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Hi I’m looking at these 2 wfp systems, I’ve cleaned trad for 20 odd years & looking to change to wfp. I’m  losing my garage soon so I’m going to need a van system, these are the 2 im undecided on in the links below. I’m after a 500l...Which one do u guys think Is best?? Guidance will be much appreciated ??

https://www.the-cleaning-hub.co.uk/product/water-genie-professional-350l-gold-package-ro-system-copy/

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362612224415

 
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Potta81 said:
Hi I’m looking at these 2 wfp systems, I’ve cleaned trad for 20 odd years & looking to change to wfp. I’m  losing my garage soon so I’m going to need a van system, these are the 2 im undecided on in the links below. I’m after a 500l...Which one do u guys think Is best?? Guidance will be much appreciated ??

https://www.the-cleaning-hub.co.uk/product/water-genie-professional-350l-gold-package-ro-system-copy/

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362612224415
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Before you start you need to find out what the payload of your van that the system is going to be fitted in. What van is it?

I would also look and see what Purefreedom have to offer.

A good quality hose reel is important and you need to consider if this will be secured inside the van or if it will be outside the van when you work. If outside then you need a van port with 3 connectors - water in, waste water out and hose reel connector from the pump.

One offers an 18' CLX pole. The other doesn't offer any pole. My choice would be an SLX25 or SLX27 which should get to the majority of your windows. A CLX 18 is too short as a main pole IMHO.

 
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spruce said:
Before you start you need to find out what the payload of your van that the system is going to be fitted in. What van is it?

I would also look and see what Purefreedom have to offer.

A good quality hose reel is important and you need to consider if this will be secured inside the van or if it will be outside the van when you work. If outside then you need a van port with 3 connectors - water in, waste water out and hose reel connector from the pump.

One offers an 18' CLX pole. The other doesn't offer any pole. My choice would be an SLX25 or SLX27 which should get to the majority of your windows. A CLX 18 is too short as a main pole IMHO.
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Yea they both come with van ports, I’m getting a transit, so payload would be ok, I originally wanted a 650l but that was pushing it weight wise....just wanted to know if anyone thought these systems seemed worth the money. Pure freedom is probably a bit out my price range tbh.

 
I am surprised that PureFreedom was possibly much more expensive, just had a system fitted this week and I found them really well priced. 

 
Iron Giant said:
I am surprised that PureFreedom was possibly much more expensive, just had a system fitted this week and I found them really well priced. 
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They rang me back, we talked about what I’d needed, They sent me a quote via email & it was £3600. It’s obviously a big difference, then I’d have to buy a pole as well so it’d end up nearer £4000. I’m edging towards the baileys system as it has a larger battery, comes with a pole holding tube & I can upgrade my gardeners pole with them as well. Have u heard anything good or bad about the baileys supplier?

 
The Baileys frame doesn't look too different from a PureFreedom one and the facebook reviews look good so maybe phone the guy up and have a chat with him get more specifics, if you live in a hard water area then the price on eBay isn't what you would pay, as that is for a Di set up, if you need a 40/40 system as shown in the eBay pic that is going to bump the price up quite a bit to more like what you were quoted by PureFreedom. 

I noticed you are in Walsall I would have thought https://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/the-new-water-genie-platinum-range-6343-p.asp would have been a better option rather than drive to The Cleaning Hub down Sussex despite them been cheaper I would rather not do a 6 hour plus round trip plus sitting around for what might be around another 6 hours plus waiting for a system to be fitted. 

Tell us what your tap tds is and if you have been quoted for a 40/21 or 40/40 system in the quotes you have been provided. 

@paul1 has had a system fitted by Baileys 

 
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The Baileys frame doesn't look too different from a PureFreedom one and the facebook reviews look good so maybe phone the guy up and have a chat with him get more specifics, if you live in a hard water area then the price on eBay isn't what you would pay, as that is for a Di set up, if you need a 40/40 system as shown in the eBay pic that is going to bump the price up quite a bit to more like what you were quoted by PureFreedom. 

I noticed you are in Walsall I would have thought https://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/the-new-water-genie-platinum-range-6343-p.asp would have been a better option rather than drive to The Cleaning Hub down Sussex despite them been cheaper I would rather not do a 6 hour plus round trip plus sitting around for what might be around another 6 hours plus waiting for a system to be fitted. 

Tell us what your tap tds is and if you have been quoted for a 40/21 or 40/40 system in the quotes you have been provided. 

@paul1 has had a system fitted by Baileys 
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Well spotted on the baileys description, I hadn’t even noticed. Just assumed it was an RO system as the pictures show it is. I’ve heard a few negative reviews about the cleaning warehouse from local window cleaners so thought I’d steer clear tbh. I don’t mind driving 2/3 hours & back to get a quality system installed. The steel frames put me off on the 2 ive put on in the links. Although last night my friend says he’d install a diy set up for me as he works on electronics & installing all sorts into vans & cars for a living, so that’s another “good” headache I have now. I don’t know my tds yet but I know I’m in a hard water area so I’ll need an ro.

 
You will looking at £6-700 for an R/0, and nothing wrong with the metal frames used 

The system that the cleaning hub has on there site is a cleaning warehouse system, depending on what the negatives are I would way them up, I am happy with the system I had fitted at PF but I found negatives as in the waiting time, I felt it could maybe have been done quicker as mine was a straight forward install I and was sat waiting an hour after I was told it was almost finished and they took 20 minutes to sort out the invoice after my van was done, but would I go back to if I got a new van and needed a new system yes because I am happy with the system and the quality of the work. 

 
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You will looking at £6-700 for an R/0, and nothing wrong with the metal frames used 

The system that the cleaning hub has on there site is a cleaning warehouse system, depending on what the negatives are I would way them up, I am happy with the system I had fitted at PF but I found negatives as in the waiting time, I felt it could maybe have been done quicker as mine was a straight forward install I and was sat waiting an hour after I was told it was almost finished and they took 20 minutes to sort out the invoice after my van was done, but would I go back to if I got a new van and needed a new system yes because I am happy with the system and the quality of the work. 
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......... and they use a stainless steel frame.

Also remember @Potta81, all these prices are + VAT.

 
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Potta81 said:
I have quite a bit to think about I think lol. I’ve also found this system which provides a stainless steel frame & saw on another forum pf supply there equipment (if it’s true)

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F192667659473
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looks alright although the photo looks like a painted steel frame.

I would also ask for an HF5 membrane due to a lower working pressure. It will cost a little bit more but will work at 50psi whereas an HF4 will need 80psi.

 
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spruce said:
looks alright although the photo looks like a painted steel frame.

I would also ask for an HF5 membrane due to a lower working pressure. It will cost a little bit more but will work at 50psi whereas an HF4 will need 80psi.
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Ok cheers bud ??

 

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