Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Captain Scarlet on July 24, 2007, 07:40:54 pm
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a few days ago somebody posted a picture of a crinkle monofilament brush with yellow bristles ( I think ) and a mk1 swivel on it, could you post it again, I've spent hours looking but can't find it. thanks, Luke
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Luke you can get them at Essentially Pure or Gardiners.
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Is this the link you wanted???
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=40411.0
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I've found the picture now
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40395.0;id=7021;image)
I think it looks like that ionics brush I bought on ebay, does it have dual trim? and where can I get it? Luke
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a few days ago somebody posted a picture of a crinkle monofilament brush with yellow bristles ( I think ) and a mk1 swivel on it, could you post it again, I've spent hours looking but can't find it. thanks, Luke
here it is
this is mk1
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/indexzw5gaz.jpg)
these are mk2
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/gaz2.jpg)
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/ballswivel.jpg)
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Luke those brushes are nothing like that brush you got off of Ebay.
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My Mk2 actually popped apart today (not very good) Still wouldn't be without a swivel though, so come on budding inventors there is a market there for proper swivels. I would pay good money for an idestructable one. :)
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NWH, without the swivel they do look similar from the back, the body is a similar size and shape and the bristles are similar. I really like the brush from ebay, I would like it to have smaller jets though, but I don't know how to do that, I would also like another but the guy hasn't listed anymore! Luke
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so why has the gaz salmon changed? don't they still make one like in the first picture? where can I buy them from? I would like to know the real manufacturer and somebody who converts them to wfp ( adding jets etc ), Luke
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If you do a search you wont find them, its Gazs little secret.
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JM123 still has some for sale and I also think Alex still has some left. but I think Alex's has the mk2 swivel.
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Luke the jets on that ionics brush could do with being a bit wider apart anyway,buy some small brass jets and you`ll need a small drill bit and can`t remember without going to the tool kit but i think it`s 3.5.Drill a hole each side the hole should be just tight enough so you have to tap them in with a hammer,you can buy the brush hose from B+Q the Y peice that you got with the brush will fit if it`s tight cut to legnth and drop them in a cup of hot water so it`s easier to get over the Y peice.
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Luke you buy the brushes from Hill Brush company. The jets Gaz fitted are easy peasy -connectors from B&Q from their plant irigation section cost about £2.80 for a packet of ten or so. Pull a couple of tufts out each side of the brush, drill a couple of holes and stick your jets in with a little bit of pipe to center them into the hole. Try and borrow a Gaz brush and see for yourself.
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I would do them with the brass jets as there far more robust and last loads longer,when the brush has had it you can pull out the jets with a claw hammer and re use them.
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Pays yer money etc. ;)
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My Mk2 actually popped apart today (not very good) Still wouldn't be without a swivel though, so come on budding inventors there is a market there for proper swivels. I would pay good money for an idestructable one. :)
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Propper swivels???
That blue brush in the pic above that jouk45 posted is mine.
I use it every day and has never let me down. You must be rough with your equipment?
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No not rough at all, only use Superlights and fishing poles. Just unlucky I guess, it quite often pops into a different position. Some days it tends to stick too other days feels too loose. They are ok but not brilliant.
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hi i bought the mk2 swivel (blue brush in pics) & attached it to a ionics brush & it didnt even last 2 days before it began to pop out all the time.
its not fit for purpose in my humble opinion or it should be sold with a warning only suitable for very lightweight brushes
still i put it down to experience ....but if i could find a stronger one, the short time it did work showed the advantage in them.
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hi guys there is a very simple solution to stop the ball joint poping out, from the top drill a hole all the way through, make sure its straight, then use a machined bolt, with only threads at the end for a locking nut, it will never come of again,
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/swivel.jpg)
this hex bolt will do it
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/201467_front500.jpg)
use a nylon self locking nut
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t42/joeuk_bucket/imagesnut.jpg)
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Looks good Jo, I would think the sensitivity of the joint could be changed depending on how tight the nut was tightened up.
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yes, and using the nylon self locking nut, it would stay where you wanted it
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Right, off to the garage for a rummage!
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Hi Luke
We supply the Mk1 and Mk2 swivels.
For everyone that has ordered swivels they will be ready for postage tomorrow, apologies for the delay.
NWH - your brushes are on their way.
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Cheers J,if you have any like those i`m getting in a 12 or 11 " let me know i`ll have some of them aswell,i`ve tried the bigger one and found it to be to big.
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JM123 do you supply this one with brush and swivel ?( notice the different body shape, less squared )
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40395.0;id=7021;image)