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Title: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on October 31, 2013, 05:36:32 pm
Has anyone got one of there gutter vac systems or had any dealings with this company

Reason I ask I'm close to getting a gutter vac system and there on top of my list at the moment?

http://www.guttercleaningmachines.com/skyvac-gutter-cleaning-machines.asp
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Martin Lane on October 31, 2013, 07:02:11 pm
Hi
Have been looking at the Skyvac there is also a company called Spacevac, both look very much the same systems
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 10:07:25 pm
Yes I have there pole sets there great people to deal with... Enough said  ;)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: wpclean on October 31, 2013, 10:10:54 pm
Way over priced !
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 10:12:38 pm
do these work properly when some1 has roots and big pieces of grass etc growing in their gutters?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 10:21:59 pm
Way over priced !
well that depends on how long you plan to be in this game for... I went just for the pole sets and accessories, 50mm hoses, nilfisk 1800w it's paid for its self over and over..
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 10:23:52 pm
do these work properly when some1 has roots and big pieces of grass etc growing in their gutters?
i have taken massive chunks from gutters with ease
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 10:29:25 pm
do these work properly when some1 has roots and big pieces of grass etc growing in their gutters?
i have taken massive chunks from gutters the ease

wow im impressed

to be honest i always thought they were bit of a fad, just for taking light stuff out nd that

cheers

its on my santy list :)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on October 31, 2013, 10:49:07 pm
Yes I have there pole sets there great people to deal with... Enough said  ;)

many thanks Avo, Im looking to get the whole kit, omnivac is 2nd on my list
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 10:49:47 pm
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Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 10:56:02 pm
Here's a picture taken of turf 2 feet in length  lifted clean out of guttering at 25ft ... Very light weight poles and strong as an ox
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 10:57:55 pm
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wow amazing pic, very impressed

avo what type of vac u have?

how much would get a decent vac nd pole set, just doing bit of googling here at the mo
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 11:11:43 pm
Nilfisk1800w 30t from machine mart about £113 properly the best filter system on a vac I've used
5 metre vac hose 50mm diameter with cuffs don't used 38mm it's rubbish
Then carbon a pole set of choice  :)
I do a lot of guttering jobs and carbon are number one choice
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 11:20:53 pm
Nilfisk1800w 30t from machine mart about £113 properly the best filter system on a vac I've used
5 metre vac hose 50mm diameter with cuffs don't used 38mm it's rubbish
Then carbon a pole set of choice  :)
I do a lot of guttering jobs and carbon are number one choice


do you have this long avo cos im seriously considering getting it

at that price its a bargin surely get a set of poles for 200 to go with

Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 11:24:45 pm
and do u know how i select 50mm vac hose as it dont seem to give me any option when i go to purchase?

 
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on October 31, 2013, 11:28:29 pm
Foam filter vacs don't seem to last me 8 months to 12 months they past to much small  dirt through the motors and have shorter life..
Nilfisk I've had maybe 14 months and still no lost of power the filters designed not to past anything, hope this helps mate..
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on October 31, 2013, 11:33:37 pm
Foam filter vacs don't seem to last me 8 months to 12 months they past to much small  dirt through the motors and have shorter life..
Nilfisk I've had maybe 14 months and still no lost of power the filters designed not to past anything, hope this helps mate..

seems like a winner , il do bit more homework on prices nd what i need to go with it

cheers mate gr8 help
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: sham33 on November 01, 2013, 07:19:07 am
Hi, what type of power of generator would i need to run a skyvac? thank you.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: robert mitchell on November 01, 2013, 12:22:04 pm
i can confirm the nilfisk is excellent , how much did the carbon poles cost you mate?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 01, 2013, 05:28:29 pm
Hi, what type of power of generator would i need to run a skyvac? thank you.

im thinking of investing too lads so same as this Q what size genny would u need?

same as robert what are best value poles out there?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 01, 2013, 06:13:48 pm
I think the 25ft set was £370
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on November 01, 2013, 06:27:54 pm
Well phoned SkyVac today and spoke to Paul...the chap in this video (nice chap) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W__d-XNbmsk

Managed to get a good discount  8)

Will be placing a order next week  :)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 01, 2013, 06:44:25 pm
Well phoned SkyVac today and spoke to Paul...the chap in this video (nice chap) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W__d-XNbmsk

