Hi Everyone,
First off, I'd like to say what a great site this is! I've spent a few days reading some of the threads on here and I've learnt more than I have in the last month or so I've spent doing research elsewhere!
Anyway, I've decided that I want to become a window cleaner using water fed poles. I've got a bit of money put aside, so I want to jump in with both feet and get a van and system, rather than using a trolley or backpack, so this is the first thing I need your help with.
I want a system that my business can grow into, so I was thinking maybe a 600-700 litre tank in a ford transit or renault trafic type van. Does anyone use any of these vans? Or can you recommend a better one to hold this size tank?
As for the system, I have considered DIY, but have decided it's not for me. I'm not the most technically savvy person in the world and I'd feel a lot better knowing that there's always someone at the end of the phone if I need anything.
As for the system itself, I have had a good look around and I never would have guessed how many companies are supplying this sort of equipment! There are loads!! From what I can see they are all pretty much the same thing in the end, but the prices vary quite a lot.
There are 2 companies that stand out for me, Purefreedom and Ionic Systems. Purefreedom because they are cheaper than anyone else, but seem to have the same quality as most of the others, except one... Ionic, to me they look a lot more professional than most of the other systems out there, but they are also quite a bit more expensive. Is the extra cost worth the extra quality? I don't know, but either way I can't afford their systems. I would have just forgotten about them and gone with purefreedom, but someone at Ionic told me about their sister company - pure2o. Apparently they use the same crash-tested chassis as the ionic systems, but then use the less expensive components which are used by most other companies.
To me this seems like a pretty good compromise between cost and quality. I've used the system builder thing on their website and this is what I've come up with:
- 1. Tank Capacity 600 Litre
- 2. Automatic Shut Off Yes
- 3. Water Sftener Yes
- 4. Reverse Osmosis Single
- 5. DI Twin 25L
- 6. No of Pumps 1
- 7. Filler Cap No
- 8. Independant Battery No
- 9. Speedliner Floor Medium Van
This comes in at £3875 + VAT. It seems reasonable to me, but I thought I'd ask your opinions on here before I make my mind up. I'd appreciate your advice on this package, as well as any suggestions/feedback about any companies you've used to get set up.
That is of course if you haven't fallen asleep reading my ridiculously long post!!
