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GrippaMax 850 2 Man DI System (Supply Only)
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0E - GrippaMAX 300 RO/DI PRO System
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GrippaReel V1 - Black Electric & Manual WFP Low Pressure Steel Water Reel
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GrippaMax 650 2 Man RO PRO System - Excludes Fitting
I ordered a van and complete system from GrippaTank, there were a couple of special order items to be fitted in the van and this was complete to a high standard.
Whilst there is not a "black and white" law stipulating that only a crash tested professionally fitted system should be fitted, there are some clear guidelines provided:
The DoT have a code of practice on the safety of LCV's carrying loads which is fairly generic in nature based on the 1000s of variety of load carrying vehicles on the roads. However, Regulation 100 of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 as amended, requires that a vehicle should not be used or loaded in such a way that it endangers either those using the vehicle or other road user. The DoT also mention within their load carrying guide that the centre of gravity of the equipment being carried should be a low as possible as well safety secured by adequate means to match the load being carried.
A water tank based system is classed as a dynamic force load. This means rather than the load being static, the water within a tank is moving and thus dynamic - thus meaning more velocity. WIth this in mind, more strength and force is required to secure a dynamic load than a static load. The combined strength of the load restraint system must be sufficient to withstand a forwards force not less than the total weight of the load to prevent the load moving under severe braking, and half the weight of the load moving backwards and sideways. Even at low speeds, the forces acting on a load when the vehicle is moving can be high enough for the load to move.
Whilst as we mention there is no law that insists you must have a crash tested system, with the above information in mind, the following should also be considered:
Whilst none of us like to think of the worst case scenario, the potential for a 1000kg worth of volatile water and equipment to cause injury to yourself, an employee, or a member of the public is high.
So by having a professional crash tested system installed, you not only adhere to DoT standards and regulations, but more importantly, you have the peace of mind of knowing you have not cut corners. Risking injury, insurance invalidation, or possible prosecution is not worth it for the relative low cost of a professionally crash tested system.
Read more reasons here as to the benefits of a professionally installed system.
We have standard metal hose reels, plastic molded hose reels and high quality reinforced hose reels.
Yes. We supply many bespoke tank systems to various industries from the fishing industry to the fire & safety industry. The systems are designed for any company or individual that needs to transport liquid safely.
The problem with ratchet strapping a water tank in to your vehicle full of water is that the actual load is unpredictable. Unlike a solid load of bricks or the like, water moves in different directions during the duration of your journey.
Whilst a ratchet strap may be rated up to 5000kg this doesn't actually mean anything if the fixing point is not rated. Many cargo points (also called anchor points) are rated to 'break point' i.e the material will withstand up to 1000lbs of pressure. Once again, this can almost become irrelevant if they are not fixed into a solid surface.
To illustrate:
Most van floor pans are only between 2mm and 3mm in total thickness. If your cargo strap is embedded in this standard floor pan, it will happily cope with everyday cargo and luggage. Once you start using it to withstand the pressures of a heavy water load (1000ltr of water is in effect 1 ton of water), things can be very different.
It would be a bit like building a house on jelly. Even if you used the most solid of materials above the jelly, steel, granite etc, we still couldn't escape the fact that the house is built on jelly and sooner or later it will fail.
Our systems are designed to reinforce the pressure areas and fixing points. In fact they 'sandwich' the floor pan between our spreader plates (that sit under the vehicle) and our lateral bars and T-Loks that sit inside the vehicle to secure the tank.
Because many compact vans are car-derived, it means that their chasis is a dual skin. This creates a 6 or 7 inch void behind the drivers seat (underneath the floor pan).
To access this area you can pull the seats forward in the cab, and access from underneath the bulkhead. This will enable you to get fixing points for your T-LOKS and under floor spreader plates. This is the same on most car derived vans. Always check before you purchase to ensure your payload is adequate and that you have the correct fixing points under the vehicle.
*Available on all Delivery PRO, DI, & RO Systems.
**Available on DI & RO systems.
There is some sceptism with regards to crash tested products in some quarters and in truth is it is right to do your homework and make a well informed decision before purchasing anything.
