Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dave Willis on July 30, 2013, 08:38:06 pm
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Just a thought - Extreme poles, ideally 30' is my favorite size (my current pole) to get this I need a 25' with extension or a 35' with the handle section removed.
I believe all your poles have a fibreglass wrap on the handle section to reduce the risk of accidental electrocution.
Some of the poles take high modulus carbon extensions to get them up to height.
Does a fibreglass wrap some sections up the pole still reduce the chance of a shock even though the new handle section might now be carbon?
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Do you think Brodex think about this with the alloy poles???
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Just a thought - Extreme poles, ideally 30' is my favorite size (my current pole) to get this I need a 25' with extension or a 35' with the handle section removed.
I believe all your poles have a fibreglass wrap on the handle section to reduce the risk of accidental electrocution.
Some of the poles take high modulus carbon extensions to get them up to height.
Does a fibreglass wrap some sections up the pole still reduce the chance of a shock even though the new handle section might now be carbon?
This is a sensible question and worth asking.
If a section has an outer insulating layer applied then this will naturally act as an isolator even if extra full carbon non-insulated sections are added after it. So yes it will reduce the chance of shock. However you are relying on the isolating section not being damp enough to allow electricity to connect with the new non-insulated handle section - personally I would want to exercise great care if doing this.
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If the isolating glass fiber is only wrapped onto the outer surface wouldn't any electricity just conduct through the rest of the carbon content within that section?
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Do you think Brodex think about this with the alloy poles???
The main danger with Brodex poles is knocking pylons down.
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Do you think Brodex think about this with the alloy poles???
The main danger with Brodex poles is knocking pylons down.
But you can use them for scaffolding.
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If the isolating glass fiber is only wrapped onto the outer surface wouldn't any electricity just conduct through the rest of the carbon content within that section?
It will, but as the next section only connects to it on the outside of its surface it should in theory not conduct the electricity on - however as said this does rely on its being dry.