OKGO - A New Waterfed Delivery System

This British window cleaning invention could transform your life (and business).

OKGO - a pure water delivery system used from an enclosed secure van. For Pure water window cleaners everywhere. In the words of Jordan King (the inventor) - "This British window cleaning invention could transform your life (and business)".  One of those new products that just stood out at Mark Munro's Window Cleaning Show was OKGO, a new system of using your waterfed pole on the go. If you have a van system & you are tired of snagged hoses & hooking up each time you stop, this may be the device for you. A conservative estimate shows that this system may give you 20% of your time back by speeding up your workload... but probably a lot more. Watch the videos below for details on how to get futureproofed.

Jordan King of OKGO talks..

I have tried all of the available ways of using WFP system in my area and found that each way had its benefits and drawbacks. Methods have included, back packs, trolleys and sliding racks from the rear of the vehicle. Some of the following drawbacks:

• Lifting heavy items from the rear of the vehicle (reels, trolleys, backpacks)
• Setting items up at each stop
• Dragging equipment over rough ground and over steps leaving the vehicle unlocked
• Hand spooling with a dirty rag
• Bending over to reel in Fighting with hose connectors bruised/wet legs from lifting reels
• Wet van smashing knuckles on the floor, etc, etc, the list goes on!

Many window cleaners will recognise some of the above and trust me, i know first hand how tough it can be because I live it day in day out (although i would not swap jobs with anyone). So, I have used my knowledge as an engineer to design, patent and produce a system to make life easier for WFP window cleaners..

The OKGO system was mounted for the show, even the pivoting mounting system showed engineering expertise.

OKGO: Basically OKGO is a frame which allows spooling and winding from outside of the vehicle therefore, doors can remain locked. Hoses are diverted via a pulley system through the van floor and can be fitted to almost any vehicle and can divert to anywhere on the sill as required. Poles are mounted externally and can be left there between stops.

Part of the systems unique characteristics is the remote spool lock which locks the pole tightly against the van allowing transport while externally mounted. In essence the system has the following benefits:

• No heavy lifting
• No bending
• No hand spooling (toxicariosis)
• Van remains locked
• Totally dry van
• Maximum efficiency

With regards to efficiency we estimate it can be improved by 20% on an established WFP round. In addition though, the other main benefits are peace of mind and well being as the video demonstrates. The final product construction has been called 'Bullet proof' and utilises materials, where necessary, such as stainless steel and prudent manufacturing such as powder coating to ensure that it wont let you down and will be with you for years and years to come.

My town Corby, Northants, UK, was once home to one of the biggest iron ore mining and steel manufacturing facilities in the world and it is in the spirit of old fashioned British engineering that we present the 'Bulletproof' OKGO. Thanks to Mark Munro for his invitation to attend the WCP Trade Show 2014. More can be found on our Facebook page Waterworks Window Cleaning. Hope to see you there soon!

 

OKGO at the WCP show.