[jonboywalton75]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

[Richard Groves]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

[nathankaye]

I've also changed the layout of my van several times and documented/shown on my YouTube channel NKservices.
I got bored and changed the layout and then I gained more experience and wanted to change it to suit my needs n storage needs better.
I'm now finally happy with having as basic a setup as I can.   So it's a shelve across the wheel arches and hose reel on top and it also seats my trolley for when I need it and a plastic box which holds my chemicals etc.
Under the shelve are the batteries and pump. Hose pipe from tank to the pump, tightened extremely tight (due to hot water) and then a car radiator hose (due to hot water) from the pump to the hose reel. Again this is tightened to death. I got told not to use carpet tiles as it would smell like wet dog!  Nonsense as in two years I haven't sprung a leak and didn't intend on any once I changed to this layout as well. So provided you do a good and secure job, you won't have any problems unless you create any. That's the best thing about a DIY system, you design it with you and your way of working in mind

[jo5hm4n]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

Jon, this is absolutely spot on why i wanted to have a DIY system.  I love my Purefreedom setup but if it stopped working i'd have no idea where to start and would lose a few days work going to Grimsby.  Second van DIY keeping it simple is what i want.  Nothing fancy!

[jo5hm4n]

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

Good advice here, why keep pump low?  As in low to the ground?  If so, yes that makes sense.  I like the idea of finding faults keeping it simple.  Can you show some pics of your setup?  Not bothered if it doesn't look flashy, i just want basic and simple, i'm no good at DIY so for me i need to keep it as basic and straight forward as possible, certainly for my first DIY anyway.

[dazmond]

You can't get more simple than a pump box,tank and reel mate.....

U can buy a pumpbox off the shelf and just plug in and go to work.....

[Richard Groves]

You can't get more simple than a pump box,tank and reel mate.....

U can buy a pumpbox off the shelf and just plug in and go to work.....

That's not a bad idea. I still think they are a bit pricey when you add the sum of the parts but you can't beat the convenience of them.

[Richard Groves]

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

Good advice here, why keep pump low?  As in low to the ground?  If so, yes that makes sense.  I like the idea of finding faults keeping it simple.  Can you show some pics of your setup?  Not bothered if it doesn't look flashy, i just want basic and simple, i'm no good at DIY so for me i need to keep it as basic and straight forward as possible, certainly for my first DIY anyway.

Yeah just keep the pump as low down as possible. Its going to reduce any air lock issues when the water level gets low in your tank.  I've a few days off so am giving truck a bit of an overhaul. The wood my reel and pump etc. Is fitted to is going rotten after 3 years. Fitting out again with treated ply before winter but will post a pic when done.

[alank]

Done the same have just made a plywood tool tray to keep pump boxes di vessels etc in their  place I need to give it a coat of stain and line out the back with silver insulation I've put a 350ltr tank and immersion in  and two 115amp batteries and some led lights I've just changed over from the old pickup to a 64 plate l200  and used it as an opportunity to refine my set up I will put some pics up when i get it finished  all fit is diy 

[Richard Groves]

Done the same have just made a plywood tool tray to keep pump boxes di vessels etc in their  place I need to give it a coat of stain and line out the back with silver insulation I've put a 350ltr tank and immersion in  and two 115amp batteries and some led lights I've just changed over from the old pickup to a 64 plate l200  and used it as an opportunity to refine my set up I will put some pics up when i get it finished  all fit is diy 

Nice one. If I buy enough ply then think I'm going to do the same and build a slide out ply box to organise things better.

[alank]

Just makes it so much neater I wish I did it ages ago the easiest way I've found to have a ready made pump box is just remove the base from a backpack connect the free flow pipe to the tank and the pressure pipe to the hose reel and away you go it works

[John Mart]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

That's nonsense. I can't think of a single problem that can occur on a non powered hosereel system that I couldn't fix. And I am the most useless DIY bloke on Planet Earth. My wife changes the plugs at home.

To add, I did my own previously & in my opinion £2k on a fitted system from Pure Freedom is money well spent.

[jonboywalton75]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

That's nonsense. I can't think of a single problem that can occur on a non powered hosereel system that I couldn't fix. And I am the most useless DIY bloke on Planet Earth. My wife changes the plugs at home.

To add, I did my own previously & in my opinion £2k on a fitted system from Pure Freedom is money well spent.

