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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on July 17, 2013, 08:36:46 am
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ive been using a 22 SLX for the work thats due this week.im cleaning lots of very compact estate work.lots have awkward windows above extensions/conservatories etc.also ive got a few commercial offices to clean which i used to clean with a 25 SLX at full stretch.
first thing i noticed was i thought they had forgot to put the pole into the box its thats light!! ;D ;D ;D
the pole is now ready to go.aqua-daptor MK3 XL fitted.45 degree carbon gooseneck and the new extreme brush.
i think i need to be a bit more careful when shutting open upper windows as it doesnt feel as robust as an SLX. ;D ;D ;D
ill let you know how i go on for those that are interested. :)
regards
dazmond
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You should help Lee with WCM doing articles
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You're going to love it Daz, makes life easier ;D ;D
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I see an orgasm coming on. I'm sure we'll be kept updated :@)
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I see an orgasm coming on. I'm sure we'll be kept updated :@)
Lol
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I see an orgasm coming on. I'm sure we'll be kept updated :@)
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haha bateman! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
i know you have an extreme matt.how was it for you? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Multiple.
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ive been using a 22 SLX for the work thats due this week.im cleaning lots of very compact estate work.lots have awkward windows above extensions/conservatories etc.also ive got a few commercial offices to clean which i used to clean with a 25 SLX at full stretch.
first thing i noticed was i thought they had forgot to put the pole into the box its thats light!! ;D ;D ;D
the pole is now ready to go.aqua-daptor MK3 XL fitted.45 degree carbon gooseneck and the new extreme brush.
i think i need to be a bit more careful when shutting open upper windows as it doesnt feel as robust as an SLX. ;D ;D ;D
ill let you know how i go on for those that are interested. :)
regards
dazmond
Hi Dazmond
You will need to be more careful when opening or closing windows with an Xtreme - it can be done, but only using certain methods. If you following the steps below it should work well:
The way to shut sideways opening windows with an Xtreme pole is as follows:
1. Stand further back from the window so that you are pushing the pole into the window along its length – thereby reducing the lateral pressure
2. It may help to extend the pole up by another section to allow you to stand back a bit.
3. Rotate the pole by 180° in your hand so that you can catch the top clamp on the pole on the bottom edge of the window. This reduces the lateral strain again and eliminates the levering effect of the gooseneck.
To shut the top half of a Sash window with an Xtreme pole:
1. Stand closer to the window so that you are pushing the pole up into the window putting all the force into trying to compress the pole – thereby reducing the lateral pressure
2. It may help to retract the pole up by another section to allow you to stand that bit closer.
3. Rotate the pole by 180° in your hand so that you can catch the top clamp on the pole on the bottom edge of the window. This reduces the lateral strain again and eliminates the levering effect of the gooseneck.
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Love my extreme no other pole comes close :)
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well first day using it on a blazing hot sunny day.ITS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
very little strain cleaning awkward windows.noticibly less strain all around on all work.for those that are poling all day every day on there own id say get one!! ;D ;D ;D
time will tell though as its defo not as robust as an SLX.I was very careful closing upper windows.any that were a bit stiff i either missed out or carefully cleaned while open.
i cant see it being much use on a windy day though so ill use the slx 22 on windy days.
all in all im very happy with my purchase.it will defo become my main pole for lots of work!the lightness and rigidity is amazing!!top marks to alex for designing the lightest poles in the world! ;D ;D ;D
regards
dazmond
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well first day using it on a blazing hot sunny day.ITS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
very little strain cleaning awkward windows.noticibly less strain all around on all work.for those that are poling all day every day on there own id say get one!! ;D ;D ;D
time will tell though as its defo not as robust as an SLX.I was very careful closing upper windows.any that were a bit stiff i either missed out or carefully cleaned while open.
i cant see it being much use on a windy day though so ill use the slx 22 on windy days.
all in all im very happy with my purchase.it will defo become my main pole for lots of work!the lightness and rigidity is amazing!!top marks to alex for designing the lightest poles in the world! ;D ;D ;D
regards
dazmond
Thats brilliant daz, i have waited for your honest review. is it worth the extra cost over the slx i want to know??. Slx25 to extreme25 whats your verdict??.
Cheers
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I see an orgasm coming on. I'm sure we'll be kept updated :@)
As predicted, he just came!
