Filtration for Window Cleaning & Car Washing
For uncompromising water quality when cost is your main consideration we are your ideal partner for both supply of equipment and related consumables. We understand the difficulty of doing business in Ireland and want to offer you the best equipment at affordable rates, ensuring your customers are happy with the end result and of course making your work easier in the process Whether you purify water and batch to an IBC in your van or purify water on site we have a solution for you.
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Window washing equipment typically has 2 to 4 treatment stages, the main considerations when sizing a system is the source water quality and the volume of water regularly used, we provide solutions for every step of the process ensuring spot and streak free results at the end. We are happy to help you find the perfect complete solution or upgrade part of your existing system. There are over 1,250 combination of options from what we stock, it is impossible to price everything direct on so please reach out and we will quote up a solution tailored to your exact needs.
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Stage 1 - Sediment filter. A good sediment filter is essential to remove the initial heavy debris from you water, this is typically the removal of sand, silt, rust etc. that finds its way into the water supply. We have a wide range of housings and related cartridges available for immediate dispatch. Please contact us if you have any questions at all. See links to this section of our web shop below:​
​​Stage 2 & 3 are related to Reverse Osmosis Systems:
Stage 2: Carbon filter. If you use a Reverse Osmosis membrane and use council water it is very important to use a carbon filter in advance to remove the chlorine, failure to do this will dramatically shorten the RO membrane lifetime.​​
Stage 3 - Reverse osmosis (RO) is the most common high throughput cost effective method to generate quality water. We stock a range of high efficiency, low cost Reverse Osmosis membranes specially optimised for window washing applications. We stock all common sizes of membranes e.g. 1812, 3012, 2514, 2521, 2540, 4021, 4040 & 8040.​​​
Of course your membrane is going to need a housing and we stock an range of stainless steel & FRP housings to match our range of membranes.​ For window washing applications FRP housings are becoming the most popular with their higher pressure endurance and wider operating temperature ranges. Of course stainless steel has a place in the market too and we stock a range should you need. Reach out to us to discuss what RO housing and membrane would suit you best.
Stage 4 - De-ionisation (DI) with high grade resin. Obtaining the end spot free finish is largely down to the fine polishing of the water by a deionising resin. We stock a large range of resin at competitive prices and with us you only need to buy what quantity you need, i.e. we sell resin per litre.​
If you don't have already you'll need a vessel to hold your resin, vessels come in all shapes and size and we stock almost all of them. For window washing applications the most common size is a 6 or 8 litre vessel but of course we can supply you with any size you need.
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Summary:
The options are almost endless so for a quick and easy proposal reach out to us and we will guide you through the options available.
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Depending on the feed water hardness it may be a good idea to have a water softening unit, see our separate section below regarding this addition.​
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FAQ:
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DI or RO/DI?
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This is by far the most common question relating to window washing and there are multiple factors involved. For very low volumes or for applications with extremely high quality starting water DI alone may be a viable option. For the most part even-though RO/DI is a higher starting cost the investment pays off in the long run due to the much much lower consumption of DI resin which is the highest consumable in a window washing system. Reach out to us to discuss what is best for you. ​​​
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How often do I need to change my DI resin?
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The situation is different for everyone but actually relatively easy to calculate. The DI resin has a certain 'capacity' and once the feed water quality is known, a simple TDS measurement can aid with this you can work out how many litres of water the resin.
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How long does a RO membrane last?
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A well looked after RO membrane can last 3 to 5 years. Looking after your RO membrane means quality pre-filtration. We can help you all steps of this process.
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Window Washing Softening Systems
As general rule if your water hardness is above 100 to 150 mg/l CaCO3 a softening unit should be considered to prolong the life of the reverse osmosis membrane. We have specially designed system for window washing.
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Ireland has varying degrees of water hardness with some areas unaffected and some with significant issues. The image from the Geological Survey of Ireland can help give an indication of hardness in your area.
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Our window washing softening units are supplied as complete kit with resin pre-filled allowing you to 'plug and play' and start washing right away.
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Car Washing Solutions:
Solutions for detaining & valeting companies:
We know your customers want their vehicle pristine after a detailing and of course we know the pain and extra labour involved with spotting on a car after a wash to get it to the correct standard. Let us help you find a suitable filtration system to always end up with the perfect finish, saving you time and money in the long run. By far the most popular solution is a simple pre-filter and DI vessel used sparingly when needed.
Solutions for automated car washing installations:
For commercial solutions please reach out to us directly, we have supplied bespoke filtration solutions to car wash companies in Ireland, from traditional filtration to specialist re-circulation/reuse systems we have you covered.
Solutions for domestic users:
For domestic car washing we have first hand experience in wanting the perfect gleam off our cars, a finish of course spotting can ruin. For these applications we recommend a miniature deionising unit. The unit contains DI resin which is fully replaceable when depleted ensuring an economical solution. The strategy is to wash the car using your normal water and then for the final rinse switch over to having the deionising unit online. This ensures longevity of your DI resin while keeping costs low.