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dazmond

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Sole trader pole set up
« on: September 18, 2012, 08:40:13 am »
so for all you one man bands out there what poles you got?

heres mine

22ft CLX

25ft SLX

40ft SUPERMAX

25ft BRODEX HYDRA

30ft UNGER TELEPLUS TRAD POLE

small unger optiloc converted into a WFP for cleaning the van


my main pole is the 25ft SLX with a choice of 3 carbon goosenecks with an extreme brush/soft sill/med sill respectively.excellent all arounder.

22ft CLX with aqua-daptor gets used  for some work(like today)and the 40ft supermax gets used on some commercial and big domestic and any solar panel cleaning.

i cant see me using the hydra ever again!and the teleplus gets used occasionally albeit as an 18ft trad pole!

so what poles have you guys got??i reckon ive got most bases covered for my work anyway! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D

    
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2012, 09:01:27 am »
SLX 25
CLX 18
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andyjm1

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2012, 09:33:39 am »
I would be a bit careful about listing what expensive equipment you have on a public forum.

My poles are years old and knackered cause I'm too tight to buy new ones.  ;)
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2012, 02:27:20 pm »
Grow up knd. Just because you cant afford them yet doesnt mean everyone should keep quiet so not to upset you !

Ive worked damm hard for what ive got. I still have the original diy system i first started out with and not a crash tested one.

Dazmond has probably worked harder than me (hes older and been cleaning longer), so shut the jealous cake hole of yours and be quiet
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Steve H

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2012, 03:14:52 pm »
Calm down fellas - keep it clean!!!!   8)
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paul saunders

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2012, 03:26:22 pm »
Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on September 18, 2012, 02:27:20 pm
Grow up knd. Just because you cant afford them yet doesnt mean everyone should keep quiet so not to upset you !

Ive worked damm hard for what ive got. I still have the original diy system i first started out with and not a crash tested one.

Dazmond has probably worked harder than me (hes older and been cleaning longer), so shut the jealous cake hole of yours and be quiet
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #6 on: September 18, 2012, 03:27:24 pm »
per... You have just gone against what you first posted ! That makes you a bigger tit than i first thought you were ;D
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #7 on: September 18, 2012, 03:32:06 pm »
How was that out of order  ?

The guy made out i was bragging when i was simply answering a question. If someone asked what controller you used, he wouldnt say a thing. When i first started i didnt have a controller... I couldnt afford one. But i didnt cry because other people did.
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bobplum

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2012, 03:52:37 pm »
slx 35 and the good old bq harris pole :-*
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mark dew

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2012, 04:00:19 pm »
Dazmonds post might seem like bragging to some but the reality is he's wasted his money on them. He only needs 2.
slx and supermax.
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2012, 04:02:26 pm »
Remove your post bob... Your bragging and knd wont be happy.

Knd i aint arguing... Im TELLING YOU !
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andyM

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2012, 04:05:25 pm »
I don't reckon Dazmond was bragging.
I read it as though he was asking what other people use to get a general idea of people's preference.
Who knows it might help someone starting wfp to decide which pole they want to buy?   
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steven ainger

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2012, 04:20:45 pm »
18ft slx
30ft slx

 these two poles clean all my work
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richard jagger

Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2012, 04:24:10 pm »
\i think this thread is silly anyway so lets just drop it and move on. ??? ???
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SB Cleaning

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2012, 04:25:37 pm »
Daz  doesn't come across as the bragging type to me.
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Steve Sed

Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #15 on: September 18, 2012, 04:38:17 pm »
Dazmond wasn't bragging. He's just a pole freak!  ;D

Dazmond is single and doesn't drink and probably debt free. Personally, I couldn't justify atm an SLX, but I am not jealous of Dazmond or anyone else that has them.
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magic moments

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #16 on: September 18, 2012, 05:13:19 pm »
Quote from: knd on September 18, 2012, 11:16:04 am
nowt like bragging some window cleaners on here can't afford fancy poles so I think you should keep what you have to yourself . can't do wi bragging how much you earn , what poles you got what set up you got . good on you if you can afford all that gear mate but some people can't afford it

Pathetic post,Daz started a post and clearly placed the post title,its not compulsary,so if you don't want to read or reply you don't have to.
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #17 on: September 18, 2012, 05:34:49 pm »
Because your an idiot knb.... ;)

Your one of these people who would have the union jack banned incase it offended muslims !
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Frankybadboy

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2012, 05:39:07 pm »
should i go and get some hangbags ;D ;D ;D
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Halfadaylee

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #19 on: September 18, 2012, 05:46:54 pm »
Quote from: steven ainger on September 18, 2012, 04:20:45 pm
18ft slx
30ft slx

 these two poles clean all my work
Snap.
 I also have a clx that I use for upvc cleaning work. I had it gold plated as I've found over the last 50 years of wfp it slows down the wear, but hey don't tell anyone.
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #20 on: September 18, 2012, 05:58:29 pm »
Football sock with two balls will do me franky ;D
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SPE

Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #21 on: September 18, 2012, 06:37:40 pm »
clx 27
supermax 40
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #22 on: September 18, 2012, 06:37:48 pm »
That knd cock has even been trying to put people off on my advert. Who is he anyway?
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robertphil

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #23 on: September 18, 2012, 06:46:26 pm »
i own 2 unger teleplusss , the BEASTS !   your not a proper man till youve done a month trad with a tele 
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #24 on: September 18, 2012, 06:54:20 pm »
Well said spongebob... 400 tank and cage still going strong mate
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jimiwindows

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #25 on: September 18, 2012, 07:09:59 pm »
good on you if you got the work then have as many poles as you want.
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dazmond

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #26 on: September 18, 2012, 07:11:12 pm »
oh dear oh dear sounds like theres some bitter people out there!! :( :(

i was simply interested in what poles you use in the course of your work!

ive been window cleaning for 18 years and especially over the last few years im doing very well as a sole trader window cleaner but its not come without hard work,price rises,canvassing better priced work and making sure i do a professional job.i suggest some of the jealous freaks to do the same!!itll pay off in the end lads!! ;) ;D ;D ;D

yes im not married and have no debts now but i spent years paying em off!i have got a gorgeous interior designer as a girlfriend now(been seeing her a month now!)we re like a pair of teenagers!loves young dream!! :D :D :D :D

she loves my sports car as well!!!im taking her out for dinner tommorrow then to the theatre!!YES SOME WINDOW CLEANERS CAN AFFORD TO GO TO THE THEATRE!!!YIPPEEEE!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D


best wishes to you all



dazmond
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colin purewater

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #27 on: September 18, 2012, 07:26:44 pm »
Only 94 posts and got people agreeing
That your a numpty :o

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CLEANCARE WC

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #28 on: September 18, 2012, 07:50:52 pm »
CLX-4 (before anyone starts i have my reasons for this baby sized pole)

CLX-22

SLX-30

And recently sold my SL2-40
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dazmond

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #29 on: September 18, 2012, 07:51:38 pm »
dont worry knd im not into bullying people on a forum or in real life for that matter! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


so what pole set up do you use then? ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


very best wishes to you all


dazmond
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roundbuilder

Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #30 on: September 18, 2012, 08:00:11 pm »
fair play  daz has done well for a northener......over the last few years he has annoyed me with a lot of hes posts as seem the same old same old all the time but to be fair he is proud of himself he has done good and got to where he wants to be in the window cleaning world..just wish he would stop going on about he's sports car(poxy ford couger lol) but i imagine in 2 years down the line he will update that to a porche without doubt. Lot of jealous people out there. Me being 1 of them. Cant wait to get to where i want to be and when im there ill too think im the beez nees.
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #31 on: September 18, 2012, 08:33:58 pm »
Quote from: knd on September 18, 2012, 07:59:52 pm
25 slx with pure freedom been in job nearly 30 yrs. I know what its like to be on the recieving end off a jealous person lived over rd from one for sixteen years had to move because he was attacking my home because off my job didnt like it because i was successful at  my job. Thats the only reason i spoke out  ???

You spoke out because you are successful at your job?
What reason then do you give for trying to spoil someones for sale item . the guy asks me if it is still for sale and I reply in the positive. It is in fact sat next to my 25 slx , my ionics pro5 etc.. They all have their positives and negatives, the brodex has its robustness but is heavy. The guy asking the question can make his own mind up. i really hate idiots like you coming on a forum like this and chipping in with your unhelpful comments. Just leave well alone and keep your nose out. You may have an opinion on brodex poles but opinions are like bumholes - everyone has one , except you seem to have two!!
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #32 on: September 18, 2012, 08:35:56 pm »
Quote from: knd on September 18, 2012, 06:47:29 pm
takes one to know one  >:(

You are a 13 year old troll arent you
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #33 on: September 18, 2012, 08:37:17 pm »
Quote from: Blue Frog Systems on September 18, 2012, 06:54:20 pm
Well said spongebob... 400 tank and cage still going strong mate

It needed saying.
look through his recent  posts and find anything useful / giving / informative.
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G Griffin

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #34 on: September 18, 2012, 08:43:12 pm »
I'm not bothered about Daz's poles........I want his girlfriend.......despite her dodgy taste in cars  ;D.
What's on the featre, anyway? Aladdin or Dick Whittington?  :D
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Frankybadboy

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #35 on: September 18, 2012, 09:17:46 pm »
spongebob  do you still clean windows. :P :P :P
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gary999

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #36 on: September 18, 2012, 09:25:17 pm »
cant see what the big deal is ???

