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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Crystal-clear on December 05, 2011, 05:39:07 pm

Title: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Crystal-clear on December 05, 2011, 05:39:07 pm
had a pair replaced yesterday 20 days left shoe leaking, has anyone els had problems with gortex foot wear? they cost £100 , i had north face,berghaus, salomans now

again the left foot leaking on all of them these were replaced the other day maybe its the pure water ? or should i just keep replacing them?

im not pointing the pole at them as i am sure the presure may get in,
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: concept on December 05, 2011, 05:52:41 pm
Yes, pure water destroys goretex membranes in shoes.

Numerous threads on here warning of the dangers of working with pure water, such as killing plants, ruining paintwork on cars, and so on.

Be careful out there.
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: David Kent @ KentKleen on December 05, 2011, 05:58:55 pm
What resin are you using???????  ;D
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Dave Willis on December 05, 2011, 06:07:06 pm
It's because you are right handed - left foot forward. Left foot gets soaked all day long. I've found Berhaus to be pretty good especially if you buy leather boots  - then you can coat the leather in waterproof Nikwax as well as having the Gortex membrane.
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: dazmond on December 05, 2011, 06:13:55 pm
I've been out all day in the wind,sleet,hail and rain.both feet bone dry.I wear bergaus goretex boots and jacket.I do re proof the jacket every so often.ive had the boots 18 months.I wear them day in/day out.never had any problems.they are terrific boots.sounds like u had a duff pair!
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: sparkleglass on December 05, 2011, 06:16:26 pm
you should wrap your boots up in plastic bags to stop the pure water rotting them :) :) :)
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Ian101 on December 05, 2011, 06:27:21 pm
you should wrap your boots up in plastic bags to stop the pure water rotting them :) :) :)

dont u know that the pure water will eat thru the plastic though
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: matty72 on December 05, 2011, 06:39:08 pm
cut your left foot off, shouldn't get wet then, might slow you up a bit though.
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on December 05, 2011, 06:40:30 pm
Do you rest the bottom of the pole on ur boot?

I do and this prevents dirt getting up the pole but may cause excessive wear on the boot.

Regards |Bob
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Steve_c on December 05, 2011, 08:02:37 pm
Yes, pure water destroys goretex membranes in shoes.

Numerous threads on here warning of the dangers of working with pure water, such as killing plants, ruining paintwork on cars, and so on.

Be careful out there.
  ;D your a funny guy
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: simon w on December 05, 2011, 08:05:29 pm

Best to just wear cheap wellie  boots, the pure water will eat thru them in no time at all so it's best to keep half a dozen or so in the van for spares  :D
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: mister bit on December 05, 2011, 08:24:02 pm
I wear hunter wellingtons because I'm worth it
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Frankybadboy on December 05, 2011, 09:34:24 pm
good job you aint got to left feet ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: PureClean Window Cleaning Ltd on December 05, 2011, 10:00:30 pm
i wear seal skinz socks, only £20 a pair, nice and warm too. when it gets really cold though i wear wellies and 2 pairs of socks.
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: Crystal-clear on December 05, 2011, 10:46:12 pm
http://www.outdoorkit.co.uk/product.php?product_id=9039&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=froogle

left foot wet all day , rain , pole drips etc total crap and its upsetting cos they look great

exchanged for

http://www.spartoo.co.uk/Salomon-EXIT-2-GORE-TEX-reg-M-x75817.php?track_id=froogle&sx=H&sh=1

2 days old again left foot leaking , wtf????

shall i just get a water proof sock and be done with it ? or coat them with that thing forgot its name ,

its so anoying when you go out spend decent money to have the best things then find out that a £10 pair of wellys do the job better............. or black reebok classics with an asda bag on the insides for crying out loud! these things cost £100 on the high street and both have let me down!
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: C-Thru. on December 05, 2011, 10:58:44 pm
Gotta say guys I've been on WFP now for 6 years and the only time my feet get wet are in the garden's (long grass) etc...
the only time I get wet from my own WFP supply is cleaning a gutter/soffix then always put on waterproof's  because I know what's coming.... water down pole handle, and over head water etc....

How the hell are you guys getting wet from your own supply???????
Sorry if I've missed something...........
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: rah on December 06, 2011, 06:23:34 am
I was wondering the same C-Thru, only time It happens is if I have a hole in the hose! and when extended it allows the water to run down.

Rob.
Title: Re: 3 x gortex leaking is it cos pure water?
Post by: dave.e on December 06, 2011, 03:27:27 pm
Yes, pure water destroys goretex membranes in shoes.

Numerous threads on here warning of the dangers of working with pure water, such as killing plants, ruining paintwork on cars, and so on.

Be careful out there.



you are joking right?