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Title: Extending current pole
Post by: lovewindows on October 05, 2009, 05:16:53 pm
Just quoted for a job , only thing is the tops of the highest windows are about 2ft higher than my longest pole.  :(
Does or has anyone have any sensible suggestions.
I was thinking off getting a local fabricator to make a sheath for the end, it's a tucker pole
Thing is i'm loathe to pay out for a new 45ft pole for one job possibly once every 6mths plus i'm obviously not doing as well as most on here appear to be so money [ and me ] is tight.   
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: matt on October 05, 2009, 05:29:09 pm
Just quoted for a job , only thing is the tops of the highest windows are about 2ft higher than my longest pole.  :(
Does or has anyone have any sensible suggestions.
I was thinking off getting a local fabricator to make a sheath for the end, it's a tucker pole
Thing is i'm loathe to pay out for a new 45ft pole for one job possibly once every 6mths plus i'm obviously not doing as well as most on here appear to be so money [ and me ] is tight.   

2ft higher than you have

get down wicks ( or anyother DIY store ) and get some "waste pipe" get the grey stuff, it looks slightly better ( though the white stuff works just aswell ) , it comes in various dia, 1" , 1 &1/4" etc etc

its good for a few extra foot at the base
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: lovewindows on October 05, 2009, 05:32:56 pm
Cheers Matt
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: Craig Trevain on October 05, 2009, 05:45:13 pm
could put 4x angle necks on the end!
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: ian1972 on October 05, 2009, 06:00:36 pm
or buy 1 of those little folding platforms from any diy shop about £20 works for me
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: ftp on October 05, 2009, 06:05:14 pm
Stand on the roof of your van?
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: weetot on October 05, 2009, 06:10:03 pm
Stand on the roof of your van?

Yes do this. But do a risk assessment first.

Risk No:1  Falling off van! ;D
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: darragh windows on October 05, 2009, 06:21:52 pm
Just quoted for a job , only thing is the tops of the highest windows are about 2ft higher than my longest pole.  :(
Does or has anyone have any sensible suggestions.
I was thinking off getting a local fabricator to make a sheath for the end, it's a tucker pole
Thing is i'm loathe to pay out for a new 45ft pole for one job possibly once every 6mths plus i'm obviously not doing as well as most on here appear to be so money [ and me ] is tight.   

2ft higher than you have

get down wicks ( or anyother DIY store ) and get some "waste pipe" get the grey stuff, it looks slightly better ( though the white stuff works just aswell ) , it comes in various dia, 1" , 1 &1/4" etc etc

its good for a few extra foot at the base



bq do it in black as well i put the inch inside the inch and quarter to stop pole sliding through
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: weetot on October 05, 2009, 06:30:58 pm
Risk No 2. Make sure you take everything off the roofrack first!
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: free2flow on October 05, 2009, 07:17:54 pm
Risk 3  Make sure the van is stationary
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: weetot on October 05, 2009, 07:33:54 pm
Risk 3  Make sure the van is stationary

 ;D
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: matt on October 05, 2009, 07:39:12 pm
Just quoted for a job , only thing is the tops of the highest windows are about 2ft higher than my longest pole.  :(
Does or has anyone have any sensible suggestions.
I was thinking off getting a local fabricator to make a sheath for the end, it's a tucker pole
Thing is i'm loathe to pay out for a new 45ft pole for one job possibly once every 6mths plus i'm obviously not doing as well as most on here appear to be so money [ and me ] is tight.   

2ft higher than you have

get down wicks ( or anyother DIY store ) and get some "waste pipe" get the grey stuff, it looks slightly better ( though the white stuff works just aswell ) , it comes in various dia, 1" , 1 &1/4" etc etc

its good for a few extra foot at the base



bq do it in black as well i put the inch inside the inch and quarter to stop pole sliding through

i didnt know they did black

the pole inside the other is the idea ;)
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: luther1 on October 05, 2009, 08:15:56 pm
I have a 45ft Tucker pole you can have cheap.
Title: Re: Extending current pole
Post by: lovewindows on October 06, 2009, 09:42:30 am
I have a 45ft Tucker pole you can have cheap.
Whats cheap , ? prices please , use my e-mail if you want mate.