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smearo

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back pack
« on: December 06, 2008, 07:39:30 pm »
been trad for nearly two years now and have decided to invest in a back pack and pole can someone please take 5 mins just to explain to me what i need to know ie do i need tank in garden, how much water do i need for 10--15 houses a day will one battery be enough for day also if i decicded to go for trolley can i lift in and out of van on my own and a rough price...
 thanks any help would be handy
               ffc...

Tosh

Re: back pack
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2008, 07:57:22 pm »
You will also need a water-butt, a platform to put it on (it'll need to be strong), an RO unit and at least five 25 litre barells.  A 100 to 125 litres of water should do you more than enough for 10 to 15 semis per day 'tops only'; in fact you'll probably only need about 75 litres (3 barrels), but you may end up doing more than just 'tops', so the extra capacity won't be wasted.

Click on the search function at the top of the forum page and have a look for back pack; there's loads of information about how to use them and what kit you require.

smearo

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Re: back pack
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2008, 08:43:10 pm »
thanks tosh just been looking now i see that you use bp so does the water purify in tank and then you put into barrels how long does this process take of purifying
 thanks ffc

matt

Re: back pack
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2008, 09:05:34 pm »
for a rough idea on whats involved, take a look at the DIY site

E.mail for a link

diywfplink@yahoo.co.uk

smearo

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Re: back pack
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2008, 09:19:37 pm »
hi matt tried this link but no joy any ideas

elite mike

Re: back pack
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2008, 09:31:41 pm »
get a backpack from griggs direct

cracking deal on sureflow back pack +pole +gloves £199.00

sorry it wont let me put matts link :(

try typing diy water fed  pole   Forum into google,< all one word>

should take you there ;D

mike

   

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2008, 09:32:18 pm »
hi ffc i have a trolly system from pure freedom 1 year old and in good working order.
also have 10 25 litre barrels if you want to make me an offer.
reason for sale ...i now have a van mount.

smearo

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Re: back pack
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2008, 09:46:25 pm »
thanks for the offer but i think im gonna go for backpack
thanks got matts link but cant seem to find griggs direct

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2008, 09:49:11 pm »
six weeks later you will want a trolley,six months later you,ll want a van mount ;D

elite mike

Re: back pack
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2008, 09:52:45 pm »
thanks for the offer but i think im gonna go for backpack
thanks got matts link but cant seem to find griggs direct


email

'jodyclear@btconnect.com'

and ask for catalogue

or   'sales@griggsdirect.com'

smearo

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Re: back pack
« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2008, 09:59:49 pm »
thnks mike
ok so how much u looking for for trolley is a pole supplied to

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2008, 10:04:36 pm »
trolley and barrels only.......£200 plus i,ll chuck in some trolley spares frame and wheels........no pole but ill show you how to make one for less than £30.00 quid

elite mike

Re: back pack
« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2008, 10:11:30 pm »
trolley and barrels only.......£200 plus i,ll chuck in some trolley spares frame and wheels........no pole but ill show you how to make one for less than £30.00 quid

good deal there

i detect a harris pole thread coming ;D ;D

smearo

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Re: back pack
« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2008, 10:14:29 pm »
ok food for thought im am still swaying to bp thou and i need to find out more about what to do so far i no i need water butt.. bp..pole...25l containers about 10...an ro unit ??.. how about what to do to set it it all up at home.. sorry to be a pain but im clueless to it all thanks again
ffc

Tosh

Re: back pack
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2008, 10:23:50 pm »
FFC, go for the back pack; trolley systems are naff, especially if you work from a car.  The Freedom is really heavy, and that's before you add 25 litres of water onto it.

Get a van-mount; or if you can't do that; a backpack. 

Trust me.

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2008, 10:25:35 pm »
had one tosh ?

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2008, 10:27:28 pm »
 dare not  mention diy tonight mike another high flyer might leave the forum ;D

suds window service

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Re: back pack
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2008, 10:29:27 pm »
carn,t think of anything worse than strapping 25 kgs to your back yer must be having a laugh tosh

elite mike

Re: back pack
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2008, 10:30:22 pm »
ok food for thought im am still swaying to bp thou and i need to find out more about what to do so far i no i need water butt.. bp..pole...25l containers about 10...an ro unit ??.. how about what to do to set it it all up at home.. sorry to be a pain but im clueless to it all thanks again
ffc
hi fcc

get a 100gpd ro from ro man, if your just starting out that should be fine

then plumb it in to your water supply,try to get 1000 ltr ibc<big water butt> ;D

feed outlet from  ro to water butt

water butt to back pack or trolley , van mount

start cleaning windows,  ;D ;D

its that simple really ;)

just clean your own windows first until you feel you have got it right ;D

then unleash yourself onto your custys ;D ;D ;D

mike

ps dont forget tds meter to test water

elite mike

Re: back pack
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2008, 10:32:07 pm »
dare not  mention diy tonight mike another high flyer might leave the forum ;D

your not kidding ;D ;D ;D