Some feel that by using the term 'Crash Tested' or 'Crash Worthiness Tested' companies are just using it as a marketing ploy.
We can genuinely say that our aim in getting crash worthiness tested certification from MIRA was and still is to produce safer systems for anyone transporting liquid in their vehicle. In fact this is one of the reasons why we have made our systems cost effective.
Our overwhelming feeling was that too many companies and individuals were being priced out of the crash worthiness tested market. Unable to afford the cost of a crash worthiness tested system, they had to look elsewhere for cheaper alternatives. Our GrippaMAX Systems can be purchased simply as a tank unit and frame, because we believe you do not have to be a window cleaner to benefit from crash worthiness tested certification. We are confident that you will see immediately the difference between a standard cleaning system and our GrippaMAX System and why it is MIRA certificated. Water can generate a great deal of energy known as inertia when a vehicle brakes or worse hits an object. Because of this force the tank and framework has the 'urge' to push forward towards the object that has been hit. Our GrippaMAX Systems come with reinforced frames and underplates to give the user complete peace of mind.
We would be more than happy to demonstrate the benefits of our system - to arrange a demonstration please call 0800 098 8407
The waste valve situtated on your system, is a regulator - NOT an ON / OFF valve. So when in the 'CLOSED' position is causes the filters to pressurise, allowing a regularated amount of brime (waste) to exit.
To maintain the life of your filters you should ensure you are regularly flushing the system - simply operate the system fill as normal, but open the waste valve fully. Leave for about 20 minutes and then close to produce water.
Yes, finance is available on any order over £500 subject to status. Simply contact us and let us know what you want to order and we will get the finance company to contact you for a no-obligation quote.
We specificially chose the Hyge Sled test for our GrippaMAX system.
This is because the energy from a HyGe sled test is transferred immediately to the tank unit rather than being partly absorbed in a head on crash test (i.e a van against a wall). The tanks and fixings are subject to the most force on a HyGe sled and therefore give a fuller understanding of the strength and capabilities of the tank unit itself. See our video by clicking here for more details.
No. Experience in the engineering industry tells us that fixing a system into the chassis of a vehicle could weaken the structural strength and integrity of the vehicle itself. For this reason our GrippaMAX Systems were developed and tested by fixing into the main floor pan of the vehicle. We believe that by fitting a system to the floor pan (one of the weakest parts of a vehicle) and forcing it to withstand the pressure created by the HyGE Sled Test and 850ltr of water gives the greatest proof that it has reached a 'crash worthiness test' standard. All systems come with high strength under spreader plates and fixings.
Yes. Our tanks can withstand hot water up to 70 degrees. In fact the Polymer has been tested up to 85 degrees but we prefer to work within the guidelines and recommendations.
The GrippaMAX Systems were tested at MIRA's high tech test facility in the UK. The test was carried out using the HyGe sled - see http://www.mira.co.uk/our-services/hyge
Click here to see the video footage of the test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrbvYwVQWZw&feature=player_embedded
Both tests demonstrate the force that is generated by water inertia. In a head on crash test the crumple zones of the vehicle will absorb some of the energy created on impact. This means that the full force will not be transferred to the tank unit itself. The HyGe sled test is a 'bare' test and transfers the energy instantly to the tank unit and fixings, thus, giving a fuller understanding of the strength and capability of the tank and it's fixings.
We don't believe in scaremongering, but do feel this is an important issue. At the end of the day, there is a key difference between carrying a solid load (i.e bricks or gravel) and water. This is because of the weight and movement of water. Water moves in a way that a solid load does not, thus distributing weight to different parts of the vehicle at different times during your journey. Our GrippaMAX Systems are designed to contain and control the water making it react more like a solid load. This is due to the high strength frame, plates and
T-LOK Bolt System and twin baffles.
The GrippaMAX actually incorporates twin baffles, both molded baffles and honeycomb for extra reassurance.
To enquire further about this product please click here: PRODUCT ENQUIRY
There are two important points here - the shut off valve and the level switch must BOTH be plumbed in correctly in order to work, as the controller relies on each for the signal to turn the valve on/off.
