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Title: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 05:10:25 pm
Hi guys

I start a new contract end of the month. I've uploaded pics (hope they turn out)

Can you advise what size of pole I should use.

The job is to clean all the guttering and facia round the top of roof every visit.

Looking for a light pole

Any views would be appreciated

Danny

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Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: NWH on August 17, 2015, 06:00:54 pm
25ft extreme gardiners
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: Jonny 87 on August 17, 2015, 06:14:10 pm
Quote from: NWH on August 17, 2015, 06:00:54 pm
25ft extreme gardiners

I was thinking more the extreme 47 to be sure for the top guttering.

Your looking at 4 storeys plus a slope on the ground at some point.
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 06:15:01 pm
Thanks for advice

Any idea of price
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: M & C Window Cleaning on August 17, 2015, 06:20:10 pm
I was going to say more like 35 foot. Going on 8 foot per floor. But didn't account for sloping floor so would have to agree with Jonny. Re price check the Gardiner poles site.
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on August 17, 2015, 06:22:12 pm
if a xtream is out of your budget then go for a slx35 that will get it ,
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 07:08:31 pm
To be honest I don't have a budget

I just need the right size of pole at a reasonable price

I don't mind paying extra for a lighter one, but need to make sure it lasts

That's why I'm asking the guys on here their opinions as they are the experienced ones
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: the king on August 17, 2015, 07:10:36 pm
ide just get a 47ft or a 50ft to cover ur self then if u get a higher job in time ur have the gear to do it
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 07:42:07 pm
Cheers, I'm looking on this as an investment. You got any idea how much for a decent lightish one
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: Jonny 87 on August 17, 2015, 08:27:57 pm
Quote from: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 07:42:07 pm
Cheers, I'm looking on this as an investment. You got any idea how much for a decent lightish one

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/telescopic-poles/xtreme-telescopic-pole/pole-xtreme-47.html

£1100 for the extreme.

At that height though it's well worth it.
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 08:33:34 pm
Thanks Jonny I will take a look.

Appreciate your advice m8
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: Jonny 87 on August 17, 2015, 08:55:06 pm
Quote from: danny mckim on August 17, 2015, 08:33:34 pm
Thanks Jonny I will take a look.

Appreciate your advice m8

No problem mate.  :)
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: the king on August 18, 2015, 06:06:12 am
ive got a super max 47 an i find it very lite but if u want the best then the extreme would b the toy to get
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: dazmond on August 18, 2015, 08:22:52 am
Quote from: NWH on August 17, 2015, 06:00:54 pm
25ft extreme gardiners

no way would a 25 ft pole reach the gutters/fascias on that job.id say you d struggle with a 35 footer.its got to be a 45ft-50ft pole to be on the safe side.plus you d want to NOT extend every section fully for extra rigidity at that height.

my 47ft extreme would do it easily.
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: danny mckim on August 18, 2015, 09:32:17 am
Has anyone tried  streamline xr ecoline poles. They are half the price. I'm a believer that you only get what you pay for, but any info on this would be great.
Title: Re: Size of pole
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on August 18, 2015, 11:53:18 am
we have two older 47 xtreams and find they haven't done well at all a very poor pole , but they have changed them now so maybe there better