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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: S.A.J on December 04, 2006, 04:50:27 pm

Title: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: S.A.J on December 04, 2006, 04:50:27 pm

Anyone used these new Vikan brush heads, if so what are they like?

Stuart
SAJ Window Cleaners Ltd

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: steveaqua on December 04, 2006, 05:11:11 pm

there the ones i've got on my 18ft and 12ft poles and thier fine, i still think i prefer the vikan sill brush  on these poles though

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: jeff1 on December 04, 2006, 05:17:08 pm

Stu
Do you have a link for the site you had the picture from?

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Spruce on December 04, 2006, 05:24:01 pm

Hi Stuart
Whose advertising these new brushes please?
Spruce

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: steveaqua on December 04, 2006, 05:26:20 pm

got mine from

WWW.FREEDOMWFP.CO.UK

01472 347519

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: john tomkins on December 04, 2006, 05:42:27 pm

That leaflet is the one I just got from Varitech

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: S.A.J on December 04, 2006, 05:46:03 pm

Jonh your right that is the leaflet from Varitech.

They dont have a web site yet.

Give them a call on 01752 263333. The guys down there are very helpful.

Stuart

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Count Phil on December 04, 2006, 05:50:36 pm

funny thing is, I was just about to say that my dream brush would be a gaz brush the shape of a vikan sill brush. then sill brush on the right of the picture seems to be just that! A monofilament sill brush! They are just so handy you never seem to have to adjust them...

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: steveaqua on December 04, 2006, 05:59:46 pm

Quote from: P bowen on December 04, 2006, 05:50:36 pm

funny thing is, I was just about to say that my dream brush would be a gaz brush the shape of a vikan sill brush. then sill brush on the right of the picture seems to be just that! A monofilament sill brush! They are just so handy you never seem to have to adjust them...

thats what i find, so much more coverage so saves time and effort

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: craig jwc on December 04, 2006, 06:13:16 pm

Stuart

I have one of them on my 20" pole from Varitech.

Had to replace my old pole as i snapped it.

Find it much better than the old one and with the 2mm jets think it's even better for rinsing.

Craig

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: S.A.J on December 04, 2006, 06:37:04 pm

Quote from: craig jwc on December 04, 2006, 06:13:16 pm

Stuart

I have one of them on my 20" pole from Varitech.

Had to replace my old pole as i snapped it.

Find it much better than the old one and with the 2mm jets think it's even better for rinsing.

Craig

Cheers mate ill get one in the new year to see what it is like.

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Alex Gardiner on December 04, 2006, 08:02:15 pm

I was using one today for testing purposes, and found that the bristles are slightly too short resulting in a greater chance of frame damage from the hard brush body, also they do not splay very well into the corners. Summary: did not like it and as a result have not placed a bulk order for our firm.

The same bristles on the rectangular brush I think will work well. I will be trying one soon.

Alex

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Jeff Brimble on December 04, 2006, 08:12:49 pm

Anyone know what the weight is ?

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Chris Cottrell on December 04, 2006, 08:28:04 pm

I like the look of the fan spray nozzles, I'd like to try them, any one know where to get them from?

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: craig jwc on December 04, 2006, 08:54:48 pm

I only use Varitech and know they have them.

01752 263333

Craig

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: jouk45 on December 04, 2006, 09:30:02 pm

alex, is this the same brush you where talking about maybe selling about 4 months ago, the new lighter vikan brush, or is this a newer  version, confused now :o

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Alex Gardiner on December 05, 2006, 08:07:00 am

Hi Jeff Brimble,

It is 90 g lighter than the original Vikan but in my opinion it is too still heavy!

Hi JoUK,

No, this is not the new Vikan that was promised.  It is an intermediary one to keep everyone going.  There is a purpose designed one in the pipeline but you would not believe how slow it is progressing.

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: jouk45 on December 05, 2006, 11:21:03 am

ok thanks alex. now i understand, alex i do believe you, the brush company i am dealing with, promised they would have my new rotary brush head finished before christmas, am still waiting, :'(

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Jeff Brimble on December 05, 2006, 12:38:50 pm

Quote,  Alex,
"this is not the new Vikan that was promised.  It is an intermediary one to keep everyone going.  There is a purpose designed one in the pipeline but you would not believe how slow it is progressing."

Thank goodness for that. Why dont Vikan etc ask the guys on the ground what they need ?

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Alex Gardiner on December 05, 2006, 01:27:05 pm

Jeff,
The English Vikan Reps feel much the same way as we do, they just wish it could happen sooner!

Alex

Title: Re: Vikan Brush Head
Post by: Moderator David@stives on December 05, 2006, 05:05:30 pm

i have been using the square vikan for a few months from
window cleaning warehouse and i am impressed with them, as
Alex says they are a bit on the heavy side

Dave