Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Richy essex on August 14, 2011, 09:39:20 pm
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i would like to purchase a new squeegee any that are particually good?? was thinking of ettoree contour pro plus or maybe ettoree super system swivel as i do a little pole work an reckon they would help any one got these or are they just expensive and over rated?? whats the deal with wagtails are they gimickey rubbish or useful tools theres alot on utube using them but i dont c many trads in action round my way with em if theyre as good as they make out why are they not used more has any one used one ?? im going to buy some new gear this week and would like to know cheers ::) ::)
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The unger ninja for me mate... great tool for pole work and an awesome balance by hand with a slightly meaty feel to it.. I would rate it 10 out of 10 in my opinion...
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blue wagtail , looks cheap plastic but it isnt. if you mostly do houses id say get the 12 incher
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I have owned a two unger swivel for some time and never thought it was up to much until I SAW THIS ON YOU TUBE
take look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYWnVH6lioI&feature=related
I never used it right to get the results.
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i looked at the ninja bt heard ie saw a review that the clips were nt great and can come loose is this not the case then m8 also that they stop you drying of the blade which i do alot! are they noticeably different to other squeegees in your opinion an in what way im not taking the pixx i am genuinley interested.
and in regards to the wagtail bobby is this the one which is just the squeegee on its own not the flipper type which has the applicator attached. what rubbers do you use in these wagtails own make or my normal pulex etc have you got one m8 do you use it as your main squeegee or just now and again?
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yip wiz is right it opens up so many options than fixed standard handles...even hard to reach windows left or right of where your stood!!! you will never miss it until you've had one then cant do without it 'i am right'
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i use just the blue wagtail ,with no flipper . i use it all day and so do the lads that work for me. We were using the yellow wagtail before,to be honest theres little to choose between them and the yellow is tougher
i use regular Pulex or Unger rubber
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mmmm i've only heard a review on youtube that some guys having this clip problem to be fair... i use 2 ninja's 14" and 10" everyday and never had any issues yet and two work mates dont have problems too... and this leaving water behind is nuts its the operator not tools at fault..
Yes i only wipe the blade dry now not grabbing the whole channel as before to wipe clean but its minor adjustments and the clips are well secure.
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this could get expensive i think i mite end up buying an array of squeegees an trying the lot lol what is good about the wagtail m8 why is it better etc im trying to get some info b4 i buy i prob wont bother with the flipper like yourself and will just get the squeegee one i can see me getin annoyed with the flipper etc it looks a bit tricky its prob good 4 pole work i suppose so what makes this wagtail good to use?
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mmmm i've only heard a review on youtube that some guys having this clip problem to be fair... i use 2 ninja's 14" and 10" everyday and never had any issues yet and two work mates dont have problems too... and this leaving water behind is nuts its the operator not tools at fault..
Yes i only wipe the blade dry now not grabbing the whole channel as before to wipe clean but its minor adjustments and the clips are well secure.
i didnt say they were known to leave trails m8? i think it was on utube i looked at em as well what was the deal with the blade wiping etc i cant remember exactly what it was do u mean you just wipe the edge of the rubber now instead of a big wipe of the whole channel
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ne ways il prob try one as well iv gt spare cash as iv packed up the fAgs thanks 4 your advice rob it is much appreciated m8 also bobby where can i get wagtail from or rather wheres the best place i usually get all my stuff from soap national but they dont sell em
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every now and then i try a different squeegee but always when the chips are down i pick up the Wagtail. i used a flipper for a while too,but prefer the regular without the pad as it is lightweight
once you have got the wag ,its fun/ it took me a week to get the knack of making it wag and 1 of my lads took months,1 other lad got it straight away,the knack of it
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so you just use a normal t bar applicator an a wagtail to squeegee off then i am keen to try one what does it do that others dont? an where can i buy one m8?
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im logging off now so if you reply ill read it in the morning im going to buy one i think thanx 4 all your advice and previous input have a good week on the glass mate
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Window clean centre I have 3 great squeegees
so you just use a normal t bar applicator an a wagtail to squeegee off then i am keen to try one what does it do that others dont? an where can i buy one m8?
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Window clean centre I have 3 great squeegees so you just use a normal t bar applicator an a wagtail to squeegee off then i am keen to try one what does it do that others dont? an where can i buy one m8?
and they are?
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hello???
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sorry jus tryin to get a reply b4 i go bed nevermind cheers
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www.cleaningspot.co.uk is where i get my stuff from now. cheapest for Wagtail at 10.99 for a 12 incher blue
i prefer to use a seperate t-bar scrubber because that way i can pick the scrubber to match the dirt , i.e. if its really dirty i use a scrubber that holds more water but i switch to a lighter scrubber(to save my arms) if the house is only very slightly dirty .
wagtail has a longer reach than all the others,it means that the lads that work for me only need a beer crate to stand on for downstairs work, ladders on downstairs work are risky especially when working fast .i dont allow any ladders to be used on downstairs work.
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Yeah i meant the lad on youtube saying it leaves water behind not you mate lol sorry..
I guess everyone has a handle thats works for them i just like the extra weight to the ninja's and its planted to the glass very well.. Also i get no more wrist aches i think with lighter handles you tend to grip the handle tighter!!!!
I think the clip problem maybe people wiping the whole channel and opening the clip on doing so but i've never had this yet..
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thanks very much to u both for advice i checked out the wagtails this morning im going to try one ill let u know how i get on with it!
rob have you had to buy the ninja boab as well m8?
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No they do fit in the unger boab but i cut 2 inches down where my t bars fits in place because i hate my leg getting wet from the 14" sleeves ( top heavy)
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i have had two different boabs and have cut both to suit my tools they never seem to sit right! so i know what you mean! my window days are wed thurs fri whats ur excuse m8 the weathers great today 4 it lol
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lol any reason for a day off ;D no i look after my son mondays as he's not at nursery..