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Title: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: kris martin on August 18, 2008, 03:42:28 pm
i've just bought a new 18ft unger pole to replace my everyday 17ft xtel, it comes with a brush that has the splayed bristles, i cant remember if this is mono or non mono.. anyhow i havnt used one of these before and just wondering if there better for cleaning than the single bristle.....   cheers
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: macmac on August 18, 2008, 03:54:05 pm
If the brush is what i'm thinking, it's a re-branded vikan flocked (are the bristles green?) & the pole may also be an xtel- re-branded again.

As for the brush, if it is a vikan flocked i realy like them. many think they're too heavy but they clean superb. Having said that, it also depends how & who has jetted them, many suppliers put the jets too close to the center of the brush which results in not enough flow at the outer edges of the brush.

Tony
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: Xline Systems on August 18, 2008, 03:56:28 pm
sorry to state facts but its the same pole as the gxtel you have but green. the flagged bristle holds its form alot more than the mono bristle but i find that it holds dirt in the bristle more than the mono bristle
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: kris martin on August 18, 2008, 03:58:43 pm
he told me its exactly the same as the xtel but you can tell just by looking apart from its green, i have used it on my house and did feel the jets were a little close so ill give it a whirl tomorow...
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: macmac on August 18, 2008, 04:03:09 pm
You can drill new holes & move the jets if you prefere them elsewhere, just block the exsisting holes up with silicone/no-nails etc. ;)

Tony
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: Xline Systems on August 18, 2008, 04:06:11 pm
what do you recon to the pole hose? i find its way to thick
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: prestigeclean on August 18, 2008, 07:43:44 pm
xline when are you bringing out your new poles regards alan
Title: Re: i've just bought a new pole
Post by: kris martin on August 18, 2008, 07:47:12 pm
what do you recon to the pole hose? i find its way to thick
i think its daft ill be giving it ago tomorow and if it dosnt suit ill be going to B&Q to get the clear tubing....