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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: chrismroberts on March 18, 2008, 12:06:58 am

Title: SL-X query?
Post by: chrismroberts on March 18, 2008, 12:06:58 am: Just a quick question for Alex, if thats OK :)

When the SL-X becomes available, will it be possible to buy new sections for it and extend it or is it only available to 30 foot?

Thanks :):)
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 07:42:48 am: We are planning on having an extension section that will slide onto the bottom of the pole, giving a fully telescopic 5ft extension. However, at this point we are not sure whether this will be available at the same time as the pole is released - it is more likely that it will come some time afterwards.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Andrew44 on March 18, 2008, 09:36:45 am: Is the 30ft pole telescopic (quick release like face lift) and is the hose outsided the pole??
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on March 18, 2008, 09:46:16 am: Quote from: Andrew44 on March 18, 2008, 09:36:45 am
Is the 30ft pole telescopic (quick release like face lift) and is the hose outsided the pole??

Telescopic and internal hose.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Andrew44 on March 18, 2008, 09:54:59 am: Confused now. I though Alex said in this thread hose was external??

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=47452.0
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on March 18, 2008, 10:08:13 am: That's the SL2, supa light 2, a modular pole up to ~60ft. This is a new pole called the SL-X, and is telescopic.

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Gardiner_Pole_Systems_SL-X.html
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Andrew44 on March 18, 2008, 12:02:19 pm: Duurr sorry. Thanks for clarifying it.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: [GQC] Tim on March 18, 2008, 02:23:09 pm: No problem. ;)
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: jaykie on March 18, 2008, 02:27:49 pm: Whats the rough date for this pole
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 02:41:09 pm: Early April. Only 4 left!! from the first batch.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Roy Harding on March 18, 2008, 03:28:52 pm: Hi Alex

How long do you think the extenstion for the SLX will be after the pole?

I know thats like asking how longs a piece of string.

1 month two or more?

Roy
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 03:48:12 pm: There is a chance it will come with the first shipment of poles but I'm trying to be realistic here and if it doesn't come with the first shipment, I would be surprised to see it in less than 6-8 weeks.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: chrismroberts on March 18, 2008, 04:44:47 pm: Thanks :) Will it extend the once or can you buy more than one extension for it?
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 05:04:07 pm: Quote from: sheepmeister on March 18, 2008, 04:44:47 pm
Thanks :) Will it extend the once or can you buy more than one extension for it?

We only plan on bringing out the one extension at the moment, but..........you never know :)
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: chrismroberts on March 18, 2008, 05:35:14 pm: Thanks ;D ;D
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: frames to panes on March 18, 2008, 05:55:05 pm: Can the base section of a Superlight be used to extend it?
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 06:14:57 pm: No.

Our original plan was to design a system around this but in reality it was not practical to engineer it that way.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: see clear lee on March 18, 2008, 06:44:53 pm: sorry if its been covered but what type of clamps has it got ? how much inc vat are they ?
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Spursboy1972 on March 18, 2008, 06:58:24 pm: Alex is it too late to reserve one of these? If not then can I have one please. To complkiment my superlite!!!
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 08:21:42 pm: Quote from: Tony G 1972 on March 18, 2008, 06:58:24 pm
Alex is it too late to reserve one of these? If not then can I have one please. To complkiment my superlite!!!

Send me an email on alex@agardiner.co.uk and I will put your name down for one of the last 4 poles.

Quote from: see clear lee on March 18, 2008, 06:44:53 pm
sorry if its been covered but what type of clamps has it got ? how much inc vat are they ?

They are aluminium sideways cam-lever clamps, very simple but light, strong and effective. The pole (with hose, connector and plastic angle neck) is £340 + delivery + vat = £417.07
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: frames to panes on March 18, 2008, 08:24:26 pm: Sideways cam lever, is that the sort of thing used on bicycle seat tubes?(but posher)
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 08:30:47 pm: Basically yes! Obviously made for us in the exact sizes to match out tubes.

Why re-invent the wheel when current technology does the job. They are stronger and lighter than plastic/nylon clamps.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: frames to panes on March 18, 2008, 08:34:35 pm: Fiendish! so they probably have an allen screw or something to stop them slipping off when slack? Undo the screw and whip off the unwanted section?
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Alex Gardiner on March 18, 2008, 08:41:01 pm: Exactly.

They have a tapered end stop that prevents over extension. Undo the Allen bolt (key comes with the pole) and the section can slide off.
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: frames to panes on March 18, 2008, 08:47:10 pm: Can't wait :)
Title: Re: SL-X query?
Post by: Wayne Thomas on March 18, 2008, 11:28:57 pm: Quote from: DJW on March 18, 2008, 08:47:10 pm
Can't wait :)

Unfortunately, you'll all have to wait, lol