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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Nick_Thompson on November 24, 2010, 07:46:02 pm

Title: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 24, 2010, 07:46:02 pm

Are any of you chaps using a modular pole specifically with a van mount set-up as apposed to a trolley, back pack or bucket?

If so, how do you go about managing your pole sections when it comes to doing the down stairs windows?

Are you pulling a golf trolley around with you?

I’m asking because I’d like to enter the world of ultra light without sacrificing speed, and some of these modular poles are just crazy light.

Nick

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on November 24, 2010, 07:59:25 pm

jeff brimbles ya man fella
twist n lock
twist n unlock simples n cheap ;D ;D

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 24, 2010, 08:12:12 pm

Thanks Gav.

Does anyone have any idea of the length and weigh?

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Jeff Brimble on November 24, 2010, 08:15:07 pm

21ft 1.1kg 44" sections, thanks Gav  ;)

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: clearlyclean on November 24, 2010, 08:26:02 pm

I do all the up stairs windows then use the top/last section to do all the down stairs windows,I slide the sections I'm not using back inside each other and lean them next to a drain pipe or against trolley or in their porch.Try not to lay them on the floor or you'll step on them,lost sections due to treading on them.It takes me about 5 seconds to dismantle the pole.As for lightness pick up with one finger.Good alternative to a tele pole and height the sky the limit :D

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Spruce on November 24, 2010, 08:28:10 pm

Hi
We used fishing poles for a long time. They are in 5 sections, the 5 section attached to the bush is long enough for bottoms and I leave the remaining 4 sections in 2 pieces and I store them that way in the van as well.
Tops all round first then discard excess poles on garden lawn far enough away to not stand on them, (usually the front as we start at the back) then collect them up at the end on the way back. Still use them as they are so light and rigid but now mainly use a Gardiners CLX as the first choice as its easier.
Spruce

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 24, 2010, 08:59:42 pm

Thanks for the input gents.

Jeff, I have a converted Xcede Power 1000 fishing pole  that weighs 1.15 Kg at 27ft 11in (pole only).

Did your locking mechanism add that much weight or was that with the brush ect?

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: Jeff Brimble on November 24, 2010, 09:56:14 pm

No, the Ninja is a totally revolutionary telescopic pole, I am not allowed to advertise, if you want fuller details, email me , jeff.brimble@onetel.com

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: mileslake on November 24, 2010, 10:01:13 pm

I have a Jeff Pole. It is worth the money. Needs improving but is worth the money as a spare long pole, . I would buy one again and I have used it for 2 weeks.

Title: Re: Modular pole with van set-up
Post by: lee09 on November 24, 2010, 10:15:22 pm

Quote from: mileslake on November 24, 2010, 10:01:13 pm

I have a Jeff Pole. It is worth the money. Needs improving but is worth the money as a spare long pole, . I would buy one again and I have used it for 2 weeks.

I sold you my Jeff's pole!