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Title: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: sunshine windows on February 18, 2010, 01:56:33 pm

Hi guys,

Still not purchased a 45' pole yet but am getting closer by the minute.

Went to Ionics today to have a look at some extendable poles. F**K me some of those 8ft section ones are a nightmare to put up.

Really want to get myself a 6ft section 45'er now and just want some views on the price. They're going for £702.59 inclusive of VAT.

Weight including 9'' gooseneck, brush and hose is 6.15kg.

Your opinions please.
Lance

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: ftp on February 18, 2010, 02:04:54 pm

S-Max 44' from Gardiners? Cheap at the moment.

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Super-Max.html


Removable sections so break it down to whatever length you want. One pole that will do all.

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: ftp on February 18, 2010, 02:10:45 pm

Want something lighter?


http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Super-Lite_Pole_Assemblies.html

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 18, 2010, 02:11:54 pm

Agree with FTP.

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: steve a on February 18, 2010, 02:41:26 pm

I have the supalite 2 from gardiners, now 2 yrs old, light as a feather and would recommend.

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on February 18, 2010, 03:03:48 pm

I would say go for gardiners.  If access is tight then the sl-max otherwise just go for the sl it will be more rigid and lighter and rigidity is very important at that height.  The sl is the lightest and most rigid pole I believe.  Another pole to think about would be facelift.  Your right though keep the section 5-6ft then they are manageable.

Simon.

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: sunshine windows on February 18, 2010, 03:13:56 pm

Any idea what the total weight of 12" gooseneck and brush would be, added to the 2.4kg on the 44' Super-Max??

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: ftp on February 18, 2010, 03:27:24 pm

Another half kilo would cover it easily I would have thought probably less.

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: paul rulton on February 18, 2010, 03:29:50 pm

Quote from: Winp®oClean on February 18, 2010, 02:11:54 pm

Agree with FTP.

ME 2 :)

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: sunshine windows on February 18, 2010, 08:00:38 pm

Hi Guys,

Just bought a Super-Max 44' from Gardiners because it will fit nicely into the van space I have. Probably have to remove the gooseneck and brush each time but at least it fits.

Thanks for everyone's advice on the pole dilema i've had. I'm sure i'll be picking your brains again sometime soon.

Thanks again,
Lance

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: Ste M on February 18, 2010, 08:39:27 pm

have you used it much? can you take the sections of and use it as say a 25ft? im hoping to get to windex next month and try a few before i make my decision, the only real problem for me at the moment with the gardiners is that i cant see it before i buy it

Title: Re: Your opinions on 45' pole please
Post by: sunshine windows on February 19, 2010, 07:44:03 pm

Give me a chance Ste M.  ;D

Only just parted with me cash yesterday. I think the due delivery date is next Tuesday so i'll post again on this thread to let you all know my opinion on the pole.

Just picked up a few cracking new jobs that i'm going to need it for.   8)

Regards,
Lance