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Title: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on July 24, 2009, 03:55:14 pm

It's the single best purchase i think i have ever made. Done a whole day and still feel as fresh as a daisy. Hell i might even muster up the energy to go out and have a few beers tonight :) Thanks to Alex and the team for rejuvinating my job.............and er, me. I even got a new pen and keyringythingy. Bargain x

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:05:16 pm

I'm at home now due to the rainy afternoon,my SLX is here with the neighbour while I was working today...The problem is that hes out....this is torture :(....

PS:To Alex & the crew.... Thanks for the speedy delivery

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Pole 2 Pole on July 24, 2009, 04:07:31 pm

Oh that's gotta hurt  ;D Get the ladders off the roofrack and break in thru an open window...........I would  :) You got no idea just how good it is mate. You must feel awful.........I'm kiddin,patience my friend...patience  8)

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: clean on July 24, 2009, 04:09:31 pm

Quote from: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:05:16 pm

I'm at home now due to the rainy afternoon,my SLX is here with the neighbour while I was working today...The problem is that hes out....this is torture :(....

PS:To Alex & the crew.... Thanks for the speedy delivery

LOL go and start looking through and stroking  their windows looking for your pole  ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:10:48 pm

Thanks......so what brush u using with the pole...give me some feedback please...

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:30:50 pm

At last I have it here,will have a look ...my neighbour wanting to know why I had a grin,lol.....

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: clean on July 24, 2009, 04:33:45 pm

Quote from: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:30:50 pm

At last I have it here,will have a look ...my neighbour wanting to know why I had a grin,lol.....

Because you are going to make love to your pole  ;D  ;D  ;D :-*  :-*  ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 24, 2009, 04:34:41 pm

what size did everyone get.

Chris

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 24, 2009, 04:34:53 pm

Quote from: easy on July 24, 2009, 04:10:48 pm

Thanks......so what brush u using with the pole...give me some feedback please...

The only brush (range) that's perfect for it. Superlite brush.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: John Walker on July 24, 2009, 04:35:23 pm

Glad to hear the positive feedback on the SLX.  

Did my research and ordered one last Monday  (25ft)  - it arrived yesterday.  :)

Cleaned some local windows and found it excellent and so light to use even at serious sideways angles.

Ordered it with the superlight dual flock brush and 12" gooseneck.

No cleaning today due to prior arrangements but I'll be out there Monday - weather permitting.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Small but perfectley formed on July 24, 2009, 04:48:36 pm

If pure water is the future of window cleaning then the slx is the pole of the future.
Got home from work mines arrived , just cleaned my mums windows love this

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: steven ainger on July 24, 2009, 04:55:32 pm

done 3/4 of a day today, until it peed down, with my new 18ft slx . very nice pole, luckily no problems with the clamps either.
 i was always concerened with the clamp arrangement but after todays use, nothing to worry about, piece a cake to use.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: aiminvestor on July 24, 2009, 04:57:33 pm

Who is the manufacturer please?

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: clean on July 24, 2009, 04:58:28 pm

Quote from: aiminvestor on July 24, 2009, 04:57:33 pm

Who is the manufacturer please?

www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: GWCS on July 24, 2009, 05:35:51 pm

Had mine delivered yesterday and in 3 hours three of the nuts broke!

anyway got sent literally a dozen spare nuts today, but because of the heavy rainfall, the lazy postman spent the morning sitting in his car probably?? So ive only got them as ive come in.

got thru 3/4 of my days workload dispite the rain in the morning. Back out again Sat to catch up my overdues, and out sunday aswell doing one offs and conny roof cleans.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: pingu on July 24, 2009, 05:43:49 pm

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered to me here in The Netherlands...more than likely another 7 -10 days...arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 05:51:07 pm

Quote from: John Walker on July 24, 2009, 04:35:23 pm

Glad to hear the positive feedback on the SLX.  

Did my research and ordered one last Monday  (25ft)  - it arrived yesterday.  :)

Cleaned some local windows and found it excellent and so light to use even at serious sideways angles.

Ordered it with the superlight dual flock brush and 12" gooseneck.

No cleaning today due to prior arrangements but I'll be out there Monday - weather permitting.

John....

Will you suggest this pole reaches 3 floors at ease or idealy for 2 floors.The reason I will have to order one soon,as a few jobs are waiting to be done.
I went for the 18ft for mainly on domestic cleans and so far pleased how light this pole is...

