Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: windowwashers on May 29, 2008, 10:31:33 pm
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I have tried to do a short clip of rinsing on.
I am going to do another shortly when I figure out how to work this cam which will show alot more details:
Have a look on :
s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/wicks1976/?action=view¤t=wfpcamfirsttry.flv (http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn88/wicks1976/?action=view¤t=wfpcamfirsttry.flv)
remove the space between h tpp
Ian
p.s I never said it was good, it was my first try.
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And after all that you missed a bit ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Is that a Harris pole your using?? ;D
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Is that a Harris pole your using?? ;D
No m8, out of stock will be out the weekend on the hunt again. :-X
What software you using for vids ?
Thats an xtel 17ft
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:) I thought it was a Harris but then looked closer at the clamps!
Forgot what I was going to say now! ???
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;D i know what is was now!
Is that a big fat grin I can see in the reflection ;D ;D ;D
Nothing like a smile to keep you going! 8)
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Good clip there,you can phisically see that the brush is slowing you down in that clip.The problem your having there in the video is the reason why i hate those brushes,you don`t ever feel that it`s cleaned anything.I like to use a brush that i know i only have to get it on the glass and it will clean it it`s more a case of rinsing rather than scrubbing,you can see with that brush your having to scrub far to much.
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Good clip there,you can phisically see that the brush is slowing you down in that clip.The problem your having there in the video is the reason why i hate those brushes,you don`t ever feel that it`s cleaned anything.I like to use a brush that i know i only have to get it on the glass and it will clean it it`s more a case of rinsing rather than scrubbing,you can see with that brush your having to scrub far to much.
What brush do you recommend?
I am not looking to buy one at the moment, but for future reference, cheers!
8)
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Entertaining & interesting. :)
Well done Ian for perservering in trying to share your vid clip with us lot on here.
You'd find it easier and quicker cleaning ground floor windows in confined spaces with a smaller pole if cleaning several. Also easier to rub & rinse top openers in one go before moving onto lower pane IMO but everyone to their own method, whatever one finds easiest or most familiar that works.
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Very interesting, I totally clean them different heh.
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You are over cleaning those windows,if you clean like that all the time you are doing more than you need to,when i first went WFP i was the same speed comes with confidence and when you get more your speed will triple.
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i think he did the right amount of scrubbing
and about the size, i have a pole of that size, is great when calapsed down at about 5ft, looks longer than is in that vid
nice one ian ;D
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With the right flow rate of water on regular work it should be just like colouring in,unless there`s birds poo on the glass you don`t need to keep scrubbing all the time.
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Good clip there,you can phisically see that the brush is slowing you down in that clip.The problem your having there in the video is the reason why i hate those brushes,you don`t ever feel that it`s cleaned anything.I like to use a brush that i know i only have to get it on the glass and it will clean it it`s more a case of rinsing rather than scrubbing,you can see with that brush your having to scrub far to much.
whats matter with this brush i like it ?its what i use. i did use ionics duel trim i prefere this one
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One good thorough scrub covering everything is essential, then a quick rinse down from the top to the bottom in any pattern you fancy so long as the weight of the water pulls any gritty bits of dirt down with it.
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i think he did the right amount of scrubbing
and about the size, i have a pole of that size, is great when calapsed down at about 5ft, looks longer than is in that vid
nice one ian ;D
You lot have convinced me that you are all picking at straws ! Why anyone would want to show there technique , and be lambasted on here defies logic ! All those posting negative comments . . . . . carry on doing same old same old ::) It is easier to break down then building up :P
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i think he did the right amount of scrubbing
and about the size, i have a pole of that size, is great when calapsed down at about 5ft, looks longer than is in that vid
nice one ian ;D
You lot have convinced me that you are all picking at straws ! Why anyone would want to show there technique , and be lambasted on here defies logic ! All those posting negative comments . . . . . carry on doing same old same old ::) It is easier to break down then building up :P
I won`t say anything then you Jonah,i was trying to help Ian with my comments Ian is far to sensible to think i was putting him down.Never look down on someone unless your helping them up is my motto.
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pmsl,
off subject but its really funny, am i the only one who dose this?
i kinda have a picture in my head of what people who reg post on here look like and it cracks me up when i see a pic of some one and find out i had it totaly wrong. lol lol
ian i had you as a 45+ over weight grey fella.
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I'm not trying to put anyone down. I certainly wouldn't try to put Ian down.
I'm just giving my honest useful advice if he or anyone else would like to try for themself.
One last tip: if you are going to use a long pole for ground floor windows you will find it a lot quicker and much easier to use a long reach pole fitted with a swivel head on the brush. If you don't believe me at my word, spend (invest as Clive calls it) in a cheap swivel connector and compare for yourself.
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pmsl,
off subject but its really funny, am i the only one who dose this?
i kinda have a picture in my head of what people who reg post on here look like and it cracks me up when i see a pic of some one and find out i had it totaly wrong. lol lol
ian i had you as a 45+ over weight grey fella.
lol
Thanks then.
And you are not the only one that thinks the same I have met quite a few on here and pictured them totally wrong, even speaking to people on the phone is the same and I tend to speak to loads on here and other sites.
