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Title: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 24, 2014, 05:07:22 pm
Hi everyone,

I'm not sure weather the 18 ft is slightly too limiting on everyday work? Is the 22 a better option. I've got a 25ft Phoenix carbon that I use for 3 story houses, so
Is the 18ft or 22ft slx2 best for standard houses? Is the 18 ft ever too short when reaching round porches etc?

Thanks for any heads up!
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Window Lickers on September 24, 2014, 05:07:57 pm
25'.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: 8weekly on September 24, 2014, 05:11:51 pm
25'.
18 with an Extreme brush. Amazing difference. I get the 25 out for about 3 houses a day.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Mick Kent on September 24, 2014, 05:16:04 pm
Slx25 for everyday work if you want to get  3 story and over extensions and conservatorys.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 24, 2014, 05:16:32 pm
Just what I want to here someone who's used it! So looks like the 18ft is the one, I want as light as possible for maintainance cleans so Will probably go for the 18 with extreme brush, just hoping it reaches over conservatories etc? As said, I have a 25ft Phoenix already, so the idea is to get a lightweight pole and brush for average houses. My only concern is that the 18 May be that bit too short for reaching over front porches and conservatorys...
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: mufcglen on September 24, 2014, 05:21:21 pm
i use 22 but on some 3 storeys and above certain conservatorys it can be touch and go so i'd recommend 25 for the sake of a teeny bit of weight.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on September 24, 2014, 05:43:39 pm
Just what I want to here someone who's used it! So looks like the 18ft is the one, I want as light as possible for maintainance cleans so Will probably go for the 18 with extreme brush, just hoping it reaches over conservatories etc? As said, I have a 25ft Phoenix already, so the idea is to get a lightweight pole and brush for average houses. My only concern is that the 18 May be that bit too short for reaching over front porches and conservatorys...

The 18ft length is a great length for everyday domestic work and will reach over all standard porches etc.

As you already have a 25ft in the van it does mean that you can be slightly more focused with your domestic pole needs - so the 18ft will be ideal.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 24, 2014, 06:05:20 pm
18ft it is!
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: koopmaster on September 24, 2014, 06:12:07 pm
Pheonix 26 UL
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 24, 2014, 06:22:04 pm
Pheonix 26 UL
ivegot the 25! What's the 'UL' all about?
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 24, 2014, 07:07:20 pm
Just what I want to here someone who's used it! So looks like the 18ft is the one, I want as light as possible for maintainance cleans so Will probably go for the 18 with extreme brush, just hoping it reaches over conservatories etc? As said, I have a 25ft Phoenix already, so the idea is to get a lightweight pole and brush for average houses. My only concern is that the 18 May be that bit too short for reaching over front porches and conservatorys...

The 18ft length is a great length for everyday domestic work and will reach over all standard porches etc.

As you already have a 25ft in the van it does mean that you can be slightly more focused with your domestic pole needs - so the 18ft will be ideal.

Alex what's the price for an 18ft with xtreme brush? Also what's the best xtreme brush for all purpose cleaning in the xtreme range?
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: SeanK on September 24, 2014, 07:17:33 pm
Pheonix 26 UL
ivegot the 25! What's the 'UL' all about?

Ultralite.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on September 24, 2014, 07:25:08 pm
Just what I want to here someone who's used it! So looks like the 18ft is the one, I want as light as possible for maintainance cleans so Will probably go for the 18 with extreme brush, just hoping it reaches over conservatories etc? As said, I have a 25ft Phoenix already, so the idea is to get a lightweight pole and brush for average houses. My only concern is that the 18 May be that bit too short for reaching over front porches and conservatorys...

The 18ft length is a great length for everyday domestic work and will reach over all standard porches etc.

As you already have a 25ft in the van it does mean that you can be slightly more focused with your domestic pole needs - so the 18ft will be ideal.


Alex what's the price for an 18ft with xtreme brush? Also what's the best xtreme brush for all purpose cleaning in the xtreme range?

£173 + VAT - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/SLX-II-Carbon-Pole--SLX_18.html

Probably the Xtreme Medium-Mixed would be my choice. This comes as a free option with the SLX-18
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Mike #1 on September 24, 2014, 07:25:27 pm
Pheonix 26 UL
ivegot the 25! What's the 'UL' all about?

Useless
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on September 24, 2014, 07:28:32 pm
I agree  with the 18 footer
I use one 95% of the time.
Some days I don't bother taking any other poles 
on my 4 bed detached Redrow houses it will reach everything
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: S.W. Window Cleaning on September 24, 2014, 07:38:37 pm
Yes the 18ft is great. I use it for all 2 stories. Lovely and light.

Steve
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: koopmaster on September 24, 2014, 08:05:48 pm
the UL means Ultra light its a light section that goes on the RED section.  It gives you a 4 extra feet.  Its actually nice and light, I have been testing it for this week. 
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: dazmond on September 24, 2014, 08:32:55 pm
for me i only need 2 poles

extreme 25  (everyday pole)

extreme 47 (higher level work)

an 18 or 22 is just too short for a fair few windows of my everyday work.

i do have an emergency 22 slx but never had to use it yet since i bought the extremes! ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 25, 2014, 08:41:33 am
for me i only need 2 poles

extreme 25  (everyday pole)

extreme 47 (higher level work)

an 18 or 22 is just too short for a fair few windows of my everyday work.

i do have an emergency 22 slx but never had to use it yet since i bought the extremes! ;D

How old is your extreme daz? I think me and you are similar in that were sole traders and look after our equipment etc, but if the extremes wear out too quickly it might put me off.

As long as I can get three years out of it I'd be happy.
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: J.D on September 25, 2014, 08:44:59 am
25'.
18 with an Extreme brush. Amazing difference. I get the 25 out for about 3 houses a day.

Same here.......
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: David Salkeld on September 25, 2014, 10:29:08 am
CLX 18....with brush and hose
£120 inc VAT and delivery..
you CAN'T GO WRONG.
 :D
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jakey boy on September 25, 2014, 08:18:57 pm
CLX 18....with brush and hose
£120 inc VAT and delivery..
you CAN'T GO WRONG.
 :D

Surly the slx is much lighter and more rigid though?
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: brett walker on September 25, 2014, 08:42:00 pm
I've just bought a slx 30 ft for most of our high work 3 storeys ect also bought 2 slx 18 fts
I would recommend the slx 18 foot for every day use reaches over porches & conservatorys. But doesn't reach 3 rd storey windows it is so light

Brett
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: gary999 on September 25, 2014, 08:45:00 pm
clx18 1070grams

slx18 1050grams
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: dazmond on September 25, 2014, 09:02:37 pm
for me i only need 2 poles

extreme 25  (everyday pole)

extreme 47 (higher level work)

an 18 or 22 is just too short for a fair few windows of my everyday work.

i do have an emergency 22 slx but never had to use it yet since i bought the extremes! ;D



How old is your extreme daz? I think me and you are similar in that were sole traders and look after our equipment etc, but if the extremes wear out too quickly it might put me off.

As long as I can get three years out of it I'd be happy.

14 months old my 25 ft extreme.plenty of life left in it yet!used all day everyday.ill be happy to get 2 years out of it to be honest.

ive heard the new extremes have metal bits on the clamping points which will help with wear.i use carpet tape! ;D

my extreme 47 will last years as it only gets used around 10 times a month.

still worth the money IMO just for the ease of use! ;)
Title: Re: Gardiner slx18 or 22 for everyday work?
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 27, 2014, 11:32:17 pm
Sounds good. Thanks daz.