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geefree

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POLED UP AT LAST
« on: October 10, 2006, 01:46:04 pm »
Well,

I have just drove all the way to the east coast and back to collect a pole i bought (3 months old)...

the guy said he was the only one around using wfp, so he thought it would be successful!...

he said he had had enough , as he had lost 25% of his customers,

what a think to say to me just starting out lol. :o...

anyway i need it around here... its 40ft with quick relaease sections.. and all the pipes... and a brush.

just wondered how many of you guys lost calls when you first started using wfp?

Gary.

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2006, 01:48:16 pm »
how much did you pay for it?
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wildstyles

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2006, 01:49:37 pm »
Judas! Traitor!  ;D Wait till Squeaks hear`s about this!!  ::)
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2006, 01:53:34 pm »
its only so i can hit all the streets instead of driving around looking for non sloping roofs, ... but we are riddled with them and 3 stories... i can build quicker , ....  ::) :o

gary..

£160 fast one.
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master cleaner

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2006, 07:09:02 pm »
i lost 3 and picked up about 50
happy days

gary
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windows_chepstow

Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2006, 07:20:18 pm »
Gazza,

40 foot is a big pole!  I don't want to sound negative, but I don't think it's going to be of much use to you; for a while at least.

You can use this pole to clean lower than 40 foot, but it's going to be heavy and you're going to get tired of using it.

Also, for the price you paid, I could've recommended something far, far better that would've suited you from ground floor work, to fourth story work (40 foot).

I think you should've asked here first, before purchasing.



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MNWC

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2006, 07:25:39 pm »
Quote
Also, for the price you paid, I could've recommended something far, far better that would've suited you from ground floor work, to fourth story work (40 foot).

Cmon tosh let us all in on it  :-*
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2006, 07:29:07 pm »
Tosh thanks for that,

i thought that myself,
but could you let me know about the other poles.. you could email me.... i may resell this.. its a cracking pole but i think it would suit commercial guys more at the mo...

i was getting so many different sorts of help and ideas.... which i am grateful for,... but also confused now.

gary
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mark dew

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2006, 07:31:19 pm »
I lost 3 when i 1st started wfp, dropped a few more 'cos the jobs weren't suitable for wfp, but i've picked up lots more since.
I did get several complaints between weeks 3 and 6 as well.

I have only come across 1 window that i cannot get to with a pole or ladder. I can now clean over conservatory roofs and garages and is worth a couple of pounds extra on even my smallest jobs.

I've got to admit that it did knock my confidence a little getting complaints, but slowing down a bit stopped all that.
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2006, 07:40:14 pm »
cheers mark,

did you also get extra work because you actually said / advertised you could reach awkward windows etc.... and did you get funny looks whilst stood in the garden with long pole ;D

and feel daft... cos i did today a bit... on my own house ! :o
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mark dew

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2006, 09:47:34 pm »
Quote from: GAZZASP8 on October 10, 2006, 07:40:14 pm
cheers mark,

did you also get extra work because you actually said / advertised you could reach awkward windows etc.... and did you get funny looks whilst stood in the garden with long pole ;D

and feel daft... cos i did today a bit... on my own house ! :o

I have 1 advert in a parish magazine which does advertise i can reach windows upto 40 feet and do dormers and above conservatories etc.
I have only had 1 job specifically because of a window that could be got at with a ladder but i couldn't safely do it with wfp either.


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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2006, 12:00:44 am »
Gazza what about the other parts to make the water go up the pole???

Dave
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2006, 12:28:00 am »
Gazza 40 ft ....extended it and i will see if i can see it from my end.. ;D....LOL

Dave
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2006, 12:45:10 am »
Ha ha ..
ok, ok, .... i want a pack pack but still cant choose one ... now i have been told that a 35psi on backpack.... wont even reach 3rd storey....
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2006, 12:47:47 am »
gaz thats a point pump 3 storey......you guys help us.

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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2006, 12:53:05 am »
please... ;)........... there is the omnipole, backpack, it has 80psi pump..... but a 12v -  9amp battery...

i enquired saying a charged 9 am would not last very long,...

the guy assured me that it would work off full power for 10 hours......

so ..... oh but cant find the link now.... its on another post somewhere though i think.

gary.
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2006, 01:00:40 am »
Gaz when u have the answers pass them on to me by email.
Just in case i get lost in DIY

dave
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2006, 01:16:02 am »
I WILL DAVE... ARE YOU SURE YOUR LOVELY LADY HAS NOT BARRED YOU FROM THIS FORUM DAVE? :o 8).... oopss sorry for big print i did not look up.
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2006, 01:18:38 am »
Nope i think i need to get this house finish because she as been so good to me.... :P

Dave
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2006, 01:39:34 am »
Gaz whats you pole like any pictures?

Dave
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david68

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2006, 01:49:58 am »
Gaz forget pictures i have seen your pole.
Looks nice and yellow

Dave
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2006, 09:07:30 am »
whats the best brush to use anyone... cant get to sills wi this  ;)
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2006, 09:11:40 am »
are 35/40 psi any good for 3rd floors..... tosh where are you :D
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billygoat

Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2006, 09:45:13 am »
it definately does 2nd floor no problem, so I would think it will go higher
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russ_clark

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #24 on: October 11, 2006, 03:36:59 pm »
If you want to sell the 40ft pole I would be interested
depending on £'s
Russ
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windows_chepstow

Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2006, 03:51:54 pm »
Quote from: GAZZASP8 on October 11, 2006, 09:11:40 am
are 35/40 psi any good for 3rd floors..... tosh where are you :D

Yes, the shurflo backpack is fine to use at this height, probably higher; but I've not used it higher than third story (2nd Floor) work.

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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2006, 09:11:41 pm »
hi russ its a cracking pole but i may have gone over with me being new to this ,, i think its more suited to the guys who know what they are doing... ;D


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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2006, 09:14:55 pm »
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« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2006, 09:16:52 pm »
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #30 on: October 11, 2006, 09:19:23 pm »
but only had it one day so would be looking for at least my money back.

cheers
gary
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geefree

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #31 on: October 11, 2006, 09:24:53 pm »
do you guys know if  the pole breaks down easy enough... does anyone have ionics.... would like to seperate it for now

gary
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russ_clark

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Re: POLED UP AT LAST
« Reply #32 on: October 11, 2006, 09:45:35 pm »
you can email me at
russell@reliablewindowcleaner.co.uk
or send p.m.
cheers
Russ
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