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Here are some good suppliers I know of:
Ionic Systems Ltdwww.ionicsystems.comThe WFP industry leader. They manufacture the "reach & wash" system. They also are the only company to have conducted crash-tests on their systems. They have a specially designed set of poles known as the "ergo-lite" range, and once you've used one you wont want anything else. Last year they introduced the UK's first hot-water system ,the THERMOPURE which is proving popular. Be warned though, if you want the best, you have to pay for it, the systems are top quality and not cheap. They do finance plans however. Ionic Systems sponsor
The British Window Cleaning Academy so good on them. They have recently launched a very interesting 100 Litre system, pictures on the PWC website (click the globe under my name)
Contact: Reuben Reynolds
Omnipolewww.omnipole.comOmnipole have an excellent trolley system known as the "omnitrolley" They use aluminium poles (rather than fibre-glass or carbon fibre, but they will supply these on request) which have a myriad of attachments for any cleaning job you could imagine! (Including gutters). I have had a go of their kit, it is well constructed. Justin Ruggles uses an omnipole system, and is very happy with it.
Contact : Glyn Howard
Tucker Poles UKhttp://www.tuckerpolesystemsuk.co.ukTucker poles systems is an american franchise that is operated in the UK by a company called Aquafactors Ltd in Basingstoke. Tucker systems have a reputation for quality, they favour static systems, with only DI resin mounted inthe van, thereby freeing up payload for a greater capacity. (I'm not entirely convinced about this theory). Their poles are aluminium and as a result very light weight. However, they are also more flexible than most. Some people like this others hate it. Also they need a special hand tool extend and retract them. This fact was picked up by the Health & Safety Laboratory, who recommended they come with a better way of adjusting them as this often meant that operators didnt bother, and used the poles at the wrong angle (causing back strain). I'd have to agree with the HSL, using a hand tool, especially in winter months, is a pain. I must also say that I have deep reservations about the Tucker's method of anchoring the tanks in vehicles.
Contact : Alan Matthews
Brodexwww.brodexbms.co.ukBrodex's range of systems are called the High-Flow, Eco-flow and 3G. Their systems are encased in stainless steel, making them quite distinctive. Unfortunately they had their wrists slapped recently for the third time by the Advertising Standards Authority for making false claims in their advertising. For me this tarnished their reputation a little, but who knows maybe the experience will help them get back on track.
Contact : Sean Rimmer
Pure2owww.pure2o.co.ukA wiltshire based company that uses the same crash-tested chassis as
Ionic Systems. I personally have had dealings with pure2o and would recommend them to anyone. They do a good range of systems, from "DIY" parts to complete systems. They also promise to beat any like-for-like quote, which is nice.
Contact : Carl Stacey
Aqua-Tecwww.window-tools.comPeter Fogwill who runs this business is famed for his helpfulness and good advice. His systems range from a 50 Litre trolley system to a full Van mounted system. Also there is a trailer system which I particularly like the look of. Many people have written reviews on his products, have a look at them. One comment that does come up occasionally, Peter can be difficult to get in contact with.
Contact : Peter Fogwill
Skypolewww.skypole.comA newcommer to the WFP market, Skypole's website boasts "one of the biggest ranges of pure water cleaning systems available in the world". If I were them I'd get that off there double-quick before they are ordered to by the ASA. (Not so long ago another supplier made a similar claim and the ASA ordered them to remove it) Not much is known about their systems as they are so new.
Contact : Stuart Kimish
APS Purewashwww.apspurewashsystems.comAPS do a very nifty trolley system, a relative newcommer to the WFP market.
Contact : Andy Shearman
Outreach Systems[no website]
A WFP company, I had a look at their latest systems at the Windex exhibition.
Streamhttp://www.streamsupplies.netStream's systems look reasonable, though I've yet to hear from any of their customers. I have reservations about the van tank's anchorage methods.
In addition to these suppliers, many suppliers of conventional window cleaning equipment are trying to put systems together in a rather desperate attempt to compete. Though these will be cheap, I would tread carefully. It is very much the case that you get what you pay for, and the safety of a van mounted tankis a very serious issue.
Also, I would recommend going to
The British Window Cleaning Academy's water-fed-pole course. Its excellent!
-Philip
