Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: cat9921 on March 18, 2008, 05:52:11 pm
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Hi all ,Hows your day been ;D
There has been a lot of posts of people having problems, So I thought I'd show you the day I've had and see if that picks you up or not ;D
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I arrive at my monthly job but I think my van can do with a clean out, Yes the picture is not out of focus my van really looks like that :-[
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OK I start work it looks like a big job I hear you say ::)
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I think hes doing a good Job ;D
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WEll its now
11.45 and all is done :D
Time for a lunch break
12.15
I think I have time for a house today ::)
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Now this my work partner and my sister, Again the picture is not out of focus she really is that small ;D
After finishing this house the owner cancels us as there is another window cleaner with a reach and wash that is 5 pound cheaper and is going to do it now :'(
This is the first time I have lost a customer to another WFP cleaner..
12.55
Well I think I will do another house to take my mind off the loss
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As we finish it I gets a call and I have picked up another customer.. ::)
Now lets see I need to charge what I have just lost ::)
20 pounds
Yes there happy with it and its off to clean it
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As you can see its nothing too special
here is the back
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1.58
Well its been a good day and its back to home to start training my son who is going to take over one day ;D
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So hows your day been ;)
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made my day mate!
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Nice pics.
One question though.
The £20 included the conservatory roof?
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Nice pics.
One question though.
The £20 included the conservatory roof?
Yes :'(
I know I know it should of been more ::)
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hi
they had a bargain there
nice pics
mike
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did you say INCUDING the roof for £20.00. Jeeezz I think I'm cheap doing them for £80.00
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did you say INCUDING the roof for £20.00. Jeeezz I think I'm cheap doing them for £80.00
OK I have had a bad day then ;D
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did you say INCUDING the roof for £20.00. Jeeezz I think I'm cheap doing them for £80.00
If it's been cleaned regular before, its on;y 10 mins work,... I only charge big money when they are green.
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nice pics ... and good to see ..
but did it take you nearly 3 hours to do the first job?
cheers
Gary
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can you tell me what size tank have you got in your van and how you fixed down
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can you tell me what size tank have you got in your van and how you fixed down
650
As for how I got it fixed down, I am not to sure my brother in law did that for me. I can take some pics for you tomorrow if that helps
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cat9921
ive got the same van and i would like to know how its fixed down aswell, so some pics would be nice and a big help.
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cat9921
ive got the same van and i would like to know how its fixed down aswell, so some pics would be nice and a big help.
Will do ;)
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You cant see through that roof glass so it would be a quick clean every month
Steve
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cat9921
ive got the same van and i would like to know how its fixed down aswell, so some pics would be nice and a big help.
Well here you go. If that helps ;)
There is a frame going all around the tank, Then straps holding it down to the Van
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Thanks Glyn
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did you say INCUDING the roof for £20.00. Jeeezz I think I'm cheap doing them for £80.00
If it's been cleaned regular before, its on;y 10 mins work,... I only charge big money when they are green.
i couldnt agree more. i do regualar roof cleans with the windows and they only take few minutes.
thanx for sharing your day mate :) ;)
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I don`t want to be the one to tell you but those straps are no where near adequate for that tank,the side bits bolted will stop it going sideways maybe but the straps won`t do a thing if you hit anything in that van,if your pottering around where you live then fair enough but for motorway or similar i would be worried.No offense.
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I don`t want to be the one to tell you but those straps are no where near adequate for that tank,the side bits bolted will stop it going sideways maybe but the straps won`t do a thing if you hit anything in that van,if your pottering around where you live then fair enough but for motorway or similar i would be worried.No offense.
NWH
Thanks for pointing that out.
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thanks very much for the pics will help me loads
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Great pics mate, i,ve been using a backpack on a trolley for a few years now and love it.
But lately i,ve been picking up work 3 storey houses with steps and i mean steps to it ,
so i have added a pump box to my main tank . my question is from your first pic i see only one hazzard sign is this all you need to cover your self if some one trips or do i need more than one thanks martin
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That tank is going to kill you pal. And your wife.
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Someone was telling me how he regularly carries 1000 litre ibc's in the back of his transit connect full and that he is still able to do a ton on the motorways and i dont think he straps them down. And no hes not a window cleaner. At least this guy is making some effort to secure his tank.
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HAS ANY ONE TOLD YOU THAT YOU LOOK LIKE SHANE RICHIE (ALFIE MOON) FROM EASTENDERS ;D
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cat9921:
Can I ask why you have so much water? Even when I have another operator with me 500ltr is enough on commercial all day, and that isnt with it trickling out at all. I use a decent flow rate because it helps you work quick and too much flow can cause problems ( little like a pressure washer, knocking dirt everywhere ),Luke
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Yikes! great pictures good to see you both out cleaning but that tank? I wouldn't want to sit in front of that particularly because of it's height, it's going to be pretty unstable. I carry 650ltr in a flat tank and it's strapped to the chassis with the biggest straps i could find. Seriously i would look into changing that especially if you carry your little one in the front too. Wouldn't cost too much really.
