Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Scottish Cleaning Service on January 19, 2025, 04:49:27 pm
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I have an old customer who always talks to me regarding her husbands insurance policy. Its a long story and she's been fighting with his insurers since he died 3 years ago. Just when I thought it was all sorted Its flared up again and I'm new ears to hear it again. I was trying to get away when she followed me to talk to me over her new metal fence. Anyway I was putting away my hose and had one hand on my pole when it fell down and broke over the metal fence and she didn't even notice, I felt like crying as its only 6 months old.
It may have been a blessing in disguise because I have track down some 20mm plastic pipe, cover in clear CT1 and fit it inside to see if it works. The top section seems to break at the same place which is 8 inches below the top.
I will keep you all posted on my progress. If it works, then I will be fitting the insert in every new pole's top section before I use it. 😉
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I have an old customer who always talks to me regarding her husbands insurance policy. Its a long story and she's been fighting with his insurers since he died 3 years ago. Just when I thought it was all sorted Its flared up again and I'm new ears to hear it again. I was trying to get away when she followed me to talk to me over her new metal fence. Anyway I was putting away my hose and had one hand on my pole when it fell down and broke over the metal fence and she didn't even notice, I felt like crying as its only 6 months old.
It may have been a blessing in disguise because I have track down some 20mm plastic pipe, cover in clear CT1 and fit it inside to see if it works. The top section seems to break at the same place which is 8 inches below the top.
I will keep you all posted on my progress. If it works, then I will be fitting the insert in every new pole's top section before I use it. 😉
Before we go any further and tell you inserts are a waste of time, or even ask you how you come to break a pole like that i just need some closure on the ladies Insurance situation ?
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Anyway I was putting away my hose and had one hand on my pole when it fell down and broke
I don't even think a circus act could manage that.
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I have an old customer who always talks to me regarding her husbands insurance policy. Its a long story and she's been fighting with his insurers since he died 3 years ago. Just when I thought it was all sorted Its flared up again and I'm new ears to hear it again. I was trying to get away when she followed me to talk to me over her new metal fence. Anyway I was putting away my hose and had one hand on my pole when it fell down and broke over the metal fence and she didn't even notice, I felt like crying as its only 6 months old.
It may have been a blessing in disguise because I have track down some 20mm plastic pipe, cover in clear CT1 and fit it inside to see if it works. The top section seems to break at the same place which is 8 inches below the top.
I will keep you all posted on my progress. If it works, then I will be fitting the insert in every new pole's top section before I use it. 😉
Before we go any further and tell you inserts are a waste of time, or even ask you how you come to break a pole like that i just need some closure on the ladies Insurance situation ?
;D
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You're going to put a plastic insert inside the top pole section? You must be crackers. The last place you want extra weight is on the top section putting strain on the next section down.
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You're going to put a plastic insert inside the top pole section? You must be crackers. The last place you want extra weight is on the top section putting strain on the next section down.
I'm going to slip in a 20mm plastic plumbing pipe. Before we all speculate, let me do it first and then I will get back to you and tell you how it went. Might be rubbish, might work for a while and break again or it might be great and everyone will want to know my secret. In the end I don't know the outcome till I try it but it should be interesting, nothing ventured nothing gained. I waste alot of time trying out new things and ways but the odd one seems to come good.
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You should meet H Man🤦♂️
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You're going to put a plastic insert inside the top pole section? You must be crackers. The last place you want extra weight is on the top section putting strain on the next section down.
I'm going to slip in a 20mm plastic plumbing pipe. Before we all speculate, let me do it first and then I will get back to you and tell you how it went. Might be rubbish, might work for a while and break again or it might be great and everyone will want to know my secret. In the end I don't know the outcome till I try it but it should be interesting, nothing ventured nothing gained. I waste alot of time trying out new things and ways but the odd one seems to come good.
Youv’e kind of given away your secret have you not? …..20mm plastic plumbing pipe!
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You should meet H Man🤦♂️
You do any squeegee work do you Simon ?
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18 years of it! Not much these days if I can help it. The odd shop if I find it easier to squeegee.
