Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on September 20, 2013, 07:25:15 pm
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I am going to try kit my van out buy myself ;D , any tips ??????? binned all the old gear so its new pumps, and everything first job tomorrow is sorting battery :P then cut two holes in the sides for pipes to poke out off
cant wait to take a drill to it going to be fun ;D
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Soupy's top tip:
Get a man in ;D
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(that's what I do) ;)
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I would like to fit a lpg heater but thats to much for me to do :(. just sorted the soldering iron out no nasty push fittings here
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soldering iron? U don't use a soldering iron on copper pipe ::)roll get a man in lol
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I am going to try kit my van out buy myself ;D , any tips ??????? binned all the old gear so its new pumps, and everything first job tomorrow is sorting battery :P then cut two holes in the sides for pipes to poke out off
cant wait to take a drill to it going to be fun ;D
tips-don't drill the side of your van.
There is always a route out from load space underneath, usually in the rear pillar.
Always better to use existing routes rather than cutting chunks out of your wagon.
If you are confident with a soldering iron you should be fine with the spanner for gas and hoselock for water of an L5 on LPG.
You can't not go hot this time of year surely? It's only a matter of weeks before it's brass monkey's time again
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I am going to try kit my van out buy myself ;D , any tips ??????? binned all the old gear so its new pumps, and everything first job tomorrow is sorting battery :P then cut two holes in the sides for pipes to poke out off
cant wait to take a drill to it going to be fun ;D
tips-don't drill the side of your van.
There is always a route out from load space underneath, usually in the rear pillar.
Always better to use existing routes rather than cutting chunks out of your wagon.
If you are confident with a soldering iron you should be fine with the spanner for gas and hoselock for water of an L5 on LPG.
You can't not go hot this time of year surely? It's only a matter of weeks before it's brass monkey's time again
Hi darren just wonder what is the most common heater system to buy and also what will i need extra? I have a mate who is a plummer so he will fit it as im only 21 and dont have a clue haha
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dont want to put a damper on you going hot .i did last 2 years found it a pain in the arse heater stop start you run the risk of cracking glass. hot freezez quicker .i had a very scary moment last year i was doing a custys house. she came out to see if i wanted a brew i said yes but be care full i aint grited round path yet any way out she came forgot i had left a ice rink she slipped. hot tea all over only thing that stopped her hurting her self is that she fell against the garage door . i shat my self ive still got the heater in the shed if its that cold i just sack it untill it gets a bit better or on small jobs go trad with screen wash in bucket.
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I am going to try kit my van out buy myself ;D , any tips ??????? binned all the old gear so its new pumps, and everything first job tomorrow is sorting battery :P then cut two holes in the sides for pipes to poke out off
cant wait to take a drill to it going to be fun ;D
tips-don't drill the side of your van.
There is always a route out from load space underneath, usually in the rear pillar.
Always better to use existing routes rather than cutting chunks out of your wagon.
If you are confident with a soldering iron you should be fine with the spanner for gas and hoselock for water of an L5 on LPG.
You can't not go hot this time of year surely? It's only a matter of weeks before it's brass monkey's time again
Hi darren just wonder what is the most common heater system to buy and also what will i need extra? I have a mate who is a plummer so he will fit it as im only 21 and dont have a clue haha
No idea bud.
I wouldn't worry about how popular a heater is though.
You want one that will be suitable for you.
Personally, I'd have the L5. (Well, I've got an L5)
It's a great bit if kit.
Your plumber mate should have no trouble.
As for being 21-we all were once.
Don't say it like you don't know anything. You might. I know some 18 year olds that are more clued up than 50 year olds.
Think positive-you may be smarter than the average bear.
Smarter than the average shiner anyway.
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I would like to fit a lpg heater but thats to much for me to do :(. just sorted the soldering iron out no nasty push fittings here
The heater is a simple job mate. Bell me next week and I can talk you through it.
Don't like them myself but it's a simple enough job.
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I am going to try kit my van out buy myself ;D , any tips ??????? binned all the old gear so its new pumps, and everything first job tomorrow is sorting battery :P then cut two holes in the sides for pipes to poke out off
cant wait to take a drill to it going to be fun ;D
tips-don't drill the side of your van.
There is always a route out from load space underneath, usually in the rear pillar.
Always better to use existing routes rather than cutting chunks out of your wagon.
If you are confident with a soldering iron you should be fine with the spanner for gas and hoselock for water of an L5 on LPG.
