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Title: Solar panel poles
Post by: mick hay on March 30, 2013, 04:36:51 pm

those of you who clean the above, which poles do you use?  size etc?

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: richywilts on March 30, 2013, 04:38:54 pm

think 35-40 ft is the size ive read on previous posts due to having to stand further away from the house

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: DeLuce on March 30, 2013, 05:15:29 pm

I have a 35slx which is ok for a few jobs. Trouble is, it often depends on house situation and pitch of the roof. I just got myself the Xtreme 25 with extension upto 44ft so I can take on more of these jobs. The 35slx would be very limited methinks. I don't do many, but that is what I notice when I drive around my area.

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: Smudger on March 30, 2013, 05:17:05 pm

sl2

Darran

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: R.C Property on March 30, 2013, 06:07:16 pm

i use a 42ft pole for mine

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: telfordwindowclnr on March 30, 2013, 10:28:54 pm

We use anything from a clx14 to an extreme 47ft.

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: dazmond on March 30, 2013, 11:00:10 pm

hi mick i use a 40ft SUPERMAX with extreme brush and carbon 55 degree gooseneck.

there isnt a job i havent been able to reach with this pole.

perfect for solar panels IMO.


best wishes


dazmond

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: mick hay on March 30, 2013, 11:43:45 pm

Do you do quite a few panels Daz? Would you say it's worth investing in a pole for the panels?

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: dd on March 31, 2013, 10:04:59 am

Quote from: dazmond on March 30, 2013, 11:00:10 pm

hi mick i use a 40ft SUPERMAX with extreme brush and carbon 55 degree gooseneck.

there isnt a job i havent been able to reach with this pole.

perfect for solar panels IMO.


best wishes


dazmond

Would think the 90 degree gooseneck or an adjustable one would be better for solar panels due to the angle of the roof.

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: R.C Property on March 31, 2013, 10:34:15 am

Quote from: dd on March 31, 2013, 10:04:59 am

Quote from: dazmond on March 30, 2013, 11:00:10 pm

hi mick i use a 40ft SUPERMAX with extreme brush and carbon 55 degree gooseneck.

there isnt a job i havent been able to reach with this pole.

perfect for solar panels IMO.


best wishes


dazmond

Would think the 90 degree gooseneck or an adjustable one would be better for solar panels due to the angle of the roof.

Adjustable ones are better as you can always get the whole brush face onto the panel to make the job faster and better. Having a fixed angle you either don't have the brush square on the panel or you have to move pole about more to get it square on the glass

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: mick hay on March 31, 2013, 10:41:25 am

how do you get your solar work? knock? leaflet? off the web?

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: R.C Property on March 31, 2013, 10:47:54 am

Quote from: mick hay on March 31, 2013, 10:41:25 am

how do you get your solar work? knock? leaflet? off the web?

leaflet and web plus i spoke to several compaines in my area that fit them that passes work my way, you scrach my back i'll scratch yours sort of thing!!!!

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: telfordwindowclnr on March 31, 2013, 01:19:30 pm

Quote from: mick hay on March 31, 2013, 10:41:25 am

how do you get your solar work? knock? leaflet? off the web?

Website and industry contacts.

Title: Re: Solar panel poles
Post by: dazmond on April 02, 2013, 09:56:20 am

to be honest mick i invested in a 40ft pole for reaching windows on a few commercial/large domestic properties.

solar panel cleaning is  just another add on job i can do  if regular window cleaning customers want them cleaned to go with conny roof/fascia/soffit cleaning.

regards


dazmond