Each to their own then.
I have a 650 ltr system that cost me about £700 and it works well
Sooner spend the £1300 difference on a new hi fi.

[P @ F]

The other big benefit of DIY  apart from a massive price difference is that they are easy to repair yourself and also save you the journey to Grimsby or wherever to have it repaired, thereby also losing working hours or days.

That's nonsense. I can't think of a single problem that can occur on a non powered hosereel system that I couldn't fix. And I am the most useless DIY bloke on Planet Earth. My wife changes the plugs at home.

To add, I did my own previously & in my opinion £2k on a fitted system from Pure Freedom is money well spent.

Each to their own then.
I have a 650 ltr system that cost me about £700 and it works well
Sooner spend the £1300 difference on a new hi fi.

Glad I don’t live next door to you then 😁

[jonboywalton75]

I am a noisy git, specially when Smashing Pumpkins/Nirvana/Pearl Jam blasting out

[Slacky]

Shabby mess or not. As long as its safe that's all that matters. Anything else is just glitter........
........ The only people who are going to be impressed by a fancy  pro system are other window cleaners.

its nothing to do with impressing other window cleaners...its just generally less hassle with a pro system esp if you want hot water on tap every day and frost protection......

No. You've missed my point.  Nobody cares what the inside of your van looks like ( apart from yourself ) certainly your customers  do not and if anybody was to go  " woooo that's a really smart set up ! " they would be other window cleaners or ciu forum members. I'm not having a dig at people who want  a pro fitted job, I'm disagreeing with  diy looking shabby. If its safe and it works, then it doesn't matter.

ironically enough most people that have seen my set up and liked it have NOT been window cleaners but customers!

And prostitutes...

[Slacky]

 

[Richard Groves]

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

Good advice here, why keep pump low?  As in low to the ground?  If so, yes that makes sense.  I like the idea of finding faults keeping it simple.  Can you show some pics of your setup?  Not bothered if it doesn't look flashy, i just want basic and simple, i'm no good at DIY so for me i need to keep it as basic and straight forward as possible, certainly for my first DIY anyway.

Here you go.......told you it weren't flashy 
The wiring needs tidying up but I'm waiting on a new controller first.  Otherwise, thats about it.

[dazmond]

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

Good advice here, why keep pump low?  As in low to the ground?  If so, yes that makes sense.  I like the idea of finding faults keeping it simple.  Can you show some pics of your setup?  Not bothered if it doesn't look flashy, i just want basic and simple, i'm no good at DIY so for me i need to keep it as basic and straight forward as possible, certainly for my first DIY anyway.

Here you go.......told you it weren't flashy 
The wiring needs tidying up but I'm waiting on a new controller first.  Otherwise, thats about it.

whats the ratchet strap and seat belt strap tied together for?holding the tank in place?...looks nice and secure.......

[Richard Groves]

Agree.
Back on topic. I don't have a pic to post right now and tbh others would put mine to shame and probably not so relevant as I have a pickup. But some tips ;
Keep pump low
Keep hose lengths and connections to a minimum but leak free.
Same for wiring, soldered if you can, decent crimped connections otherwise.
In line fuses. Finally,,  don't worry so much about how it looks. Be more concerned about how easily a fault can be traced / fixed e.g.  blown fuse, leak, airlock etc. Its no good something looking neat if you can't fix it easily because its a hassle to get to whilst out working if something does go wrong. Other than cost, for me, this is a big benefit to a tailor made diy system.

Good advice here, why keep pump low?  As in low to the ground?  If so, yes that makes sense.  I like the idea of finding faults keeping it simple.  Can you show some pics of your setup?  Not bothered if it doesn't look flashy, i just want basic and simple, i'm no good at DIY so for me i need to keep it as basic and straight forward as possible, certainly for my first DIY anyway.

Here you go.......told you it weren't flashy 
The wiring needs tidying up but I'm waiting on a new controller first.  Otherwise, thats about it.

whats the ratchet strap and seat belt strap tied together for?holding the tank in place?...looks nice and secure.......

I've been waiting for that .
jo5hm4n asked to see my set up hence the pic. Its to illustrate the battery pump conroller and reel.
I use a pickup and did mention previously that my set up is probably less relevant. That tank was custom made to fit between wheel arches and its really tight. They are not seat belts and ratchets tied together , although tbf it may look like that.