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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 09:59:05 pm

Title: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 09:59:05 pm
Is it the same?whats the difference,which do i need  ??? where is best place to buy a 100 meter reel of whichever i need from? Thanks everyone
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: p1w1 on November 30, 2009, 10:07:30 pm
Micro 6mm, mini 8mm  down to personal preference really i personaly use 6mm but i think 8mm is more common with most people.
paul
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: lee_dewing on November 30, 2009, 10:51:57 pm
yep  as P1W1 says, will add that i've heard using 8mm minibore has less strain on your pump.

don't know if this is true :-\

lee
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 11:19:16 pm
well I have ordered 100 meter reel and hose from pure freedom.£95.72,Think thats a pretty good price from what I have seen,also ordered a protecta kote kit in blue from them at same time,pretty average price for that I think(79.95) plus tenner next day delivery.
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 11:27:38 pm
well I have ordered 100 meter reel and hose from pure freedom.£95.72,Think thats a pretty good price from what I have seen,also ordered a protecta kote kit in blue from them at same time,pretty average price for that I think(79.95) plus tenner next day delivery.

For things like pumps etc, well infact I found everything, Go to gardeners poles. I know im constantly recommending them, But they have always been the cheapest for what ever im looking for. Next day delivery is free on orders over £45, and they are just generally on the ball!!!
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 11:33:14 pm
I got my poles and brushes from them,they were pretty good.
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 11:37:08 pm
I got my poles and brushes from them,they were pretty good.

What pole did you get mate?
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: poleman on November 30, 2009, 11:42:30 pm
microbore 6m is a lot lighter then the 8m minibore, well thats what I have found anyway!
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 11:53:56 pm
I got a slx 25 and a 17 foot xtel,super lite brush and a vikan brush
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on November 30, 2009, 11:56:22 pm
GD, yes I did after getting the bloke i bought van off to print me a map off internet(I forgot my bloody satnav).Jesus it was heavier than I was expecting !!!
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: krave on November 30, 2009, 11:57:30 pm
I got a slx 25 and a 17 foot xtel,super lite brush and a vikan brush

Do you mind me asking how come two? One as a back up? Or do you have intentions for each one?

Sorry to ask, but going into Wfp myself.
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on December 01, 2009, 12:04:14 am
I just read on a post on here what people suggested was needed,not used xtel yet (it never came until over a week after the slx) I suppose it is a back up,and people seemed to say they used 17' most of time and 25' for over conny's etc,now i have got it i don't really see the point of having 2!!!! I think i will just end up using the slx all the time(but we shall see).I got a extra brush(which i ordered later) for conny roofs and guttering because i was worried i might knacker the other one up with tfr
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on December 01, 2009, 12:09:45 am
Thats the trouble with me George,I am too trusting,Thats why the ex managed to convince me she was not having an affair for so long  >:( It seems ok to me thanks george,just fits into van where i want it(well if a gain about 20 mm when i remove ply off wheel arches it should do,If not I will have to "modify" the cage
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: chopsie on December 01, 2009, 12:19:43 am
cheers George,I am off to bed now,this bloody forum,I can't drag myself away,been promising myself an early night for the last fortnight and its never happened!!!
Title: Re: microbore or minibore
Post by: krave on December 01, 2009, 12:25:50 am
cheers George,I am off to bed now,this bloody forum,I can't drag myself away,been promising myself an early night for the last fortnight and its never happened!!!

This does happen. But mostly because my girlfriend is unsociable and studying..... :-\