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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JM123 on January 10, 2006, 01:53:20 pm

Title: Brushes
Post by: JM123 on January 10, 2006, 01:53:20 pm: Was hoping we could start a new pole to see how many of us use Vikan brushes or Salmon etc and how we all rate them out of ten.

Anybody interested??
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Post by: genesis_windows on January 10, 2006, 03:21:35 pm: only ever used vikan and tucker and rate them both highly,
am interested in thr salmon. where could i find out about them?
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Post by: JM123 on January 10, 2006, 03:44:31 pm: I think Peter Fogwill does the Salmon brushes - wouldn't mind trying one to see if I could recommend it to my customers.
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on January 10, 2006, 03:47:16 pm: Bought my trolley setup from Peter Fogwill and it came with a 15" x 2" Salmon with fan jets - I found it too wide for my domestics and changed to a 10" Vikan with straight jets which worked well but I found it a bit small and thus slower on my commercials (fussy beggar - I know)

Last month I bought Peter's autobrush (fitted on a 12" x 3" Salmon with fan jets) and it's perfick! Saves water, I go faster - all is good.

(I keep the vikan for long reach over some edwardian conservatories as it's lighter and bends the pole less.)
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Post by: genesis_windows on January 10, 2006, 03:54:32 pm: anyone got the contact for peter?
please
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Post by: Morph on January 10, 2006, 04:01:00 pm: Only used ionics so far. Nothing else to compare, so don't know anything else yet.
Brush itself seems very good, bit soft but ideal for corners. Have to say I expected the connecting neck to the brush head and to the pole to be better for the price, not very robust, bit weak and below standard from a company that makes out it's top quality.

Pj
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on January 10, 2006, 04:12:53 pm: Quote from: genesis_windows on January 10, 2006, 03:54:32 pm
anyone got the contact for peter?
please

www.window-tools.com

(broxburn cleaning products or aquatec)
Title: Re: Brushes
Post by: JM123 on January 10, 2006, 04:22:35 pm: Morph if its one their multipoles (residential) then its made by Exel and has an angle adapter.
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Post by: H h20 on January 10, 2006, 05:40:51 pm: I use these brushes,iv`e just put this pole together,i`ve always used these brushes on all my poles,Gaz
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Post by: Morph on January 10, 2006, 05:55:34 pm: Gaz,

Your brush looks like it's got an extra connector(clear or white plastic) on the neck angle, from the angle connector to the brush, if you know what I mean. That looks handy for getting awkward windows above conservatories. If so, where'd you get it? If not just ignore my ramblings, most do!

Pj
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Post by: H h20 on January 10, 2006, 06:00:58 pm: Quote from: Morph on January 10, 2006, 05:55:34 pm
Gaz,

Your brush looks like it's got an extra connector(clear or white plastic) on the neck angle, from the angle connector to the brush, if you know what I mean. That looks handy for getting awkward windows above conservatories. If so, where'd you get it? If not just ignore my ramblings, most do!

Pj
The bit you are on about is an adaptor,it screws on to the adjustable kneck and the other end is tapered because the brush does`nt have a thread it just pushes in and i secure it with a small screw,the pole i fibregalss 2x2 m,and i use a trigger on all my poles,but as you can see the hose is exterior this is the first time iv`e done this,im going to put it to the test tomorrow,Gaz
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Post by: Morph on January 10, 2006, 07:02:45 pm: Thanks

Pj
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Post by: Jeff Brimble on January 10, 2006, 07:17:11 pm: Gaz you may just be able to squeeze fit the pipe underneath the cam lever which will lock the pipe in place ? Also need to find a way of fastening it to the adaptor temporarily near the brush, I have used one trurn of pvc tape. Also one twist of the pole will wrap the hose around the pole to help anchor the top section, the rest you just hold beneath your bottom hand when operating. Youm may also be able to surform the extra un needed plastic from the brush edges which will lighten it. Takes time but you only need to di it once. What make of brush is it ?
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on January 10, 2006, 10:08:07 pm: That's a Salmon brush.
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Post by: H h20 on January 10, 2006, 10:12:13 pm: Quote from: Malc(G)old on January 10, 2006, 10:08:07 pm
That's a Salmon brush.
I think it is all though its got no name on it,i recon they are the best brush on the market for the money,Gaz
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Post by: Peter Fogwill on January 10, 2006, 10:34:59 pm: It looks like the 12" Salmon

Peter Fogwill
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Post by: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 01:51:41 pm: Is there somewhere on Peters site that you can view/order-buy any of the parts? Ican't see any brushes for sale there.
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Post by: H h20 on January 18, 2006, 03:24:29 pm: Quote from: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 01:51:41 pm
Is there somewhere on Peters site that you can view/order-buy any of the parts? Ican't see any brushes for sale there.
What brush are you looking for ?,if it`s a salmon i can help,Gaz
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Post by: Peter Fogwill on January 18, 2006, 03:54:00 pm: Quote from: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 01:51:41 pm
Is there somewhere on Peters site that you can view/order-buy any of the parts? Ican't see any brushes for sale there.

There will be in the very near future, but for now I can only take orders over the phone or email.

You can see the brush working at http://www.window-tools.com/auto.htm

Peter Fogwill
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Post by: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 04:54:06 pm: Thanks Peter

Gaz, is the Salmon the auto brush? I don't think that's the one I want. I don't need an atuo brush I mean.

IS the Salmon automatic?
Title: Re: Brushes
Post by: H h20 on January 18, 2006, 04:57:36 pm: Quote from: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 04:54:06 pm
Thanks Peter

Gaz, is the Salmon the auto brush? I don't think that's the one I want. I don't need an atuo brush I mean.

IS the Salmon automatic?
No it`s not the autobrush but heres a pic,Gaz
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Post by: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 05:11:07 pm: Looks lightweight - how wide is it?

Also, how much is it?

Also,what is that light blue insert in it? Can you get them too?
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Post by: Richard Ivy on January 18, 2006, 05:33:32 pm: done
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Post by: H h20 on January 18, 2006, 09:51:30 pm: Someone mentioned they were looking for a brush that could swivel so as able to reach windows from the side,
im in the process of making one and shall be testing it out soon,Gaz
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Post by: preston powerblast on January 18, 2006, 09:53:18 pm: Keep us posted mate..
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Post by: H h20 on January 18, 2006, 09:55:35 pm: Quote from: preston powerblast on January 18, 2006, 09:53:18 pm
Keep us posted mate..
Iv`e got the brush bug ;D lol,Gaz
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Post by: preston powerblast on January 18, 2006, 10:38:31 pm: I thought perhaps 'Fetish' was the word ;D