Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JSMC on February 07, 2010, 06:29:41 pm
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i have a17ft extel which i think is fantastic for most of my work. Also have a 34ft hybrid for some other stuff but was wondering what decent 25ft poles out there which dont cost the earth.
what are 25ft extel poles like
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just ordered a brodex 25ft alloy pole,heard they are decent and was cheap do i thought was well worth a try.
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i got a 25 xtel from gardiners, paid 117 inc vat for it everything except brush, love it wish i had bought the really big one now, as easily break down and use in small parts
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Depends how much you want to spend?
like everything in life you get what you pay for, I have the SLX25 which is my most used pole in my arsenal.
Matt
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i have the brodex alloy 7ft and 25ft, I find the 25ft pole fantastic, its really hard wearing and seem like it will last for year.
Have a look before you buy else where, its only £115 including brush, crank/gooseneck, connector and hose. ;D
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keep reading about probs with slx, wear, clamps etc. TBH ye hardly hear anyhting about extel poles
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I have an extel 17ft pole, its a nightmare for windows over conservatories, I have never had a clamp issue, they do become loose now and then but so do the extels, with the extels you need to tighten them up with a screwdriver, with the SLX you tighten it up with you fingers.
if you know anyone with a brodex or an SLX ask if you can have a go with it. try before you buy.
Matt
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brodex poles look ok. Many guys use them and any reviews? Weight seems not to bad
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keep reading about probs with slx, wear, clamps etc. TBH ye hardly hear anyhting about extel poles
Hi JSMC
Yes - there were some teething problems with the new slx clamps but that has been resolved. I believe the company making the clamps changed the material from the original spec without telling Gardiners. Gardiners supplied everyone with new clamps. Excellent service and a brilliant pole.
John
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just read up about thos ebrodex and seem not too bad for the money
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Any supplier reading this should get there poles to windex so we can all try them, all are welcome to send me one to test if they like before hand ;D
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keep reading about probs with slx, wear, clamps etc. TBH ye hardly hear anyhting about extel poles
Watch the replacement section prices too. I was quoted £270.00 for the top 3 sections.
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im really close to ordering a slx, i keep reading about issues with them though, what are the brodex really like compared to the slx, has anyone got both of the poles or used them both at some time?
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I have been using a brodex 18ft alloy pole - got it second hand and in general i would say it's excellent BUT compared to using my SL2 it's very heavy and really hard on the shoulders and arms when pitching over conny roofs or extensions at odd angles
i hope to be getting an SLX25 in a few months
i hate to think how much hard work an 25 foot ali pole would be reaching over large items.
But if all your work was straight up/down stuff then go for it!
Darran
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just read up about thos ebrodex and seem not too bad for the money
I would totally recommend a brodex pole, they seem like they are build like a tank!
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just read up about thos ebrodex and seem not too bad for the money
I would totally recommend a brodex pole, they seem like they are build like a tank!
whats the weight and strength like though?
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a little heavy compared to other poles, but quite strong.
The pole feels like it could take a good few drops and still be fine, it comes with a alloy base, which is good. :)
I feel like this pole will last a good few year, not like other poles.
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im really close to ordering a slx, i keep reading about issues with them though, what are the brodex really like compared to the slx, has anyone got both of the poles or used them both at some time?
You'll be lucky, they are all "out of stock"
I've had a 25' slx for 18 months,
Had a 25' alloy hydra(cut down to 20') for a few weeks.
hydra seems like it will go on for years, good ridigity, but if you have used a slx then the hydra is heavier, not a lot but definately noticible after a days work.
Not a bad pole though, very good for the price, but slx edges it because its so light, although slx wear issues can be a problem.
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im really close to ordering a slx, i keep reading about issues with them though, what are the brodex really like compared to the slx, has anyone got both of the poles or used them both at some time?
You'll be lucky, they are all "out of stock"
I've had a 25' slx for 18 months,
Had a 25' alloy hydra(cut down to 20') for a few weeks.
hydra seems like it will go on for years, good ridigity, but if you have used a slx then the hydra is heavier, not a lot but definately noticible after a days work.
Not a bad pole though, very good for the price, but slx edges it because its so light, although slx wear issues can be a problem.
thats another issue isnt it, if you decide you want a pole and your shelling out the best part of £500 you dont want to hear 'sorry mate out of stock'. also this issue with the wear is worrying me, how much use are you getting out of them before there tired and worn?
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im really close to ordering a slx, i keep reading about issues with them though, what are the brodex really like compared to the slx, has anyone got both of the poles or used them both at some time?
You'll be lucky, they are all "out of stock"
I've had a 25' slx for 18 months,
Had a 25' alloy hydra(cut down to 20') for a few weeks.
hydra seems like it will go on for years, good ridigity, but if you have used a slx then the hydra is heavier, not a lot but definately noticible after a days work.