If you are installing it with our V-Series Liquid Logic you will need to do the following:
Once this is all completed and you have connected the controller to the battery, you will need to press the two 'up' and 'down' arrows together to activate the shut off valve to the open position. You will hear the valve open if you have turned the mains water on. Test the level switch by placing your hand in the tank, and pushing the float up. You will see the 'FILL' message disappear and the valve will shut.
Yes. If you purchase a GrippaMAX, you will receive a copy of the MIRA Crash Worthiness Test Certificate. If one of our engineers has fitted the system for you, you will also receive an engineers certificate.
Yes we do - we offer nationwide fitting within the UK, including Northern Ireland and the outlying isles.
We also have fitting centres in England, Scotland, Ireland and Holland.
Please call 0800 098 8407 to see whether we fit in your area.
Our GrippaMAX Systems have been designed to fit between the wheel arches of all vans on the market (please note it is vital that you check your vehicle payload before purchasing any cleaning system).
All of our systems come with simple plug & play technology and easy to read gauges. We don't believe in blinding you with science.
Our GrippaMAX Systems incorporate the frame into the tank itself, making it a very secure unit. They also feature lateral slider bars giving more flexibility when it comes to fitting. The lid is a unique design that features the same technology that is used on submarine hatches. This means that in a crash the lid will not permit water escape.
We don't believe in scaremongering, but do feel this is an important issue. At the end of the day, there is a key difference between carrying a solid load (i.e bricks or gravel) and water. This is because of the weight and movement of water. Water moves in a way that a solid load does not thus distributing weight to different parts of the vehicle at different times during your journey. Our GrippaMAX Systems are designed to contain and control the water making it react more like a solid load.
Yes. All of our GrippaMAX Systems can be quickly upgraded at sensible prices. This means that when your business expands and grows you can add on another pump and controller at a price that won't break the bank!
Calculating which system your vehicle can legally and safely take is a very important decision. If you do not spend time on making this decision wisely, it will potentially cost your business both from a financial point of view as well as from a health and safety point of view. An over-laden vehicle is very dangerous, and the risk of causing injury is high.
So understanding the various abbreviations as well as what that actually means in practice for you and your vehicle is very important. The following information aims to assist you in your decision process:
So with the above in mind, GVM or GVW could be 3500kg. The kerb mass is 2213kg. This gives you a payload of 1287kg. If your system weights 551kg with water, you are left with 736kg. Then remove the weight of the driver and passenger - 76kg each if 12 stone each. You then have 584kg to carry the rest of your equipment with. However if your vehicle is highly modified with optional extras, this may be less. That is why the GVW or GVM is the bottom line figure you must keep in mind.
Ensure to check with the manufacturer of your vehicle, as the above information is designed to be a guide, but does and can vary over the many ranges on the market.
Yes. In fact all of our products are tested for between 6 months to 1 year in the actual work environment before we sell them.
We also listen carefully to what our customers have to say and if a product needs improving then you can be sure we will work hard to make it happen!
LLDPE tubing can be used in environments up to 65c.
We offer full customer support from start to finish. We don't believe in just making sales, we would much rather you to be a long term customer. For this reason, if you have any questions you can contact us from 9:00am to 5:00pm every week day or email us at enquiries@grippatank.co.uk
Ecologically friendly, pure water is an extremely reliable organic solvent. But what exactly is pure water? And how do you get it? Water or H2O comprises of a single atom of oxygen and two atoms of hydrogen. Purified or pure water has all the mineral and particle pollutants removed from it.
However, pure water will always try to return to a natural impure state, so it will instinctively absorb dirt and grit, making it the Ninja of cleaning agents.
Water purification goes through two processes:
With Reverse Osmosis or RO, water passes through a porous membrane separating minerals and solid particles from water molecules.
Deionisation or DI, the second stage of the process, removes any remaining minerals (sodium, calcium, iron, magnesium and copper) and anions (chloride and sulphate).
When pure water evaporates, it leaves its surfaces both spot and smear free, making it an extremely effective and greener alternative to traditional cleaning methods. In a nutshell, using pure water:
There’s no doubt that pure water has revolutionised the cleaning industry, so you’d expect it to be expensive right? Well, not necessarily. There are pure water outlets across the UK and and we have seen pricing between £0.05 to £0.10 + vat per litre.
