Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: adixon on October 09, 2010, 12:19:33 am
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with you now having the hydra and the clx i wanted to ask you how would you compare the rigidity of the two as you said clx fully extended was quite whippy how does it compare with your hydra
i have the 18 ft hydra and its great for closing open windows very strong but the closed length can be a pain so i cant decide wether to get the clx or not
andy
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i would get a clx adixon!
very light and very short closed length(under 5 ft)great over connies and awkward angles.a lot less strain on shoulders/arms!yes its a bit whippy at full extend but if you put a superlite on the end its not too bad.
i would say the hydra is a bit more rigid and robust but heavier and certainly not as "user friendly" as the clx.
hydra is great for a few of my jobs where its actually better that the pole is a bit heavier!(2nd floor windows on a windy day!)but the clx wins hands down for everyday run of the mill work IMO
REGARDS
DAZMOND
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ID GET A 22FT MATE AND I BET ITS MILES LIGHTER THAN YOUR 18 FOOTER! ;) ;D ;D
the extra length will come in handy andy!! ;D ;D
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thanks for your reply dazmond how well is the clx wearing
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had it a few months and broke a clamp the other day but thats due to me over extending the section.its seems fine!
id be happy if it lasts me 12-18 months.i do flush it out once a week and give the pole hose a wipe now and then so that should make it last longer.
get one!you wont regret it but likes been said on another thread i reckon they should provide a "refurb" pack of spare clamps and glue and charge a bit extra for the pole.
dazmond
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Dazmond would you say the clx 22 is the best alrounder for domestic,can you do 2nd storey windows comfortably as well please?
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I got a slx 25 and some times have to stand on tip toes to reach 2nd storey windows(and I am 6'2''), So I would of thought a 22 foot would struggle.