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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: sean84 on December 21, 2011, 06:11:51 pm

Title: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: sean84 on December 21, 2011, 06:11:51 pm
Bought this applicator a few weeks back:

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/applicator-t-bars/unger-alu-t-bar.html?pop=0 (http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/applicator-t-bars/unger-alu-t-bar.html?pop=0)

To me the handle is a bit small and feels a bit uncomfortable to use so I ordered the Unger extension handle and feels more comfortable to use, but now doesn't fit inside my bucket with the lid on sat in the sieve :o So can anyone recommend me a better applicator where the handle is longer but will also sit inside the Unger bucket with lid in the sieve?
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on December 21, 2011, 06:23:31 pm
nothing wrong with that la
try a ergo tec one  ;)
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: sean84 on December 21, 2011, 06:45:23 pm
You mean this one?

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/applicator-t-bars/unger-ergotec-t-bar.html (http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/applicator-t-bars/unger-ergotec-t-bar.html)

It looks idendtical (in the pics), is there any difference? Have you used both?
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on December 21, 2011, 06:47:32 pm
used the majority of applicators
i like the ergo tec one best the one youd linked too ;)
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: Jackal on December 21, 2011, 07:02:46 pm
why do you want a longer handle?iv got both you have posted here and i use the eco tec one better grip than the standard one cant see you getting much better
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: sean84 on December 21, 2011, 07:36:23 pm
Quote from: Jackal on December 21, 2011, 07:02:46 pm
why do you want a longer handle?iv got both you have posted here and i use the eco tec one better grip than the standard one cant see you getting much better

The handle just feels a bit short (IMO) and would feel nicer if a bit bigger. Will give the eco tec applicator a bash!
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: Scott Dean on December 21, 2011, 07:58:57 pm
the ergotec t handle is great for holding onto water with its groves/ channels, but the best sleeve would be (if you can still get them) is real wool very hard to get them though...

the best ive seen recently as i use them is ettore microfibre sleeve it doesn't loose its shape or thickness in the washing machine like some of the unger ones do...

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/unger-ergotec-t-bar-14.html?keyword=unger+t+bar (http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/unger-ergotec-t-bar-14.html?keyword=unger+t+bar)

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/ettore-sleeves/ettore-14-microfibre-sleeve.html (http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/ettore-sleeves/ettore-14-microfibre-sleeve.html)
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: Carl@Cwc on December 21, 2011, 08:26:22 pm
get yourself a wagtail. and practice with it over xmas u will be staggered at its benefits/speed.
i guarantee it*  T&C apply*
Title: Re: Need a better applicator, recommend me one!
Post by: bobby p on December 21, 2011, 08:47:12 pm
beef up your handle with rubber tape ,gets better grip too

 i also recommend the SYR tiger sleeve (blue n white stripe) the materials like scrimcloth ,an unsung hero is that sleeve.

im forever buying that sleeve and have quite a  stock of em now ,case they stop making it or change the material