Alternatively, you might want to consider producing your own pure water. But how does producing your own water compare to the cost of filling stations?
Obviously to produce your own pure water, you’d need to have an RO system installed. Typically, an RO system monitors the full water purification process from start to finish. It also monitors the Auto-Flush, keeping the RO membrane in top condition whilst checking the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and the water production rate for total water processed.
A typical S300 Pro System kit is made up of:
S300 GrippaPRO Static Purification System
The GrippaPRO range of static systems is pre-plumbed, pre-wired and has been fully tested within our patented RO cabinet. Designed for companies with 1 - 3 vans, the S300 produces up to 300 litres of pure water per hour (7536 litres per day).
230v 600LPH RO Production Booster Pump
The booster pump delivers 600 litres per hour (Lph) @100psi giving a filtered production of approximately up to 300 litres per hour based on a 50/50 waste ration. Ready to use, the pump comes with 1 metre of lead and a choice of either UK standard plug or UK RCD Plug.
Liquid Logic™ S3 Static Pump and RO Auto flush System Controller
The most advanced static system controller in the world, its features include auto back flush, auto shut off and TDS monitoring.
Static Water Tank - Anything from 500 - 20,000 litres
Available in a range of colours, shapes, dimensions, and litreage. Typically a 1000 or 2000 litre black tank is the most popular.
Sight Gauge Kit
The sight gauge kit lets you see water levels at a glance on a black tank.
According to one water utility company, one cubic metre of water (1000 litres) costs £3.30* (water + sewage). Based on a 50% production/waste ratio, you would need two cubic metres (2000 litres) of mains water to produce one cubic metre (1000 litre) of pure water, which equates to £6.60 or £66.60 for every 10,000 litres of pure water produced.
To factor this in, we going to base the calculations on a 500 litres of pure water being used each day, full time for a month. This works out at 10000 litres of pure water used each month.
> The industrial Ez-Pure carbon/sediment prefilter we manufacturer have a long life cycle on them in comparision to the smaller filters on the market, so that means you need to change them every 6 months or 360,000 litres (so which ever comes first - the time frame or the maximum litres). Based on £48.99 per filter, thats a yearly cost of £97.98 + vat or £8.16 per 10,000 litres of pure water produced each month.
> Stating how long an RO membrane will last is difficult to do, but lets say our GrippaPRO RO 4021 membranes are setup properly with our booster pump system, they will have the right pressure and flow required to work at their optimum. We are also going to work on the basis that the mains water is around 300ppm. If they kick out a nice healthy reading of 10ppm (lower is even better!), they should last around 2 years**, so that is a yearly cost of £195.99 + vat or £16.33 per 10,000 litres of pure water produced each month.
> The yearly bill for your resin costs really depends on how healthy your system is. This depends on how often you change the pre-filters and therefore how well the RO membranes are working. If the RO membranes output a consistent TDS 10ppm, your resin will cost you £0.002 per litre or £20.00 per 10,000 litres of pure water produced each month.
We've done some calculations based on the above to compare the cost of producing your own pure water (including the cost and fitting of the system) with the cost of using a filling station. Here's what we found:
A typical S300 Pro Static System on finance over a 3-year period = £130.82*** (+VAT) per month
Based on a customer using 500 litres a day, 5 days a week: production of 10000 litres of pure water using your own system and water supply = £110.79 + vat (That is based on a water bill of £66.30 per month and cost of £44.95 for filter/membranes/resin spread over 12 months)
Total cost of repaying the finance for your own system and producing 10000 litres of your own pure water = £241.61 (+VAT) per month or £0.0241 per litre (two and 1/2 pence).
Average cost of 1000 litres of pure water from a filling station if purchased as low as £0.05 + vat = £325.00 (+VAT) per month
After 3 years (once you’ve paid for the finance on the system) your monthly cost would drop down to as low as £0.011 (one pence) + vat = £110.79 per 10000 litres.
We are sure you'll agree, even when you take into account the cost of the filtration consumables it's is well worth considering having your own pure water purification system.
