Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: AuRavelling79 on July 04, 2008, 10:28:01 pm
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So Gardiners and SLX users - how are these poles going now you've had them a while?
Oh and if i want to run at approx 18ft instead of 25ft for a day, how easy is it to remove the bottom section?
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Really nice pole, mine's going well didn't like the clamps to start with but they make a lot of sense after a while. They have a large range of movement which means there is very little friction when fully open. Easy to remove a section but there is no need. Just needs a quality really light brush for it next.
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Really nice pole, mine's going well didn't like the clamps to start with but they make a lot of sense after a while. They have a large range of movement which means there is very little friction when fully open. Easy to remove a section but there is no need. Just needs a quality really light brush for it next.
Couldn`t have said it better myself,how`s the new brush going Alex.
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had mine for 2 weeks now and if it broke tomorrow i would be gutted but i would get another straight away its very light and very strong a fantastic pole imo
never had a problem with the clamps
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It's so easy to use, this is the best pole out there at the moment, yea had to adjust to the clamps, but very happy with them now, work beautifully. Reaches literally everything, even very high 2nd floor windows.
Brilliant stuff.
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My SLX..... really can't fault it!
Made my job a lot easier for sure.
Would I but it again... yup :)
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I use my 17ft Xtel for fascia cleans and conservatory cleans, but I dread using it, it's such a rubbish pole really.
I used my SLX once for a fascia clean, and the noise the grit/dirt made (might have been some mortar spots on the fascia, coming down the pole?) in between the sections made me slightly uncomfortable so to speak, so I'm just using a cheap pole for those dirty jobs. Since then I've used my SLX once on a fascia clean, but used a ziptie on the gooseneck, so most of the water didn't get to the pole itself.
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slightly off topic - but people say its ideally suited to both ground floor and up to three stories in one pole - dont you guys that have it find the closed section a little long for most ground floor residential like in the entryways beside two houses etc?
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slightly off topic - but people say its ideally suited to both ground floor and up to three stories in one pole - dont you guys that have it find the closed section a little long for most ground floor residential like in the entryways beside two houses etc?
Hi Kev, yes it can be, but if you're smart, you'd fit a decent swivel gooseneck and Tucker brush on the pole thus enabling you to reach even the awkward bottom panes of glass on sash windows in fairly restricted, confined spaces. :)
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The SLX is one of those tools that is so good, that you forget all about it and just get on with your job. I think most people who have one are past the stage of shouting from the rooftops about it and just get on with their work.
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Thanks chaps!
And removing the bottom section for a day of two storey and lower work - any reason why not? And what is the closed length for downstairs work?
Alex, any input?
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Yes you can easily remove any section on the sl-x, but, if you used it i don't think you would bother. the pole is perfectley balanced as it. The sl-x is very, very robust, i've closed windows, bent it through iron railings etc no probs (not that i recomend you bend it through railings mind).
Top pole, good price, IMO you can't fail to be impressed. ;)
This may help-
Since i got the sl-x approx 10 weeks ago i haven't once used my facelift :o :o :o
Tony
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slightly off topic - but people say its ideally suited to both ground floor and up to three stories in one pole - dont you guys that have it find the closed section a little long for most ground floor residential like in the entryways beside two houses etc?
Hi Kev, yes it can be, but if you're smart, you'd fit a decent swivel gooseneck and Tucker brush on the pole thus enabling you to reach even the awkward bottom panes of glass on sash windows in fairly restricted, confined spaces. :)
Where do you get the swivels? Do you have to modify the tucker brush?
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Thanks chaps!
And removing the bottom section for a day of two storey and lower work - any reason why not? And what is the closed length for downstairs work?
Alex, any input?
It is fairly straightforward to remove the lower sections if you want to, but most find that the pole is so light that they never bother. The closed length is 5' 7" however many sections you use.
If you really did want to remove the bottom section and have it at 20ft then it would be best to fit a quick release connector (john guest or similar) to the pole hose so that you could slide it on and off easily over the pole hose. You would also need a different size end cap for it.
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slightly off topic - but people say its ideally suited to both ground floor and up to three stories in one pole - dont you guys that have it find the closed section a little long for most ground floor residential like in the entryways beside two houses etc?
Hi Kev, yes it can be, but if you're smart, you'd fit a decent swivel gooseneck and Tucker brush on the pole thus enabling you to reach even the awkward bottom panes of glass on sash windows in fairly restricted, confined spaces. :)
Where do you get the swivels? Do you have to modify the tucker brush?
I buy tile brushes from hillhead brush company, remove the tile bristles and adapt it to fit Tucker brushes. It swivels 10 times better than the ready made off the shelf swivel connections that some wfp online shops sell.
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SLX :- What's the longest length you can have and what length when fully closed?
Thanks!
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SLX :- What's the longest length you can have and what length when fully closed?
Thanks!
25ft actual length (about 30ft reach) and 5' 7" when closed. Also we have made some fibre glass extension sections for some clients that add another telescopic section to the base giving another 4' of length (29ft actual).