Managed to get a good discount  8)

Will be placing a order next week  :)
good mate  :) I no I paid 3 hundred and something but had it a while now
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Matt Gibson on November 01, 2013, 06:52:53 pm
Ive had a look at the site. Dont think I saw ANY  carbon pole sets for under £500
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Dave Willis on November 01, 2013, 06:58:30 pm
Avo, how is 51mm hose better than 38mm if your tubes are less than 51mm?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 01, 2013, 07:31:36 pm
Avo, how is 51mm hose better than 38mm if your tubes are less than 51mm?
very easy answer to this Dave and answer is it blocks very quickly mate and for ever flushing it out with water every few yards, it's ok with wet moss and leaves but tile dust which looks like sand and pine needles not a chance.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Dave Willis on November 01, 2013, 07:38:33 pm
One more question  :D did your vac come with the 51mm inlet or did you fit it yourself? (might have asked you before but I forget).
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 01, 2013, 07:46:49 pm
I got the 51mm hose and cuff from nick guttercleaningsystems but polar brite do the same accessories included the cuff and it just screws straight on the fexi hose
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Dave Willis on November 01, 2013, 08:03:21 pm
When you say cuff do you mean the inlet itself?
This bit    http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Polar-Vak_accessories.html

Cyclonic inlet down the page.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 01, 2013, 08:30:44 pm
the skyvac poles seem an awful high price, any cheaper budget poles which maybe a bit heavier but as good?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 01, 2013, 10:10:48 pm
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W__d-XNbmsk


Just found this on skyvac

Also they sell pole sets on eBay
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on November 02, 2013, 12:44:24 am
the skyvac poles seem an awful high price, any cheaper budget poles which maybe a bit heavier but as good?

try gutter sucker....same company but cheaper stuff.....
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on November 02, 2013, 12:55:38 am
has to be 100% carbon poles for gutter cleaning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KxrFl9Ijdc
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 02, 2013, 07:26:58 am
has to be 100% carbon poles for gutter cleaning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KxrFl9Ijdc
unless I'm mistaken but are these the same people and same products just named different?
95% sure they are send them a message of interest.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 02, 2013, 07:42:13 am
the skyvac poles seem an awful high price, any cheaper budget poles which maybe a bit heavier but as good?

try gutter sucker....same company but cheaper stuff.....

thanks poleman but its still the complete package, ive found a nilfish 1800w 30t for 113 pounds nd im looking for oles to go with ? any ideas
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 02, 2013, 07:55:12 am
Gutter vac systems sell cheaper kit of poles and look worth buying
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 02, 2013, 07:59:42 am
the skyvac poles seem an awful high price, any cheaper budget poles which maybe a bit heavier but as good?

try gutter sucker....same company but cheaper stuff.....

thanks poleman but its still the complete package, ive found a nilfish 1800w 30t for 113 pounds nd im looking for oles to go with ? any ideas
£199 on eBay gutter vacuum systems the guys called mark I think, he seems helpful and happy to help
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Carl@Cwc on November 02, 2013, 08:06:53 am
Gutter vac systems sell cheaper kit of poles and look worth buying

put a pic up avo of the cuff and join please :)
does the 51mm hose go straight to vac ?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 02, 2013, 08:24:43 am
Gutter vac systems sell cheaper kit of poles and look worth buying

put a pic up avo of the cuff and join please :)
does the 51mm hose go straight to vac ?
will do Monday mate I'm away from the house this weekend
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 02, 2013, 08:38:03 am
Gutter vac systems sell cheaper kit of poles and look worth buying

put a pic up avo of the cuff and join please :)
does the 51mm hose go straight to vac ?
go on polar brite gutter cleaning accessories and there is the 51mm hose cuff I have ;)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on November 02, 2013, 01:03:48 pm
the skyvac poles seem an awful high price, any cheaper budget poles which maybe a bit heavier but as good?

try gutter sucker....same company but cheaper stuff.....

thanks poleman but its still the complete package, ive found a nilfish 1800w 30t for 113 pounds nd im looking for oles to go with ? any ideas

You buy the poles from them on there own, and a 1800w vac will restrict you height you can go to becouse it wont be powerful enough
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: robert mitchell on November 02, 2013, 01:09:53 pm
You neex to look at the suction specs of the vac rather than the wattage , the nilfisk has very high suction for an 1800 watt machine and is better than some higher wattage ones .

Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Mr. S on November 02, 2013, 09:49:49 pm
Hi everybody, ive been too busy working and with the family to come on here and post recently, but this is an interesting thread!

Ive been looking at investing in a gutter vac for a while now as im still doing it from ladders! ???
I know, im wfp too! so why risk things? ???

Im taking on board what everybodys said, and understand for obvious reasons carbon over alloy poles and more powerful vacs etc etc.

BUT, just for normal houses and to  reach over conservatories for now what would be a relative compromise as to paying a few grand to start me off?

Cheers in advance!
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Mr. S on November 04, 2013, 09:34:18 am
Anybody?  ???
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Richard iSparkle on November 04, 2013, 09:46:03 am
Anybody?  ???

Just get a small loan and buy the equipment right away.  this is the time of year whe you should start raking in money on gutter clearing so you'll easily make the repayments.

i would personally recomend the grippavac equipment.  get 3 poles at least.  if you want to save money you could not a get a generator and just use the home owner's electricity i suppose.  i wouldnt want the bother of having to wait in for those people who have gone out...  but if you cant get a loan that may be an option
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 04, 2013, 02:04:31 pm
http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/3000watt.html

guys opinions on this versus the skyvac?

its less than half the price for a start.....

cheers
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Carl@Cwc on November 04, 2013, 02:32:06 pm
http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/3000watt.html

guys opinions on this versus the skyvac?

its less than half the price for a start.....

cheers

but double the weight  ;)
the vac you can get anywhere , its the poles that are the difference imo
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Matt Gibson on November 04, 2013, 02:39:46 pm
I'm no expert on the gutter vac's or any of the kits/systems mentioned, but ive just put myself together a kit.

Got given this companies details - http://www.carbonfibretubes.co.uk/about.html#contact
Got 5, 2m/50mm tubes from them, cheaper than any gutter cleaning supplier. Carbon, modular and cheap.

Got a wetvac from Kev Martin on the hard floor section of this site. triple motor, 3000w.

Got all my other bits and bobs from ebay. Bend, nozzles, clamps, wireless camera etc..

Got 7.5m of 51mm vac hose and some cuffs from polarbrite.

All in it was just under a grand.

you can probably get a kit already put together for cheaper, but the skyvac kits are over a grand, and the ones under a grand, i just wasnt sure about the vacs.

I already have a generator, so keep that in mind as an extra cost if you dont already own one.

Check this thread out for links - http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=177709.0
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 04, 2013, 02:50:15 pm
http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/3000watt.html

guys opinions on this versus the skyvac?

its less than half the price for a start.....

cheers

but double the weight  ;)
the vac you can get anywhere , its the poles that are the difference imo

the weight thing is fair enough, but il be working 2 storey mostly with the odd 3 storey?

surely at these heights wont make much of a differnece Carl, wat ya reckon
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 04, 2013, 02:51:30 pm
I'm no expert on the gutter vac's or any of the kits/systems mentioned, but ive just put myself together a kit.

Got given this companies details - http://www.carbonfibretubes.co.uk/about.html#contact
Got 5, 2m/50mm tubes from them, cheaper than any gutter cleaning supplier. Carbon, modular and cheap.

Got a wetvac from Kev Martin on the hard floor section of this site. triple motor, 3000w.

Got all my other bits and bobs from ebay. Bend, nozzles, clamps, wireless camera etc..

Got 7.5m of 51mm vac hose and some cuffs from polarbrite.

All in it was just under a grand.

you can probably get a kit already put together for cheaper, but the skyvac kits are over a grand, and the ones under a grand, i just wasnt sure about the vacs.

I already have a generator, so keep that in mind as an extra cost if you dont already own one.

Check this thread out for links - http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=177709.0

do you mind if i ask how much the tubes cost Matt?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Matt Gibson on November 04, 2013, 03:00:35 pm
Tom,

Give them a call, the guy was very helpful. They are cheaper than any carbon pole kits I've found, and i searched for a while. They come in 2m lengths too, most of the skyvac etc.. only come in 1.5m
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 04, 2013, 03:13:12 pm
Tom,

Give them a call, the guy was very helpful. They are cheaper than any carbon pole kits I've found, and i searched for a while. They come in 2m lengths too, most of the skyvac etc.. only come in 1.5m

cheers matt

just done so , they to get back to me with price :)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: robert mitchell on November 04, 2013, 03:23:08 pm
The weight is an issue when you are having to reach over a conny or extension , the alloy poles become quite unwieldy.

