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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Michael Peterson on June 21, 2018, 04:15:39 pm
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Hi guys I’m in the market for a new pole around 22 - 25 foot I was going to get a 10 inch carb goose neck the grit stop and uni valve with the slick connect fittings . My question is do I go extreme or slx ? Also I was thinking the DuPont brush as well what are your thoughts and what would you buy .... dazmond I know you have extensively used both I have used clx slx and supermax so far , like them all for different reasons really
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personally I still prefer the extreme for me but if you have employees clx
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the SLX if you want your main pole to last more than a couple of years(or for staff) and the xtreme if you want to make your work as easy as possible with the least possible strain on arms,shoulders,elbows and joints.......
ive been using an SLX 25 for the last 14 months no problem but fancied one of the new v3 xtremes so ive ordered a 25 footer(getting delivered tomorrow).... :)
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i use stiff extreme and ultimate brushes.never tried the dupont bristles ones......
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We have both poles the extream is a bit liter and stiffer but the slx is a much harder wairing and will last longer , in the end it’s a personal choise which you prefer
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I work for myself, on my own.
Like Reflections said, the SLX is a solid,reliable workhorse.
If you are concerned about weight for whatever reason, then the Xtreme is excellent.
I've had the Xtreme 25' since it came out. Still on the original, but yes, I've replaced a section or two over the years. Mostly my fault really.
The 22' Xtreme is handy coz it has smaller collapsed height than the 25'. Just a thought.
Also, the dupont brush is fantastic. The natural bristles make light work of slug trails etc in comparison with the nylon only brushes.
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the SLX if you want your main pole to last more than a couple of years(or for staff) and the xtreme if you want to make your work as easy as possible with the least possible strain on arms,shoulders,elbows and joints.......
ive been using an SLX 25 for the last 14 months no problem but fancied one of the new v3 xtremes so ive ordered a 25 footer(getting delivered tomorrow).... :)
Saturday? I ordered an SLX today - pretty sure it's Monday delivery.
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the SLX if you want your main pole to last more than a couple of years(or for staff) and the xtreme if you want to make your work as easy as possible with the least possible strain on arms,shoulders,elbows and joints.......
ive been using an SLX 25 for the last 14 months no problem but fancied one of the new v3 xtremes so ive ordered a 25 footer(getting delivered tomorrow).... :)
Saturday? I ordered an SLX today - pretty sure it's Monday delivery.
that post is from yesterday john! ;)
got mine delivered today(its at my girlfriends house).ill be going round shortly....... :)
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Thanks for your help lads ! Restored my faith in this place to be honest really helpfull !
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My preference is a pole with 1,2 & 3 sections slx and 4&5 extreme sections. I find the weight is fine and wear is at a minimum.
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ive gone from
clx
pheonix x
slx
xline carbon
and now extreme
ill never go back to a heavy pole the extreme pole is realy nice it wont last as long but its well worth its price tag its just a case of replace sections when needed wich dont cost a lot when u brack it down the hole snaping thing i here is not what ive experenced so far alltho u cant bash it like a slx
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i thought they d delivered an empty box to my girlfriends house! ;D
i got a gardiners cap,keyring and pen too.....the gardiner pens have gone up in class!its almost as good as a parker pen! ;D
the pole itself feels awesome....so light and rigid....id forgot what its like to use an xtreme 25 after being used to the SLX 25.....
ive got 5 large properties to clean on monday and all of them have got at least 2 or 3 really awkward windows each to clean at full pole extension so the xtreme will make them easier for sure.....
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i thought they d delivered an empty box to my girlfriends house! ;D
i got a gardiners cap,keyring and pen too.....the gardiner pens have gone up in class!its almost as good as a parker pen! ;D
the pole itself feels awesome....so light and rigid....id forgot what its like to use an xtreme 25 after being used to the SLX 25.....
ive got 5 large properties to clean on monday and all of them have got at least 2 or 3 really awkward windows each to clean at full pole extension so the xtreme will make them easier for sure.....
I use an SLX18 for most of my work and pull out the SLX25 for the odd awkward window above cony's and so on, a SLX25
would be a horrendous pole to work with all day, what where you thinking ?
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i thought they d delivered an empty box to my girlfriends house! ;D
i got a gardiners cap,keyring and pen too.....the gardiner pens have gone up in class!its almost as good as a parker pen! ;D
the pole itself feels awesome....so light and rigid....id forgot what its like to use an xtreme 25 after being used to the SLX 25.....
ive got 5 large properties to clean on monday and all of them have got at least 2 or 3 really awkward windows each to clean at full pole extension so the xtreme will make them easier for sure.....
I use an SLX18 for most of my work and pull out the SLX25 for the odd awkward window above cony's and so on, a SLX25
would be a horrendous pole to work with all day, what where you thinking ?
i couldnt use a 18 footer sean as its simply not long enough for most of my work...i struggled with a clx 22 at one time but even that came up short too often....a 25 footer is the ideal length for a main pole for me.(lots of awkward windows at angles)
i also have quite a lot of jobs where i need to have my 25 ft pole at full extension just to reach the first floor windows.....
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i thought they d delivered an empty box to my girlfriends house! ;D
i got a gardiners cap,keyring and pen too.....the gardiner pens have gone up in class!its almost as good as a parker pen! ;D
the pole itself feels awesome....so light and rigid....id forgot what its like to use an xtreme 25 after being used to the SLX 25.....
ive got 5 large properties to clean on monday and all of them have got at least 2 or 3 really awkward windows each to clean at full pole extension so the xtreme will make them easier for sure.....
