No Outside Tap Available

Hi we get quite a few requests for patio cleans where there is no outside tap, do you guys just pass on these jobs or do you use an adaptor from the kitchen sink ? Also would prob be a pain lugging the jet washer around and waiting forever for the butt to fill ?Seems like a hassle and not sure if i can be bothered, although ime thinking i could increase the price for these kind of jobs ?

Ges Clean Ltd said:

Hi we get quite a few requests for patio cleans where there is no outside tap, do you guys just pass on these jobs or do you use an adaptor from the kitchen sink ? Also would prob be a pain lugging the jet washer around and waiting forever for the butt to fill ?Seems like a hassle and not sure if i can be bothered, although ime thinking i could increase the price for these kind of jobs ?

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No, I don't pass on any jobs because I lack knowledge problem solving or the ability to adapt and overcome issues

Washing machine / dishwasher use 3/4" isolators screw disconnect the OEM hose and screw on a hozelock connector male

Kitchen downstairs bathroom toilet all have taps, be prepared and carry an array of tap compression hoselock connectors

Use 3/4" garden hose, more volume, use two hoses parallel if the pressure is high to get more flow

There is a solution for everything, you just need to think outside of the box

If you are OK at diy then you could offer to either install them an outdoor tap (at a cost) or fit a washing machine self cutting tap, although they don't give great flow they are better than trying to connect things to taps and spraying water everywhere ?

ched999uk said:

If you are OK at diy then you could offer to either install them an outdoor tap (at a cost) or fit a washing machine self cutting tap, although they don't give great flow they are better than trying to connect things to taps and spraying water everywhere ?

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Stupid building regs on outside tap installs now days as everythingis changing. I can do one in 20 mins plus all solder joints

Another benefit to add is a towbar and towning entitlement which many newbies won't have. I have access to a bowser if needed which is always a deal maker

I would pass on the job as if you use an inside tap and there is a leak you would be help responsible and your insurance will not cover any damage , if they cannot afford an outside tap then I doubt they will be able to afford to have anything pressure washed anyway ????

Pjj said:

I would pass on the job as if you use an inside tap and there is a leak you would be help responsible and your insurance will not cover any damage , if they cannot afford an outside tap then I doubt they will be able to afford to have anything pressure washed anyway ????

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Thanks for the advise, yep over the years we have learnt to say no in our cleaning business (internal) so i guess its the same principle, keep it relatively simple........