would it be possible to build your own setup?
such as:
100 gallon water tank
600 gph water pump 12v
DI tank
30’ extension pole + brush
if this would work, you can get all of this for under 1000 dollars
it would be better than buying a 3000 dollar system.
I don’t believe anyone markets a DI system for $3000, though 30’ carbon fiber poles are available for that amount (Unger.)
Why does one require a 600GPH pump?
Yes it is quite easy to build your own system. The pump you are talking about is way too big for this application though. You only need a pump that will push about 1.5-2.0 gallons per minute.
I would suggest getting a good pump with a controller for your set up.
Here is a link to one. http://reachhigherground.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=28&products_id=75
Anything else you may need, we are happy to help you along the way.
I keep forgetting about the exchange rate.
I believe you could probably source most your stuff for around or under the $1000 mark. But actually implementing it, putting it together & making it all run woud cost you more in time & professialism on the job that getting the real deal first time round.
If you bought a 12v electric sprayer & an RO system, then you woud only have to buy a pole & connect some hosing.
It would be nothing like the on demand units, but it would work. Thats why talking to someone like Shawn with no obligation advise, would be beneficial to what you actually need - for the water type area you are in & the jobs that it would be utilised for.
Many UK users were sold all sorts of stuff they didn’t need in the beginning due to their inexperience & companys need to make a buck.
Well you can get a DI cart with tanks and electric setup for around $2000 - $2500 ( no pole or brush )
I said 600gph because if you take the hose to the maximum 30’ or 40’ its going to drop drastically to about 120-150 gph that will be giving about 2.5 gallons per minute. The further the water has to be pushed the slower its going to go.
I could always go with a smaller one. whatever works. 
Do you mean an RO/DI cart?
Are you currently a WFP user?
How did you arrive at that figure?
You’ll have a difficult time explaining that to the myriad DI-only users utilizing available, on-site 40-50PSI water pressure – they state that is sufficient to run a 30-40’ pole (no pump) with a DI system.
I have a 100 gallon tank in my truck. I use the varistream digital contoller and shurflo pump that Reach Higher Ground sells. I bought a really nice battery and charger too. I also have the cox reel cm150 with 300’ of 1/4" lowpressure clear braided line. Overall I am very happy with my setup. It fits my truck perfect, does not take up to much space and is very durable.
As far as tank size goes I use my pole on average about 3 hours a day. I have never run out of water but for much over four hours of use I do have to refill while I am working.
Having 300’ of line lets me get around just about any house and do it quickly, without having to mess with setting my filters up and putting them away when done. That saves me a lot of time and headache.
The pump I am using will push water through all 300’ of line and up 40’ of pole with no problem. I have it set on number 1 or 2 most of the time, but the pump does go up to #10, which shoots the water out pretty damn hard.
As far as cost goes
Tank-$270
Pump and controller-$450
Hose reel-$175
1/4"line 300’- $75
Battery- $175
Charger-$60
Total-$1205
This price does not include poles or your filtration equipment.
For me this set up was well worth the money. On most jobs I can have my poles out and working in less than 5 minutes. Also here in Philadelphia there is not access to water at a lot of jobs.
Hope this helps. Good luck
That’s a question and true for those of us who utilize strictly D.I. plumbed into a basic hose bib(ie:inlet hose) which pushes pretty much what Larry mentioned pressure wise.
I would also think that 2 GPM based on the hourly rate mentioned is somewhat overkill,as i prefer to be in the area of 1/2 to 3/4 GPM.
BTW…i have 375 of outlet hose 3/8" Good year plyovic with NO pressure issue’s what so ever,and it easily pushes more then enough flow for my 45’ Tucker not too mention on alot of gigs i have to actually turn down the flow at the bib because its arching out of the brush WAY too much in some cases where water pressure is good.
Now…when water access is an issue then you have to do whatever it takes!
I understand now… I’m really just a beginner right now. For some reason I was thinking that you would need more pressure to push the water further.
So I would only need a pump that goes about 1/2 - 1 gpm?
Please forgive my for my ignorance, I’m new to water poles.
I’m just trying to figure out the cheapest way to go without sacraficing quality.
Thanks for helping. I would have hated to get it set up and then a pipe burst or something go wrong.
Email me for a link 
Feel free to call me for some advice.
303-521-2300
I have a few old water softener tanks,why cant one remove the head wash out the water softening resin and replace with di resin replace the head and go
I can’t tell if that is supposed to be a question or a statement. But if you are asking, I don’t see why one couldn’t do that.
Hi,I was wondering if that would work, the internals look right just dont plug it in
Bonemeal
watch this video and make sure your tank has the same internal parts
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i built my own system over the winter months when i had a little more time. It wasn’t that hard.
bought a GE merlin RO system $500
65 gallon tank on my truck $150
hose $100
pump and battery $150
DI tank $500
it was a nice little project to work on, and saved myself some money compared to buying a unit. also it works great on the right jobs, however i don’t at this time have enough of those jobs to justify paying 1000’s of dollars for unit.
Check out web sites from the UK, it seems very popular there to build your own.
The good thing about building your own system is … it really makes you understand the mechanics of the system. Its very handy for when something breaks down etc…
I think I may have the record for cheap and cheerful water fed poling,I all ready had some di cylinders from when we used pure water years ago, so I got a buddy to get them regened for $100, 150ft of air hose and couplings $65, a 24ft pole from ebay $8, a winflow brush $2 , bits and pieces to run water to the brush $15
2 jobs completed without climbing a ladder Priceless
Next up, the 45ft Tucker a customer gave me about 15 years ago