Ian
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I'm not trying to put anyone down. I certainly wouldn't try to put Ian down.
I'm just giving my honest useful advice if he or anyone else would like to try for themself.
One last tip: if you are going to use a long pole for ground floor windows you will find it a lot quicker and much easier to use a long reach pole fitted with a swivel head on the brush. If you don't believe me at my word, spend (invest as Clive calls it) in a cheap swivel connector and compare for yourself.
I would try most things, auto brush is on the way.
Tried bentley brush did not like it much, swivel is one thing I still have not tried.
I have a small pole but found it is more hassle switching and putting to poles back in the van 4 if guy with me. (odd jobs I would agree with you on the shorter pole.) most of my work is fine with the xtel 17ft always have the baby pole in the van just in case.
Ian
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I have a small pole but found it is more hassle switching and putting to poles back in the van 4 if guy with me. (odd jobs I would agree with you on the shorter pole.) most of my work is fine with the xtel 17ft always have the baby pole in the van just in case.
Ian
I have to agree with that, I would never waste the time changing poles. What I have seen me doing in tight spaces is taking the brush off the pole to clean the bottoms. If set up correctly this can be done in a second or two.
Peter
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Like, grounddhog, it's good of you ian to be posting vids to be commented on. I don't think anything said has been critical, cos ways have been mentioned where speed will be gained.
If the finish is good then that technique is fine ian. You will gain time further on and by the looks of it much quicker than i did cos you have done this already. Took me around 18 months to try this particular method to increase my productivity. Fair play.
Though i would do the top frame 1st and once which gives it the longest possible time to drip before doing a final brush down.
I also studied windows before i started the following clean. After a half a dozen cleans i saw a pattern of which sides were cleaner, which windows were more forgiving. etc.
Learning where to concentrate my time is just like getting a payrise. Same money but less time. happy days!! ;D
Waynes post sums up how it is for me now.
Good luck with it.
One good thorough scrub covering everything is essential, then a quick rinse down from the top to the bottom in any pattern you fancy so long as the weight of the water pulls any gritty bits of dirt down with it.
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I would agree with the statements above and can't see anything wrong with a little constructive criticism, especially when it can help the person it't directed at. Anyway here's mine. I agree that there is too much water and time on the rinsing. Also I would finish the little top window, run the brush over the framework underneath, and then start on the bottom window.
Do you do a little magic part time? One minute the pole is standing against the wall, the next it disappears, and then reappears in your hand a second or two later.
Peter
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Well done for posting your video Ian, I think that more should follow our lead and do the same. You can learn a lot from watching others techniques, and its also educational to watch yourself working on film, and to hear others comments even if there not all good!
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Well done for posting your video Ian, I think that more should follow our lead and do the same. You can learn a lot from watching others techniques, and its also educational to watch yourself working on film, and to hear others comments even if there not all good!
Agree with you there , but try to make the comments constructive, as a few harsh words can crush the spirit if you are feeling down allready ! Not directed at you Graham :D
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constructive criticism I think is a good thing, just criticism is not, as it helps no one.
I knew full well I would get some type of criticism which I like as I use it to my advantage so thanks guys.
If this helps anyone then thats great it has done it job, I will be making more as I like helping others, I also like looking at myself on cam ;D
If I get time today I will do another one, this time with someone holding the cam rather than me using a plant pot and van keys to hold cam in place.
Can see me getting a tripod if people like the vids.
Ian
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constructive criticism I think is a good thing, just criticism is not, as it helps no one.
I knew full well I would get some type of criticism which I like as I use it to my advantage so thanks guys.
If this helps anyone then thats great it has done it job, I will be making more as I like helping others, I also like looking at myself on cam ;D
If I get time today I will do another one, this time with someone holding the cam rather than me using a plant pot and van keys to hold cam in place.
Can see me getting a tripod if people like the vids.
Ian
This could lead to carear change Ian . . . . today a window cleaner/web site designer, tommorrow a BBC wild life camera man ;)
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constructive criticism I think is a good thing, just criticism is not, as it helps no one.
I knew full well I would get some type of criticism which I like as I use it to my advantage so thanks guys.
If this helps anyone then thats great it has done it job, I will be making more as I like helping others, I also like looking at myself on cam ;D
If I get time today I will do another one, this time with someone holding the cam rather than me using a plant pot and van keys to hold cam in place.
Can see me getting a tripod if people like the vids.
Ian
This could lead to carear change Ian . . . . today a window cleaner/web site designer, tommorrow a BBC wild life camera man ;)
Nah, just doing my bit for window cleaners ;D
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I also like looking at myself on cam ;D
Ian
Poser!!! ;D
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::) I love reading these threads... all the different views and comments!
I would say, I agree with some of the comments and disagree with others!
It's so good we are all different! :P
If that style works for you then great! 8)
Your obviously happy with it or you would not have posted it! 8)
Be happy in what you do! :)
This "You must getter faster" attitude smacks of worldly thinking...
I must be the best, fastest, biggest... Just be yourself and do your best in everything you do! :P
Then you will be happy 8)
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I also like looking at myself on cam ;D
Ian
Poser!!! ;D
::) and your not at least I admit the fact :P