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Yes. Hand the man a tissue.
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Yes. Hand the man a tissue.
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your girlfriend is gonna be jealous Daz ;) ;D ;D
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What's it like for vaulting over locked gates?
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waiting on my new pole comeing mind you it will have to be good to beat my mk1 slx 25 its must be years old !
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well first day using it on a blazing hot sunny day.ITS WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
very little strain cleaning awkward windows.noticibly less strain all around on all work.for those that are poling all day every day on there own id say get one!! ;D ;D ;D
time will tell though as its defo not as robust as an SLX.I was very careful closing upper windows.any that were a bit stiff i either missed out or carefully cleaned while open.
i cant see it being much use on a windy day though so ill use the slx 22 on windy days.
all in all im very happy with my purchase.it will defo become my main pole for lots of work!the lightness and rigidity is amazing!!top marks to alex for designing the lightest poles in the world! ;D ;D ;D
regards
dazmond
Thats brilliant daz, i have waited for your honest review. is it worth the extra cost over the slx i want to know??. Slx25 to extreme25 whats your verdict??.
Cheers
Extreme every time. I have 30 foot slx, 20 ft slx and 25 foot extreme. The extreme is far better, more rigid and lighter. Hoeever it is much more delicate. You must take more care with it.
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IMO mick its worth the extra IF the pole lasts say 2 years.id be happy to buy a new extreme every 2 years as they are so light and rigid!
i defo noticed a lot less strain on all work even though the slx is a great pole.nothing beats the extreme for ease of use.
however if your heavy handed and have staff i would stick to the clx/slx range.the extreme is only for the sole trader who is working all day poling IMO.
best wishes
dazmond
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I have one too and my previous main pole was a slx25. It is a lot lighter and less strain across the shoulders/back.
One downer is the inside diameter of the section 1 is too narrow to take the other goosenecks {standard swivel ones from Gardiners} that I already have so it looks like I will have to buy some new ones and go down the quicklock route.
Great pole though.
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The Xtreme is more robust than you might think Dazza. Mine's had some good hammer & abuse with no issues. I don't think it's too far away at all from the slx in this regard.
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Can't use it on a windy day - Gaz you don't half spout some rubbish ;D
I use a thirty foot Xtreme every day for every job there's no need for anything else in my opinion. My second pole is another extreme set up for forty feet plus. Hardly ever gets used. Take the gooseneck off and any silly Aquadapters and you will be flying, oh, and fit a swivel. ;)
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hi dave my names daz not gaz but ill forgive you this time! ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
i struggle controlling my slx on windy days i think the extreme might take off like a chinese lantern!! ;D ;D ;D ;Dtime will tell!
i have an extreme 47 as well.great pole.ive used it about 10 times since i got it last week.ill be using it again first thing tomorrow on a commercial job. ;)
its cost me a lot for these 2 poles but its all i need for all my work at present.it makes work a whole lot easier!! ;D ;D
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Can't use it on a windy day - Gaz you don't half spout some rubbish ;D
I use a thirty foot Xtreme every day for every job there's no need for anything else in my opinion. My second pole is another extreme set up for forty feet plus. Hardly ever gets used. Take the gooseneck off and any silly Aquadapters and you will be flying, oh, and fit a swivel. ;)
Agreed 100,0000,0000% ;)
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IMO mick its worth the extra IF the pole lasts say 2 years.id be happy to buy a new extreme every 2 years as they are so light and rigid!
i defo noticed a lot less strain on all work even though the slx is a great pole.nothing beats the extreme for ease of use.
however if your heavy handed and have staff i would stick to the clx/slx range.the extreme is only for the sole trader who is working all day poling IMO.
best wishes
dazmond
Great stuff. Cheers mate! Im heavy handed but still want the lightest and best tool for the job there is to get maximum work done with minimal strain.
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I have one too and my previous main pole was a slx25. It is a lot lighter and less strain across the shoulders/back.
One downer is the inside diameter of the section 1 is too narrow to take the other goosenecks {standard swivel ones from Gardiners} that I already have so it looks like I will have to buy some new ones and go down the quicklock route.
Great pole though.
Unless you have a mark1 SLX then the Xtreme pole will have the same top diameter as all of our other poles in the range. All of our current goosenecks fit all of our poles both SLX and Xtreme.