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Title: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 07:10:58 pm
Hi im in the market for a new ladder stand off as mine is about 12 years old and has seen better days. I have noticed that there are lots out there, whats the best one?? I will be just using it for gutter cleans.  Any advice greatly recieved.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Easyclean Windows on January 23, 2007, 07:56:34 pm
Dont get the b&q one they are sturdy but have wing nuts by the time youve done then up and undone you could have had th lot cleaned...im going to get one withe the spring clips
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 08:48:46 pm
I like the look of the v notch ones so you can put on the corner of the brickwork, and it also has wheels!
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: marc on January 23, 2007, 09:20:04 pm
what do ya want a ladder for ? WFP its the future ,ops this is not going to start a trad v wfp is it HA HA only joking
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Easyclean Windows on January 23, 2007, 09:24:43 pm
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 23, 2007, 09:44:43 pm
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 09:51:03 pm
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)

Do you have a link macc please??
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Clear Vision on January 23, 2007, 10:03:51 pm
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey

Oh yes you can!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 23, 2007, 10:14:42 pm
you cant clean a gutter out with wfp matey
 

Ah, but you can with a gutter cleaning wond from Northern Tools,  ::)

Do you have a link macc please??

www.NorthernToolUK.com

They will tell you you need there pressure washer, you dont i run it off a Karcher. A good hardware store or plumbing & coupling supplies will stock the bits to change couplings.

Macc
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 23, 2007, 10:17:00 pm
Forgot to say there under power washer assessories down the left hand side.

Macc
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 10:17:49 pm
Excellent, thankyou! Do you always use this method when doing gutters?
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Chris Cottrell on January 23, 2007, 10:44:56 pm
its the dogs danglies
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 10:46:45 pm
Do you use one as well Chris? Do you always use this when cleaning gutters? Does it just blast all the leafs and moss ect out of the gutter?
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 23, 2007, 10:49:22 pm
I do now mate, its only about £140, a great piece of kit, even unblocks the outlet down pipe.

Only had it a few weeks but its a must.

Macc
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Chris Cottrell on January 23, 2007, 10:49:50 pm
yes always
and no it helps the flow of crap down the drain , for some you can just collect the junk at the bottom of the downpipe and then clear away

Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 23, 2007, 10:50:14 pm
Do you use one as well Chris? Do you always use this when cleaning gutters? Does it just blast all the leafs and moss ect out of the gutter?

Its amazing,
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 10:55:08 pm
Brilliant, thanks very much Macc and Chris, im going to order one now! Is northern tools where you both got it from?
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Chris Cottrell on January 23, 2007, 10:56:19 pm
yup
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: niceandclean on January 23, 2007, 11:08:54 pm
140.00 well spent i hope?
Thanks for your help guys!!
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: seanmcshane on January 24, 2007, 06:37:25 am
Easyclean, I have a stand off that bolts on and off after using the spring clip one from B+Q.
The disadvantage with the spring clip one was the depth it reached out from a wall. It was 12" I think and was inadequate for a lot of older houses where there is a deep overhang.
I actually took it back after about 10 uses and got a refund!
I ordered the bolt on from a website and it has a 17" - 24" stand off which is adjustable.
It is a pain with the bolts but takes 5 minutes to put on and is very secure.
There is a stand off called a Limpit which looks excellent but looks like it could be very pricey.

www.smithslimpit.co.uk
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: mark.laycock1@ntlw on January 24, 2007, 08:20:38 am
what are the ones like at wickes
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 24, 2007, 03:42:50 pm
Brilliant, thanks very much Macc and Chris, im going to order one now! Is northern tools where you both got it from?


Yep
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 24, 2007, 03:43:44 pm
140.00 well spent i hope?
Thanks for your help guys!!


No probs mate,  ;D
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: Easyclean Windows on January 24, 2007, 03:57:32 pm
i dont really use mine anymore though why

cleaning out dirty gutters or cleaning more windows...urm the second one for me
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: fenscouse on January 24, 2007, 03:59:56 pm
hi, intrested in the gutter tool u are on about. i cant find it on the website, wot is the exact name of it? or cud u put a link direct to it. many thanks.
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: paul wright on January 24, 2007, 04:13:44 pm
gutter cleaner   no 1573211e-158   11.74
tel lance  7.3m   22824e-158          84.59

were u coming to 140 pounds ?
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 24, 2007, 04:47:45 pm
hi, intrested in the gutter tool u are on about. i cant find it on the website, wot is the exact name of it? or cud u put a link direct to it. many thanks.

www.NorthernToolUK.com

click on power washer assessories down left hand side.

Macc
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: paul wright on January 24, 2007, 05:08:30 pm
yes but what are u buying for 140 pounds
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: macc on January 24, 2007, 05:11:57 pm
yes but what are u buying for 140 pounds

Tetescopic pole & gutter cleaner attachment, its great, i've just ordered nozels, only £40 approx.
Title: Re: Stand off's
Post by: seanmcshane on January 24, 2007, 06:38:21 pm
I earn more per hour cleaning gutters.
Its a shame they are not monthly repeats!
They are great to stack up though for rainy days.
The ones with clumps of grass are the best. The customer thinks its a nightmare job and feels sorry for you as they agree to your high price.
When you get up there, you take one end of the clump and lift. Usually, the whole length of root system comes out in one easy and satisfying slurp then just lift and drop into bucket.

Makes a refreshing change to not have to worry about the finish!
Where there`s muck, there is brass  ;D