WATER FED POLE SETUP AND WORKFLOW OF A WHOLE EXTERIOR WINDOW CLEANING JOB
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 มิ.ย. 2021
- Here is a kit very close to what I use in this video
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
NEED WINDOW CLEANING SUPPLIES??
CALL ME: (970)599-1437 or EMAIL ME STEVEO@WINDOWCLEANINGRESOURCE.COM
WCR WEBSITE: windowcleaner.com/pages/steve...
XERO PRODUCTS WEBSITE: collabs.shop/f4oon8
#windowcleaning #steveothewindowcleaner
SteveO Employee Basic Starter Kit
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
SteveO Ultimate Traditional Kit
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
SteveOnator 40’ water fed pole
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
SteveO Window Cleaning Solution Mix
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
SteveO’s Ultimate Water Fed kit
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
SteveOnator Water fed pole kit
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
SteveO Techno Pad kit
windowcleaner.com/products/st...
Do you own an active window cleaning social media channel, be apart of an awesome affiliate program for window cleaners? Sign up here
windowcleaningresource.myshop...
NEED EQUIPMENT FINANCING APPLY HERE: www.jotform.com/wcrapwra/stev...
Sign up for American Window Cleaner Magazine here: buy.stripe.com/aEU00Q9si2gGbr...
MY FAVORITE WINDOW CLEANING TOOLS
Ultimate squeegee combo
windowcleaner.com/products/ul...
Ettore Pro + Microfiber sleeve
windowcleaner.com/products/et...
Xero Carbon Fiber Trad Pole
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
Unger Nin Scraper combo with holster
windowcleaner.com/products/un...
Xero Pure
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
Xero Pure Max
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
Xero Micro water fed pole
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
Xero Destroyer water fed pole
windowcleaner.com/products/xe...
windowcleaner.com/products/steveonator-water-fed-pole-kits?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS Here is almost the same setup I use in this video if you're interested
Sad to hear people are giving you a hard time man. Your videos jumpstarted my business in a huge way. There’s always going to be the keyboard warriors that think they know better. Your work speaks for itself though man. Keep it up man and thank you for the work you put into these videos. Trust me it’s helping a lot of us!
Same here. When I had questions about wfp I was transferred to a specialist and got to speak to Jordie. @steveo and jordie as well as Luke have been a huge help in window cleaning here in SC! Much love
This is the most helpful video!! Thank you for your advice. I’m opening up my own company this spring.
Salute 🫡 thx for the videos
You are perfect. That dirty hose on the skylight "mistake" was a great lesson for me. Glad it happened
Im amazed at the water pressure you got without a electric pump. I've been doing WFP for over 20 years. Usually around 4 and 5 story buildings. Started with the old school metal Tucker Pole. These new poles are absolutely beautiful, and much lighter. Nice vid and love your attention to details.
i still have my old school metal pole mounted in my garage as a reminder lol
Definitely need one of these systems! It sounds like you’ve been getting a lot of hate by the way you’re talking in this video. Man I wish I was half as knowledgeable as you on window cleaning, I appreciate all the content and all the tips and tricks you give us. Love from Texas👍🏻
Thanks man.
Getting a little sick of the keyboard warriors to keep it short
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Man I bet, but while they are sitting on the keyboards hating on you, you’re out making 💰
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Ignore them mate 👍
I appreciate that you take the time to record, edit and upload this video here on YT for free. I wish you more business and more money.
For sure. I am sure these bring him business though, maybe not as WW custos but he makes a commission off the stuff that gets sold through his affiliate links. He does do a lot of work, and we do appreciate him.
Thank you James, much appreciated
Love this channel thank you for not gatekeeping!
Hey man just subscribed! Looking into the window washing business and learning a ton from your videos. You are a great teacher, efficient with your words and naturally informative. So thanks man. Keep it up!
I would love it if you did more if these videos in the future. I really enjoyed the whole thing!
This is my fav video at of all the wfp windows ive seen. Thank you for making this vid bro
You're welcome
Great video! I like how it's real life, and useful for people like me (WFP for less than a year so far).
