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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pro-Vista on December 12, 2008, 10:37:36 am

Title: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Pro-Vista on December 12, 2008, 10:37:36 am
Came across this 45 ft aluminum pole for 299. down from 456.30.  seems like a good deal for occaisonal high work.
I know it will be pretty heavy to use....but maybe the price is worth it for occaisional work? comes with 9"gooseneck and 18" brush...
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Pro-Vista on December 12, 2008, 10:59:47 am
not sure if i'm allowed to share the site where i saw this pole, but it would obviously help in identifying the brand??
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: RSWindows on December 12, 2008, 11:19:25 am
think you can post the link if u put a space in the http part and if it is a question about the item and not a sales advertisment.
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Pro-Vista on December 12, 2008, 11:23:00 am
ok here goes....hope i'm not breaking any rules...
this is not a sales gimmick....i am thinking of buying this pole....let me know what you think!
http://www.waterfedpolesystems.co.uk/Economy_water_fed_pole.htm

Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: RSWindows on December 12, 2008, 11:55:56 am
i was looking at this just a couple of days ago to be honest. But realized i still have to order my WFP system, D'Ohh
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: ftp on December 12, 2008, 12:03:14 pm
I'm sure someone posted a pic on here some time ago and the flex in it had to be seen to be believed!
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: RSWindows on December 12, 2008, 01:22:43 pm
meaning...

Good or bad?

im guessing you mean it bends like a gay guy on a night out?
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: chrismroberts on December 12, 2008, 01:26:35 pm
LOL... so bendy you can clean windows round corners :P

Not a personal opinion of the pole, I've not used one, just had to share :P
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: RSWindows on December 12, 2008, 01:28:04 pm
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Tosh on December 12, 2008, 02:57:23 pm
Came across this 45 ft aluminum pole for 299. down from 456.30.  seems like a good deal for occaisonal high work.
I know it will be pretty heavy to use....but maybe the price is worth it for occaisional work? comes with 9"gooseneck and 18" brush...

I've used a 35" aluminium pole, and it was tough work; very heavy and bendy.  Personally, I reckon for £300 you may as well spend the extra and get a Superlight; or have a look at Matt's DIY forum and DIY a fishing pole upto 45 ft.

If you buy this aluminium pole, you may find that you're buying cheap and end up buying twice.
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Sir Squeaky on December 12, 2008, 03:00:18 pm
That's about 5 times over the odds for a heavy rattly pole. :o

Get a carbon or fibreglass, and save yourself effort and money.
It's a no-brainer.
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: matt on December 12, 2008, 03:40:50 pm
ive reached 42 ft with a combination of really light fishing poles, the amount spent was around the 100 quid mark, add another base section to that for a extra 20 quid and your at the 45 ft mark for 120 quid

its very light and really stable, great for the occasional high stuff, i doublt it would last well day in day out 8 hours a day use though
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: charlie2 on December 12, 2008, 03:42:30 pm
i have one its in the shed and it staying there to heavy and bendy and the clips are hard work
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: dd on December 12, 2008, 04:11:16 pm
The pole is designed by Stream. I have a 24 foot version of this pole which I ocassionally use, but it is not a great pole and I definitely would not buy a longer version. Far too much flex to extend fully and clamps not good.

They are generally nice people to deal with , but if I were them I would stop trying to sell off those poles.
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: ok cleaning on December 12, 2008, 05:10:23 pm
i got one of these poles from stream 45 ft i use it e few times a month fully extended it is not perfect but good value for money i have not use anyting other than thisone for that hight but higher they are more bendy they are so my opinion is every different make must be the same above certain hight
Title: Re: has anyone used this pole?
Post by: Pro-Vista on December 12, 2008, 05:17:40 pm
heh there,

thanks for all the honest advice! probably saved us 300

William/Pro-Vista