For more information on our RO and DI System kits and packages, visit:
https://www.grippatank.co.uk/wfp-purification-systems/static-systems/ro-di-system-kits-packages
*costs based on information supplied by https://www.southwestwater.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/bills/what-is-a-cubic-metre/
** ro membrane life cycles are hugely depending on the quality of the incoming water, and how often they are flushed. Its vital to change the prefilter on the recommended time frame to give a membrane the best chance of a longer life. In hard water areas, pre-treatment such as a water softener is highly recommended.
***monthly costs based on an established business having been in operation for 3 years. Ts&Cs apply
ARTICLE LAST REVISED JULY 2023
Yes, our tanks are designed to carry salt water and other liquids. However, it's important to note that salt water and chemicals can be highly corrosive, potentially causing damage to your external taps and fixings.
To ensure you have the correct fittings for your load, we recommend contacting us directly for advice. Our team will help you select the right components to match your specific requirements.
For further details, please call us at 0800 098 8407. We're happy to assist!
We supply high grade brand name batteries to many different industries.
We are unable to ship batteries via courier so please contact us to arrange collection or for a quotation on when-in-area delivery.
You need to be sure that the generator you choose can cope with not only the power of your applicance but also the natural power surge that occurs when starting up the applicance and when under strain.
The general rule is the applicance power should be at least 1/3 of the power of the generator.
For Example - Our GrippaVAC gutter vacuum is 2400w, so It is recommended you use a 6kva generator (1/3 of 6kva = 2 or 2000w)
The Numax brand of batteries come with a 3 year warranty.
For other battery brands, please speak to our sales team for further information.
Once you have found something on grippadirect.co.uk that you want to purchase, simply add it to your shopping basket and go through the checkout process.
All goods can be delivered either to your home address, to an alternative address or to your work address. We will deliver to addresses throughout the globe. However, for deliveries to non-mainland UK and international addresses, there may be an additional delivery charge and longer delivery lead-time.
We offer free delivery on all retail orders over £75 plus VAT.
We also offer a Premium Delivery Service, where you can choose from Next Day, named Day or Saturday service, please call 0800 098 8407 for a bespoke quote.
The delivery charge for each item is listed on the product detail page underneath the ‘Add to Basket’ button.
When you add products to your shopping basket the appropriate charge will be added automatically. All delivery charges will be shown clearly throughout the checkout process.
We make every effort to keep our delivery charges as low as possible. The delivery charge depends on the size and weight of the product ordered and the delivery service option you choose.
Standard delivery of stocked items is normally within 5 working days. Delivery times are calculated in working days - i.e. Monday to Friday inclusive (working days do not include weekends or national Bank Holidays). In case of Bank Holidays please allow an extra 2 working days.
Some items are delivered directly to you from the manufacturer and may incur a longer delivery lead-time.
For Premium Next Day Delivery, orders must be placed by 12 midday.
For Saturday Delivery, orders must be placed by 12 midday Friday.
Deliveries to non-Mainland UK or international locations may take longer.
Please note that if your order is made up of a combination of items, deliveries may, on occasion be made separately.
Risk in the goods will pass to you on delivery. We reserve the right to alter or amend delivery times in exceptional circumstances.
We do everything we can to meet the delivery time specified in this section, however occasionally delivery times may be affected by factors beyond our control and cannot be guaranteed. We will inform you if we become aware of an unexpected delay. In the event that we fail to meet a specified delivery date you will have the option of either cancelling your order and receiving a full refund, or continuing with the order and accepting a refund of any additional delivery charge we have made.
All payments must be cleared funds before delivery of goods.
All goods are subject to availability.
Delivery times quoted above can vary depending on stock availability and delivery location.
If you are already registered:
If you are a new customer or choose not to register:
Yes we do, although surcharges apply due to the additional postage charges to ship to Northern Ireland. Some products are sold through our distributor, SureClean Systems and can be purchased from their stock.
Here at GrippaTank we highly value our international customers and have made made our full range of products available globally.
And we don't stop there - if you know that one of our products would be perfect for your market, but certain logistical adaptations need to be made for your locality, then let us know. We will work with you to design and manufacture a range that works effectively in your environment.