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Its the best piece of eqipment Ive ever bought, initially there was some upset with a few of the clamps on some peoples poles, but they are by far the best clamps Ive ever used and with the loctitie havent required ANY adjustment unlike all the other poles Ive ever used, Luke
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So Gardiners and SLX users - how are these poles going now you've had them a while?
Oh and if i want to run at approx 18ft instead of 25ft for a day, how easy is it to remove the bottom section?
You won't need to remove anything. It works good at 18'.
I've got used to my little 2' extending to 4' g/f for most ground floor, so I find that the SLX is a little unwealding for groundfloor stuff, however I do use it if I'm round the far end of a building finishing top floor, drop the sections down and then just work back round. I've found it quite time saving. Great clamps, sections raise and lower nicely without slamming down on you. A very handy height fully extended, well thought out design. Comfortable diameter to the base section for holding. Good rigid pole.
Would prefer if they were £15, but.....you generally get what you pay for.
Oh and when closed at 5'7" a very compact pole to slip in any van.
I clean it the same as I do any pole.......not often enough!
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It seems that the SLX is a winner from the feed back! I dont have one my self, as my present poles are ok but when they need renewing then it would seem this is the pole to get, Alex as this pole goes to 25ft is there any plans for a longer SLX something like a 45ft!
Andy
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It seems that the SLX is a winner from the feed back! I dont have one my self, as my present poles are ok but when they need renewing then it would seem this is the pole to get, Alex as this pole goes to 25ft is there any plans for a longer SLX something like a 45ft!
Andy
:)
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Is there any news on the brush, Alex?
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Is there any news on the brush, Alex?
Brush? What brush?
Seriously though, it is about three weeks away (I'm sure that I've been here before!). We had a second batch from our original manufacturer, but the bristles, although better than the first batch, were still not good enough. Fortunately I had already commissioned another firm to make them for us, we should have the first trial batch of 100 with us by the end of the month.
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Is there any news on the brush, Alex?
Brush? What brush?
Seriously though, it is about three weeks away (I'm sure that I've been here before!). We had a second batch from our original manufacturer, but the bristles, although better than the first batch, were still not good enough. Fortunately I had already commissioned another firm to make them for us, we should have the first trial batch of 100 with us by the end of the month.
Thats brilliant :) Will they be on the website... or will they be a pre order thing?
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They'll be on the website.
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They'll be on the website.
Good stuff. Thanks :)
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Alex, if I ordered a pole with brush and extension, what are the delivery schedule/payment terms?
And if I come to you have you got one to demonstrate/let me hold prior to ordering?
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Alex, if I ordered a pole with brush and extension, what are the delivery schedule/payment terms?
And if I come to you have you got one to demonstrate/let me hold prior to ordering?
It would be no problem for you to come and try one out as we have them in stock.
Drop me an email to alex@agardiner.co.uk and I can answer this 'off-forum'. :)
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It seems that the SLX is a winner from the feed back! I dont have one my self, as my present poles are ok but when they need renewing then it would seem this is the pole to get, Alex as this pole goes to 25ft is there any plans for a longer SLX something like a 45ft!
Andy
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Hi Alex, there was a question with in my post ;)
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and this :) was meant to be an enigmatic smile!
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Is there any news on the brush, Alex?
Brush? What brush?
Seriously though, it is about three weeks away (I'm sure that I've been here before!). We had a second batch from our original manufacturer, but the bristles, although better than the first batch, were still not good enough. Fortunately I had already commissioned another firm to make them for us, we should have the first trial batch of 100 with us by the end of the month.
Will it be as good as a tucker? What is it about the brush to make it better than the competition.
If it was comparable to a tucker and saved me from trying to adapt one I would buy one as soon as possible.
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I get the impression Alex has had his wrists slapped a little because people are trying to buy and communicate through this forum and would imagine some other supplier maybe complained of his obvious popularity?
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and this :) was meant to be an enigmatic smile!
Got your ;)
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Our aim is that it will the equal of a Tucker. The weight of it will also be below 250g which means it will be one of the lightest brushes on the market which was our original reason for getting this brush made.
I get the impression Alex has had his wrists slapped a little because people are trying to buy and communicate through this forum and would imagine some other supplier maybe complained of his obvious popularity?
I try and answer any order type enquiries off forum so that the thread does not get locked.
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Alex, if your happy with the first batch. Will you be sending them right away, as I have two on order!!! Luke
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Sorry just realised my question may not be appropriate and get the thread locked, Luke
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Guys its my 30th in the next couple of weeks so if you all fancy pitching together ill have a sl-x Cheers.
And while the conversation turned to the brush, im so glad you recalled the brush as it was terrible and it
was the 1st thing i had ordered from you and i was dreading contacting you too say i was un-happy. But luckily
I got it recalled.
Chris
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jaykie, Gardiners are brilliant, dont be affraid of re-using them ;D Luke
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Lol, i do still use them and have since ordered 4 times.
was just saying it was in my 1st ever order,
Cant fault them,
Chris
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Alex Gardiner - no reply to my e-mail yet.
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Email sent 5/7/08 at 20.10. I'll re-send it.