Thanks...... Tony.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: wfp master on July 24, 2009, 05:53:16 pm

sounds like wedding bells a few poles getting married ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 24, 2009, 06:09:51 pm

Quote from: pingu on July 24, 2009, 05:43:49 pm

I'm waiting for mine to be delivered to me here in The Netherlands...more than likely another 7 -10 days...arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggghhhhhh

Get yourself on a  Paddle boat and come over...we put you up for the night.... ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: pingu on July 24, 2009, 09:35:56 pm

I would but there are no orange ones...

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: suds window service on July 24, 2009, 09:50:10 pm

got mine today did me own windows to try it out,bit stiff opening and shutting it don't want to scratch the surface anything you can rub on it to help it out?
    also herd about the nut problem is this due to over tighten them,so if we dont we should be OK?
 and lastly i hear there is an extension that will take the 18ft up to 24ft when is this available......as it will be the only pole we will need to carry!!!!

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: TDW on July 24, 2009, 10:20:08 pm

Used mine for the first time today. An absolute beauty!!

Clamps are a massive inprovement on the mk1 slx. Flocked brushed is excellent. The overall look and feel of it is just more professional. I love the red and yellow strips on it to indicate how far to extend.

It simply superb!!

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: billy08 on July 24, 2009, 11:57:57 pm

Lucky u didnt buy one of the first ones then >:(

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: bad trippy on July 25, 2009, 12:07:36 am

Quote from: Pole 2 Pole on July 24, 2009, 04:07:31 pm

Oh that's gotta hurt  ;D Get the ladders off the roofrack and break in thru an open window...........I would  :) You got no idea just how good it is mate. You must feel awful.........I'm kiddin,patience my friend...patience  8)

NOOOOOOOOOOOO ladders are banned  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 08:43:53 am

Quote from: billy08 on July 24, 2009, 11:57:57 pm

Lucky u didnt buy one of the first ones then >:(

whats wrong with the 1st ones then.

Chris

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: billy08 on July 25, 2009, 09:00:42 am

After 9 months it was unusable,spinning and sliding etc.

Had two services aswell,you live and learn,if these new poles last longer I might get one.

Just have to wait a couple of years ;D

Untill then the good old Harris rules

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: pingu on July 25, 2009, 09:11:52 am

I understand where you are coming from Billy08....not eveyones SL-X mk1 has lasted 18months and still looks and works like new.

I still maintain that carbon is a fantastic material but is does wear...so my opinion is at these types of poles need to be flushed out regulary to rid the surfaces of grit which I 'believe' may add to the wearing of the pole.

I have no actual evidence to prove this point but this has come about from my own observations whilst using a SL-X mk1 from the 20th May 2008.

If your need a bullet proof pole buy Aluminium.

Cheers
Dave.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 09:16:30 am

Quote from: billy08 on July 25, 2009, 09:00:42 am

After 9 months it was unusable,spinning and sliding etc.

Had two services aswell,you live and learn,if these new poles last longer I might get one.

Just have to wait a couple of years ;D

Untill then the good old Harris rules

Billy mine was doing this, spinning all the time top 2 sections closing down with a little pressure and i was getting ready to replace it with either the fusion or glyder as he clamps where as tight as poss, but Alex has since fitted the new clamps on it and this has improved it by loads, so give this ago. Alex can do this at his place or he posts the clamps out.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 09:17:34 am

The latch has since changed as a old one was put on till the new ones where in stock.

Chris

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: GWCS on July 25, 2009, 11:15:36 am

Quote from: pingu on July 25, 2009, 09:11:52 am

I understand where you are coming from Billy08....not eveyones SL-X mk1 has lasted 18months and still looks and works like new.

I still maintain that carbon is a fantastic material but is does wear...so my opinion is at these types of poles need to be flushed out regulary to rid the surfaces of grit which I 'believe' may add to the wearing of the pole.

I have no actual evidence to prove this point but this has come about from my own observations whilst using a SL-X mk1 from the 20th May 2008.

If your need a bullet proof pole buy Aluminium.

Cheers
Dave.

Is opinion is 100% correct, all telepoles with internal hoses need cleaning out regularly, maybe every day to keep them in tip top condition, and apply dry ptfe spray for protection.