Here are just some of the ways can we help:
To become an international distributor or to arrange a consultancy for bespoke items, simply contact a member of our team at enquiries@grippatank.co.uk
Whether you are part of a government department or a local authority, we will help you to fulfill your contracts and improve your services.
Any item from our substantial range can be adapted to suit the needs of your authority. If a bespoke item is required, our design team can work with you to create the perfect solution.
Here's just some of the ways we can help:
We at GrippaTank appreciate that our stock products may not meet the requirements of every environment which is why we offer a bespoke design service enabling us to create a product to the design of your choice, while encompassing the core principles of our readily available product range.
Products can be manufactured in the following materials:
We pride ourselves on offering a confidential service for patented products and prototypes and have been directly involved in the manufacture and supply of a number of high level products.
How does the service work?
Projects can be managed from start to finish with minimum impact on your business. Please call us on 0800 098 8407 to discuss your specific requirements and arrange a consultation.
We have developed a complete range of products specifically to meet the demands of the public sector.
Whether you're responsible for purchasing or facilities management and want to save money or are looking for a convenient way to grow your business, we have a solution for you.
Here's how can we help:
To find out how we can help you meet your particular business objectives, call us on 0800 098 8407 to arrange a consultation with a member of our management team.
Our expert installation service is available nationwide, enabling you and your customers to get on the road with peace of mind.
From Thurso to Truro, Llanelli to Lowestoft, our experienced team will travel to your chosen location. You don't even need to leave your front door! Alternatively you can opt for one of our fitting centres in England or Scotland.
What's included?
Don't leave your safety to chance, let the professionals fit it for you!
Are you looking to make budget payments and gain maximum benefit from a cost effective leasing package?
Does your business need a high quality GrippaMAX Cleaning System?
All businesses need equipment but they also feed on capital. Leasing enables you to get the first without compromising the second.
Of course to stand out from your competitors you need the latest technology. Leasing is a long established, tax efficient method of financing a wide range of equipment.
Benefits:
If the equipment you are purchasing will be a profit centre for your business it's easy to work out how many hours / jobs per week that it needs to do to pay for itself!
Unsecured borrowing
The equipment that is being leased is the only security that is generally necessary. No property is used as security, however, occasionally the finance company may need Directors Guarantees for some Limited Companies.
It depends on what your looking to get out of the purchase.
In simple terms, Contract Hire is a method of funding the USE of a vehicle for a set period of time, but not the overall ownership (or cost of ownership) of it. It allows a customer to choose the vehicle they want, use it for a set period of time and an anticipated mileage and then give it back to the leasing company at the end of the period of hire.
This product is the most inexpensive way to ensure your vehicles and equipment are kept new and are replaced regularly. If you want to have 3 - 5 years of trouble free motoring with maintenance, road fund licence, and breakdown cover all included, this is a good option.
Pros:
Cons:
Finance Lease is a form of flexible leasing to fund the use, but not the ownership, of a vehicle and is ideally suited for VAT registered businesses. The leasing company hires the vehicle to the customer for an agreed period of time and for an agreed monthly sum. Providing any balloon payment has been paid, at the end of term:
Pros:
Cons:
This product is pretty similar to Finance Lease, but with a lower payment structure which defers final payment at the end of term. You can transfer ownership of the vehicle to yourself once all payments have been made and a transfer of ownership fee has been completed.
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Credit score is a important factor in getting approved for finance. If any previous bad debt or CCJs are still showing on your profile, this can affect your chances of approval. However, the main interest of response finance companies is affordability. Can you afford the monthly costs? Can you prove this by the cash flow on your bank account?
This will depend on your credit score and overall package value, as well as the type of finance your going for. As a rough guide:
Depending on the approval offer, you can spread the cost over 1 – 5 years on equipment and 3 – 5 years on vehicles.
Not at all. Both of GrippaTank’s vehicle supply partners can include the system as part of the vehicle package so you just have one simple monthly payment. The arrangement is completely flexible as well, so if you have a limited amount of savings, you could part pay for some of the equipment or vehicle and then finance the remaining balance.