Working straight up on a two storey not a problem .

For me for domestics up to three story(ground /first/second) grippavac poles and the 1800 nilfisk is ideal i think.

I have the alloy poles but will be upgrading to carbon as soon as i can afford it.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 04, 2013, 04:03:28 pm
The weight is an issue when you are having to reach over a conny or extension , the alloy poles become quite unwieldy.

Working straight up on a two storey not a problem .

For me for domestics up to three story(ground /first/second) grippavac poles and the 1800 nilfisk is ideal i think.

I have the alloy poles but will be upgrading to carbon as soon as i can afford it.

very good point robert, thanks
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: robert mitchell on November 04, 2013, 04:18:32 pm
The nilfisk vac is about 113 in machine mart , you could upgrade the hose to 51 mm , grippa poles 4 would be 480.

so your set up for around 650-700 .

I got my generator (suzuki) on ebay second hand for £80 in very good condition and always starts and runs reliably .

The beauty of the nilfisk is that you dont need a huge generator but it still has excellent suction , perfect for domestics and some lighter commercial work.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 04, 2013, 05:25:28 pm
Yes there a great investment the carbons I wouldn't use any other..
Pay once and buy the carbons or pay twice and buy alloys..

They will soon pay back I did another job today £125
Sucked out a trowel from a gutter today  ;D
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 02:04:14 pm
I think the 25ft set was £370

Avo where can u get set for this price

best i can currently do is 504 from grippatank

thanks
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 02:09:32 pm
has to be 100% carbon poles for gutter cleaning http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KxrFl9Ijdc

are these poles really as heavy as ur video ??

http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 05, 2013, 02:40:37 pm
Mate these poles should be illegal I have a permanent arm injury from them.. Total waste of money..
eBay item no:
221141137208

I'm 99% sure they are the same products gutter sucker and skyvac run by andy and Paul at spinaclean call him and ask, even the pictures are the same too
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Matt Gibson on November 05, 2013, 02:46:01 pm
I think the 25ft set was £370

Avo where can u get set for this price

best i can currently do is 504 from grippatank

thanks

Have you heard back from the carbon pole company? the link i posted?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 04:58:52 pm
I think the 25ft set was £370

Avo where can u get set for this price

best i can currently do is 504 from grippatank

thanks

Have you heard back from the carbon pole company? the link i posted?



nah i rang them yesterday nd spoke with secretary, they were to return call but nothing yet :(

im in dublin maybe they are prejudicial against the irish !
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 05:09:31 pm
  5ft x 2” diameter poles each weighing approx 825 grams

which is less than bag of sugar , il be doing 2 storey houses....four poles = four bags of sugar...........

is this really that heavy lads? id say i clean out 20/30 gutters per year
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 05, 2013, 05:22:51 pm
The problem here is it's not just 3kg dry weight your lifting as soon as you angle the pole it multiplies the weight and doing gutters over connies, porch or lower level roofing proves differcult a task.. I've been there had the t shirt and trying to stop you making the same mistake..
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 05:29:42 pm
The problem here is it's not just 3kg dry weight your lifting as soon as you angle the pole it multiplies the weight and doing gutters over connies, porch or lower level roofing proves differcult a task.. I've been there had the t shirt and trying to stop you making the same mistake..

ok avo i get ya they do seem bit burly in fairness.......

only thing with the gutter systems is it all comes together nd with me being over in dublin that makes life bit easier.....but thanks for all advice i think carbon fibre poles will have to be way to go
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 05, 2013, 05:37:07 pm
The problem here is it's not just 3kg dry weight your lifting as soon as you angle the pole it multiplies the weight and doing gutters over connies, porch or lower level roofing proves differcult a task.. I've been there had the t shirt and trying to stop you making the same mistake..

ok avo i get ya they do seem bit burly in fairness.......

only thing with the gutter systems is it all comes together nd with me being over in
dublin that makes life bit easier.....but thanks for all advice i think carbon fibre poles will have to be way to go
order
nilfisk 30t
Polar brites 5 metres hose with 51mm cuffs
4 section Gutter sucker pole set with nozzle attachments
Not added this up but it's  £500  ish
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: tom20001 on November 05, 2013, 06:18:29 pm
The problem here is it's not just 3kg dry weight your lifting as soon as you angle the pole it multiplies the weight and doing gutters over connies, porch or lower level roofing proves differcult a task.. I've been there had the t shirt and trying to stop you making the same mistake..

