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Slash

  • Posts: 1875
New van,new system
« on: January 26, 2020, 05:57:11 pm »
Ok guys,picking up my new Vivaro next week and am looking to go for a Brodex 500 system,has anybody got their systems  and what do you think of them.

Pete Thompson

  • Posts: 960
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2020, 12:55:01 am »
Brodex lol!

They’ve gone bust about 10 times and started up again. Don’t expect any warranty to be worth anything.

Personally I think they’re a shady lot and I’d avoid like the plague.

I went with Pure2o for both my vans (a 400 litre first, now a 700 litre). Top notch systems, highly recommend.

Jonny 87

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Re: New van,new system
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2020, 09:00:37 am »
Avoid brodex!

Best value for money factory fitted system out there is waterworks in my opinion.

https://waterworkswindowcleaning.co.uk/product/500l-1-man-delivery-system-with-powerup-hd-electric-reel/


Grippatank is the best in my opinion also, but as with anything, they cost more.
Vision Technician / Visual Engineer /  Vision Enhancement Operative /...........................................................OnlyUseMeWFP AkA Jonny the Windy Wesher

Granny

  • Posts: 823
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2020, 10:12:30 am »
I've got a Brodex it's 10 yrs old and I haven't had the slightest problem with it.
Very robust plastic baffled tank all brass Rectus 26 fittings Shurflo pump with tailor made hoses and connectors and auto shut off filling it's good kit.
On the downside their customer service / delivery is not the best to say the least.
I added a spare DI vessel and they are fitted with elbow Rectus fittings I couldn't find anywhere else, they took about a month to arrive!

lal

  • Posts: 1112
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2020, 10:28:12 am »

 I also had a 500L Brodex system in my old van, and had no problems with it, they are as Granny said a well built
solid system, but Brodex's afters sales customer care hasn't had a good reputation for years.

P @ F

  • Posts: 6319
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2020, 11:35:36 am »
I wouldn’t use them , as said above , quality was good years ago but it seems all other companies have moved forward yet they have gone backwards IMHO
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

P @ F

  • Posts: 6319
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2020, 11:38:53 am »
Also things must be dire to have to txt window cleaners and offer them your latest alloy poles as they did with me at Christmas
I'm so lazy I'm getting tired of it !

SB Cleaning

  • Posts: 4287
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2020, 03:48:01 pm »
Go to cleaning warehouse in Wolverhampton and speak to Joe for a system,good kit at a good price :)

robert mitchell

  • Posts: 1997
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2020, 04:04:29 pm »
Brodex lol!

They’ve gone bust about 10 times and started up again. Don’t expect any warranty to be worth anything.

Personally I think they’re a shady lot and I’d avoid like the plague.

I went with Pure2o for both my vans (a 400 litre first, now a 700 litre). Top notch systems, highly recommend.

If im remembering the name correctly , didnt you buy that 400 off of me and have ionics install it ?  While ago now!
www.ishinewindowcleaning.co.uk

The man who never made a mistake never made anything.

Slash

  • Posts: 1875
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2020, 06:24:03 pm »
Hmmm,maybe a Facelift system perhaps

dazmond

  • Posts: 23968
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2020, 06:56:36 pm »
Ok guys,picking up my new Vivaro next week and am looking to go for a Brodex 500 system,has anybody got their systems  and what do you think of them.

i know one guy who uses a 500L brodex system...to be fair it seems like a decent set up.......if i was having a new system fitted though id have a grippatank system installed as i think their baffled tanks are the best on the market....but its your money...do what you feel is best for you..... :)
price higher/work harder!

harleyman

  • Posts: 432
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2020, 06:54:20 am »
if you want some thing easy to maintain  i would strongly recomend purefreedom Why very basic and simple to maintain'  no bells and whistles I've  had a couple of set ups can't fault them so if any thing should go wrong 9 times out of ten you can fix it on site👍

Slash

  • Posts: 1875
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2020, 07:25:51 am »
Yes,very true,I have one at the  moment but just thought of  trying another  company.

jonboywalton75

  • Posts: 2222
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2020, 07:33:32 am »
if you want some thing easy to maintain  i would strongly recomend purefreedom Why very basic and simple to maintain'  no bells and whistles I've  had a couple of set ups can't fault them so if any thing should go wrong 9 times out of ten you can fix it on site👍

My DIY system (650 ltr) was super cheap, it earns me money every week.
If anything goes wonky, i installed it, so 99% of the time i know what it is and how to fix it
Each to their own but Daz's super charged, super expensive system that gives him days out in Grimsby or wherever every so often is not for me.
I dont want to have to earn an extra 12 grand or whatever a Grippa Heated/elecric reeled super complicated system costs >:( >:( >:(

dazmond

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Re: New van,new system
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2020, 08:23:40 am »
i paid around £6k for mine.....500L  PF tank and frame,grippa 9kw diesel hot water system with frost stat and electric reel.......all including fitting.personally i dont think thats a bad price.....

i know window cleaners that have spent £6k on cold water systems.......

price higher/work harder!

jonboywalton75

  • Posts: 2222
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2020, 08:31:38 am »
i paid around £6k for mine.....500L  PF tank and frame,grippa 9kw diesel hot water system with frost stat and electric reel.......all including fitting.personally i dont think thats a bad price.....

i know window cleaners that have spent £6k on cold water systems.......

6k!!!!
Your heater was 4.5 k

dazmond

  • Posts: 23968
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2020, 08:42:21 am »
i paid around £6k for mine.....500L  PF tank and frame,grippa 9kw diesel hot water system with frost stat and electric reel.......all including fitting.personally i dont think thats a bad price.....

i know window cleaners that have spent £6k on cold water systems.......

6k!!!!
Your heater was 4.5 k

PF tank and frame (including fitting by local garage) £600
PF reelmaster and hose £640
grippa hot system(including fitting)£4.5k
100 PSI pump £80(which was out of my pumpbox)
=£5820

obviously this doesnt include poles or DI vessels(i had them already)
price higher/work harder!

jonboywalton75

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Re: New van,new system
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2020, 08:46:12 am »
I stand corrected  :o

jonboywalton75

  • Posts: 2222
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2020, 08:47:51 am »
My system
Wyedale tank £250 ish
Pump £100
Battery £120
Reel £50

dazmond

  • Posts: 23968
Re: New van,new system
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2020, 08:52:01 am »
My system
Wyedale tank £250 ish
Pump £100
Battery £120
Reel £50

its amazing what you can get on a budget...well done! :)
price higher/work harder!