Whats your squeegy size?

« **on:** May 13, 2006, 05:15:53 pm »

H i everyone

lets talk trad for a change

I use a 14" squeegy thinking of changing to a 12" so then i can buy the 36" pulex rubbers and cut them down

Anyone use a 12", no jokes

What size are you

thanks in advance

Brett

« **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:23:28 pm »

16 and 22 14 on occasions

jinky

« **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:51:21 pm »

i was thinking of doing a post like this but i thought it was asking for trouble!!!

me i use 12 now mostlly used to be 14 but thats in reserve! and i use an 18

« **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:52:44 pm »

i use a 12in for most jobs unless they are large window then i have a 22 and 18 in the van but most of the time 12in......

darren

« **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:57:34 pm »

I use an 18" unger swivel lock and a 12" fixed brass one,Gaz

« **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2006, 05:58:34 pm »

18"
12"
10"
6"
Unger Ergotech always

« **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2006, 06:00:40 pm »

i use a 6, 10, 12 and 14 inch set of squeegies!!!! i have an 18" squeegie but i never use it - it feels like im hung like a donkey if i use it ha ha ha

seriously i use the 10 and 14 inches the most and keep the 12 " channel in the car in case i need to swich during the day (ie the rubber goes on me) and the 6" is very usful i use this for front doors and the weird shape conservatories.

LONG LIVE TRAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol

however a 36" strip can be split into the 10, 12 and 14" in one!!!

i tend to do this and i use one strip of 36" to do 6 x 6" strips for the baby channel!

DC

« **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2006, 06:20:43 pm »

Quote from: Pj on May 13, 2006, 05:58:34 pm

18"
12"
10"
6"
Unger Ergotech always

Snap. Just started using Ergo's, great tool but a bit too light for me so I put a bit of melted lead down the handle

« **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2006, 06:28:19 pm »

I only ever use a 10" for large windows and i've cut one down to make about a 4" for the awkward top and side openers.

Just bought a load of rubbers from soapnational. On special at the moment. 10 pack of 48" for £15.00. P&P and Vat on top comes to £20.57.

Cheers
Sunshine

« **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2006, 06:34:43 pm »

I use a 18" brass, I think it's an unger, had it about 17yrs, and a 22" alu squeegy which I've been using for the last 4-5 months, it's great for shop windows, really has speeded me up. I've always used the 18" and found it a really good all rounder, I also use a 18 applicator.

Tim

« **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2006, 07:42:38 pm »

Normally 10'' or 14'' also have cut down an old one to 6'' but have just got a new 16'' all ettore handles and channels exept the 6'' has Syr QR handle , also just got new 16'' mop to try as I normally use 10'' in the boab

« **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2006, 07:47:28 pm »

I hope Squeaky is reading this, with all us multi-tasked w/cs.
I wonder what size pole he now uses also!

« **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:00:47 pm »

I've only got a ten-incher.

It's more work on large panes, but it fits in tight places.

I can't be bothered to carry a few around, lazy git that I am.

ps. Nice topic Brett!

« **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:08:58 pm »

squekky and Brett when your getting married,pays more compliments to squeks
than his wife Debbie

Twice now this week Brett

gaza

« **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:13:57 pm »

I have quite a few squeegies.

10"
about 4 or 5 12"
16"
and a couple of 18"

I used to use a 16" squeegie on everything and one day i ran out of rubbers for this.
So started using my 12" squeegie and just carried on using it.
Now i feel more comfortable with a 12" squeegie that i use it on everything big or small.
I think the 10" is a waste of time and if i need that i would just scrim the job much quicker on small piece's

Paul

« **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:14:25 pm »

Quote from: gaza on May 13, 2006, 09:08:58 pm

squekky and Brett when your getting married,pays more compliments to squeks
than his wife Debbie

Twice now this week Brett

gaza

« **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2006, 09:45:26 pm »

A 4" and a 14" with handles and 10" & 16" blades in the spare Boab slot, change blades about as needed. I mainly use Alu channel. Unger ss handle with the rubber bit cut off. Also 3 others that have been custom cut and filed, tailored to fit fit special jobs. Unger microfleece scrubber (lasts ages) in monsoon t bar. Bought a 36" Ninja squeegy but its unused, For a bit, found it better if I fitted 2 handles to it. Now just use the 16" on shops and do a Terry turbo 2 hand scrub and squeegee at the same time.

« **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2006, 10:02:23 pm »

I use an 18" unger twist grip.

I cant see the pont in useing a smaller one.

It would be like cutting down my wfp brush to 6" just so it could take longer to clean a window.

Nel.