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Great pics mate, i,ve been using a backpack on a trolley for a few years now and love it.
But lately i,ve been picking up work 3 storey houses with steps and i mean steps to it ,
so i have added a pump box to my main tank . my question is from your first pic i see only one hazzard sign is this all you need to cover your self if some one trips or do i need more than one thanks martin
The Job I was on was an old residential house so not a lot of people walking about, If I am doing domestic I first stick the hose down on the side of the pavement so its not in peoples way, When I have to go across the pavement Thats when I put the sign out next to it, But can I suggest you get one that the wind does not blow about. ;)
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cat9921:
Can I ask why you have so much water? Even when I have another operator with me 500ltr is enough on commercial all day, and that isnt with it trickling out at all. I use a decent flow rate because it helps you work quick and too much flow can cause problems ( little like a pressure washer, knocking dirt everywhere ),Luke
As you can see I have an on and off switch and thats all, no way of slowing the flow down I go through 500 litres a day :o
Will have to sort that out soon ;)
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:) :) I see! Luke
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Your day seems quite cheerful & relaxing.
Wish that was my day for a days work.
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HAS ANY ONE TOLD YOU THAT YOU LOOK LIKE SHANE RICHIE (ALFIE MOON) FROM EASTENDERS ;D
No you're the first ;D
Some say I look like a pig on steroids ;D
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Your day seems quite cheerful & relaxing.
Wish that was my day for a days work.
i was just thinking the same ;D what is shown in the pics will be a mornings work for me and ma dad.
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Yikes! great pictures good to see you both out cleaning but that tank? I wouldn't want to sit in front of that particularly because of it's height, it's going to be pretty unstable. I carry 650ltr in a flat tank and it's strapped to the chassis with the biggest straps i could find. Seriously i would look into changing that especially if you carry your little one in the front too. Wouldn't cost too much really.
It is a water butt , But it is baffled, The frame that goes around the tank is bolted down to the vans chasis and the straps pull it down.. As for the height, well there are window cleaner companies that use 1000 litre tanks and they seem fine..
About 3 months ago I had to do an emergency stop, Now everthing went flying ( Tools, Cds Toolbox ) but the tank did not move a inch and I mean An emergency stop :o..
But why take the risk I will have the tank looked at and thank everyone for they concern for me and my family :)
Glyn
Will be off line now untill tomorrow
Thanks
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Yeah I would def double check how well secured that tank is - I mean an emergency stop and a head on are two entirely different things - people tend not to die in an emergency stop.
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Nice pics, nice bloke. Wish I could be that laid back, if i'd have done it it would have been more steve k style- how long and how much- but there's more to the job than that, so thanks for sharing.
Saying about the house being nothing special i bet lots of people would consider it their dream house.
Don't worry about the strapping down by the way, the 1000l Ibc isn't going anywhere.
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Nice pics, nice bloke. Wish I could be that laid back, if i'd have done it it would have been more steve k style- how long and how much- but there's more to the job than that, so thanks for sharing.
Saying about the house being nothing special i bet lots of people would consider it their dream house.
Don't worry about the strapping down by the way, the 1000l Ibc isn't going anywhere.
you shock me 1000L not going anywhere I would not like that weight behind me in a crash :-\
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Don't worry about the strapping down by the way, the 1000l Ibc isn't going anywhere.
Quality! ;D ;D
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Cat, check that the rear of the tank is properly secure, if you have a head on it's going to try and lift upwards and onwards. The tie down hook points in those vans are pretty feeble and so is the rating of that strap. We can't see much detail from your picture, not knocking you, just worried ;)
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Don't worry about the strapping down by the way, the 1000l Ibc isn't going anywhere.
Quality! ;D ;D
Well it's only a ton of water. Just pop into the phone box before driving, put on the Superman outfit, and you'll be just fine :)
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why no signwriting on the van??
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Tanks not safe, and look at the wiring under the pump! water + electricity DONT MIX
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650L tank of water = 650kg with everything else in a Peugeot Expert?
That could be very close to over loading.
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Don't worry about the strapping down by the way, the 1000l Ibc isn't going anywhere.
;D ;D ;D
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Tanks not safe, and look at the wiring under the pump! water + electricity DONT MIX
Its pure water though ;D Hmmm I remember sitting in the back of a transit with a cement mixer and half a ton of bricks behind me, life has its risks and its up to the individual to access those risks. so should spend time bolting down my tank at the weekend and hope it holds better than the straps,
or should I get the bike out and go for a blat ?
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Get the bike out, put the missis on the back and stick the young'un on the handlebars great fun. ;)
Oh and leave the helmets behind - life's full of risks have a great easter.
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a pig on steroids would work more hours a day .
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a pig on steroids would work more hours a day .
True, ;)
Will have to give you a call later about sign writing my van.
Thanks Glyn
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Gary did you get new bush ::)
I got my new brush
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Have not had time to see how good it is yet
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i use that brush from cleantech......works for me :)
taffy