Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: robert mitchell on May 09, 2019, 11:07:53 am
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https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/whats-new/gardiner-widget.html
Any idea what it is?
Still waiting for the extreme sill brush, get a shift on Alex Gardiner!
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I bet Hman knows ! ;D
Darran
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He must have given H MAN a job in the R+D department 😂
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You beat me Smudge 😪
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You beat me Smudge 😪
FFF ! ;D
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It might work like a John Smiths widget , it goes in the bottom of the tank and the water comes out all frothy with a Vision head 🤣
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It’s to turn your pole into a washing line prop.
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I’ve spoken to Alex, and it’s ok to reveal it’s the new waterless cleaning at height system from Gardiners. It’s actually a variation on my Shammyonastick invention (patent pending). Expected to use no more than two litres of water a day. Should be on sale soon.
With this product and a quick loc connector rammed up the pole handle we expect to prevent repetitive strain injury forever. Attachment Clips for wheelchair users available too.
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I think Alex is taking a cue from Spotless Water!
They say it's 'Coming Soon'....
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...but we know it never is! ???
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Don't quote me but i think its either a t piece replacement or linked to the jet system hes bringing out...
Some clues on this page....
https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/whats-new/universaltm-35cm-sill-brush-medium-soft.html
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Not sure I understand how these work?? Maybe put a picture of them on a brush to show how they’re fitted Alex?
https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/brushes/brush-fittings-jets-sockets-scrapers/jet-capsules-quick-release-jets-for-brushes.html
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I like the look of these jet capsules - hopefully all brushes will be able to take them
by the looks of it you push them in a twist 90 degrees to lock in place - a nice feature if I'm correct
Darran
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I think unger have done similar in the past.
I do like the idea of it but I can’t see me using it really.
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Only use xtreme brushes, so no use for me.
I’m sure Alex will bring a video out soon explaining it all.
Guess the idea is to prevent the need to buy the t piece and hose that comes with brushes?
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Yes the widget is the tool to twist them with. Gives you the chance to change jets on one brush. Maybe fans for a roof then back to pencils.
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Not sure I understand how these work?? Maybe put a picture of them on a brush to show how they’re fitted Alex?
https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/brushes/brush-fittings-jets-sockets-scrapers/jet-capsules-quick-release-jets-for-brushes.html
There is now an image of this on the product page.
(https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/u/l/ultimate_flocked_brush_red_stock_with_jet_capsule_2mm_-_text.jpg)
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Yes the widget is the tool to twist them with. Gives you the chance to change jets on one brush. Maybe fans for a roof then back to pencils.
Correct - that is one of the 5 functions of the 'Widget' :)
The Jet Capsules can be twisted into position by hand - however if fitting or changing them often the widget makes it much easier.
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Only use xtreme brushes, so no use for me.
I’m sure Alex will bring a video out soon explaining it all.
Guess the idea is to prevent the need to buy the t piece and hose that comes with brushes?
This will also feature on the Xtreme brushes in due time.
I will be shooting a video soon to demonstrate how to use them - :)
You will still need the same T connector and jet hose as currently.
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I like the look of these jet capsules - hopefully all brushes will be able to take them
by the looks of it you push them in a twist 90 degrees to lock in place - a nice feature if I'm correct
Darran
That is the idea - push in, twist 45° clockwise and they lock in place.
All of our brushes (bar the Micro-brush) will gradually change over to these in time.
It's not the first time a quick-release jet has been used on brushes, but these are unique with their compact size, choice of jet types, colour coding and push-fit tube connections.
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Hi Alex,
What’s the overall use for these over normal jets?
Thanks!
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I like the look of these jet capsules - hopefully all brushes will be able to take them
by the looks of it you push them in a twist 90 degrees to lock in place - a nice feature if I'm correct
Darran
That is the idea - push in, twist 45° clockwise and they lock in place.
All of our brushes (bar the Micro-brush) will gradually change over to these in time.
It's not the first time a quick-release jet has been used on brushes, but these are unique with their compact size, choice of jet types, colour coding and push-fit tube connections.
Bring it on! - when are they going to be available ?
Darran
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Hi Alex,
What’s the overall use for these over normal jets?
Thanks!
They will function and spray/jet water exactly the same as our current jets - so in terms of effect on window cleaning there is no change :)
The benefits are in the ability to quickly fit to a brush with no need to be hammered in. They will also be very quick to swap over or change if needed. They also will be much quicker to connect or disconnect from the jet hose and easier to blow through if dirt gets into the jet.
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That is the idea - push in, twist 45° clockwise and they lock in place.
All of our brushes (bar the Micro-brush) will gradually change over to these in time.
It's not the first time a quick-release jet has been used on brushes, but these are unique with their compact size, choice of jet types, colour coding and push-fit tube connections.
Bring it on! - when are they going to be available ?
Darran
The 2mm, 3mm & 1.4mm Pencil Jet (https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/brushes/brush-fittings-jets-sockets-scrapers/jet-capsules-quick-release-jets-for-brushes.html) versions are available for purchase now and there are two brushes now being sold that can use them - the 26cm Universal Sill Medium-Soft brush (https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/brushes/super-lite-radius-sill-brushes/universaltm-medium-soft-brush-coming-soon.html) & the 35cm Universal Sill Medium-Soft (https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/water-fed-poles/brushes/super-lite-radius-sill-brushes/universaltm-35cm-sill-brush-medium-soft.html) brush.
More brushes will follow as we roll out the system.
The Widget is still a few weeks away :)
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Hi Alex,
What’s the overall use for these over normal jets?
Thanks!
They will function and spray/jet water exactly the same as our current jets - so in terms of effect on window cleaning there is no change :)
The benefits are in the ability to quickly fit to a brush with no need to be hammered in. They will also be very quick to swap over or change if needed. They also will be much quicker to connect or disconnect from the jet hose and easier to blow through if dirt gets into the jet.
I see - thanks for the info 👍🏼
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In the winter the jets seem to freeze first and I’m wondering if it’s because they get cold being metal? Plastic might stop them from freezing.....
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I've been using plastic jets which simply lock into the brush for about two years now, on my stream line brush.
They are So simple to use and swap out or change the configuration. Or even to unblock.
However, these seem smaller and you have more variety of jet size and fans. If universal, then I will be very interested
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For a moment I got excited and thought this was finally an option of four jets in the standard size brush. :(
Then I realised this brush is the larger version.
Just bought a Gardiner rinse bar to see how that goes. I do feel 3 or 4 jets in a brush is ideal though.
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For a moment I got excited and thought this was finally an option of four jets in the standard size brush. :(
Then I realised this brush is the larger version.
Just bought a Gardiner rinse bar to see how that goes. I do feel 3 or 4 jets in a brush is ideal though.
Interesting how we’re all different, I actually prefer two 3mm jets over a rinse bar or 4 jets.
Though I do use 4 jets with the xtreme wide brush. Given the width it’s necessary.
Never tried 3 jets! Could imagine one extra jet in the middle being mildly beneficial, but not something I think I’d ever need.