"Having spent many hours, days, even weeks, sourcing vans and installing systems, I can safely say
purchasing a one stop solution through Grippatank has proved to be an excellent decision. The quality
of product and service is extremely good and I will continue to use this method in future"
– John, Ideal Window Cleaning.
Different finance products suit different customers. Ultimately, if your company has the funds to purchase all new vehicles and equipment outright, and you prefer that method, you will likely get a very good package discount.
All finance is subject to terms and conditions and each individual's/company's credit score. Always seek financial advice before taking out credit.
We, at GrippaTank, appreciate that our stock products may not meet the requirements of every environment.
We offer a bespoke design service, enabling us to create a product to the design of your choice, whilst at the same time, encompassing the core principles of our readily available product range.
Products can be manufactured in the following materials:
We pride ourselves on offering a confidential service for patented products and prototypes and have been directly involved in the manufacture and supply of a number of high level products.
How does the service work?
Projects can be managed from start to finish with minimum impact on your business. Please call us on 0800 098 8407 to arrange a consultation to discuss your specific requirements.
Extra vigilance, care and concentration are needed when using water-fed poles, ladders or scaffolding near OHPLs on domestic or commercial properties. You must always Look Up, Look Out and stay safe.
Before you start any work, stop and look up.
• Be aware of the dangers of working near or underneath OHPLs. Always assume they are live and beware that electricity can jump gaps. Plan ahead and note the location of OHPLs.
• Consider your position at ground and the extent of your equipment (i.e. Telescopic devices) and ensure that when extended it will not encroach or breach the exclusion zone as a minimum. Generally remain 5 metres away to be safe.
• If you are in any doubt about whether the lines in question are power or telephone (this is a very common mistake) – always assume that they are power lines and are live.
• If you are working at night, or in conditions of poor visibility, you should use spotlights or a torch to carefully check that there are no OHPLs if you are doing any work or operating something where there is a risk that contact could be made with OHPLS.
• It is not normally practical for electricity companies to shroud high voltage conductors and even when low voltage conductors are shrouded, the shrouding is not designed to protect against contact by Tools or Equipment – again, Keep your Distance!
• If unsure, always contact your local electricity network operators and follow the advice given before starting work.
In the event of an emergency
• If someone or something has made contact with an overhead line, you should immediately clear the area, away from the damage, do not make contact with anything that could still be touching or very close to the electrical equipment and keep at least 5 meters away.
• In an emergency dial 999 and call 105 and tell them electricity is involved.
Electrical Injuries: Types, Risks, and Prevention Toolbox Talk
The 4 Main Types of Electrical Injury :
There are four main types of electrical injuries that can occur due to electricity. In this toolbox talk, we will go over each type of injury and give you help for how to prevent them.
1) Electricity Can Cause Burns
The first major injury caused by electricity is burns. Burns can be caused by electrical short circuits, when an electrical arc occurs heat is produced and can cause surface or deep tissue burns depending on the amount of energy released. Burns can also occur when electric current passes through the body. The current heats up body tissue and causes external and internal burns. To prevent any of these scenarios from happening, you need to avoid any contact with live electricity.
Here are some good tips:
• Make sure all extension and power cords are in good condition before using them. If they are damaged, throw them out and replace.
• Only qualified electricians should work with electrical equipment that has been made safe.
• Stay away from high-voltage equipment, it should be clearly marked with ‘Danger of death’ signs.
• Keep water away from electricity conductors.
• If you think someone is in contact with live conductors, do not touch them, check out the advice at the end of this article.
2) Electric Shock
The next type of electrical injury is electric shock which occurs when you come into contact with an electrical energy source. When you get an electric shock, it can burn you and give you anything from a mild jolt to more serious jolts that in some cases can be life-threatening. Electric shocks most commonly occur when working with faulty electrical tools and machinery as well as coming into contact with faulty power cords or exposed conductors on overhead power lines.
To avoid electric shocks, it is important to:
• Make sure when using equipment and machinery that they are in good working order. Pay special attention to ensure there are no exposed wires due to cracked insulation.
• If electrical equipment is damaged or broken do not go near it. Report it to someone who can fix it.
• It is also important to ensure you do not use electrical tools and equipment close to water.
