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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: CLEANCARE WC on December 07, 2018, 04:49:39 pm

Title: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 07, 2018, 04:49:39 pm
Hi everyone, not been on the forum for a while. I was wondering if there are any gadgets or tools out there for clearing downpipes?

And also any advice or methods for tackling this issue? 🤔
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: dazmond on December 07, 2018, 06:18:29 pm
Hi everyone, not been on the forum for a while. I was wondering if there are any gadgets or tools out there for clearing downpipes?

And also any advice or methods for tackling this issue? 🤔

after your horrific ladder accident i thought you d pack in the gutter clearing and stick to ladderless WFP cleaning,i fell off ladders clearing gutters too many years ago but i was luckier than you but i still wont go back to clearing them out anymore.....
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Caleb Morley on December 07, 2018, 08:02:49 pm
I've always found a half bucket of water flushes them out.
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Nick Day on December 07, 2018, 08:18:20 pm
We use this, never let us down
Mod note: If you wish to advertise your own products please contact admin.
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Johnny B on December 07, 2018, 10:31:13 pm
I poke a length of garden hose in the downpipe, then flush any blockage with water in my spare boab.

John
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 08, 2018, 12:42:29 pm
Hi everyone, not been on the forum for a while. I was wondering if there are any gadgets or tools out there for clearing downpipes?

And also any advice or methods for tackling this issue? 🤔

after your horrific ladder accident i thought you d pack in the gutter clearing and stick to ladderless WFP cleaning,i fell off ladders clearing gutters too many years ago but i was luckier than you but i still wont go back to clearing them out anymore.....

Hi Dazmond I was thinking wfp attachments really.. never using a big ladder again.
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Soupy on December 08, 2018, 01:15:14 pm
We use this, never let us down
Mod note: If you wish to advertise your own products please contact admin.

Aw, I want to see that now.  :'(
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Soupy on December 08, 2018, 01:17:59 pm
Hi Dazmond I was thinking wfp attachments really.. never using a big ladder again.

Bad one was it?

I have a guy works for me, lucky to be alive. Working as a tree surgeon (long before he worked for me), he fell 30ft and landed in a industrial bin. Broke many bones and lost his front teeth. Four hours before anyone found him. Nasty business.
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: dazmond on December 08, 2018, 01:23:07 pm
Hi everyone, not been on the forum for a while. I was wondering if there are any gadgets or tools out there for clearing downpipes?

And also any advice or methods for tackling this issue? 🤔

after your horrific ladder accident i thought you d pack in the gutter clearing and stick to ladderless WFP cleaning,i fell off ladders clearing gutters too many years ago but i was luckier than you but i still wont go back to clearing them out anymore.....

Hi Dazmond I was thinking wfp attachments really.. never using a big ladder again.

i dont blame you!i wish you well in your recovery mate....... :(
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on December 08, 2018, 03:22:19 pm
old curtain track is the best thing we have found you can bend it round the down pipes neck and give it some stick as they dont snap
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on December 08, 2018, 03:33:07 pm
Hi Dazmond I was thinking wfp attachments really.. never using a big ladder again.

Bad one was it?

I have a guy works for me, lucky to be alive. Working as a tree surgeon (long before he worked for me), he fell 30ft and landed in a industrial bin. Broke many bones and lost his front teeth. Four hours before anyone found him. Nasty business.

Bad one? After hearing your story I'm going to say no. 😳
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Nick Day on December 08, 2018, 05:52:25 pm
Mod, with regard to your selling remark, how can I possibly be trying to sell something, there's hardly anybody comes on here now!!
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Slacky on December 09, 2018, 08:29:35 am
old curtain track is the best thing we have found you can bend it round the down pipes neck and give it some stick as they dont snap

Doesn't the curtain get dirty?
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Elfyn on December 09, 2018, 04:39:49 pm
One of these is handy. https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/goosenecks-pole-fittings/pole-fittings/quick-loqtm-gutter-spike.html
As previously mentioned, push a hose up the downpipe from underneath and, if that doesn't work, turn the water on.
Title: Re: Gutter downpipe clearing tools.
Post by: Splash & dash on December 10, 2018, 08:58:41 pm
One of these is handy. https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/goosenecks-pole-fittings/pole-fittings/quick-loqtm-gutter-spike.html
As previously mentioned, push a hose up the downpipe from underneath and, if that doesn't work, turn the water on.




I have one of these they are very good but the water jet is a complete waist of time you need a large volume of water not a trickle that that 2 mm jet will give you