I’m learning so much from you. You’re so brave with no safety harness on the roof🤩
Thanks for your videos brother. Definitely help. I just getting into window cleaning. Your channel has helped a ton!
Hey Steve! Thank you for putting this video together! My husband and I started our window cleaning company last year in NH. We do not have a WFP yet but we are looking forward to getting one...hopefully this year! We really appreciate all of the info you share. We have learned so much! You have a great attitude about window cleaning and life...it is refreshing! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Best of luck with your business!!
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner Thank you so much!
@@ericab7873How thé business is going 2 years later? Just curious
This was a really good instructional video for newbies, but also those looking to fine tune their wfp technique. This is my go-to technique for wfp. 😎👊🏼
You definitely bust it out and jam!!! Same here been washing windows 25 years you got it down. It does blow my mind how straight forward and easy jobs are on mainland compared to in Hawaii
I would love to clean in Hawaii, some day!
So grateful for you taking the time to make this and sharing your knowledge. You are changing lives with your generosity. Mine at least 👊 🤘 😎 🙏
Thanks for helping me get in the game man. Yall rock....I just closed my first large house and I'm only a few weeks in. I might actually make my bills on my first month in.
i am starting a solar panel electrostatic cleaning buisness your videos are great thank u.
Yea man water fed I've been using it a lot but its always good to get tips I'm still learning been doing the water feed for 3 years now it's a game charger for sure
I started watching this video over a month ago and now have just added wfp to my business 2 weeks ago, still learning a lot from this, thanks Steveo!
Great to hear!
Can’t wait to order one of these set ups. They look incredible!
thank you so much for sharing this! i cannot tell you how helpful this is. great content. great communication. stoked to have found your channel.
Been cleaning windows for 28 years. Great video for technique. I found that WTP systems are great for solar panel cleaning on roof tops. the angle, and height in which panels are placed makes WTP systems ideal. I have signed up 4 commercial accounts and 5 residential accounts. I live in Ohio. I have signed them up for 3 times a year. the most important time to clean solar panels seems to be late May when most of the spring pollen has fallen. Theonly problem is all our accounts need cleaned ariund this time. No sleep from mid May thru June.
Where in ohio? I'm around the cleveland area and am always wondering what the market for stuff like this is. And for pressure washing/house washing/gutter cleaning.
Can not thank you enough for the efforts and detailed information. Thank you steve.
Very welcome
Hey Steve. You've got so much content. All the training I need!. I just bought your starter kit and used it on a $150 job today! The scrapper definitely a life saver. One question, the Tbar that comes with the kit doesn't lock onto the pole like the squeegee does. Is the Tbar with the kit meant to just be pushed on to the pole tip for use?
thanks for the video picked up my 1st system at the Huge. Starting out this season in central Fl.
Watched the whole video thank you for making it! I’m looking forward too getting into the WFP this season have been doing trad and want to make the leap
Awesome, hit me up when you're ready and I can help you get setup! steveo@windowcleaningresource.com
You helped start my business man thank you!!! Giving me motivation to not give up and keep growing and coming up with easier ways to clean windows definitely gotta pick up one of these!!!
You’re welcome! Happy to help when you’re ready
@SteveOthewindowcleaner is there any sales or deals you have going on? Or financing options those things can be a bit pricey lol but definitely worth it
@@SplatDaddy_ yes we do hand financing, send me a text and we can go over it 970.599.1437
Very thorough clean. I do the frames tyen rinse then the glass then rinse. Saves keep going back to each window.
I pick up very very quick on bad window cleaners and you are very thorough take pride in your work
Thank you Steven, I appreciate it
just added this service and found your video. I need to say: Awesome video and I appreciate you taking the time and information. I look forward to watching others you've posted to help me understand the best techniques and efficiency which will help me explain the value of WFP for my customers.
Glad it helped!
I have just done my first jobs using the water pole and filter, getting great results. If there is any water spots around edges, I just use a cloth. I always clean the frames first and rinse. I wash the windows with slight solution and rinse. Everyone has there own way.
