[Ste M]

Ste m. What was it like going over, how where the customers? How much of a speed increase did you personally notice?

I practised a lot on my own house and my families, its hard not being able to see the finish on the top windows and trusting that the water will do what its supposed to do. I had told some of my customers earlier and explained it to them, they all looked forward to it, i then put a letter out explaining how it worked and that they would all have there frames cleaned now. i also told them that i could now clean conservatories roofs and other services.

the customers love it, i have asked nearly every one of them and they are made up. i have had 90% of them since i started though and they are mainly happy that im now safe and that i wont fall. i have personnally noticed that im upto twice as quick, its a bit slow at times cos i need to re-fill my backpack bt other than that i fly along and ive got the hang of it good style.

I have damaged the tendons in my left wrist though and the WFP action is playing murder with them at the moment so i aint enjoying it as much as i was

[Ste M]

If you have soft water there would realistically be no point in producing water at home.

Just have as big of a tank as possible in your van, fill with tap, then pump through di before hose reel etc.

That seems to be the way from what I have seen on here. A lot lot simpler, quicker and cheeper than ro.

Unless you will use a lot of water and want a ro to save n resin in the long run?

Do you know your tds, one of the more experienced guys will let you know for sure what the sbest option is depending on the reading! ( Dont want to come across like I know it all, I definately dont) lol.

my water at home is 060, my in laws is 074. never thought of doing it the other way around, filtering after the tank instead of before. good idea

[mark dew]

I would recommend taking a bit longer going round on the 1st cleans.
Most i think disagree with me on here, but going back and taking a quick peek at the windows at the end of the day, is where you will really learn wfp.
Some properties are fickle, but going back and seeing water marks and spots etc where you have cleaned will allow you to improve your technique for that particular job.
It does wonders for customer relations and no matter what, the only way to know for sure the jobs a good un is to see it when dry.
I think it only needs doing the 1st time. Recleaning where necessary.
Many on here said it is a bit of a waste of time when i mentioned this before. But seeing your own finished work will i believe do wonders for the speed you work on subsequent cleans.

[krave]

Cheers for the advise Mark.

With regards to the di, As I think about it, It wouldnt make a difference would it really if you you put the water through the di before your tank, as you could still fill up any where in the same manor really. Unless you did go static of course.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do,

Will mail you a pick of the van so far tomo, very basic atm, but im proud 

[mark dew]

Wouldn't having di in the van put more strain on the pump? I'm sure i read di has to go after pump cos the odd resin bead passes through.
If there is any truth in this, i think its much better to do it all at home and be done with it.

[Ste M]

had a superb price through off purefreedom today, just go to get the van now and then i will book it in with them i think

[concept]

Originally, I was intending on a backpack, then a £700 setup, then ideas got the better of me 

sounds familiar! 

well worth the gamble though!

i started off fairly limited in terms of budget, got all my gear for under £500 second hand, and replacing/upgrading bits as i go, which is a bit of a pain in the butt, but i had to start somewhere, and it was a great way to get me up and running.

if i had the money, i would have bought the best i could with the funds available, as not knowing the lifespan of certain items such as filters/pump/flow controller etc is a bit of a worry sometimes.

[DAVID WARD]

Hi steve
Pure freedom do a really good priced system did you get any more discount over the phone or was it the price on the web. I am after a system soon i would like to use pure-efect as its on the doorstep and easy if i have any problems or any spares as it will be my first system i am a bit of a novice. You wonder if these systems are much the same and what componants make some systems more expensive. would love to go diy but think its beond me.

wardy

[Ste M]

Hi steve
Pure freedom do a really good priced system did you get any more discount over the phone or was it the price on the web. I am after a system soon i would like to use pure-efect as its on the doorstep and easy if i have any problems or any spares as it will be my first system i am a bit of a novice. You wonder if these systems are much the same and what componants make some systems more expensive. would love to go diy but think its beond me.

wardy

it was  by email, i also got one off pure effect but they came in 1k more than freedom. send me an e-mail and ill send you the qoute over that both companies sent me stemoney@hotmail.com

ste

[Tosh]

Ste M, have you seen Matt's DIY WFP site?  It could be helpful; I think you can google the link, or have a look around for Matt, check his profile and e-mail him for a link.

[Ste M]

whats his user name? matt ?

[Tosh]

whats his user name? matt ?

Yes, Matt, but google for DIY WFP and it'll be at the top of the list; at least it is when I do a search on it.  Its been a while since I've been there, but its a helpful site that specialises in DIYing window cleaning stuff.

[Ste M]

whats his user name? matt ?

Yes, Matt, but google for DIY WFP and it'll be at the top of the list; at least it is when I do a search on it.  Its been a while since I've been there, but its a helpful site that specialises in DIYing window cleaning stuff.

brilliant site, thanks mate