Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: pjulk on November 08, 2008, 01:28:52 am
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I have finally worn my harris pole out.
Last week i entended it and the bottom piece of the first section snapped at he bottom.
But it was still ok just a couple of inche's shorter and now my clamps are not gripping properly and the top section now move's.
But i have used it everyday for about 6 months as my main pole so can't complain.
Just have to nip to B&Q tomorrow and get another ;D
As my harris has heat shrink on the bottom section and is still in really good condition i will put this section on the new pole.
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I have one and use it all the time,do notice my hands getting a silvery colour from using it,the insides of the pole is gritty from dirt and small stones being dragged up from the hose which causes slight jamming when extending etc.,will need to wash it out,other than that it's brilliant ;D
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It is a great everyday pole, and at an un believable £15, I have one that's a year old now.
I have had to use pop bottle plastic strips to keep the clamps working, but hey! what do you want for £15.
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I really need to build one of these, im just not confident at doing stuff like that ??
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I have one and use it all the time,do notice my hands getting a silvery colour from using it
If you put heatshrink on the bottom section it stops this.
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As my harris has heat shrink on the bottom section and is still in really good condition i will put this section on the new pole.
Is this easy to do?
I remember reading about this at the beginning of the year, but never really took note!
Where and how must do you need?
I have just made one up! ::)
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There is a guy on Youtube showing how it's done!
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I have finally worn my harris pole out.
Last week i entended it and the bottom piece of the first section snapped at he bottom.
But it was still ok just a couple of inche's shorter and now my clamps are not gripping properly and the top section now move's.
But i have used it everyday for about 6 months as my main pole so can't complain.
Just have to nip to B&Q tomorrow and get another ;D
As my harris has heat shrink on the bottom section and is still in really good condition i will put this section on the new pole.
And how much has that mere £15 spent on a cheap pole earnt you?
I have 3 Harris poles and there worth there weight in gold, if they last 6 months then profit out weighs expenditure
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Yes its easy to do and only costs about £9 i think.
I can't remember for sure on the price but not a lot of money.
I did mine over the cooker and it worked just fine.
You do notice the differance with the heatshrink on though.
The pole is far more grippy, comfortable to use and a lot warmer than a naked pole.
I think there may be links on here for the website address for the heatshrink and instructions if not there is on the WFP academy
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:) cheers I'll do some looking around!
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I still have 3 harris poles on the go, one I have taken the clamps completely off and use it clampless, another with a 6ft extension fitted, and another basic pole, they still all work fine, but i am going to treat myself to a brand new one next week!! And I have a good idea for what to do with the old poles, and I will do another video to show off my new Harris super pole next week, providing it works how I think it will!! ... So watch this space ;)
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how ya doing groundhog :)
how do you use yours clampless ? is it something to do
with the pole hose you use if so what size is it
cheers gary
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I wore my first one out 2 weeks ago. Made it as a result of groundhog' s mega post some months ago. It must have lasted 3 or 4 months for £15.
My third one going great. Took me 10 minutes to make the third one, I have a second one solely for con roofs etc., that gets not much wear so should last a good time.
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has any one got ant pics of the harris pole just to show us what it is like how long do they reach are they heavey
regars
carl
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No they are not heavy they are a 5mtr pole.
My one in use.
(http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll102/pjuk/PICT0308.jpg)
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I really need to build one of these, im just not confident at doing stuff like that ??
look on ebay, how to make a wfp for less than £30 or search window washers, I done a vid a while back, it is easy trust me ;)
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how ya doing groundhog :)
how do you use yours clampless ? is it something to do
with the pole hose you use if so what size is it
cheers gary
Hi Gary, I'm very well thanks mate. To use the harris clampless, I simply thrust the pole forwards or upwards to the height I require, I then wrap a couple of fingers around the pole hose at the base of the pole, this holds the pole up, most pole hoses seem to work, but the thicker reinforced stuff is better. I use my pole in this way when I am cleaning smaller houses where I am extending and retracting the pole reguarly as it saves time. Check out my videos, harris pole used clampless, and harris pole in a hurry. :)
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groundhog how and what did you use as an extentsion on your harris pole?
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how ya doing groundhog :)
how do you use yours clampless ? is it something to do
with the pole hose you use if so what size is it
cheers gary
Hi Gary, I'm very well thanks mate. To use the harris clampless, I simply thrust the pole forwards or upwards to the height I require, I then wrap a couple of fingers around the pole hose at the base of the pole, this holds the pole up, most pole hoses seem to work, but the thicker reinforced stuff is better. I use my pole in this way when I am cleaning smaller houses where I am extending and retracting the pole reguarly as it saves time. Check out my videos, harris pole used clampless, and harris pole in a hurry. :)
cheers hoggy,i dont care what they say about you...you are alright ;)
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groundhog how and what did you use as an extentsion on your harris pole?
I just used a 6ft length of unger number 1 tube, I slotted it in the end of my harris pole, and used a couple of clips from old unger end cones to hold it in place. You can see it in my video on youtube called harris pole extension. Dai has made a similar extension for his pole, he used an unger clamp for the extension which looks very good. :)
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cheers hoggy,i dont care what they say about you...you are alright ;)
Thanks Gary, it's nice to get some support. There is far to much negativity on here at times!! Good luck with your harris pole mate!!! ;D