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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dmlservices on May 13, 2012, 02:55:18 pm

Title: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: dmlservices on May 13, 2012, 02:55:18 pm
Do they still sell them ? Can't see them on website.



Daz
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: rah on May 13, 2012, 03:30:04 pm
If not a got a few spare, don't really get on with them

Rob.
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Michael Rosevear on May 13, 2012, 03:30:16 pm
Look under 'brush fittings' and you will find them there mate
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: dmlservices on May 13, 2012, 03:36:47 pm
Found them , cheers guys.

Daz
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: keyser soze on May 13, 2012, 03:58:32 pm
ive found them a bit tricky to get on with .
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Window Washers on May 13, 2012, 04:11:57 pm
ive found them a bit tricky to get on with .
why ?
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: keyser soze on May 13, 2012, 07:18:29 pm
i dont know ive only had it on my pole for 1 day. is it cause ive got a gooseneck on the pole .. i dunno ??? ??? ::)
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Window Washers on May 13, 2012, 07:28:39 pm
i dont know ive only had it on my pole for 1 day. is it cause ive got a gooseneck on the pole .. i dunno ??? ??? ::)
what are the problems you seem to have with it, I dont have one but interested to hear, learn
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: keyser soze on May 13, 2012, 07:38:36 pm
as i said only had it for 1 day and struggle to get the blade properly to the glass its also hard to see what you are doing bcause you turn the brush around. saying all that ive probably not got it set up right . im sure itll come good
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: dazmond on May 13, 2012, 11:27:10 pm
IMO this is one gardiner product that is "not very good" they just dont scrape very well!!after a few scrapes they are useless as they blunt the edge rendering it redundant.

another thing is the T pieces on their brushes are again rubbish IMO.ive replaces mine with some spare ones i bought from pure freedom a while ago.too flimsy and they are a pain to fit the pole hose on when changing brushes.the p/f ones are much stronger and a better snug fit for the pole hose.
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: dd on May 14, 2012, 07:46:50 am
I have one but do not find it much good. I find it more effective to use the stock of the brush as a scraper.
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Post by: ben M on May 14, 2012, 01:19:53 pm
i have removed it because i've scratched a few bottom frames of windows while i was cleaning the sill. :-[ :-[
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Post by: Cliff perkins on May 14, 2012, 07:54:05 pm
I snapped my bloody fan jet today on my gardiners brush only snagged it a little bit on a door handle,the hose caught on the door handle and pulled slightly on fan yet and snapped the end off.
So beware people with plastic fan jets they camn brake easily. >:(
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: rah on May 14, 2012, 07:57:57 pm
I've never been able to use mine, not matter how I  try, I can't get the things to stay tightly fixed to the brush! think I bought 10 as well ;(  Thankfully, they were pennies


Rob
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on May 14, 2012, 07:59:41 pm
I've never been able to use mine, not matter how I  try, I can't get the things to stay tightly fixed to the brush! think I bought 10 as well ;(  Thankfully, they were pennies


Rob

did you buy the longer screws?
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: keyser soze on May 14, 2012, 08:00:36 pm
I've never been able to use mine, not matter how I  try, I can't get the things to stay tightly fixed to the brush! think I bought 10 as well ;(  Thankfully, they were pennies


Rob

have you tried longer screws . tis what i did and it solved that prob...
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on May 14, 2012, 09:13:33 pm
If not a got a few spare, don't really get on with them

Rob.
rah how much do you want fo the spares mate?
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on May 14, 2012, 09:15:12 pm
IMO this is one gardiner product that is "not very good" they just dont scrape very well!!after a few scrapes they are useless as they blunt the edge rendering it redundant.

another thing is the T pieces on their brushes are again rubbish IMO.ive replaces mine with some spare ones i bought from pure freedom a while ago.too flimsy and they are a pain to fit the pole hose on when changing brushes.the p/f ones are much stronger and a better snug fit for the pole hose.
i might try those pure freedom ones daz, thanks mate
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: steeley on May 15, 2012, 04:46:44 pm
dont rate this product it scratches the glass too!! :(
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Alex Gardiner on May 15, 2012, 05:06:01 pm
dont rate this product it scratches the glass too!! :(

The plastic that is used on these scrapers has been carefully chosen so that it is not hard enough to cause material damage to glass surface.

As with all scrapers care needs to be taken when removing fabricating debris or other mess to ensure that hard materials (sand, grit, cement etc.) are not trapped under the scraper blade during use.

Bird's mess can also have trapped grit contained within and should have frequent rinse downs whilst scraping to prevent this contained grit from scratching.

Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Alex Gardiner on May 15, 2012, 05:08:01 pm
Due to the soft plastic they are to be used as disposable items and once a few sessions of scraping have taken place it is worth replacing before they are next needed. They have been priced so that they can be replaced regularly.

As with all products these will suit some users more than others. We have clients that love them and others that cannot get them to work. They are best used with a 45° angle gooseneck.
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: Window Washers on May 15, 2012, 07:52:35 pm
Due to the soft plastic they are to be used as disposable items and once a few sessions of scraping have taken place it is worth replacing before they are next needed. They have been priced so that they can be replaced regularly.

As with all products these will suit some users more than others. We have clients that love them and others that cannot get them to work. They are best used with a 45° angle gooseneck.
Alex have you ever thought about the same thing but with a clamp so you can change the scraper blades would make sence long term for you and us as the end user as we could replace and you at the same time would generate a regular revenue stream (just a thought)
Title: Re: Gardiners scrapers
Post by: LWC on May 15, 2012, 09:22:44 pm
Im also one that doesnt particulary get on with them and i think i also scratches a glass using them, ok...its not the plastic but using the scraper did defo cause me to scratch it. Will be removing mine.