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Have actually squeegeed 3 shops this morning. Now my wrists hurt lol🫤
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Well I got round to fitting the 12" plastic insert and will let it set over night. Full day tomorrow so will see how it goes. Don't expect it too last because not sure what glue to use. I used clear CT1 and should have used the stuff they glue the clamps on but every day a school day. Will follow up tomorrow to tell you if its still holding. 🤔
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Well I got round to fitting the 12" plastic insert and will let it set over night. Full day tomorrow so will see how it goes. Don't expect it too last because not sure what glue to use. I used clear CT1 and should have used the stuff they glue the clamps on but every day a school day. Will follow up tomorrow to tell you if its still holding. 🤔
I won’t be able to sleep tonight, the suspense is killing me🤭
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Well you won't believe me because i find it hard to believe. The pole was even better than a new pole. The reason is, when I want to extend 2 poles then I extend the first to the break (150mm) and extend the other 2 and its great and very strong. When i extend the first it still works fine but still unsure. The glue has worked a treat but not sure what will happen when pure runs internally and only time will tell.
Anyhow, its save me 100 odd bangers and only took 30mins to glue in 12" plastic insert. If its still working in 6 months then I don't think I will be buying anymore replacements. 😉
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🤣🤣🤣
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
It’s a secret😂
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
Read his first post in this thread...
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I'll upload a photo of the repair.
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
Read his first post in this thread...
Clear as mud
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
Read his first post in this thread...
Clear as mud
He broke his pole and is trying an insert of plastic tubing as a repair.
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A picture tells a thousand words Bungle. 😉
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I'm totally lost. Not got a scooby what the bloke is going on about.
Read his first post in this thread...
Clear as mud
He broke his pole and is trying an insert of plastic tubing as a repair.
I'm not trying I have achieve the impossible and was working with it again today. So when we snap our pole we can now mend it. Alex won't be happy but it will help the planet and our pocket. The plastic pipe insert is very strong because I tried to bend it before I inserted it and couldn't bend it much. Maybe the future is plastic poles rather than carbon fibre or a mix of both.
I watched utility workers pulling a liner through the cast pipe. Got talking to them and its a nice simple fix when we have burst pipes and they don't need to dig up the whole road. So tried it with my pole and it worked but not sure how long it will last, time will tell.
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A picture tells a thousand words Bungle. 😉
Just be careful you don’t get any carbon shards in your hands when opening and closing the pole as they are barbed and very difficult to get out
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Not sure I’m understanding this properly but if the break is only 15cm down section 1. Why not just saw off the broken bit and re glue the clamp on the end. You’ve lost 15cm in length.
What you seem to be doing is making section 1 twice as heavy and then only extending it 15cm .
Must have got this wrong?
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A picture tells a thousand words Bungle. 😉
The thousand words that come to my mind would all be modded looking at that.
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A picture tells a thousand words Bungle. 😉
I don't think for a minute that is going to be safe at height. Years ago when we used carbon fishing poles for lightweight big poles i done similar and it snapped at height. But we'll see i suppose, you havn't really tested it properly yet.
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Not sure I’m understanding this properly but if the break is only 15cm down section 1. Why not just saw off the broken bit and re glue the clamp on the end. You’ve lost 15cm in length.
What you seem to be doing is making section 1 twice as heavy and then only extending it 15cm .
Must have got this wrong?
I have not extended it, just joined the broke ends together again. I also run hoseless so can't shorten the pole or I won't be able to plug the hose reel end in.
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Just buy a new section ffs!
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A picture tells a thousand words Bungle. 😉
I don't think for a minute that is going to be safe at height. Years ago when we used carbon fishing poles for lightweight big poles i done similar and it snapped at height. But we'll see i suppose, you havn't really tested it properly yet.
Yes, you are correct, I have only tested it for 2 half days. In the gas course we soldiered a pipe fitting on to copper pipe and then realised that the soldiered part was stronger than the copper pipe. Problem with plastic is when its cold it becomes brittle so the hot water system should avoid this. Early days but it shows it can be done. Maybe in the future we will be able to buy 12" carbon inserts and glue as a repair kit. In the end I've added less than 30 grams onto the end of my pole and strength where it always seems to break.