Great job, great video!!
This is the best WFP video out there!!
Thank you
Love this style of video!! Good stuff brother
Hey Steve, I have never washed a window before and am looking to start washing locally for neighbours and stuff. What system and pole would you recommend? And are there any other tips I should be aware of? Thanks so much!
Love your videos and the dedication to perfection. I’m curious how you turn the water off and on from your poles?
Haha I love it StevO “if they made a Bluetooth version of a wfp that would be awesome.” Couldn’t agree more
I used to install pool solar on roofs for 5 years. You need to walk on the bottom ones of the tiles. It transfers your weight on both top and bottom tiles, reducing the chance to crack the tiles. Thanks for your informational videos Steve.
this is awesome i have a window cleaning business as well. love it
I use the same principles cleaning solar panels... initial rinse, scrub up and down all the way down, then side to side coming up, followed by final rinse. All using a di tank alone, leaving a spot free rinse. I've been thinking about adding window cleaning, so I started watching you on TH-cam.
You are working your ass off bro. Great job
Hey stevO, been watching you since wayyy before i started my channel. Always a nice insight into the yanks way of doing things. All the best mate, keep the vids coming.
Better yet brother I can't find an email link for you, check my channel and send me an email I have a great idea.
Thanks man! I just checked out your channel! Awesome job!!!!
Awesome video. Learned alot !!
Thanks for the video I currently work for the Railroad but I been wanting to start a side business and hope to be able to be my own boss
Great video mate, thank you
No problem 👍
Wow…I really need. Xero pole. I have an Unger nLite pole and it’s pretty heavy. My arms would have fallen off with that much pole work. But in my opinion, water fed does get them frames cleaner in a much quicker fashion. Awesome vid Steve 👍🏻
Bro I love the xero Destroyer. So worth it.
Great video broski. I walk roofs the same way.
From California great work keep it up 🤙🏼
Im not a window cleaner but do appreciate these videos. So cleaning windows using this method drys spot free because the water is RO filtered? Also, do you ever run into costumers complaining about all the water dripping on their patio? Thanks for these videos, they are very interesting.
Yes, there is no minerals in the water so with the correct agitation it drys clean. Never had a customer complaint.
I added another 75 ft to the 5/8th hose to the water fed pole .it's a life saver and keep extra 5/8 100 ft in the van for hard to reach instead of getting a regular hose and holds the volume of the water .but in Massachusetts we get a lot of city water and we'll water
That's a nice van!
Thanks, its my favorite setup I have ever had
I really need to get a Xero Waterford pole. I have an Unger nLite pole and it’s pretty heavy. My arms would have fallen off doing that much pole work. In my opinion, WFP work does clean them frames much better and more efficiently. Thanks for the great work Steve.
The destroyer is definitely my favorite of all time so far. Very rigid which helps so much in controlling the pole
Great video
Can you do a versus or comparison of all the Xero Pure systems
Do you need a certain type of fitting for the quick connect to the tank. I just ordered the ultimate system and get it next week. Tku. Great turtorial.
That larger yellow hose that adapts down to the 5/16 xero hose. Can that larger one come off of an unger ultra di tank?
awsome show Stevo!
Great video. Most frames that I see have such oxidation white Milky water has to come off 1st so I find myself scrubbing the frames as long as I scrubbed the glass which is not fun lol.
Out of curiosity how do you go about channels? Or window screens. Where I live everyone has screens. And wants there channels cleaned to. Which is fine. But overall do you thoroughly clean tracks when the customer has them? Like the frames?
You want to walk on the bottom part of the roof tiles because that’s where the timber’s are underneath. I’ve broke a few tiles before I found that out.
supy helpful vid love the style keep making em
Thanks, will do!
Steve-O great content man I’m just catching up. I started a pressure washing company and offer window cleaning as a add on service. My question is, is it totally necessary to have the DI tanks ? What’s the consequence of not using one ? Can I get away without using one with a little extra work maybe drying or something etc etc thanks bro I appreciate your time
Used mine today 1st time. Lugging it up a steep ass hill with gravel sucked but it worked like a champ
Yea it can suck on hills but it glad it worked out!