i use harris poles with a fibre glass extension to get me to third floor
which is as high as i clean.

happy with what i use,cant understand why anyone would be jealous
of others poles :-\

froggy! have you calmed down yet! ;D
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DG Cleaning

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #37 on: September 18, 2012, 09:30:16 pm »
I already knew what poles Daz has, he mentions his pole set up in every other post ;D (no offence Daz) ;D
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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #38 on: September 18, 2012, 10:08:44 pm »
Quote from: DG Cleaning on September 18, 2012, 09:30:16 pm
I already knew what poles Daz has, he mentions his pole set up in every other post ;D (no offence Daz) ;D

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #39 on: September 18, 2012, 10:28:37 pm »
Quote from: DG Cleaning on September 18, 2012, 09:30:16 pm
I already knew what poles Daz has, he mentions his pole set up in every other post ;D (no offence Daz) ;D

Glad im not the only 1 who thinks that. Not sure why he loves to repeat himself so often but there you go.
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #40 on: September 18, 2012, 10:39:13 pm »
Quote from: frankyplayboy on September 18, 2012, 09:17:46 pm
spongebob  do you still clean windows. :P :P :P

Yeh when I feel like it. Mostly get others to do it for me  ;D
Stop being cheeky or I'll canvass Keynsham and put you out of business!!!!!
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #41 on: September 18, 2012, 11:07:38 pm »
Watched the hangover part 2... Crap compared to the first one.

Where was in....


Oh yeah...  I find it funny how knb comes on slating Daz then tries to make out he wasn't trying to offend him. Idiot
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DG Cleaning

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #42 on: September 18, 2012, 11:28:37 pm »
All your missing knd is an "o and a b"
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Blue Frog Systems

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #43 on: September 18, 2012, 11:30:07 pm »
You started this knb...  Dont try making out your being hard done by
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Frankybadboy

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #44 on: September 19, 2012, 07:29:20 am »
Quote from: spongebob on September 18, 2012, 10:39:13 pm
Quote from: frankyplayboy on September 18, 2012, 09:17:46 pm
spongebob  do you still clean windows. :P :P :P

Yeh when I feel like it. Mostly get others to do it for me  ;D
Stop being cheeky or I'll canvass Keynsham and put you out of business!!!!!
could you find you way over here,nit far for you ;D ;D ;D ;D
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dazmond

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #45 on: September 19, 2012, 08:39:30 am »
griffin your are star!!funniest guy on here by a mile!! ;) :) :)

actually the play is a 17th century play that was banned for 200 years."the country wife" its called.its about a philanderer who feigns impotence to charm his way into womens knickers!!and the wrath of his wife when she finds out what he s been up to!! ;D ;D ;D

mick dont underestimate the ford cougar!!its a fantastic car!the heated leather seats work as well!ive never enjoyed driving a car as much as this one!!the v6 engine is a beast! ;) :D :D :D

back to poles!i use all mine bar the hydra.in fact ill be using the optiloc pole to clean my van and car this morning! ;D ;D

in hindsight i wasted my money on the hydra and the 20ft streamline fibre glass jobbie i started with.they are both awful poles.far too heavy.the clamps on the hydra are crap and the fibre glass pole was VERY bendy!!


regards


dazmond
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Crystal-clear

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Re: Sole trader pole set up
« Reply #46 on: September 19, 2012, 06:19:42 pm »
25 foot slx cant recomend it enof! every day pole
31 foot extel (for the odd window thats very high only using it about 5x a month prob less but its handy)

was gona replace the extel for a 35 foot slx or 40 foter smax but i just have no need for it not chasing commercial and i couldnt justify the extra cost at the mo!
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spongebob

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Re: sole trader pole set up
« Reply #47 on: September 19, 2012, 06:30:51 pm »
Quote from: frankyplayboy on September 19, 2012, 07:29:20 am
Quote from: spongebob on September 18, 2012, 10:39:13 pm
Quote from: frankyplayboy on September 18, 2012, 09:17:46 pm
spongebob  do you still clean windows. :P :P :P

Yeh when I feel like it. Mostly get others to do it for me  ;D
Stop being cheeky or I'll canvass Keynsham and put you out of business!!!!!
could you find you way over here,nit far for you ;D ;D ;D ;D

Why would I want to find my way over there!!
Oh by the way I do clean windows and clean them better than you  :P :P
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Cliff perkins

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Re: Sole trader pole set up
« Reply #48 on: September 19, 2012, 07:01:19 pm »
25ft slx everyday
35ft slx comes out only when 25 wont reach which isnt that often.
Clx 22 for conservatories and fascias with sill brush
An old xtel 30 hardly ever use should come out van really
Then some short poles for bungalows etc

Really all i need are the 1st 2 but the others are all older poles

Best wishes cliff
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