Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: SherwoodCleaningSe on July 15, 2008, 09:31:49 am
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As it says in the title really, these poles don't last forever. What's a good replacement for it, or would you say going for another is a good idea?
Simon.
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Gardiner Pole systems SL-X. IMO the only pole you'll ever need for domestic.
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i find that the hexaganal 118ft extender rangs is by far the best pole for domestic purpose, but they still dont last forever. the thing i like about this pole is that it does not spin, because the pole is not round, therefore easier to apply pressure when cleaning
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i find that the hexaganal 118ft extender rangs is by far the best pole for domestic purpose, but they still dont last forever. the thing i like about this pole is that it does not spin, because the pole is not round, therefore easier to apply pressure when cleaning
118ft :o
I've had a couple of 12's before and they were good, a bit rickety after a while. I didn't think they were as good as the xtel though.
Are there any SL-X's in stock at the moment?
Simon.
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you would have to ask alex gardiner that Q as he is the only supplier of that pole
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Harris ;D
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Harris ;D
I have done a video if you go for a harris pole ;)
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I use one of these at the mo for usual domestic stuff but I'd also be tempted to have I crack at cobbeling the Harris pole. I know I will when this current one gives up.
Probably dipping my hand in my pocket for the SL-X in a week or two but I would still use a cheap pole for everyday use and keep the 25ft for the 3 story an more awkward jobs.
Great Vid BTW Ian :)
Wayne
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As it says in the title really, these poles don't last forever. What's a good replacement for it, or would you say going for another is a good idea?
Simon.
I have had 3 X-Tels and liked them very much. But now i have the SLX, if you can stretch to the price Simon its really well worth the money. I have taken on a new guy and bought him a new X-Tel, have been showing him how to clean, and my god, i was so glad to get back to using the SLX.
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Come on Simon...go the way of the SLX...you know it makes sense!
Word on the street is that the Xtel got a 'helping hand' in expiring so the decision about which pole to buy came sooner than your wife expected ;)
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the RT fishing pole, as light as they come, mine is now 9 months old and still going great, 21 quid delivered
wfpole.110mb.com/
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wfpole2.110mb.com
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Come on Simon...go the way of the SLX...you know it makes sense!
Word on the street is that the Xtel got a 'helping hand' in expiring so the decision about which pole to buy came sooner than your wife expected ;)
You trying to get me in trouble, the Mrs is now convinced that I'm trying to put my good old faithful xtel to rest (maybe I should stop using it for jousting competitions). You could always do me a favor and try and convince her for me.
Thanks for all the replies guys, not being horrible about the harris pole but I don't think it's for me.
A question on the SLX has anybody stopped using it as they didn't like it? Are they in stock yet?
Simon.
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If funds permit the purchase of an sl-x it will pay for itself very quickly. It realy is a superb pole, one pole for tops & bottoms, light, rigid, very robust! It's the king of the castle at the mo' IMO. ;)
Tony
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Got to agree. It's a great pole. I got your message today Simon - it looks like she gave in then!
See you on Friday at the annual jaunt to Norwich.
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Looks like it's the SL-X for me. Just hope it comes through okay.
Simon.
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Got the SL-X in the end. Used it solid for a couple of days, fully extended at awkward angles and so on. It works like a dream. Today I used my 28ft hybrid xtel for the backs of 2 places that just needed that extra length, now I thought that the hybrid was a good pole (which it is), but after 2 days with the SL-X it was like wresting with a 28ft snake. The SL-X makes doing the second floor up as easy as doing the ground floor, it's just so stiff.
Am I preaching to the converted?!?
Simon.
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Yesss SL-X is fantastic. I'm glad you went for it, it's a big expense, but def. worth it.
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Ill have one soon yippie
Chris
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Yesss SL-X is fantastic. I'm glad you went for it, it's a big expense, but def. worth it.
Lovely looking pole but all I can do is admire it at the moment. Unfortunately it arrived with the white plastic Y piece broken. I thought "No problem" as I have some spares. It was then I realised that my spares are a bit larger than the ones Gardiner's use. Ho hum. A few spares will be arriving in the next couple of days (my SL2 one broke too recently). At least I have some glass and ali poles to get me by for now. They may be heavier but it's better than not working.
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Cant you put the hose in hot water then put one of your "y" connectors in.
Chris
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Cant you put the hose in hot water then put one of your "y" connectors in.
Chris
Looks a fair bit too big to me. I know it can work when a fit is tight but looking at mine, I think I would be trying to force a quart into a pint pot.
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Thought worth a bash, i got y connectors from wcw which where too big and when i got my pole from gardiners they use tiny ones, once soaked in boiling water they fitted well,
Chris
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Thought worth a bash, i got y connectors from wcw which where too big and when i got my pole from gardiners they use tiny ones, once soaked in boiling water they fitted well,
Chris
Thanks for the suggestion. I have done something like that with another type of hose before. Although it might just work, I've already had a piece of pole hose split through trying to get a connector in so I feel would just rather wait a couple of days for the smaller y pieces. I have glass and ali to get me through as a stopgap so no prob.
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BQ do them you have to look for them