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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: simp on March 01, 2009, 03:12:15 pm
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Just finished converting a carbon fishing pole to wfp having used an aluminium for the last two years. Tried it on my own windows. Works a treat. May take some getting used to as its a sectional pole rather than the telescopic I'm used to. But the weight difference is amazing!
Its 26' long and all for 100 quid!!! Anyone else had a go and what do you think.
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Its an RBS Colmic Troy-900 with an extension piece, if that means anything. Just went in to the local tackle shop. That was what they had. Last time I fished was down the local cut with a net so haven't got a clue really. Rather use it to earn money than sit on my a**e all day with it!
I'll take some pic's later and post them.
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£100???
There's one on ebay for £40!!!
The Gangster ones are £60 from Cheshire fishing too!
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That includes the brush and all the bits though!
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LOL,.. that's a bit more like it then!!
I got an 11mtr one but managed to use all but the top section and a half,.. ended up with a 30' pole! Light as a feather, and much more rigid than my old fibreglass pole.
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I think fishing poles are great; I'd recommend them to anyone to try one first before parting with their hard earned for an off-the-shelf version.
Saying that, I've only used my fishing poles to about 35 foot; and they worked a treat; so I can't comment on working higher than that with a DIY pole.
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funny enough i made another pole today ( as a spare )
as on wednesday mine was pulled over and snapped, i repaired it, arrived at a job today ( yes sunday ::) ) and where i had glued it inside the other bit, it was too close to the joint and the other bit would go inside that far ( silly mistake by me to be honest ) , so i used my spare a end bit of the gangsta ) and the connection to the brush gave in, so i finished the last section with the brush taped onto the ned of the pole ::) ::) it worked ok
so i got home and built another end section
i then thought i would get my hose reel done, its very good, i will take some pics in the week
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i use the fishing mod poles, would not go back to telescopic now 8)
unless alex is giving a slx 30 away ;D ;D
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i did a 16m convert but has anyone converted a telescopic pole with sucess.
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just out of intrest how do you insulate the handle against a lecky shock
like iconics poles it needs to be done :o
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No one has been shocked with these poles, I remeber "Rupert the Hair" being really bothered by it but I would guess hes got used to the poles now ? emporium provide heat shrink section covers on the first 5 sections poles. I have never come that close to getting shocked but I do have Electricians CE approved gloves If I want to keep safe. But have never had to use them in 3 years.
The Glass fibre Zensorflex tip and pole I also I had tested to 1000v by an approved eletrician so you could use a glassfibre base section and a glass fibre tip section or the whole pole ?
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years ago when carbon rods came out a few anglers touched pylons
so its a thing to keep in mind but glassfiber is ok so im led to beleive but
i would still whear wellies as well cant be to safe
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
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Cheap? It depends if you use the Blue Peter method. The cornflake box gets a bit soggy by the end of the day, but I've waterproofed it with cellotape. ;D
BUT SERIOUSLY, its a great pole, bit of effort and thought, but it looks and performs as good as anything out there. For not much money. Don't knock it till you've tried it!
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
Hey, I use fishing poles; so I'm going to take offense at your post; since you're calling me 'cheap' and therefore insinuating that I'm tacky too.
DIY poles look no different from the Superlite, which definately aren't cheap.
The above quote isn't the cleverest post I've read here either. What do you think the Superlite is based on? Rocket science technology? No FISHING POLES.
DOH! ;D
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
DOH! ;D
;D ;D ;D nice one! ;D 8) ::)
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i have seen these fishing poles and they dont sell yourself as pro but home made i myself like to have a good image i only have the best tools i find you pay for what you get DOH
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I ordered a Gangster pole yesterday. The guys at Cheshire fishing are very helpful!
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
i have seen these fishing poles and they dont sell yourself as pro but home made i myself like to have a good image i only have the best tools i find you pay for what you get DOH
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Without the customised base sections from 4ft, as a punter or an officiano you can not tell the differencefrom between a fishing pole or a suppliers.
Except a fishing pole will last as just as long as a suppliers and is significantly cheaper.
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
i have seen these fishing poles and they dont sell yourself as pro but home made i myself like to have a good image i only have the best tools i find you pay for what you get DOH
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Without the customised base sections from 4ft, as a punter or an officiano you can not tell the differencefrom between a fishing pole or a suppliers.
