[Rams75]

Hi guys.

Please bear with me if I seem like I know nothing. I actually know a lot less.

I already own a small van. I am thinking of purchasing pure water. What is the going rate? I hear a few pence a litre? I figure this is easier in the earlier stages than purifying myself.

So what exactly do i need to set up a wfp system and what sort of prices are we talking?

Im assuming i would need a water tank - thinking 250 litres - how long would this last? And also what would u guesstimate a standard 3 bed semi would use? I know it will vary on how dirty the windows are.

Then i reckon i need a pump a battery a hose and a pole.

What else?

Thanks for any replies and please be gentle.

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

right where do I start lol.
Firstly buying an RO unit will be cheaper for sure.
Purefreedom have startup diy systems for about £600.
a 3 bed semi will take anywhere between 8mins and 12 mins.
I use my pump set at 2ltrs per minute so the amount used on a 3 bed semi will be between 16 and 24ltrs.



Matt

[Rams75]

Thanks Matt

So a 3 bed semi will cost me less than a quid if i buy the water in?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

Its cheaper to get purefreedom system, as a pump costs £70-£80, flow controller £60-£70, 100 metres of microbore hose and metal reel will be about £150, 18ft pole £100, 250ltr tank £120-£150, DI vessel £30, plus mixed bed resin 25kg=£70-£80.
then you have all the fittings, rectus 21 tap fittings etc £20 for the tap.
then a deep cycle battery, atleast 65 amps per hour £40-£60

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

If you want to do it like that, I would suggest you buy a backpack then a 17/18ft pole. Backpack start from around £100.
they hold 15-17ltrs.

[Rams75]

Do you think its an option to buy the water while I try and build the round then buy the purifying kit when things are up and running?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I would get a backpack system, you will have to buy a pole. so all in all it will cost £200 plus the water from whoever you are getting it off.
I would strongly recommend getting a handheld TDS meter to test the water your buying as it needs to be 100% pure otherwise you will have problems.

[Rams75]

So the backpack itself would just have sufficient water for one semi?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

If you buy a 250ltr tank just connect a hose to it and fill up the backpack when you need to.
I'm looking at getting a backpack as some of my customers have difficult access to the rear, and its a nightmare pulling hoses around the back.

[Rams75]

Thanks for the help Matt.

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

I think the window cleaning warehouse do their own version of a backpack mate.

[Blue Frog Systems]

Buying pure water is easyer, but you need a local source to get it from. Remember that if that person is on holiday, there is a high chance that you won't be able to get the water unless they have more people working for them.

Cheapest option is a backpack, RO with DI, pole, 25L containers, water storage (ibc tank off ebay), TDS meter, transfer pump.

I started about 4 months ago and was using 25 - 30 litres a house. You use less the more experience you get.

Remember you'll need leaflets knocking together. I use black & white ones.

To make the money up when I started I offered conservatory cleaning and fascia cleaning.

3 storey houses need a bigger pole than 17/20 ft poles which are for your average houses

I worked out a cost for my brother and it was around £800 for a backpack start up including a load of leaflets.

Where abouts in the country are you ?

[Sapphire Window Cleaning]

With £800 you could buy the purefreedom van mounted system DIY of course, and you would still have enough money left over for flyers.

[Rams75]

Thanks for all the help.

I will look at getting my water tested.

Im in Leeds.

[seandyer2003]

£15 for a tds meter then u can check yourself

[Rams75]

True Sean

But 15 quid cheaper from a guy Im sseing tomorrow that already owns one