[dandandan]

Whats the best way to lower your fsc to get jets nearer the floor for more power,if you lower the actual bar you losen it so is it best to take a few washers from the wheel holders to lower the wheels and get skirt as low as possible to floor,thanks Dan,ps,jobs dead so i`m doing all them bits i promised i would do when job was flying,ha ha.Going to fit proper water tank instead of wheely also as i never had it out of van once,fed up of having to drain it after every job to avoid soaking van,what size tank is around the same or a little bigger than a wheely?thanks again

[drive surgeon]

its a very quiet at minute. credit crunch is taking full effect and the winter on us already. losen the side allan key nut on bearing drum and the drum will fmove down. this should do it.   have you been flyering or packed up the job for winter now? 

[dandandan]

Thanks for reply,merrill fox has e-mailed me as well,looks like i`ve packed up for winter as it`s been like a monsoon by me for 2 months,i was doing great when i started and never stopped from april,too much work in fact so i was really happy with first year,looking forward to starting nice and early next  year.speak to you soon,Dan

[billyc]

Dandan


I have a 400 litre water tank fitted in my van for this purpose - i fill to the top and commence the cleaning process and about 5 mins in  turn on water supply to tank to maintain good head of water to complete the job.

Quiet for me on the pressure washing front - have been busy so i have invested in a gutter vac and concentrating on valeting and other odd jobs - upvc cleaning - condensor cleaning.

Even got a house removal booked in.

If it needs it we clean it is my motto

REGARDS
BILLY

[dandandan]

I`ve got another busness Bill,the path cleaning is just an extra earner part time so i`m not sweating,i`ll down tools till feb/march,has your tank got a ball cock fitted to stop water flow and what dimensions is it,is it much bigger than a wheeley bin?thanks

[drive surgeon]

hey bill did you get a omni vac?  wondered how good they are and are you getting muchwork from it?

[billyc]

Yes

I bought the omnivac, full trip camera etc.

System is easy to set up, system works great on terraced/semi detached gutters,
you do get problems with overhanging tiles etc.
Not done any commercial yet.

Had one house last week, grass and the moss was fitted like a carpet, had to break this down first with gutter spike - gutters were aluminium type with numerous brackets fitted internally, these slowed down the hole process.
To be honest a right pain.

I now have tried to eliminate ladder work from my business - this system has helped
Suction is great picks up everything.

Various attachments come with the system and i am still trying various methods to get the quickest and best

Operating camera and vac is easier with two people - but i mainly work alone and
facilitate the system according to my workload.

Just in the process of marketing this system, but have notified all my existing customers who  have obliged.

regards
Billy

 

[dandandan]

Just been looking at the omnivac website,looks good.What would you have to spend to get the basic domestic set up.Do you use a generator or custys power?Thanks Dan

[drive surgeon]

yes let us know how much the system is and what sort of price you charge per length of gutter, what if there is an extension or conservatory in the way of getting to gutter?

[billyc]

Hi


I bought the 110v model - more so for commercial work, i operate via both means
generator in the van or if custys is home use there electric,

Prices vary - easy run of the mill work no complications on average 2.00-2.50per meter

The job i did last week with full growth and brackets hindering cleaning process 3.00-3.50 per meter.

3k for the set up i have ---upto 50ft - but i already possessed a generator and power pole- look at topics already posted on gutter cleaning.
I monitored the various discussions before taking the plunge and given time i am sure i will get a return on my money - and adds another string to my bow.
Commercial is where you will make your money- they save on cherry picker hire etc

No need to go to a gym -develops your arm and chest muscles with good effect   

[clinton]

Hi billy

Good to hear your starting off with your vac set up

Am sure you can market it mate,

[billyc]

Hi

Clinton

Have you bought the kit and how are you going on with the system, any leaflets ideas.
Got a mate who has a call centre selling upvc products etc, going to log on our cleaning services to his calls, hope this helps, plus we will be targeting his existing customer base which is huge.


Regards

BILLY