Except a fishing pole will last as just as long as a suppliers and is significantly cheaper.
They do look the same Jeff, but there is a world of difference in the strength of a Super-Lite and a standard fishing pole.
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i have seen these fishing poles and they dont sell yourself as pro but home made i myself like to have a good image i only have the best tools i find you pay for what you get DOH
Aren't you the guy looking that was looking for a 40ft pole in February for less than £200 and drives a combo with weak springs? (According to your MOT tester) ;D
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dont these fishing rods look diy and cheap looking
here is one of a few i have built does it look like you say
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when i did mine i started the brush at section 4 yes i lost a bit of length but it means the pole is rigid and it looks as proffesional as anything out there. i can do all three floors and most 4 floors with it and if i need anymore i just have to buy the extension pieces.
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Kary,
What pole do you use? What's the make and legnth?
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how do they festen togher
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how do they festen togher
they just slot together, even my cat could do it ;)
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even Stevie wonder could do it
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Kary,
What pole do you use? What's the make and legnth?
Please tell us, I need something to get to 45 ft
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i used a shimano forcemaster but if you are looking for a pole look towards a carp pole.
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i used a shimano forcemaster but if you are looking for a pole look towards a carp pole.
Been looking at them all mate M16, F16, browning, shimano, Ron Thomson.
Just wondered what combination you used to get to 40ft.
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F16 and ron Thompson gangster will get to 45' I'm sure. Browning extensions will take it to 60' and beyond.
Its cheaper than an SL2, but not by that much.
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i used a shimano forcemaster but if you are looking for a pole look towards a carp pole.
Been looking at them all mate M16, F16, browning, shimano, Ron Thomson.
Just wondered what combination you used to get to 40ft.
i got 2 gangsta's and 2 zensorflex's to 42 ft
thats 140 quid worth of poles
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I bought a F16 from ebay second hand (as reco by jeff Brimble) then got 2 extra sections from tackle shop now 49ft in length. F16 £115 from ebay.. £30 x 2 for extra bottom ends.
Total £175 brill.
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I got my Gangster today,.. the base fits the bottom 2 sections of my old pole, so it goes 9' higher straight away!! :)
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Just got 2 extra sections today from a local tackle shop so I could reach 2 skylights. Worked a treat. Was a bit bendy, but what the hell. Cost me £40 for the 2. In total £140 for a 38ft. Not bad eh! :D What do you all do to keep the hose out the way or do you just let it dangle?
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Just got 2 extra sections today from a local tackle shop so I could reach 2 skylights. Worked a treat. Was a bit bendy, but what the hell. Cost me £40 for the 2. In total £140 for a 38ft. Not bad eh! :D What do you all do to keep the hose out the way or do you just let it dangle?
just hold it
sometimes just let it dangle ;)
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whats the highest pole made from a fishing rod was it any good do you have a link for the stuff so that i can give it a try hoping to get to 50 foot plus ???
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88ft Emporium 80ft Garbolino/Map F16
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=49014.0
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hi just looked and compared a few fishing pole.the gangster and muscle zone both made by ron thompson,11m.they about same just that the muscle zone has reinforced joints and weights slightly more and is 10 pounds more i think.but should be better than the gangster.what's the lenght u can remain out of 11m pole?will it be enough for 3 storey houses?.also there a few more to take in consideration ,other poles made by Leeda,Shakespeare all good value for the money.thanks
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Yes the Muscle is the improved replacement for the RT Gangster that was the Reload- they just love bringing out newer models. It will reach 29ft I think. Easily does 3 floors. 3.5 years ago I held most of the competitors Shakespeare etc but not the Shimano and decided that that RT range was best value for money at that time and I dont think anything has changed.
If you ever want to go higher it might be cheaper in the long run to just buy the Map M16 also from Cheshire fishing. Its a lot stiffer.
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what a pole was it very bendy will you send me an email listing what i need to buy to make one my email is johnmckim@btinternet.com :) :)please
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what a pole was it very bendy will you send me an email listing what i need to buy to make one my email is johnmckim@btinternet.com :) :)please
you need to know what height you will be working at ? ? ? as if its just 1 st floor the RT Zensorflex
http://diywfpole.webs.com/