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Title: 60ft pole
Post by: bentsbrook27 on November 19, 2010, 09:58:01 pm
need a 60ftish pole wat would you recommend looking at gardiners modular 56ft brodex modular 60ft or a 50ft supermax as i already have and love my 35ft supermax the swift and facelift are a bit pricey
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Smudger on November 19, 2010, 10:44:29 pm
I use the SL2 - cant fault it when i've needed it - only been to 50 ft tho

Darran
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on November 19, 2010, 10:53:25 pm
I use the SL2 - cant fault it when i've needed it - only been to 50 ft tho

Darran

I'll second that, been to 55ft with it. ;)
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: bentsbrook27 on November 20, 2010, 06:21:37 am
do you think the extra 4ft brodex have is just another section that you add, thanks for the info
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Steve_c on November 20, 2010, 07:59:33 am
The BFG has one for sale, its in very good condition,i can vouch for that as i have been on jobs where she has used it. Mate its hardly used, a very good buy in my opinion.
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Seers on November 20, 2010, 08:13:06 am
Hi,

We have the SL-2, fantastic pole which we've used up to 72 ft.

But on the negative side we've had two sections stuck solid together for two months in the van.

Cheers,

Huw.
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Steve_c on November 20, 2010, 08:15:27 am
Hi,

We have the SL-2, fantastic pole which we've used up to 72 ft.

But on the negative side we've had two sections stuck solid together for two months in the van.

 ;D
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Jeff Brimble on November 20, 2010, 09:59:25 am
Hi,

We have the SL-2, fantastic pole which we've used up to 72 ft.

But on the negative side we've had two sections stuck solid together for two months in the van.

Cheers,

Huw.
Hi Huw,
Have you tred a hot air gun, heat the joints up till its too hot to touch then let it cool, 3-4  times a day until it suddenly comes loose ! jus like that  ;)
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Seers on November 20, 2010, 10:08:12 am
Hi Jeff,

We will have to try that.

Have tried WD40, tried three guys on either end and even tried talking to it nicely! But no joy so far.

Cheers,

Huw
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: concept on November 20, 2010, 10:30:36 am
The BFG has one for sale, its in very good condition,i can vouch for that as i have been on jobs where she has used it. Mate its hardly used, a very good buy in my opinion.

whats he selling?
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: the bfg on November 20, 2010, 10:50:46 am
I have an Ionics 60 foot Ergolite 2 pole with a 16 inch Vikan brush head
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: concept on November 20, 2010, 10:50:51 am
Any need for a smart arsed comment?

WHAT 60ft pole is he selling...better?!
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Steve_c on November 20, 2010, 10:52:46 am
I assume you mean what pole sorry for being vague. 60ft Ionics E2 carbon fiber pole.
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: the bfg on November 20, 2010, 10:53:53 am
Any need for a smart arsed comment?

WHAT 60ft pole is he selling...better?!
















 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Steve_c on November 20, 2010, 11:01:08 am
Any need for a smart arsed comment?

WHAT 60ft pole is he elling...better?!
Put your strides on Fat so and got to work. ;D ;D
















 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: bentsbrook27 on November 20, 2010, 11:24:19 am
how much for the ergolite 2 and how much does it weigh
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: the bfg on November 20, 2010, 11:30:27 am
havent a clue what it weighs but it cost me £1500 in 2008 so want no less than £500
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on November 20, 2010, 05:33:48 pm
Hi,

We have the SL-2, fantastic pole which we've used up to 72 ft.

But on the negative side we've had two sections stuck solid together for two months in the van.

Cheers,

Huw.

This is what I do & have never had a section stuck.

Only use the PTFE spray (I don't use the vaseline), spray each joint on the day of use. If using it for say, more than a 2 hour period, next time you lower the pole just gently pull each section out an inch then back in. Also, I only gently push the sections together in the first place. ;) Hope that helps.
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on November 20, 2010, 11:06:55 pm
need a 60ftish pole wat would you recommend looking at gardiners modular 56ft brodex modular 60ft or a 50ft supermax as i already have and love my 35ft supermax the swift and facelift are a bit pricey

I would wonder if the brodex was actual length, they may have added the hip hight to the pole.  That height I would go for a gardiners SL, even the supermax I think would be too whippy and heavy.  You want the most control over the pole as possible. Only reason not to go modular would be if you have a few windows at that height and need to change pole length constantly.

Simon.
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on November 21, 2010, 02:26:05 am
 i personally wud never use brodex too heavy
ask john at jsm m8 ;D
Title: Re: 60ft pole
Post by: bentsbrook27 on November 21, 2010, 05:57:40 am
simon  my 35ft supermax is great but like you say at 50ft probably bit whippy , i will go for the sl and take others advice and spray and clean as i go, thanks again guys brilliant advice as always