ok avo i get ya they do seem bit burly in fairness.......

only thing with the gutter systems is it all comes together nd with me being over in
dublin that makes life bit easier.....but thanks for all advice i think carbon fibre poles will have to be way to go
order
nilfisk 30t
Polar brites 5 metres hose with 51mm cuffs
4 section Gutter sucker pole set with nozzle attachments
Not added this up but it's  £500  ish


avo is it possible to buy one or 2 poles at a later date to add to the four?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 05, 2013, 08:08:10 pm
The problem here is it's not just 3kg dry weight your lifting as soon as you angle the pole it multiplies the weight and doing gutters over connies, porch or lower level roofing proves differcult a task.. I've been there had the t shirt and trying to stop you making the same mistake..
yes but can't remember how much each section costs now...

ok avo i get ya they do seem bit burly in fairness.......

only thing with the gutter systems is it all comes together nd with me being over in
dublin that makes life bit easier.....but thanks for all advice i think carbon fibre poles will have to be way to go
order
nilfisk 30t
Polar brites 5 metres hose with 51mm cuffs
4 section Gutter sucker pole set with nozzle attachments
Not added this up but it's  £500  ish


avo is it possible to buy one or 2 poles at a later date to add to the four?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 05, 2013, 08:09:51 pm
yes but can't remember how much each section costs now...
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Mr. S on November 06, 2013, 06:48:58 pm
Richard thanks for reply mate! Need to deal with this quickly as got a few gutter cleans booked in and more to come!

Think carbon is way forward as I can appreciate as AVO said doing over connies etc will b hard using alloy poles!
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Big dee on November 06, 2013, 07:07:46 pm
Hope you're right Avo, been following this thread and made the jump today on what appears to be sound advice. Included a camera so that I could offer customer reassurance that the job has been done.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 07:33:42 pm
Hope you're right Avo, been following this thread and made the jump today on what appears to be sound advice. Included a camera so that I could offer customer reassurance that the job has been done.
ha ha you will love carbons and you bought at the right time of year too  ;D
Keep a bucket of water handy to suck the water up if sludgy gutters as this can:
Effect suction performance and Increase weight of pole and also keeps your kit clean n tidy.
Good luck to you mate!!
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 06, 2013, 08:35:07 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 08:49:04 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.

hi hasti, welcome to the forum.. May I asked how did you break them?? I'm sure there not 100% pure carbon but I've dropped I'm a number of times without damage.. Grippa look 100% but each section was to long.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: supernova77 on November 06, 2013, 08:49:36 pm
Has anyone used the plastic poles from Polar Brite?   Probably not very durable but cheap to start off with at £50 for 16 foot.

Andy
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 06, 2013, 09:17:30 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.

hi hasti, welcome to the forum.. May I asked how did you break them?? I'm sure there not 100% pure carbon but I've dropped I'm a number of times without damage.. Grippa look 100% but each section was to long.


Thanks Avo, well as usual was sucking a large growth from a gutter, as you do which had roots on and as I lifted the pole, the pole cracked from middle, which shouldn’t happen with carbon fiber. 
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 06, 2013, 09:19:51 pm
Sorry whats a Grippa  ???
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 09:23:42 pm
Yea must of been fractured.. I did a massive job in the spring lots of heavy debris and 2 sections got jammed together had to call my mate to help unlock it but never cracked one yet..  ;D
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 09:25:36 pm
Sorry whats a Grippa  ???
grippavac poles
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Big dee on November 06, 2013, 09:31:11 pm
Thanks Avo
According to another company that spoke to today, the sky vacs are 30% carbon. I won't say who they are as I don't want to start a war. However this maybe the case. The chances are that they are, a long with lots of other items we think of as pure carbon. I do know that the process of making carbon use to be very expensive, so maybe manufacturers are making a compromise over price against purity.  If it works, and fits my pocket great.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 09:39:00 pm
Thanks Avo
According to another company that spoke to today, the sky vacs are 30% carbon. I won't say who they are as I don't want to start a war. However this maybe the case. The chances are that they are, a long with lots of other items we think of as pure carbon. I do know that the process of making carbon use to be very expensive, so maybe manufacturers are making a compromise over price against purity.  If it works, and fits my pocket great.
30% really..  :o omg
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 06, 2013, 09:51:33 pm
Sorry whats a Grippa  ???
grippavac poles