Great Video
Glad you enjoyed it
I wash frames also, and inside channel and sills... I clean screens by laying them down on sidewalk and scrubbing them with a brush and pole. No need for a screen cleaning machine. Congratulations with the knew baby on the way.. Happy 4th🇱🇷
Hi Steve, does it mean that you don't need any soap when cleaning windows with a water fed pole? I'm trying to learn a very detail coz I'm interested in starting a window cleaning business.
Thanks for all the content SteveO. I really didn’t like wfp for a long time because I couldn’t find the right technique to get good results! Mine is similar to your technique now I scrub the frames and edges of the glass and rinse and then after letting them drip I just do the middle of the glass and rinse without touching the frames. If I do get the frames wet on my final rinse I’ll get dirty drip marks. Do you not have that problem?
Every once in a while I will need to clean a window twice, happens to all of us. But I just like cleaning the frames and the glass. I just think it completes the product and customers love it. With what I do here I find that I can even hit the frame with a little water and not get a dirty drip. I also prefer the rinse bar, just seems to do a better job with residential windows
I used to have this problem. Has things improved for you Jared? What I do is wash the frames and glass and rinse everything throughly and it has gone really well this way.
I've been trying to start my own YT channel for garage door repair, Im wondering how you have your gopro mounted? Great video and very helpful.
Awesome video man! Question, the blue garden you use looks like it is quality, and is very manageable.any way you can post a link for it? Thanks again👍
Hey, I picked it up randomly one day from walmart and I am not sure of the brand
As lovely as the previous one ☝️😁
Thx for the videos
Awesome vid
Can anyone tell me if the water filtration is strictly necessary?
I’m just starting up and want to know if I can begin cleaning windows or if I absolutely need a resin filter system at least?
Thanks
Hey! I operated for many years with out it, it simply makes the job easier. For just getting started a Traditional kit, dawn soap and some ladders can get you very far
windowcleaner.com/products/steveos-employee-basic-starter-kit?sca_ref=3020242.k17l3JaEgS
Thank you for the videos! I always think worst casenario for some reason. Have you ever had oxidation from the drip down onto the siding?
No, its always rinsed enough to not leave anything behind
Great video man! Question for you or anyone who has more knowledge in this field, is it possible connecting the water fed pole directly to the water hose without using a filtration system. I was thinking maybe an adapter of some sort. Thanks in advance🙏
You definitely can attach it right to the water source but if you’re using it to clean glass you want the filtration for sure or you’ll leave hard water spots
I notice you run the hose throughout the pole like you guys send them. Pros and cons of that vs just running it on the outside of the pole? Only company I've worked for didn't run it trough the pole but don't no that there poles could or if he just prefers it that way
Thank YOU!
After watching this video,I got waay more insight on using the wfp system. Much more work than I thought, however, gotta be better than moving and carrying and repositioning ladders. One question I have is, what if there's paint or other stubborn matter on the glass that would typically require a scraper or 0000?
It will not remove paint, silicone, construction debris. Traditional is the only way to go for that
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I actually spoke to you once about 2 months ago over the phone. Recently I've spoken with John and he recommended a DI system and all with the portable reel. I'm tired of doing the ladder thing and wondering how I can reach a 2nd or 3rd story window without getting up on the roof especially if there is a roof below or a porch covering that extends out pretty far. How can you tell from the ground if a second or third story window is clean since you can't see that high up face to face
Great Channel SteveO
Thank you Zach
How do you turn off your water in between sections? You have a valve or you simply « kink » your hose?
When I did my first job my lower back killed the next day. Does your back adjust? Or do you wear a belt?
