appreciate your help Spruce and would ask that others take a deep breath and count to ten before replying with disrespectful comments.

This forum is for the benefit of all of us so let’s all behave a little bit more maturely.

cheers

Dabber

 
Spruce is a most likely one of the most technically knowledgeable guys on the here and most likely helped out the vast majority of us.

If you were as forthcoming with your current situation and as up front as are with your attitude then you may very well have got better answers, As your question was vague to a point.

County Durham Lad
 

 
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Well yea I know about the ins and out of this all , but your cocky ness to jump and try to be mr big balls is just well something I won’t be listening too , sorry you seem that way to me , your jumping at everything as if you invented the system for the world , I have the insight into it myself and know most of it but came here looking a bit of advice on how to make up one , but have a nice day 
Couldn't agree more with the other boys... Spruce has helped me and many other people with similar questions. If you walk into the dojo on day one and try to knock out a blackbelt you're not gonna have a good time pal  :1f602:

Sad thing is Spruce was probably the most likely to give you an understandable answer on RO systems etc. Might be an idea to apologise and try again without the attitude.

 
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