I use an SLX18 for most of my work and pull out the SLX25 for the odd awkward window above cony's and so on, a SLX25
would be a horrendous pole to work with all day, what where you thinking ?
i couldnt use a 18 footer sean as its simply not long enough for most of my work...i struggled with a clx 22 at one time but even that came up short too often....a 25 footer is the ideal length for a main pole for me.(lots of awkward windows at angles)
i also have quite a lot of jobs where i need to have my 25 ft pole at full extension just to reach the first floor windows.....
And here was me thinking you had refined all your work😜You make my work sound like a walk in the park in comparison.
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I have refined my work.i just have lots of awkward windows to clean(and large Victorian houses on some parts of my round).....if I had just small 2 up/2down type houses I think I would've stayed on the ladders.... ;D
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i thought they d delivered an empty box to my girlfriends house! ;D
i got a gardiners cap,keyring and pen too.....the gardiner pens have gone up in class!its almost as good as a parker pen! ;D
the pole itself feels awesome....so light and rigid....id forgot what its like to use an xtreme 25 after being used to the SLX 25.....
ive got 5 large properties to clean on monday and all of them have got at least 2 or 3 really awkward windows each to clean at full pole extension so the xtreme will make them easier for sure.....
I use an SLX18 for most of my work and pull out the SLX25 for the odd awkward window above cony's and so on, a SLX25
would be a horrendous pole to work with all day, what where you thinking ?
I reckon an 18 led to me having neck problems because of standing too close. I think a 22 is a better option. For me anyway.
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id love sean to try and clean most of my round with a 18ft pole!no chance...we all have different work.....im comfortable working with a 25ft SLX all day every day but looking forward to using the xtreme today.....
i overslept this morning so working 1030am-3pm...5 large domestics to clean and a quote to do plus collecting for an hour this evening.....its baking hot out there already!i think ill be wearing my new gardiners cap as well..... 8)
have a great day chaps.... :)
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i used to work with slx22 and every year i replace them to keep them fresh and this year i took the plunge and bought an xtreme22 after hearing the v3 is miles better than the last 2 versions and its been spot on for me in the 4-5 months ive used it, im hoping for 12 months and i'll be happy with that.
my body feels great though as i have a dicky football injury shoulder that used to flare up when i had busy days with the slx, totally gone now with the xtreme and another bonus is im working a little longer in the day as i dont feel as worn out so its easily paying its double the price of an slx pole!
one other thing i noticed is the gardiner printing on the pole hasnt come off as quick like my slx's ;D
i wouldnt go back from an xtreme now
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extreme. life is too short for working with anything else.
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its been an absolute breeze working with the xtreme 25 today.id forgot just how light and rigid these poles were at these lengths.ive got lots of awkward windows all week to clean esp over large conservatories/kitchen extensions etc(compact estate work)so ill be using it with an extreme brush too....i have to have my pole at the full 25 ft extension to clean a fair few of them set back...
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The way I see it now is, £5-600 for a pole is peanuts with the money we make back out of it for at least 12 months, I’d rather wear a pole out than wear my body out.
Its smart thinking and working smart too!!
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The way I see it now is, £5-600 for a pole is peanuts with the money we make back out of it for at least 12 months, I’d rather wear a pole out than wear my body out.
Its smart thinking and working smart too!!
is it wearing the body out though or making us stronger?weight training 3 times a week for over 2 years has made me stronger(not weaker or wearing my body out),in fact its strengthened my bones and tendons as well as building muscle to help support my joints....
its defo made todays work easier using the xtreme and it will do for the rest of the week and by the end of next week i should have my electric reel fitted.....i think im gonna have to work harder in the gym! ;D
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how does it compare to say an slx 25 daz ?
are they stiffer ? the only time i wish i had an extreme is doing awkward angles over connys etc. do you notice a lot of difference in these situations.
Im happy with my slx 18, but i must admit my 30 is a bit of a handfull when working on angles, its fine when straight up.
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how does it compare to say an slx 25 daz ?
are they stiffer ? the only time i wish i had an extreme is doing awkward angles over connys etc. do you notice a lot of difference in these situations.
Im happy with my slx 18, but i must admit my 30 is a bit of a handfull when working on angles, its fine when straight up.
its like night and day using an xtreme pole v SLX at awkward angles with the pole fully extended(or nearly fully extended).its much stiffer and lighter but you get used to the extra weight and bend of the SLX when you ve been using one for 14 months day in/day out.....
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The way I see it now is, £5-600 for a pole is peanuts with the money we make back out of it for at least 12 months, I’d rather wear a pole out than wear my body out.
Its smart thinking and working smart too!!
is it wearing the body out though or making us stronger?weight training 3 times a week for over 2 years has made me stronger(not weaker or wearing my body out),in fact its strengthened my bones and tendons as well as building muscle to help support my joints....
its defo made todays work easier using the xtreme and it will do for the rest of the week and by the end of next week i should have my electric reel fitted.....i think im gonna have to work harder in the gym! ;D
not sure pal, i suppose you could say using heavier equipment makes you stronger but i definately had a stiff shoulder and was trying exercises stretches and nothing worked then after a week or two using the xtreme it massively improved and now its pretty much gone unless i feel it when ive had to get my slx39 out a few times!
you'll love using an electric reel mate, just like an xtreme is a game changer so are the electric reels again i wouldnt go back to manual.
thers nothing better now then having just cleaned down the rd 100 metres to reel in and all you have to do is guide it in with a button after grafting away splashing and dashing!!