You pole is only as good as the effort you put into keeping it clean and in good condition.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 25, 2009, 06:06:42 pm

Quote from: billy08 on July 25, 2009, 09:00:42 am

After 9 months it was unusable,spinning and sliding etc.

Had two services aswell,you live and learn,if these new poles last longer I might get one.

Just have to wait a couple of years ;D

Untill then the good old Harris rules

A set of new style clamps will cure this.  Do you want me to send you a set for you to fit?  If so, give me an email on alex@agardiner.co.uk

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: GWCS on July 25, 2009, 07:16:40 pm

right second day with my new slx 22 - f'in love it! Alex sent me some replacement nuts, after 3 of em broke on the first day and i have ensured they were as lose as possible but tight enough to hold the pole.

Its much stronger and more rigid than the RT zensor flex fishing pole i used to use, although a bit heavier.

When extended, the weight is not that noticeable, as the slx is quite rigid where as the fishing pole used to flex a bit so you used to feel the kinetic and potential energy of the brush head.

When shortened for ground floor, the pole still feel a bit alien to me, rather heavy but i suppose it would seeing as im not just using 1 fishing pole section.

Im also able to put a lot more force behind the scrubbing action (cos the pole is not bending), because of the rigidity, which also helps a great deal on the clean.

Looking forward to the next week using it...

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Clive McDonald on July 25, 2009, 07:23:33 pm

I reckon a cost saving of £10 a day for not having to get step ladders off the van soon meets the initial cost.

Besides that, i would rather eat bird lime sandwhiches than go back full time to my xtels now that i have used an SLX. The job is just pleasanter and easier, you either put a value on that or you don't.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Clive McDonald on July 25, 2009, 08:19:41 pm

I have never seen a facelift ewan what is the closed lenght approx?

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: GWCS on July 25, 2009, 08:25:26 pm

Quote from: Ewan on July 25, 2009, 08:22:17 pm

Off the top of my head at least six & half feet, probably closer to seven

How tall are you then? you pole must be what?? 14 foot long ish?

 ;D

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 08:28:09 pm

Where can I get a £500 carbon facelift please?

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 08:50:01 pm

Facelift don't do a 30'.

Google some proper facts Ewan.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 09:01:23 pm

That's because i'm a window cleaner. You would need to buy a Fusion to get 30' but then it's not the same quality carbon throughout as the SLX.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 09:05:31 pm

I remember you said you set someone up in a window cleaning business earning £30+K per year.

Were you a careers advisor at school?

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 09:07:20 pm

Quote from: Waterfed Pole Window Cleaning! on July 25, 2009, 09:04:32 pm

Has FTP....how you say it? Caught a fishy?

Jan Grzebski

Tropical?

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2009, 09:24:51 pm

Steady Ewan.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 09:29:35 pm

can someone point me in the direction where there isnt a slagging Ewan post please im getting bored now.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Clive McDonald on July 25, 2009, 09:40:44 pm

I am interested in Ewan, and i do know that he was genuine when he started. In the early days he did used to slip in personal details. I remember being impressed that he had a very  brainy girlfriend and some posts had to have come from her.

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 09:41:03 pm

Quote from: Waterfed Pole Window Cleaning! on July 25, 2009, 09:37:03 pm

Quote from: Ewan on July 25, 2009, 09:10:17 pm

LOL, same old stupid post, I give you both credit and say you are a men of your words.

I will prove to you both that I am window cleaner, but its going to cost you if you lose that is!

Put your money where your mouth is, or are you both full of sh-t  ;D

Quote from: Ewan on July 25, 2009, 09:34:18 pm

Quote from: Waterfed Pole Window Cleaning! on July 25, 2009, 09:28:07 pm

You cant prove anything.

Apart from your level of intelligence   ;D

Ive reported you to a moderator.

There is no need for these.

`

I see certain posts have been deleted before this post  ;)

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: easy on July 25, 2009, 09:59:15 pm

Waterfed Pole Window Cleaning!!!

So tell us a bit about yoursef....I see you a new member here...your posts count is clocking up.lol....
 :)

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 25, 2009, 10:00:28 pm

I think he is Matt Oakley, cant be sure though

Title: Re: I'v been missold some things in my time.....but the slx........aint one of 'em
Post by: R W C on July 25, 2009, 10:04:04 pm

Quote from: Dave morris @ st-ives on July 25, 2009, 10:00:28 pm

I think he is Matt Oakley, cant be sure though

Beat me too it.

water fed whats your web address