Step 1 for WFP?

Hi guys.

When I joined this forum about 3 or 4 months ago, I didn’t know Water Fed Poles were a thing. Seriously.

I cleaned windows for someone else for 6 years, ending in about 2009 or so. Mostly highrise work in bosun chairs.

I now own my own WC business and am slowly gaining some traction in my local area. I’m in WI where its luckily not freezing yet, but will be soon so there’s not much sense in buying into it right now as traditional will be the only option in freezing temps. I’d like to gain as much education on WFPs as I can, and I’ve been looking and searching and reading, because I’m hoping to be ready to invest in some equipment come maybe March or so.

Would my first step be to get a TDS a meter and test my local water THEN ask opinions on how many stages of filtration I should look for?

I am generally the type of guy who would rather buy good tools out the gate, than buy a ‘get by’ tool and then replace it a few months or year down the road. As I continue to gain clients in high end neighborhoods the idea of less ladder work, for both safety and time reasons, is very appealing – as is being able to bid commercial jobs higher than 2 stories (that’s what my insurance covers).

Not necessary. You can look up the TDS in your area. @Chris did this work for everyone already. Maybe he can drop the link for it here.

If your TDS is higher than 100 or so, and you’ll be using it often, an RO/DI unit pays off. If you will rarely be using it, then a DI only unit may be just right for you.

Here the link for checking your TDS

This link will walk you through the process of deciding what you will need.

Hope it helps.

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Where in WI are you? I have a few systems that you could see in action, no better way to see what will work for you.

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I am in Madison, WI. Yourself? I appreciate the offer very much even if you’re too far off it to be feasible.

Being you want good equipment I’m sure you read buy Carbon Fiber, so just figure out what make of pole , An buy a 30’-35’ pole. That’s the size You’ll want for resi. Look into. Smaller pole also 10’ is fine for lower work. You can buy a hybrid with that small of a pole, An be fine. I use a 10’ Ettore hybrid perfect for lower windows.

Brushes just buy a couple of the most talked about . I like Gardiner brushes, an the Tucker brushes.

If you have 100 or less TDS. Just look into getting a DI Tank 1/2 cube , or 3/4 it easier to switch out resin when that time comes. As opposed to full cube

If above 100 like what was mentioned look into, an Ro-DI. System don’t know what to tell you about that… all I use is DI.

Good luck , An don’t hesitate you won’t regret it.

https://windowcleaner.com/waterfed-poles/tds/

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According to the zip code tool, low 200s all the way to 388 in my zip codes!!!:expressionless::grimacing:

Ugh … well it is what it is don’t even think twice get an Ro/DI. Not sure whIch to tell you to get , but do some reading An maybe get in touch with Alex or John lee

I’m actually in MN, close to WI, I’m in Turtle Lake WI alot at our cabin.

Not sure what your time frame is on buying but March I’ll be up and running all machines with new enclosed WFP trailer. If it works id be happy to show you around the different systems and poles.

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Mike suggested the best solution. Go with a RO system. The Xero Pure is one of the best reviews. Call me anytime if you have questions