So do they sell Carbon fibre Gutter vac pole then ? Are they any good ?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 06, 2013, 09:52:35 pm
Sorry whats a Grippa  ???
grippavac poles

So do they sell Carbon fibre Gutter vac pole then ? Are they any good ?
hi modulus carbon fibre pole sets
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 06, 2013, 09:54:46 pm
Thanks Avo
According to another company that spoke to today, the sky vacs are 30% carbon. I won't say who they are as I don't want to start a war. However this maybe the case. The chances are that they are, a long with lots of other items we think of as pure carbon. I do know that the process of making carbon use to be very expensive, so maybe manufacturers are making a compromise over price against purity.  If it works, and fits my pocket great.

Well in that case they misleading the customers then, because in Sky vac web site, they say their poles are 100% Carbon fibre.  :o :o
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Big dee on November 07, 2013, 08:42:19 am
Here is a section of the email sent to me.
- These tubes have a very low carbon content (30%) and diameter is only Ø44mm as opposed to our Ø50mm. Nett result of both these facts is that they're only ~half the stiffness.
As I said, I prefer not to mention the company, and ask that there is no speculation online. I'm sure that they're not slagging off, more pointing out their USP.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Lee. on November 07, 2013, 12:28:40 pm
Hi,
Really enjoying this thread at the moment, I have been looking for something to do while its raining :) would love to get into high level commercial workshops to get out of the rain. Even gutter clearing in the dryer weather.
Would this be any use as an inspection camera? Images can be seen on iphones or compactable mobiles.

Many Thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Foscam-CCTV-WiFi-Wireless-Outdoor-IP-Camera-FI8905W-/180585742863?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item2a0bbfc20f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Foscam-CCTV-WiFi-Wireless-Outdoor-IP-Camera-FI8905W-/180585742863?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item2a0bbfc20f)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Matt Gibson on November 07, 2013, 12:52:29 pm
I ordered 10m (5 x 2m lengths) from this company - http://www.carbonfibretubes.co.uk/ as stated in an earlier post.

They got delivered this morning. under £400 for the poles including delivery. Very very light, no flex, feel really strong. I dont know what carbon content they are, but i am assuming as the company specialize in carbon poles, that the content would be reasonably high.

The tubes are modular, fit together really easy.

Cant wait to test them out.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on November 07, 2013, 09:30:59 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.


The poles on ebay are 30% Carbon as stated in listing were as on  there website the poles are 100% Carbon and that's reflected in the price they.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Avo on November 07, 2013, 09:37:40 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.


The poles on ebay are 30% Carbon as stated in listing were as on  there website the poles are 100% Carbon and that's reflected in the price they.
well found phil I'm glad that was cleared up mate.. So they do low and high grade poles
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on November 07, 2013, 09:38:34 pm
  5ft x 2” diameter poles each weighing approx 825 grams

which is less than bag of sugar , il be doing 2 storey houses....four poles = four bags of sugar...........

is this really that heavy lads? id say i clean out 20/30 gutters per year

I use alloy and they are ok until you get in the gutter and all the crap sticks to the inside of the poles making them a lot heavier i'l be upgrading to Carbon at some point just for ease and also peace of mind incase poles fell etc.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on November 07, 2013, 09:41:05 pm
I just read this tread and I thought I give you guys a bit of advice, have bought some gutter poles from Sky vac, and couple time they got broke, and told them about it.
They send me a replacement but then I thought it shouldn’t break that soon, specially if I had them only couple of months, so I am thinking if they are 100% genuine Carbone fibre or not, so if it happens to any of you guys, watch out, it could be a mixture of all kinds of things,  Genuine Carbone is very strong and shouldn’t break very easy.