« **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2006, 10:23:13 pm »

4'' - 6'' - 10'' - 12'' - 18'' and numerous handles. I have a lot of small windows

JohnL

« **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2006, 10:33:10 pm »

i have just the standard 14"

« **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2006, 11:52:00 pm »

i m always use 12" easy if you get 36" rubber you can cut 3 save you money mate

« **Reply #21 on:** May 14, 2006, 12:07:45 am »

Quote from: mustafa on May 13, 2006, 11:52:00 pm

i m always use 12" easy if you get 36" rubber you can cut 3 save you money mate

thanks mustafa

this was my thinking i will get a 12" next week

thanks everyone

Brett

« **Reply #22 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:49:21 am »

Most domestic 12" Most commercial 14"

I carry both blades and channels (dog-eared) in my BOAB but only one handle (unger) to clip them into as necessary.

Smaller is better with GG4 as there is less slip.

(Downstairs and insides only now as wfp for nearly all upstairs)

« **Reply #23 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:50:45 am »

I mostly use an 18 " as i learnt with this size and find it easier, and quicker occasoinaly 12",but prefer the big one.

« **Reply #24 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:51:59 am »

Quote from: Malc(G)old on May 14, 2006, 09:49:21 am

Most domestic 12" Most commercial 14"

I carry both blades and channels (dog-eared) in my BOAB but only one handle (unger) to clip them into as necessary.

Smaller is better with GG4 as there is less slip.

(Downstairs and insides only now as wfp for nearly all upstairs)

Malc

youve hit the nail on the head, smaller is better with gg4 as there is less slip. Using a 14" ive found its been leaving bits of soap on the window when blading off because of the lack of slip

Thought i was loosing my touch

regards

Brett.

« **Reply #25 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:53:18 am »

We cut all our 12" blades down to 9" an they are so much better and easier to use, they fit virtually all the windows that are fitted nowadays as well as the little georgian ones.

« **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2006, 12:08:03 pm »

Trevor

i use a very small squeegy on georgian if a customers asks me to do insides and they are really bad you get better results.

Brett

« **Reply #27 on:** May 17, 2006, 12:01:12 am »

I have started out with a 12 inch but do some council houses and a load of them have the exact same fiddly frames,so went round a couple of weeks ago and measured the glass because some of the panes with the 14 inch were awkward,any way realised if I got an 18 inch and cut it down to 15 and a half could do one quick downward sweep instead of s - ing down.
Hoping to extend the round next month so will be keeping me eye on glass sizes.

« **Reply #28 on:** May 17, 2006, 11:37:42 am »

I've several, from about 5" or so all the way up to 18"
Rarely bother with the 18" now though.
Mostly use the 12" one, and interchange frequently with the 10" one.
I've a variety of different handles, put prefer my a mile the Unger Swivle lock one, particularly for pole work, much better than a 'fixed' handle.

I'd quite like to try out a wag-tail, I'll get round to buying a wag-tail one of these days I'm sure

Ian

« **Reply #29 on:** May 17, 2006, 06:35:25 pm »

I use 100% pure water in my bucket and a tiny drop of Ettore Squeegee Off. This gives fantastic results but it causes the blade to drag a bit on the glass so I have gone down from 12" to 10" and use Pulex Soft rubbers. Also have a 6" called the titchy and carry a 4" blade which swaps into the 6" handle for leaded etc

« **Reply #30 on:** May 17, 2006, 06:39:16 pm »

Ian_Giles . . . . I'd quite like to try out a wag-tail, I'll get round to buying a wag-tail one of these days I'm sure

I'm with you on this, I would like to try one as well. I use a vise versa now and then but it can only be used on a certain build of window.

Perhaps we ought to ask for a freebie sample and send it around participating members to use for a day before deciding to buy one each?

JohnL

« **Reply #31 on:** May 17, 2006, 06:52:12 pm »

14,and 12 on only one job.

Steve

« **Reply #32 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:40:50 pm »

I agree with Squeeks on this one......

Why carry a load when 1 will do all the jobs..........

Mines 12"

David

« **Reply #33 on:** May 17, 2006, 07:44:52 pm »

10,14,18 inch just changed over to useing sorbo squeegy,sorbo powder glass cleaner and put in a drop of sorbo glide, fantastic results.cant see me useing unger soap and squeegy again.recommend sorbo glide whatever soap you use,no draging of blade

« **Reply #34 on:** May 18, 2006, 12:32:26 am »

Hi I use a 10 on most or smaller..bought a 28 for large car showrooms and according to the owner I looked like a Rabbit trying to ride a motorbike...is that an insult??? :

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« **Reply #35 on:** May 18, 2006, 01:09:19 am »

Ive just changed mine from a 14" to a 12".