Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: LWC on June 07, 2007, 09:03:44 pm
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just got a backpack and new pole from purefreedom, very very happy with them so took a few pictures
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew1.jpg)
the pole is a 18ft streamline pole, it has the new style clamps
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew3.jpg)
its much lighter than i thought, i am really pleased with it! also it has three ridges in it so the pole doesnt spin around, even when the clamps are open, i think its really really good! as said, very very pleased. i did try to take a picture of the ridges, but whether you can make it out i dont know
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew6.jpg)
also, i took some pictures of my new backpack on the trolley
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew9.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew5.jpg)
then just some general pics of the van, needs a little clean, oops, but i do live in the country!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/vanew2.jpg)
oh yeh and my uniform
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/uni1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/uni.jpg)
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Verry nice mat!!!!
Is the pole 9ft sections?
I see the backpack has hozelock fittings. Can they be changed to minibore?
Looking the part now ;)
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no 6 ft sections dude, times 3
im not sure, the pole has mini bore on it with a hose lock connection
just been out to take a piccie for ya
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/concc.jpg)
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No disrespect mate but i think if you have a crash with that tank secured like that your'll be a Lifeless window cleaner" :o
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No disrespect mate but i think if you have a crash with that tank secured like that your'll be a Lifeless window cleaner" :o
thanks for the kind comments, so the metal bar across the front of the tank and the ratchet straps tied down to the anchor points wont help. no disrespect mate i was waiting for comment on my new stuff and the van, not how i use or fit my tank ;)
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;D
Looks like 2 bits of wood in the pics?
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No disrespect mate but i think if you have a crash with that tank secured like that your'll be a Lifeless window cleaner" :o
thanks for the kind comments, so the metal bar across the front of the tank and the ratchet straps tied down to the anchor points wont help. no disrespect mate i was waiting for comment on my new stuff and the van, not how i use or fit my tank ;)
Thats more than sufficent to hold the tank!!!
Will your new pole fit in the van ok?
I really like the look of the new pole. I can just make out the ridges in the pic. Thats a really good idea!
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Looks like 2 bits of wood in the pics?
Shut it!
Infront of the tank at the bulk head!!!!!!!!
If you have nothing constructive to say keep your comments to yourself.
I know lwc personally and have seen his set up and its more than secure.
Are you a engineer?
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Your connections (hoselock) look good. I've got them shreader quick release and the female (£8) plays up.I'm on third.
People seem to have a thing about tank security and protecote. In a smash we'd all be in trouble.(and the protecote wouldn't help much either,)
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Looks like 2 bits of wood in the pics?
Shut it!
Infront of the tank at the bulk head!!!!!!!!
If you have nothing constructive to say keep your comments to yourself.
I know lwc personally and have seen his set up and its more than secure.
Are you a engineer?
post pics on here and you will get comments...when the security of a tank looks poor...and from the picture, this tank looks like it is held in place with a batten!!!...then any comment is constructive and ony meant to prevent the driver being killed...
those poles are CRAP...! DO NOT use a full extension and NEVER try to close a window with them...they will crack so easily...that is why they are so cheap... :P
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People seem to have a thing about tank security and protecote. In a smash we'd all be in trouble.(and the protecote wouldn't help much either,)
thank you. yes i know theyre supposed to be constructive, yes it is a peice of wood, at the back, and big thick one that is bolted to the back then to the sides, but thats at the back of the van, if it goes that way, well then so be it. fortuanlty i dont drive like a idiot, and im carfeul
dear me guys leave the tank alone lol! ;D
and i like the pole,yes its cheap, but its for someone else to come with me a couple o days a week :)
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i even recall someone saying on here to squeeky when he borrowed that MASSIVE van just to strap his 650 litre tank down to the anchor points with anchor points...
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Nice simple, clear, van graphics. Like it. The pole is an 18 ft Extender made by Exel. They are a good value pole for lightweight work but you will find it will wear quicker than some others.
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Nice simple, clear, van graphics. Like it. The pole is an 18 ft Extender made by Exel. They are a good value pole for lightweight work but you will find it will wear quicker than some others.
cheers, the pole is for someone else to come out with me. so couple of days a week max. the other pole is 2 years old and still going strong ;D
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Looks like 2 bits of wood in the pics?
Shut it!
Infront of the tank at the bulk head!!!!!!!!
If you have nothing constructive to say keep your comments to yourself.
I know lwc personally and have seen his set up and its more than secure.
Are you a engineer?
Very constructive yourself ::)
No im not an engineer, window cleaner though ::)
I won't go on as Steve K has answered for me ;)
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good presentation from top to toe :)
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no 6 ft sections dude, times 3
im not sure, the pole has mini bore on it with a hose lock connection
just been out to take a piccie for ya
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/concc.jpg)
were do you buy these fittings from
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;D
Looks like 2 bits of wood in the pics?
Shut it!
Infront of the tank at the bulk head!!!!!!!!
If you have nothing constructive to say keep your comments to yourself.
I know lwc personally and have seen his set up and its more than secure.
Are you a engineer?
Very constructive yourself ::)
No im not an engineer, window cleaner though ::)
I won't go on as Steve K has answered for me ;)
not looking for a arguement and i appreciate your comments and concern...now lets stray from the tank subject ;)
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good presentation from top to toe :)
cheers!!
and vivaro they came fitted to the pole, speak to andrew mccan at purefreedom 01472 347519. top service there.
say youve seen the fitting on matts/lwc pole that he brought the other day and would like one
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those poles are CRAP...! DO NOT use a full extension and NEVER try to close a window with them...they will crack so easily...that is why they are so cheap... :P
well i have an old yellow extender pole, which i bought from excel, 7 years ago, and its still in use today,
the clamps are still ok, its fell about a thousand times, mind you its not exactly yellow now its mostly
faded, and it was only £20 not bad for a bit of crap? ;D
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no 6 ft sections dude, times 3
im not sure, the pole has mini bore on it with a hose lock connection
just been out to take a piccie for ya
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/concc.jpg)
were do you buy these fittings from
http://cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Water_fed_pole_parts.html
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Van & Uniform look great!!!!!!!!!!!
I also have one of these poles (about 1 year old so older type clamps)and I use it almost everyday and it still works fine!!!!
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Have you going to test out the pole and back pack Toddy?
When/if you do let me know what you think and how you cope with all that weight on yer back.
Matthew
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i have this exact pole and i have been using it for about 18 months now and it works fine. May have discoloured a bit, but all the clamps are working fine.
It may be cheap but it works well.
A bit of advice.... make sure the clamp is fully released when extending the pole or it will eventually eat away at your pole.
richy