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The poles on ebay are 30% Carbon as stated in listing were as on  there website the poles are 100% Carbon and that's reflected in the price they.
well found phil I'm glad that was cleared up mate.. So they do low and high grade poles

Yes mate i messaged on ebay and Paul told me The gutter sucker poles are not 100% carbon fibre like skyvac poles they are typically 30% carbon fibre but are still very light weight and strong.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 07, 2013, 09:45:55 pm
Hi,
Really enjoying this thread at the moment, I have been looking for something to do while its raining :) would love to get into high level commercial workshops to get out of the rain. Even gutter clearing in the dryer weather.
Would this be any use as an inspection camera? Images can be seen on iphones or compactable mobiles.

Many Thanks

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Foscam-CCTV-WiFi-Wireless-Outdoor-IP-Camera-FI8905W-/180585742863?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item2a0bbfc20f (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Foscam-CCTV-WiFi-Wireless-Outdoor-IP-Camera-FI8905W-/180585742863?pt=UK_CCTV&hash=item2a0bbfc20f)



i wouldn't recommend this as you need Wifi to get it working with your mobile and not every were you can get wifi.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 08, 2013, 06:21:00 am
Hi guys
I came a cross this site when one member here mentioned this company.

http://www.grippatank.co.uk/vacuum/high-level-vacuum-poles-kits-spares/carbon-poles-upto-60ft.html

So who has used their gutter vac poles ?
Do they just sell these poles, or do they manufacture them too?
They don’t seem to market it that well like Sky vac, so are these poles any good?
I love to know if they are 100% Carbone fibre.

Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Richard iSparkle on November 08, 2013, 07:21:59 am
Hi guys
I came a cross this site when one member here mentioned this company.

http://www.grippatank.co.uk/vacuum/high-level-vacuum-poles-kits-spares/carbon-poles-upto-60ft.html

So who has used their gutter vac poles ?
Do they just sell these poles, or do they manufacture them too?
They don’t seem to market it that well like Sky vac, so are these poles any good?
I love to know if they are 100% Carbone fibre.



I use the Gutter Vac equipment and their carbon poles.  I've got 5 poles and have used them to clean a big church without major problems (on my own)

I find them very good and like dealing with Grippa tank as they are really helpful when i've needed advice.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: robert mitchell on November 08, 2013, 10:43:15 am
i believe they are base sections from gardiners superlite modular poles.

Am i right in thinking they use a clamp on the grippa poles or are they just push fit?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 08, 2013, 03:35:59 pm
Hi guys
I came a cross this site when one member here mentioned this company.

http://www.grippatank.co.uk/vacuum/high-level-vacuum-poles-kits-spares/carbon-poles-upto-60ft.html

So who has used their gutter vac poles ?
Do they just sell these poles, or do they manufacture them too?
They don’t seem to market it that well like Sky vac, so are these poles any good?
I love to know if they are 100% Carbone fibre.



I use the Gutter Vac equipment and their carbon poles.  I've got 5 poles and have used them to clean a big church without major problems (on my own)

I find them very good and like dealing with Grippa tank as they are really helpful when i've needed advice.


Thanks Richard, very helpful information.  :)
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: hasti on November 08, 2013, 03:44:04 pm
i believe they are base sections from gardiners superlite modular poles.

Am i right in thinking they use a clamp on the grippa poles or are they just push fit?

Thanks Robert

Very helpful info, so if Gardiners make them, they got to be good, I have an SLX Gardiner, which I have had for past 2 years, and still going strong, so if Gardiners making these poles, they got to be 100% Carbone fibre.
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: JSMC on November 08, 2013, 08:38:21 pm
bought a vac few years back from eastern trading or something. 3000w it is. looks like R2D2. huge things lol. never use the thing now
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on November 15, 2013, 06:22:00 pm
some good reading here as I need a gutter vac to do three biggish jobs , guess it all about the poles
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Phil @ Extreme Clean on November 15, 2013, 06:25:49 pm
some good reading here as I need a gutter vac to do three biggish jobs , guess it all about the poles
I thought you was using the TM as a gutter vac ? so did you try and not good ?
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Tom-01 on November 15, 2013, 06:38:41 pm
Just bought Skyvac's industrial vac today with 8 poles, 12m reach. Have to say the contact there Andy Whiting was excellent and very helpful, very keen to make sure the customer knows what they are getting -  up with there with Gardiners for professionalism.

They give a choice of 44mm diameter poles or 52mm. Haven't decided which ones to go for yet. Anyone have either and would recommend??