You can't not go hot this time of year surely? It's only a matter of weeks before it's brass monkey's time again
Hi darren just wonder what is the most common heater system to buy and also what will i need extra? I have a mate who is a plummer so he will fit it as im only 21 and dont have a clue haha
No idea bud.
I wouldn't worry about how popular a heater is though.
You want one that will be suitable for you.
Personally, I'd have the L5. (Well, I've got an L5)
It's a great bit if kit.
Your plumber mate should have no trouble.
As for being 21-we all were once.
Don't say it like you don't know anything. You might. I know some 18 year olds that are more clued up than 50 year olds.
Think positive-you may be smarter than the average bear.
Smarter than the average shiner anyway.
this is the bit I don't get lol what is a L5.
And I ment im 21 I don't wanna be messing around with gas and chemical combustion or whatever its called haha call in the pros
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L5 is the boiler bud.
It's the one Corwoods advertise at the top of the page.
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Dave if the water is hot or cold it will still freeze on the floor if its cold !!!
I've had my fog wash for a few years which only use in winter times wouldn't be without one as you don't have to have it very hot just nice and warm so the hoses are nice soft and flexible. It doesn't freeze up when the hose is sitting on frosty grass when you have to change poles or stop for some reason and the jets freeze. All in all who ever is thinking about getting a portable shower hot wash go for it !!!
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dont want to put a damper on you going hot .i did last 2 years found it a pain in the arse heater stop start you run the risk of cracking glass. hot freezez quicker .i had a very scary moment last year i was doing a custys house. she came out to see if i wanted a brew i said yes but be care full i aint grited round path yet any way out she came forgot i had left a ice rink she slipped. hot tea all over only thing that stopped her hurting her self is that she fell against the garage door . i shat my self ive still got the heater in the shed if its that cold i just sack it untill it gets a bit better or on small jobs go trad with screen wash in bucket.
Salt the path before starting the clean if anyone about mate.
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dont want to put a damper on you going hot .i did last 2 years found it a pain in the arse heater stop start you run the risk of cracking glass. hot freezez quicker .i had a very scary moment last year i was doing a custys house. she came out to see if i wanted a brew i said yes but be care full i aint grited round path yet any way out she came forgot i had left a ice rink she slipped. hot tea all over only thing that stopped her hurting her self is that she fell against the garage door . i shat my self ive still got the heater in the shed if its that cold i just sack it untill it gets a bit better or on small jobs go trad with screen wash in bucket.
Salt the path before starting the clean if anyone about mate.
The trouble with that is mate certain drives and paths arnt suppose to have salt thrown on them as it can affect the sealers etc.
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dont want to put a damper on you going hot .i did last 2 years found it a pain in the arse heater stop start you run the risk of cracking glass. hot freezez quicker .i had a very scary moment last year i was doing a custys house. she came out to see if i wanted a brew i said yes but be care full i aint grited round path yet any way out she came forgot i had left a ice rink she slipped. hot tea all over only thing that stopped her hurting her self is that she fell against the garage door . i shat my self ive still got the heater in the shed if its that cold i just sack it untill it gets a bit better or on small jobs go trad with screen wash in bucket.
Did'nt know that,allways use rock salt
Salt the path before starting the clean if anyone about mate.
The trouble with that is mate certain drives and paths arnt suppose to have salt thrown on them as it can affect the sealers etc.
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dont want to put a damper on you going hot .i did last 2 years found it a pain in the arse heater stop start you run the risk of cracking glass. hot freezez quicker .i had a very scary moment last year i was doing a custys house. she came out to see if i wanted a brew i said yes but be care full i aint grited round path yet any way out she came forgot i had left a ice rink she slipped. hot tea all over only thing that stopped her hurting her self is that she fell against the garage door . i shat my self ive still got the heater in the shed if its that cold i just sack it untill it gets a bit better or on small jobs go trad with screen wash in bucket.
Did'nt know that,allways use rock salt
Salt the path before starting the clean if anyone about mate.
The trouble with that is mate certain drives and paths arnt suppose to have salt thrown on them as it can affect the sealers etc.
I just dont clean where the rain wouldn't hit if it's gonna freeze.
Saves work. And salting etc.
Very very rarely will someone say 'what about my front door' etc.
I make a point of going straight back to the van and scrimming the door.
Really take my time.
Then give them the old 'I don't do this for anyone else, only my favourite customers'