Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: richywilts on October 13, 2014, 10:50:14 pm
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
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cleans 99% of mine if that helps.
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ive got the 30ft in same van itd go in just checking before i buy
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cleans 99% of mine if that helps.
+1
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I use a 18ft for most of my daily work and I have a 30ft for above any conservatories and so on.
To be honest I would rather pull the 30 footer out now and again than work all day with a longer pole
than needed.
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18 foot extreme reaches for me
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I started with a slx30 but bought a slx22 base section. The 30 gives you enough length to reach comfortably over a conny as I found the 22 just a bit too short - I was working at full stretch too much. Most of the time I drop the last couple of sections and stick the 22 base on for a lighter, more user-friendly pole. It's a cheap way of having two poles.
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stupid question! depend of conservatories,my xtreme 25 can be short sometimes.
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Only got one house with a massive extension where it cant quite reach but its short closed length is were it comes into its own.
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my answers NO!simply because it doesnt on around 40-50 of my accounts.i have to use a 25 footer just to reach first floor windows on some!
if you have sloping ground below the extension/conny then you ll struggle.only you know your work(or should do!).
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I started with a slx30 but bought a slx22 base section. The 30 gives you enough length to reach comfortably over a conny as I found the 22 just a bit too short - I was working at full stretch too much. Most of the time I drop the last couple of sections and stick the 22 base on for a lighter, more user-friendly pole. It's a cheap way of having two poles.
i couldnt be bothered with that.
25 ft main pole gets most work then a separate high level for other work(47 ft).saves time and faffing about.
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I use a 18ft for most of my daily work and I have a 30ft for above any conservatories and so on.
To be honest I would rather pull the 30 footer out now and again than work all day with a longer pole
than needed.
Exactly the same for me
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I started with a slx30 but bought a slx22 base section. The 30 gives you enough length to reach comfortably over a conny as I found the 22 just a bit too short - I was working at full stretch too much. Most of the time I drop the last couple of sections and stick the 22 base on for a lighter, more user-friendly pole. It's a cheap way of having two poles.
Why an earth would you buy an extra section to replace a section that you already have , You just simply remove an add sections as and when needed , Thats what i do i use a 22ft for most of work no point over straining .
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
100% of all mine reached with my 22 slx
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is the 22ft slx the same size as the 25ft facelift fusion
i know dif companies have different lengths some use reach included etc
if its the same itll be fine
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
You ask some really stupid questions for someone that's run a window cleaning business before ???
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It'd need to be one big conservatory for 22 footer not to reach ;D
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What size is the conservatory ? 2 mtr & 5 mtr ;D
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
You ask some really stupid questions for someone that's run a window cleaning business before ???
what stupid about the question did u not know different manufacturers sell poles some with human reach included so cud be 22ft with 3ft reach makes it a 25ft and they market it this way where others just market the pole as the actual length
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
You ask some really stupid questions for someone that's run a window cleaning business before ???
what stupid about the question did u not know different manufacturers sell poles some with human reach included so cud be 22ft with 3ft reach makes it a 25ft and they market it this way where others just market the pole as the actual length
Seems like you have the gist of it..so why bother asking ;D
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
As long as you are trying to reach from either side of a standard conservatory the SLX22 should reach. For domestic work this is my favourite length pole.
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thinking of ordering an slx 22 does it extend long enough for the awkward windows above conservatorys etc
You ask some really stupid questions for someone that's run a window cleaning business before ???
what stupid about the question did u not know different manufacturers sell poles some with human reach included so cud be 22ft with 3ft reach makes it a 25ft and they market it this way where others just market the pole as the actual length
Seems like you have the gist of it..so why bother asking ;D
got the jist of it but didnt know how gardiners market there poles thats all
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got the jist of it but didnt know how gardiners market there poles thats all
Hi Richy
We do not particularly 'market' our poles, we just list them with their actual weights and lengths - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/clx-slx-super-max-telescopic-poles.html
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cheers alex i know other firms market theres from previous posts thats all cheers looking forward to using the new pole my slx 30 got a bit stiff etc now may need new clamps
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cheers alex i know other firms market theres from previous posts thats all cheers looking forward to using the new pole my slx 30 got a bit stiff etc now may need new clamps
It may be that your SLX-30 has trapped dirt between the sections. Stripping it down and cleaning it fully may free it up a good bit.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/Telescopic%20Pole%20User%20Guide%202013%20-%20VII.pdf
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I started with a slx30 but bought a slx22 base section. The 30 gives you enough length to reach comfortably over a conny as I found the 22 just a bit too short - I was working at full stretch too much. Most of the time I drop the last couple of sections and stick the 22 base on for a lighter, more user-friendly pole. It's a cheap way of having two poles.
Why an earth would you buy an extra section to replace a section that you already have , You just simply remove an add sections as and when needed , Thats what i do i use a 22ft for most of work no point over straining .
Because of the extra shiny factor on the base section. I'm like a magpie. Only not owned by Mike Ashley. Also the base is newer and therefore more likely to last longer to the rigours of everyday wear than my four year old sections of slx30. And because I had to spend a little extra prior to coughing up to the tax man. And because I wanted to.
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cheers alex i know other firms market theres from previous posts thats all cheers looking forward to using the new pole my slx 30 got a bit stiff etc now may need new clamps
It may be that your SLX-30 has trapped dirt between the sections. Stripping it down and cleaning it fully may free it up a good bit.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/Telescopic%20Pole%20User%20Guide%202013%20-%20VII.pdf
because of the wear and tear over last two year alex we just did what we could with it when i re took over the business my employee had to really tighten the clamps for the pole too work which means quite a lot of effort pulling sections out its workable, we have taken it apart and cleaned it but think the sections were still spinning
would you recommend new clamps
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Clean down a apply a few coats of PTFE or maybe laquer and try some new clamps defo worth a try .
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cheers alex i know other firms market theres from previous posts thats all cheers looking forward to using the new pole my slx 30 got a bit stiff etc now may need new clamps
It may be that your SLX-30 has trapped dirt between the sections. Stripping it down and cleaning it fully may free it up a good bit.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/Telescopic%20Pole%20User%20Guide%202013%20-%20VII.pdf
because of the wear and tear over last two year alex we just did what we could with it when i re took over the business my employee had to really tighten the clamps for the pole too work which means quite a lot of effort pulling sections out its workable, we have taken it apart and cleaned it but think the sections were still spinning
would you recommend new clamps
id buy the new smart clamps richy and replace.dont saw the pole,just the old clamps then prise off.glue on the new ones then spray the pole with clear car lacquer.allow to dry overnight then re assemble.should be good as new then and last you another 2 years mate. :)
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cheers alex i know other firms market theres from previous posts thats all cheers looking forward to using the new pole my slx 30 got a bit stiff etc now may need new clamps
It may be that your SLX-30 has trapped dirt between the sections. Stripping it down and cleaning it fully may free it up a good bit.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/Telescopic%20Pole%20User%20Guide%202013%20-%20VII.pdf
because of the wear and tear over last two year alex we just did what we could with it when i re took over the business my employee had to really tighten the clamps for the pole too work which means quite a lot of effort pulling sections out its workable, we have taken it apart and cleaned it but think the sections were still spinning
would you recommend new clamps
I would recommend new clamps as these will probably restore the pole to almost 'as new' action. Here is a link to them - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Gardiner-Smart-Clamp-DIY-Upgrade-Kits-ClampII_SET.html
Here is a video link showing how to replace them - http://youtu.be/MUW1WpzfpyE
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you will be ok with a 22ft