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Yes you can make a pole much stronger but you’d be making it heavier ffs. We’ve wanted the lightest, strongest, most rigid poles for years. And your ‘fix’ is unsettling the whole balance of the pole.
It never ceases to amaze me how much misguided drivel some window cleaners can talk.
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I just grab a section from my 'pole graveyard'...🤣
My current xtreme 25 is nearly 2 years old now and I've had to replace section 1 and 3...
Section 1 is off an old SLX pole and section 3 is off an old extreme
I have quite a few xtreme base section 5 and 4s so I think I'll just buy the first 3 xtreme sections when it's time for another pole.
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I just grab a section from my 'pole graveyard'...🤣
My current xtreme 25 is nearly 2 years old now and I've had to replace section 1 and 3...
Section 1 is off an old SLX pole and section 3 is off an old extreme
I have quite a few xtreme base section 5 and 4s so I think I'll just buy the first 3 xtreme sections when it's time for another pole.
Sounds like Trigger's broom.
Vin
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I just grab a section from my 'pole graveyard'...🤣
My current xtreme 25 is nearly 2 years old now and I've had to replace section 1 and 3...
Section 1 is off an old SLX pole and section 3 is off an old extreme
I have quite a few xtreme base section 5 and 4s so I think I'll just buy the first 3 xtreme sections when it's time for another pole.
Sounds like Trigger's broom.
Vin
Except his had a wooden handle. ;D
How they managed to keep a straight face when filming is beyond me.
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Thinking of a new venture. Pay windies to send me their broken poles and I repair them and sell them on as seconds. A top section for an Xtreme 18 or 22 is £114 plus vat and delivery so nearly £150. Say I pay £20 plus delivery, it would be better than flinging both bits away. Watch this space!
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Thinking of a new venture. Pay windies to send me their broken poles and I repair them and sell them on as seconds. A top section for an Xtreme 18 or 22 is £114 plus vat and delivery so nearly £150. Say I pay £20 plus delivery, it would be better than flinging both bits away. Watch this space!
If it keeps you busy and away from posting on the forum, I think that’s a great idea.
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Thinking of a new venture. Pay windies to send me their broken poles and I repair them and sell them on as seconds. A top section for an Xtreme 18 or 22 is £114 plus vat and delivery so nearly £150. Say I pay £20 plus delivery, it would be better than flinging both bits away. Watch this space!
Great idea…….I’ve got a few broken pole sections, make me an offer😁
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Play nicely children.
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Well I dropped the pole a few times today and have used it plenty of times fully extended, nothing. I think its even better than a new pole because mine all break at the same place, 6" from end. Think the plastic is more forgiving and doesn't break due to shock factor.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Might change name to A Team window cleaning. 😂
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Well I dropped the pole a few times today and have used it plenty of times fully extended, nothing. I think its even better than a new pole because mine all break at the same place, 6" from end. Think the plastic is more forgiving and doesn't break due to shock factor.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Might change name to A Team window cleaning. 😂
How can you be so clumsy as to drop your pole a 'few times' in one day?
::)roll
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Well I dropped the pole a few times today and have used it plenty of times fully extended, nothing. I think its even better than a new pole because mine all break at the same place, 6" from end. Think the plastic is more forgiving and doesn't break due to shock factor.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Might change name to A Team window cleaning. 😂
Going by the picture of the bodge job, I would be more concerned about getting carbon splinters in your hands🫣
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Well I dropped the pole a few times today and have used it plenty of times fully extended, nothing. I think its even better than a new pole because mine all break at the same place, 6" from end. Think the plastic is more forgiving and doesn't break due to shock factor.
I love it when a plan comes together.
Might change name to A Team window cleaning. 😂
How can you be so clumsy as to drop your pole a 'few times' in one day?
::)roll
He was sawing off the edges of some tiles and forgot to put his pole down first!🤣🤣