Thank you For the video, What are some of your tips for doing this and 50 60ﾟ weather
Same way but longer drip time most likely
What is the purpose of drip time? How does it help and how can it hurt?
hi iam from the uk .You clean the way i do frame panes and sills. i use a line rinse bar. I am a new be and good to see how you use your water fed pole in the usa.Over here i clean every six not four week like some over here.Nice video
So you don’t need to squeegee the windows if you’re using a water feed pole? Also I live in the desert where it gets really hot 110 to 120 degrees some days. Is it convenient for me to use a water feed pole? I don’t know if the water will dry too fast and leave water spots. I just started my window cleaning business and your Chanel is full of knowledge man thx.
Exactly, no need to squeegee after, even if it dries quick on hot days, thats the best situation actually
So with water fed pole and a guy to help with the inside and outside it takes how long on This house compared to doing it yourself with wfp? Im thinking of buying this same set up maybe run 2 poles at the same time? just trying to figure out the pros and cons.
It would take an hour and a half with a helper inside, only con of WFP is you can’t use it on construction cleans and inside windows lol this is a similar setup but you would want to do a destroyer water fed pole. I can help you get setup if you contact me 9705991437
I run 200’ of water fed pole hose and still get good pressure. It’s easier than carrying around the heavier garden hose.
Yea I just prefer the larger inner diameter hose, Ive done tests with different size hosing and I get a lot more water through the brush with the larger inner diameter then the smaller inner diameter. This is what I prefer with RODI systems, but for DI only you could definitely run 200' of the smaller hose and get great pressure.
Is that just purified water? Or do you use a soap or chemical in tank as well ? Thanks
I’m sure you’ve already addressed this somewhere but where I am they have screens on the exterior. How do you deal with that with your customers? Also, I know that you don’t use a cleaning solution to start are the times and you would recommend doing that?
Hey Steve, how do you turn the water on/off like that from the pole?
It’s this windowcleaner.com/exceed-uni-valve?pt=MY
Im working as a window cleaner for 13 years and wish your boab and waterfed pole were availible in Holland. The extremely high shipping cost is a real dealbreaker for me.
Hello!! Thank you so much for the video. How is business going.
Stevooooooo! 💯🔥🤙🏻
Hi Steve, where can I get that kind of Water fed pole. I'm in South Africa. And how many metres is your garden horse pipe?
Hey SteveO!! I appreciate you and the content you give us. Would you be able to see if I have that swivel on my set up when I ordered. Seems to be stiff, If I don't have that swivel to make it easy to get those angles, can you put order in for one on my account. How much better is that pole vs the XERO Pro Basic Carbon Fiber Water Fed Pole, Teak Baker (Copied and pasted that)
Hi Teak, I can for sure do that for you! The destroyer is in a league of its own, for the 30’ it’s $1499 then goes up by $500 for every extra 10’. It’s an extremely rigid pole with a larger overlap between sections and uses the highest tier of ultra high mod carbon fiber. You would have a lot more control at 40’ and higher with this pole compared to any other pole on the market
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner ok. But the swivel will work with my current pole, and it doesn’t seem to have that swivel on. Next spring I will revisit upgrading the pole it’s self. Thanks
@@teak5476 you do have it, it came with the alpha brush, try loosening the dial on top under the push to fit for the rinse bar
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner I’ll admit I am a diffuss lol. Ok thanks.
Is that yellow 150' hose the same type that comes with the Xero Pure systems?
No the one on the reel I would say is not as good of quality but still works great, I have had this reel for 2 years and works really well
What's the diameter of that hose?
@@JorgeChavez-xm2ew ID is 3/8”
A lot of times I come across that black. fungus on the lower windows from the mulch and the shrubs even the bronze wool paddle will not take them off what is your thoughts? Any ideas?
Finger nail lol
@@SteveOthewindowcleaner that's what i do lol 😊🙏
Hey Steve, great video I'm getting started in this and have been watching a ton of your videos. Why do you hit the frames then come back and get the windows? is it so the frames can drip on the windows and then you clean that window of that dripped debris?
Its to get the the dirt off the frames first so when i do the final rinse there is not dirt on the frames that gets back on the window
What size garden hose would you recommend me to use for my Di?
Normal garden hose 5/8" ID