Not a bad pole though, very good for the price, but slx edges it because its so light, although slx wear issues can be a problem.
thats another issue isnt it, if you decide you want a pole and your shelling out the best part of £500 you dont want to hear 'sorry mate out of stock'. also this issue with the wear is worrying me, how much use are you getting out of them before there tired and worn?
ste m i have the slx 18 ft and i have used it every day for 6 months and its just about had it clamps keep coming lose keep washing it down every day i spend more time looking after this pole than i do my kids so looking round for some think else :( :( :(
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Oh God
I have had a 25' mark 1 slx by the time that was sorted with all the clamp issues, I had lost confidence in it and sold it on.
Put my name down last week for the 18' slx as I feel that fishing poles are not tough enough and the xtels are to whippy. Have also had the Brodex ali and in a dark moment converted a harris pole.
If the new slx is only usable for 6 months or so there is very little choice. It has to be the best of a very bad lot.
Lee
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Oh God
I have had a 25' mark 1 slx by the time that was sorted with all the clamp issues, I had lost confidence in it and sold it on.
Put my name down last week for the 18' slx as I feel that fishing poles are not tough enough and the xtels are to whippy. Have also had the Brodex ali and in a dark moment converted a harris pole.
If the new slx is only usable for 6 months or so there is very little choice. It has to be the best of a very bad lot.
Lee
lee don;t just take my word for it ask about m8 but at £218 all in i will buy some thing else :'( :'( :'( :'(
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ordered brodex on saturday and it came this morning,very very nice,its not heavy at all.i only want it for gutter cleaning and just tried it out and have to say very very good.
Its sturdy and not that heavy to control,its been windy and felt more than safe with it over 22ft high.
I now have a spare brush and hose aswell as a nice looking pole for gutters for a very good price!
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Oh God
I have had a 25' mark 1 slx by the time that was sorted with all the clamp issues, I had lost confidence in it and sold it on.
Put my name down last week for the 18' slx as I feel that fishing poles are not tough enough and the xtels are to whippy. Have also had the Brodex ali and in a dark moment converted a harris pole.
If the new slx is only usable for 6 months or so there is very little choice. It has to be the best of a very bad lot.
Lee
lee don;t just take my word for it ask about m8 but at £218 all in i will buy some thing else :'( :'( :'( :'(
Thanks Dave I do not like the Brodex hydra so what else is there
Lee
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Why not?
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Why not?
It's just personal preference, I'm not keen on aluminium.
Lee
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i'm swaying towards one of these brodex poles. look pretty good and decent value also
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I think i'm swaying towards the glyder!
Lee
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glyder whats this?
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Get a Extel Hybrid, nice poles; light enough to use all day and quite rigid too.
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have the 34ft hybrid and us eit on certain jobs only but would like a 25ft pole for certain jobs to avoid chopping n changing pole swhen working
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no one mentioned facelift poles
i have had a 25ft tucker pole with pennel clamps. ( lasted 1 yr before spinning, got dirty hands once anodised rubbed off, light and rigid but all in all good pole
i have also had ionics 20ft universal carbon fibre pole. (lasted 1 yr slight problems with clamps .personal preference i hate this design of clamp seems really flawed for regular use . quite heavy but very rigid and strong
i have had brodex 31 ft hydra. ( fairly light not quite so rigid but feels good apart from the clamps and personally i think these clamps are the worst on an otherwise really good pole
i have had slx 18ft. ( great little pole very light rigid but perhaps not so longlasting because of the sacrifice for the weight or lack of it.)
i have had gf unger pole 18ft.( geat little pole but to whippy however these stlye of clamps are better than universal)
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I have a extel hybrid 24ft. BRILLIANT. Had it two years, no wear issues whatsoever. When the clamps get lose, tighten them with a screw driver. Really rigid, light, and short sections so does the downstairs easy and fits in the fiat doblo. They are cheap now too (comparatively).
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no one mentioned facelift poles
i have had a 25ft tucker pole with pennel clamps. ( lasted 1 yr before spinning, got dirty hands once anodised rubbed off, light and rigid but all in all good pole
i have also had ionics 20ft universal carbon fibre pole. (lasted 1 yr slight problems with clamps .personal preference i hate this design of clamp seems really flawed for regular use . quite heavy but very rigid and strong
i have had brodex 31 ft hydra. ( fairly light not quite so rigid but feels good apart from the clamps and personally i think these clamps are the worst on an otherwise really good pole
i have had slx 18ft. ( great little pole very light rigid but perhaps not so longlasting because of the sacrifice for the weight or lack of it.)
i have had gf unger pole 18ft.( geat little pole but to whippy however these stlye of clamps are better than universal)
any tips on what to do with brodex clamps?
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i just kept tightening the nut up same as the universal clamps. shame because otherwise a good alround pole.
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brodex 25ft closed is almost 8ft without brush on. TBH that is not a great size to be working with if closed down and working on downstairs