Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Oakley Windows on December 09, 2008, 06:36:06 pm
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Do any of you guys fix a pole or poles to your roof-rack?
If so, how??
(Id have thought most would use a 4" piece of soil pipe) and if you use the soil-pipe method how do you stop the pole falling out the pipe whilst driving along?
Was also thinking of screwing 38mm pipe-clips to the roof rack bars, or whatever size necessary, to clip the pole onto and then it can be 'snapped' out when you reach the job.
Thanks
Matt
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i got same van as u matt combom, use a soil pipe with the screw end caps then cut a selction out the soil pipe and stick pole in and screw lid on ;)
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i use the black gutter pipe screw cap at the front and just push the poles in the back the hose holds them in at first i used to always use a bungie strap to hold them in but there is no need
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how did a bungie hold it in though?
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how did a bungie hold it in though?
one hook to the straps that hold the pipes down and the other end to the y piece, still would use it the odd time on the motorway just in case
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In a roof tube as there secure if you leave the van unattended of inside screw some waste pipe to the inside section of roof.
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/rickyuk/Image011.jpg)
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e81/rickyuk/Image010.jpg)
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hey nice ladders ricky ;D ;D
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I currently keep all of my poles (2x Super-Lite, 2x SL-X and 1x 13ft X-Tel) in a Ski roof box on the roof.
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i use down pipes too
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Do you just slide the pole into the pipe and thats that?? No cap, strap, bungee or anything else?? Or do the poles just sit in there loose?
Matt
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I use a rhino pole rack, just have to take the brush head off.. although when im driving about i leave the brush head on between jobs and the pole stays in place...
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Here you go matt,
attatched picture of mine then what i do is stick pole in no need to take brush head off or anything then screw cap on! stays all nice and tight :)
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Looks jubbly.
Cheers. I know what I'll be doing this weekend ;D
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hey nice ladders ricky ;D ;D
Lol hows tricks russ
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dave0123 - What a good (DIY) idea!
Thanks for putting up the picture.
Mike
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I currently keep all of my poles (2x Super-Lite, 2x SL-X and 1x 13ft X-Tel) in a Ski roof box on the roof.
And where do you normally park on a Friday night,.....
;)
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It is polycarbonate, triple centrally locked and is parked under CCTV! The box alone is worth more than the vehicle. :D
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LOL,.. I should think so with all that loot in there!!!
Personally I only ever keep thinks on the roof rack that I wouldn't be upset about if they got stolen,... ladders for example!
:)
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scorpion racing,4x4 section ,scroll to general,voila, fast fists
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Pardon?
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try it ,sorry quick fists !
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You'll have to explain, my Double-Dutch isnt as hot as it used to be.
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the web site is scorpion /the item is self explanatry i think ,(picture) i use these fastenings daily to fasten the pole to my van instead of all the hassle of a pole either on the roof or dripping water in the van. only at the end of the day do i put the pole in the van . If i knew how to post a picture i would do.
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(http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/ext/gen/qfist.jpg)
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i am never disappointed by some of you people!!!!!!.i have screwed these on to the edge of my roof at the side .I work out of the side of my van and when i finish a job and have to move on i clip the pole and wind in the hose ,i close the side door trapping the pole hose which causes no problem and i am ready for the next job within seconds of arrival.They are about 15 quid a pair and i find that you dont even need the little strap part closing to hold the pole.they are made out of vulcanised rubber and i haVE USED THEM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND THEY ARE STILL THE SAME AS NEW.
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No probs,
close the side door trapping the pole hose which causes no problem and i am ready for the next job within seconds of arrival.They are about 15 quid a pair and i find that you dont even need the little strap part closing to hold the pole.they are made out of vulcanised rubber and i haVE USED THEM FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS AND THEY ARE STILL THE SAME AS NEW.
same with me with my tube, all i have to do is run it down the tube then stick pole hose in the door and screw on keeps it tight takes about 10 seconds if that and away you go.
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Dave what tank you got in your combo?
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non yet,
using barrels atm have a 400lit sitting here though ready to go in.
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Thats funny I got a redundant 400 litre sat in the back yard. using barrels at the mo. System being fitted 23-01-09
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Nice, i got my 400 lit cheap bran new not sure if 400 lit will fit in yet lol have u tried placing yours in?
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Actually the 400 is for my RO production, Im actually having a 350 in the van.
Dont forget to add 100mm to tank dimensions to allow for a cage (if thats the way your doing it)
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Ahh i see,
not sure what am going to be fitting it in with yet cage or strapes, who is fitting ur unit in is it a suplier?
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Purefreedom, I got a nice drive to Grimsby coming up and a day on the sea front!
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Purefreedom, I got a nice drive to Grimsby coming up and a day on the sea front!
Take ur thermals ;D ;D
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:D
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(http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/ext/gen/qfist.jpg)
they look very good for quick release hose reel brkts. ;)
daz
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i keep my poles in side van .
with the weather we've had lately , they would freeze up driving down the road.
daz
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;D
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(http://www.scorpionracing.co.uk/OFFROAD/Products%20images/cats/ext/gen/qfist.jpg)
they look very good for quick release hose reel brkts. ;)
daz
Good point
£10.00 here http://www.landrox4x4.com/Special%20Offers.htm
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cheers matt.
daz