3) Electrocution
Electrocution means death by electric shock.
Electrocution occurs when the current flowing through the body passes through the heart and causes it to stop beating properly. This can occur at low levels of current.
• Stay a safe distance away from overhead power lines as any contact can cause electrocution.
• Only qualified electricians should work with wiring and carry out jobs involving electricity. They need to ensure that they use the correct fuses, circuit breakers, and wiring when they are carrying out installations and repairs.
• If there is any risk at all in coming into contact with electricity, STOP what you are doing and get advice.
4) Electricity Can Cause Falls
The final major cause of injury due to electrical issues is when people fall due to electric shock when working at height. For example, if you are up a ladder working on something, and you get an electric shock, you can lose your balance and fall, which turns a minor shock into a serious workplace injury.
To avoid this happening, make sure that you:
• Stay clear of electrical equipment when working up high and particularly where there are overhead power lines. Before commencing work, try to find a safer way to do the job.
• Before you use any equipment when high up, make sure that it is in perfect working condition.
• Ensure you are using the safest ladder or scaffolding for the job.
Key Takeaways When Using Water Fed and Manual Extension Poles for Any Work at Height
• Before starting any work, first “Look out – Look up”. i.e. conduct risk assessments through Looking out for any overhead electrical assets located nearby to your work and looking up to where you will be putting the pole and check the immediate vicinity for any overhead electrical assets (lines, wires, cables etc).
• Make sure that extension poles cannot fall onto electrical conductors if they become unstable.
• Do not assume any overhead wires are telephone wires/lines/cables.
• Do not Mistake overhead power lines on wooden poles for telephone wires.
• Look out for overhead mains electric cables.
• Look carefully for electrical wires from the house to garages, sheds, and other types of adjacent buildings.
• If in doubt avoid working with or around electrical hazards.
• Think about the weather, Rain.
• Wet hands and wet feet make it easier for a person to conduct electricity.
• High winds can cause the pole to move sideways possibly contacting adjacent overhead electrical wires.
• Work should only be completed by people who have the appropriate training, certification and experience.
Gutter Cleaning with Carbon Fibre Poles In addition to the above advice for water fed and manual poles the following should always be followed.
• Always try to use 110 volts or battery power for the gutter VAC
• Make sure equipment and extension cords you are working with or around are in good condition and safely out of the way when working.
• Never join extension leads together
• Always use a residual circuit device if using 230v and push the ‘test’ button to make sure it works, it could save your life.
• Check all electrical wires to the machine for breakages before use.
Reference for additional information
• https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/gs6.pdf
• https://www.energynetworks.org/newsroom/big-brother-star-urges-you-to-look-out-look-up-thisbank-holiday-weekend
Cleaning is all about efficiency, so any downtime will effect your earnings as well as only cause your cleaning schedules to get behind. So being prepared for the cold weather is important in order to keep you fully operational, as well as preventing any damage to your system which could be costly to repair.
We have put some tips together to help prevent system freezing, and to help you operate full steam ahead through the colder months. If you have any other suggestions, we would love to hear them.
Year on year, our HydroHeat customers are able to steam through the cold weather (pun intended!), even when there is snow on the ground.
If you haven't yet purchased a HydroHeat system, how can you protect a cold system?
​Contact us today if you would like to discuss how we can add automated frost protection to your system.
Options available for heat and frost prevention:
- No automated heat (relies on your operatives running an extension lead to the van, and putting a mains powered heater in the back of the van). This option is risky, if the auxiliary heater catches fire, it could burn out the vehicle.
- Diesel AIR Heater - this provides automated frost protection by automatically turning on when in cold weather, and blowing hot air into the back of the van to keep the van warm.
- Diesel WATER Heater - this provides automated frost protection by automatically turning on when in cold weather, and running hot water around the pumps and reels, and back into the tank. This option gives you hot water to work with, which then provides better cleaning power on the glass or surfaces you clean with.
CAUTION
LPG, Oil Fired, and Electric Radiators could cause a fire! Please exercise caution if using these to heat your system. We would highly recommend getting a Hydroheat Space Air Heater or a HydroHeat Water Heater.
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