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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Iain_Ryan on August 31, 2004, 02:06:50 am

Title: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Iain_Ryan on August 31, 2004, 02:06:50 am

I used to run my own Commercial Window & Signage cleaning company, sold this a few years ago to go into other things. I lost my driving licence 18 months ago and still have 2 years to go. I have recently started doing a bit of residential window cleaning and the work is starting to come in thick and fast. Thing is I have to carry the ladder and kit and its just nit practical. Does anyone have any ideas regarding trolleys, either for sale or in building one so at least I can push the ladder and kit as opposed to carrying it???

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: riz on August 31, 2004, 02:30:46 am

Hi Ian,

Theres loads out there too many to list, however Ionic systems do a electric power trolley which would suit you more.


paul

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Philip Hanson on August 31, 2004, 02:35:28 am

Hi Iain

Do you mean a trolley system to use with a Water-fed pole, or a trolley on which to carry conventional window cleaning equipment?

-Philip

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Iain_Ryan on August 31, 2004, 01:09:27 pm

Thanks Phil

I'm after a trolley to carry my bucket, rags etc and ladder on top. Have lots of work coming in, but no driving licence at present so need to walk. Im not very practical with DIY etc so to build one would take me a lifetime. Anywhere that sells them etc?

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: replacement on August 31, 2004, 06:11:22 pm

http://www.bikesatwork.com/

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: pjulk on August 31, 2004, 08:18:10 pm

When i was a young lad i remember there used to be a window cleaner who used a pushbike with a sidecar.

Don't know if you can get a sidecar anywhere that would take a ladder.
I expect you will need to make your own.

But that is what you need

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: stephen on August 31, 2004, 09:26:48 pm

just put some removeable wheels on the bottom of the ladder and pull it to your jobs it might work  :-/

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Jake on August 31, 2004, 11:25:37 pm

Iain

The last reply from Stephen would seem to be your best bet. In the early Sixties, My Dad and his brother both pulled their ladders behind their push bikes, one end strapped under the saddle, and a small set of wheels attached to the other end, buckets etc resting between the rungs.

                                    Jake

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: pjulk on August 31, 2004, 11:29:04 pm

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In the early Sixties, My Dad and his brother both pulled their ladders behind their push bikes, one end strapped under the saddle, and a small set of wheels attached to the other end, buckets etc resting between the rungs.

I bet the police would have a thing or two to say about this nowadays though

Paul

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Jake on September 01, 2004, 12:08:17 am

Paul

They probably would, Iain could always quote old Norman Tebbit! 'I've got on me bike!' or even put an L plate on the ladder?  :)

                                     Jake

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Iain_Ryan on September 01, 2004, 01:48:43 am

Thanks guys

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Duke on September 02, 2004, 10:47:47 pm

Or do what some of our guys have done....find a mate with a car or van who wants to earn a few quid while they are doin' nowt !

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: WavieDavie on September 03, 2004, 11:48:26 pm

Iain,
Have a look at this thread started by Lewis Doubtfire . . .

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Equipment;action=display;num=1084460349;start=0#0

It sounds like this could be useful to you, but I'm not too sure where your ladders will go. Maybe upright on the frame, but watch out for low bridges  ;)  
How about getting a second trolley - and fasten one at each end of the ladder - to make an extended trolley.

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: Rob_B on September 04, 2004, 12:51:24 am

Would this do you?

http://www.mower-magic.co.uk/acatalog/Trolley_Carts.html

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: shinebright on September 04, 2004, 02:02:42 am

CARRY-EM

YOU LAZY MONKEY

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: WavieDavie on September 04, 2004, 03:07:01 am

shinebrite,

I'd be grateful if you would delete, or re-word, your post. And also remind you not to shout late at night.

Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: karlosdaze on September 04, 2004, 03:37:12 am

LOL
Sorry, but Shinebright caught me completely unaware with that one.
Good answer Davie, hard to beat that one though ;D

Title: Re: URGENT - TROLLEY REQUIRED
Post by: WavieDavie on September 04, 2004, 03:51:50 am

Now Karl,

As a mod elsewhere, you know you shouldn't encourage the children when they've had too many sweeties with high e-numbers. Adrian's been telling someone to load a petrol power washer with water on another board . . .
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Generalcon;action=display;num=1094073896
Oh dear, tears before bedtime, I think.

Talking of bedtime - night night, I'm off.