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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm

Title: what pole,
Post by: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm

im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: niceandclean on November 27, 2008, 08:38:36 pm

Quote from: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm

im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,

I used to use an X-Tel GF for my 4th floor jobs. They are very very bendy, i would not get any X-Tel GF above 18ft. If you can afford to, get a carbon fibre pole. I use my SLX now for all of my 3rd floor and most low 4th floor windows.

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: craig mcneil on November 27, 2008, 08:44:17 pm

I have the same 24ft version you're looking at and agree that it gets a bit bendy at 3 floors and above. For two stories it's fine and you'll have no issues at all but above that you'll have problems.

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:51:01 pm

so what pole does anyone recommend for 3rd floor windows, which isnt to bendy but not too expensive ;D

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: dd on November 27, 2008, 09:09:20 pm

One option is a 30 ft tucker pole. Get one with 2mm jets (now available) instead of the 4mm. They also have a new clamping system so you don't have to use the tucker tool to tighten clamps.

Not ideal for standard residential but good for bigger jobs. I use mine on some larger houses and flats.

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: Alex Gardiner on November 27, 2008, 09:35:29 pm

Quote from: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm

im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,

A 31ft would reach most 4th storey work but you really wouldn't want to work with it for all of your work.

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: mlscontractcleaner on November 27, 2008, 09:45:53 pm

I use a X-Tel hybrid for my 3/4 story work and can't fault it. It's light enough to use all day and the sections are short enough to be used at lower levels, ie, if I'm cleaning a block of flats I clean all the windows with the same pole.

I've a gooseneck fitting on mine so it goes over window boxes, sills etc without rubbing away the pole.

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 09:57:36 pm

im after a pole for just 3rd and 4th floor windows, for everyday use i have a 21ft with a vikan brush,

Title: Re: what pole,
Post by: Alex Gardiner on November 27, 2008, 10:07:47 pm

30-31ft should do the trick then.  :)