Thanks
Tom
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on November 15, 2013, 06:40:33 pm
some good reading here as I need a gutter vac to do three biggish jobs , guess it all about the poles
I thought you was using the TM as a gutter vac ? so did you try and not good ?
no its  far to powerfull and is pulling the gutters off the wall  ???
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: G O Cleaning on November 15, 2013, 07:06:32 pm
some good reading here as I need a gutter vac to do three biggish jobs , guess it all about the poles
I thought you was using the TM as a gutter vac ? so did you try and not good ?
no its  far to powerfull and is pulling the gutters off the wall  ???
Yet its ok with carpets  ???
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on November 18, 2013, 12:29:03 pm
2m of carbon tubes work out at 64.50 each there 50mls as well  ;D
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: poleman on November 18, 2013, 04:01:38 pm
Just bought Skyvac's industrial vac today with 8 poles, 12m reach. Have to say the contact there Andy Whiting was excellent and very helpful, very keen to make sure the customer knows what they are getting -  up with there with Gardiners for professionalism.

They give a choice of 44mm diameter poles or 52mm. Haven't decided which ones to go for yet. Anyone have either and would recommend??

Thanks
Tom

44mm mate as I have been using this size for 7 years and had no problems with blockages, plus the 52mm will be more weigth
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Tom-01 on November 18, 2013, 05:34:01 pm
Just bought Skyvac's industrial vac today with 8 poles, 12m reach. Have to say the contact there Andy Whiting was excellent and very helpful, very keen to make sure the customer knows what they are getting -  up with there with Gardiners for professionalism.

They give a choice of 44mm diameter poles or 52mm. Haven't decided which ones to go for yet. Anyone have either and would recommend??

Thanks
Tom

44mm mate as I have been using this size for 7 years and had no problems with blockages, plus the 52mm will be more weigth

Thanks Poleman. That's what Andy was saying.

44mm it is then!

Tom
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: john mayhew on December 08, 2013, 02:12:14 pm
Hi Tom, I'm thinking of getting a gutter vac. I see you've got the sky vac industrial. Would you recommend it? What size poles did you get. Cheers John
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: giftedk on December 08, 2013, 08:45:20 pm
Hi all. Ive got a couple of properties to price up for the cleaning of their gutters, can anyone advise me how to go about pricing them please. one house is a normal 2 storey and the other a 3 storey, im based in the Essex area if that helps. Any help muchly appreciated .
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Jack Harris on December 15, 2013, 09:46:47 pm
Avo Just going through the things i need to have a set up like yours, can you tell me if the things below are correct or am i missing anything? Thanks 

Poles : http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/gutter-cleaning-machine-gutter-sucker-carbon-fibre-pole-sets-4361-p.asp

Vacuum : http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-multi-30t-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner

Cuffs & Hose : http://www.polarbrite.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=51mm
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Tom-01 on December 16, 2013, 05:43:22 pm
Hi Tom, I'm thinking of getting a gutter vac. I see you've got the sky vac industrial. Would you recommend it? What size poles did you get. Cheers John

Hi John

Sorry for the late reply on this.

Yes I would recommend it definitely. The poles are great, very light and very quick to put together. We've only done 3 jobs with it so far as I'm trying to get all jobs together to do beginning of February next year. We did one big, very high job and we got it done within a couple of hours.

Its not cheap but its very robust. I'd recommend getting the camera system too - again it speeds the job up no end and means you don't need the ladder.

Hope this helps.

Thanks
Tom

Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: john mayhew on December 16, 2013, 07:25:04 pm
Cheers tom
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: paul13 on March 19, 2014, 08:22:22 pm
Avo Just going through the things i need to have a set up like yours, can you tell me if the things below are correct or am i missing anything? Thanks 

Poles : http://www.thecleaningwarehouse.co.uk/gutter-cleaning-machine-gutter-sucker-carbon-fibre-pole-sets-4361-p.asp

Vacuum : http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/nilfisk-multi-30t-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner

Cuffs & Hose : http://www.polarbrite.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&keyword=51mm

Just ordered this set up hoping some one can tell me if I order the 51mm cuffs & hose
when I have ordered the 44mm poles?
Great read convinced me :D
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: Jack Harris on March 20, 2014, 12:22:18 pm
i need to know as well lol
Title: Re: SkyVac
Post by: paul13 on March 20, 2014, 01:24:47 pm
i need to know as well lol

Hi, you need to get a cuff reducer from 51 to 44 ect.