Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: H MAN on April 15, 2017, 11:32:29 pm
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https://youtu.be/paxiW1uSFuw
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:D
You wouldn't see me with that outrageous contraption ;D
Try standing back further from the building you don't have to look up all day and won't get the injurys and a decent pole would help.
Funniest thing I've seen in 7 years wfp ;D
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:D
You wouldn't see me with that outrageous contraption ;D
Funniest thing I've seen in 7 years wfp ;D
Isn’t that what they said about Water Fed Poles when they first came out ??? ;D
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Wouldn't you be better cleaning windows than trying to come up with all this useless poope all the time?
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He looks the type to have physical complaints ;D
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Here is a video that might explain a bit better.
Also read the top comment under this video gives you a review of somebody that has been using it.
https://youtu.be/GXcMoDzO4k8
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Here is a video that might explain a bit better.
Also read the top comment under this video gives you a review of somebody that has been using it.
https://youtu.be/GXcMoDzO4k8
I'm still not convinced....its ridiculous ;D
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It looks ridiculous.
Is it workable? Practical? Feasible?
I'd be reluctant to acknowledge its usability but suspect in reality it has a place in the working environment.
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I don't know why, but I just want to dangle a carrot off it!
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How can you see the hazards around you at ground level?
I am all for making working life easier, however...
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Does anyone on here actually clean taller 4-5-6-7-8 storey building day in day out using a wfp?
If so you will probably be aware how knackering it can be even if used the latest offerings from the likes of gardiners.
It may look silly granted but if it makes the job easier on taller stuff then why not try it before taking the p. lol
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I'd buy one
How much! Where can you buy from?
They look like could be quite awkward on domestic, especially if you using at ground level or getting in and out of van
There are the advantages on higher levels defiantly
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Does it restrict moveability and add further strain to the back though, with the weight of the contraption
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I think it would bugger up the van seat ???
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Might get caught in a chandelier whilst going through someone's house to get to the no access back garden 😱
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Might get caught in a chandelier whilst going through someone's house to get to the no access back garden 😱
Or on someone's washing on the line.
You could end up being a shirt lifter.
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Yes it is more for the people that use longer poles 3 floors and above.
Any way who ever is interested info@waspak.nl
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Here is Inventor himself listen what he has to say about the WasPak
https://youtu.be/LvaykygUxxo
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Good to see some innovation to reduce strain. If I was poling 3 storey plus blocks of flats for a significant amount of time I'd try one before mocking it. The special glasses probably help as much as the crane thing, mind.
I admit it does look as if he's about to launch a lifeboat and is his name Derrick?
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I have to say. For commercial buildings and flats, that looks like a fantastic product.
Having done commercial work in the past, after about 2 hours of constant looking up and the same arm movements you end up with a massive stiff neck and your shoulders ache. If you are doing this sort of work all day all week, that's a fantastic solution to a big health & safety issue.
I don't see this being practical for domestic work though as you simply arnt looking up for huge amounts of time and your packing away and setting up so many more times giving you neck and shoulders the break they need.
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Just a thought here. Imagine if it suddenly turns windy, the pole goes and you follow, on your ariss :)
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maybe it wouldn't look so bad if you put your jacket over the top of it ?
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We bought one at the cleaning show in Amsterdam
These will change the way you work - especially when you are cleaning larger building where you may be on a large waterfed pole for hours.........
Suddenly you will feel like the job is 10 times easier!
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Rubbish, anybody with a basic level of engineering could see that thing is about as much use as an ashtray in a pub.
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Rubbish, anybody with a basic level of engineering could see that thing is about as much use as an ashtray in a pub.
He is holding the pole wrong for a start.
Using the pole as he is in the demo, the "Waspak" is probably serving the purpose of taking some of the weight of the pole directly off the arms.
However using the physics example of a beam and pivot point, in most situations it's possible to hold the pole further up (instead of at the butt cap) so the pivot point changes and the weight is better balanced.
Thus saving the window cleaner looking like a prat.
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https://youtu.be/LvaykygUxxo
Waspak is the brainchild of Fred de Ridder - a humble Dutch Window Cleaner who decided to solve his own problems with Repetitive Motion Injuries - LOOK AT THIS !
WasPak is an incredible invention that will one day be an OSHA requirement for all high window cleaning with Water Fed Poles.
https://youtu.be/LvaykygUxxo
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H MAN I think you make one. Out of a scaffold board a washing line and 3 cable ties.
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We bought one at the cleaning show in Amsterdam
These will change the way you work - especially when you are cleaning larger building where you may be on a large waterfed pole for hours.........
Suddenly you will feel like the job is 10 times easier!
So is there any problems you have encounter yet?
Is it easy on your back when wearing.
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Are you going to Hijack this invention too Herman?
Plenty of scope, maybe build it from unobtanium and washing up bottles.
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No need there are some people that already have. ;)
This one that is used for hedge trimmers Made in the UK.
https://youtu.be/grF97n2VTo8
Then this one from the USA DIY Waspak he even say's it's a knock off.
https://youtu.be/5RAJYhGTjSQ
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Would probably be good tool when vacuuming gutters cleaning other high surfaces .
See that they have a special one use to hold long pressure cleaning wands as well.