To those of you that are using DI tanks without any pump are you able to do a three story houses? Lets say that you are at residential and there is no faucet with pressure at 60 psi or higher? Do you still get enough pressure if the psi is only 40-45 to get the job done even 3 story up?
The reason I"m asking this is that I will be getting IPC Eagle Hydro cart basic with no pump, but I’m worried that I will not be able to do 3 story residential houses if there is water pressure less than 60 psi.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks
my di tank reaches 3 story buildings no problem, i have my water regulator set at 15psi.
But when you are using the hydro cart you have 4 filters to go through, so i dont know if it will work.
I was going to get the hydro cart as well, but the ro membrane is expensive to replace, and there is tooo much maintenance involved. So i decided to stick with DI tanks.
If you have calculated the cost, and can swing it…maybe it would be best to get the cart with the pump. Not only will you know that you can do the jobs you are talking about, but when you get much bigger jobs- higher jobs, you wont need to worry about psi.
Just get a backpack. Then you will hava a pump and a nice tool for jobs the cart can not do
Thanks guys for your reply.
To get the hydro cart with battery it’s pretty expensive that’ why I wanted without battery see how it goes and then upgrade later, but I guess It doesnt make any sense getting one without battery.
As far as the pressure regulator goes for DI tanks I thought it spouse to be set at 45psi?
The pressure regulators on DI tanks are actually intended to slow the flow of water so that you are able to get more gallons out of each DI tank.
With RO, you want as much pressure as possible.
I would stay away from systems that do not have a pump.
Another thing to look into is if its gonna run you more overall to ‘upgrade’ to the pumped version later on.
The backpack is nice, but I will tell you…that pump is not that strong. Its good in a pinch, but all day work? Forget about it. I like mine, but there is no way it will put out enough water for high windows like 4 stories, all day.
Agreed, you couldn’t use the backpack all day. But it will get you 4 stories for a little while. (until you need a charge again)
I don’t know if I missed this detail, but if I didn’t, you’re still going have to filter the water that goes into the backpack anyway. It’s nice, but I would only use a backpack for hard-to-reach areas that I don’t feel like lugging a RODI cart to.
Definitely get the pump version. Electric if you can. I will have homes that don’t even reach 30psi. It may seem expensive, but there really isn’t any upgrading from there. The RO membranes last plenty long enough to spread out the cost of maintaining the machine.
When it comes to the world of WFP, I wouldn’t rush into it. If cost is a factor, just wait until you have the money. You can still clean the same windows without the WFP. You’ll just have to do them traditionally.
I still dont know which pump is better electric or battery?
Which one do you prefer and why?
Thanks
OK, Shawn explained this to me so lets see if I get this right.:eek: On one type the pump is before the RO and on the other it’s after which means one creates pressure for you while the other utilizes existing pressure. I do remember that the electric is better due to the placement of the pump. There, should be as clear as mud!
I think this really depends on who’s machines you are considering buying, but I will give you my perspective regarding this as it relates to RHG’s systems.
Electric is better b/c it ensures you have enough power. But you’ve got to go and find the electricity for it. (usually not a problem though)
Battery is good if you only ever see yourself needing to run one pole.
Small companies prefer our R3. Its electric and puts out a lot of water.
We could have made a system with no pump, but we didn’t b/c in some scenarios it wont work. As an end user, I don’t appreciate that.
Go electric, it gives you more options down the road for growth, etc.
Thanks Shawn for answering my question.
So, you saying that when you do a residential a customer is totally fine when using their power?
You just plug your extension cord through garage and there you go?
Most of the houses in my area have power outlets outside. Either on the front porch or the back deck.
The R3 has a 30’ cord on it so thats usually enough. I have had to ask to use an outlet in the garage and didn’t meet any resistance.
Thanks man,
Good to know.
We plug in at every house… People are always cool with it.
In addition, our 5 Stage RO/DI Electric will work with or without the pump/power on. Same with the 5 stage battery.
Take your time and you’ll find the best product.
Something else to think about… If you do go with an electric unit.
WCR offers financing through RHG on any Electric cart purchase: We do always recommend RHG carts, and they can be viewed here:
http://shop.windowcleaner.com/category.sc?categoryId=72
Financing is available to anyone interested!
Sometimes I bring my own electricity to power my RHG RO/DI Electric Cart:
I have to say that it souds like a huge pain in the butt hooking up water and power at every house. Thats prob 20 minutes per job wasted looking for outlets & running hoses & cables!
How many houses would you guys do a day? even if its only 3 houses, you’d save an hour a day going with a truck mounted system,… and the cost difference between an electric cart and a truckmounted setup isn’t huge,…
