[dai]

The wagtail combo has  been redesigned and I would love to try one.
I have a couple of the older models and they are great. If this new one is an impriovement on that, I want some.
Problem is, I can't find a UK supplier. Even the the 100%WFP guys have to do the insides sometimes, and here the Wagtail comes into it's own.
So which one of our major suppliers is going to get in first. Come on guys, What about you Mike. at express cleaning? Every shiner that's had a go with my Wagtail, wants one. The Market is there. It's the best trad tool ever invented. Dai

[Andy@w.c.s]

Dai

what on earth is a wagtail
been cleaning for 24 yrs ? give me a clue

Andy

[WavieDavie]

Sort of a combination of a SqueegeeMate and a ProCurve - but it's not! It soaps and blades at the same time, you move your grip on the handle, either by hand or at the foot of en extension pole, left or right - and the blade turns so you can fan or "S" with a pole.

Dai - I'm sure OmniPole used to stock them, but they don't show a GB supplier on the Oz site at present. If you find one please post back here, I'd be interested in trying it out too.

[Pat Purcell]

Windows101 in the states will ship them to you ,dont know if the shipping woulld be expenxive but they do ship international

[dai]

http://www.windows101.com/shop/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=35&products_id=875

This is the link to the windows 101 site. I like the look of the new flipper. Dai

[Chris A]

Pat, just looking on the windows 101  site, could you recommend any of the suction cups, I'm looking at the double, have you used one?
                                                  Chris

[Pat Purcell]

Chris, the double is t106?
If so thats the one we use all the time,it works well as long as you take care of it , If itb sits somewhere for a while in an out of shape position they tend to hold that position and dont work so good
But they will keep you in the position you want to be in with almost your full body weight pulling against it and the replacement cups are pretty cheap so all in all i would recommend it
We ususlly attach them to the chair to keep both hands free fotr working but they are best used by holding with your hand
Also they attach and release real easy
Hope that helps

[Chris A]

Pat, Thanks for that, I've just ordered a couple of the double suckers and also a 16 inch wagtail. I've also ordered one of them little 2 finger suction cups, they don't look as though they will hold you in one place for long but they might come in handy. The shipping cost has not been added yet so don't know how much the total bill will be, but if the shipping costs are reasonable it looks pretty cheap, also I have never seen the same sort of suction cups on sale in the UK, I think I could make a few quid selling these on  .
                   Chris

[Pat Purcell]

The little ones suck(pun intended)
There is also a single sucker one that has an extension handle that is useful for sticking to glass that you cannot reach in to will try to find someone who still sells it and post a link

[Majestic]

Have you not tried the Ettore backflip , one of the 4 positions you can use it like a wagtail

[Chris A]

Not tried the backflip John, just ordered one and then cut my credit card up

[dai]

Have you not tried the Ettore backflip , one of the 4 positions you can use it like a wagtail.


I have two of them, but they weigh twice as much as a Wagtail. The wagtail is in my oppinion a far superior tool. The swivel action of the Wagtail makes it really easy on the wrist too. You can actually use one on a pole in exactly the same way as by hand, Zig zagging down the pane. Dai

[Polewash]

Link to the Aussie site if needed. Says they ship internationally.

http://www.wagtail.com.au/index.html

John

[KarlJones]

just emailed an english speaker in the netherlands who sells them.  Will let you know what the P&P is when I get the email.

[pylofm]

Here are a couple of links to wagtails here in the Netherlands...be warned everything is very expensive here !

http://www.winkelplein.nu/wagtail-klapwissers/
http://www.acpbv.com/klapwissers.htm

Cheers
Dave.

[KarlJones]

Got an email back with some info in it from
The Wagtail Flipper is ideal tool for window cleaners, cleaners and the home user. It is very versatile and fast.

Changes from a fully functional mop to a squeegee in a instant. No need to change tools.
• Great for hot glass and pole work

• Excellent floor cleaning tool

• Ideal for general cleaning

Wagtail Flipper Features:
• Mop & squeegee in one. Fully functional mop - applies slightly less water than conventional mop. Great for interior work
• Pad does not interfere with cleaning
• Can be used to 'wash and wipe in one swipe'
• Gets into corners, edges and deep ledges
• Removable pad for easy cleaning
Available in aluminium and plastic          Alu Squeegee Weight: (approx.)
6"/15cm          3.5 oz / 80 grams
8"/17cm          4.2 oz / 100 grams
12"/30cm          4.9 oz / 120 grams
14"/35cm          5.6 oz / 150 grams
16"/40cm          6.0 oz / 170 grams
18"/45cm          6.3 oz / 180 grams

Alu 35 cm € 24,04
Alu 45 cm € 25,49

Angle Arm.
This adaptor fits onto any pole or can be hand held. Angled towards a window it can be used for ledges or cleaning outside a window from the inside. 
 
Reverse the angle and this extension will speed-up top to bottom cleaning and pole work.  Inside the handle and the tip is tapered to prevent jamming and allow easy removal of tools and pole.

Angle arm € 7,85

About the shipping costs, goods up to 2 kilogram can be send for € 12,45. No VAT! Up to 5 kilogram the cost are € 18,45 and till 10 kilogram € 23,95.

An average tool ways max 250 gram/piece.

this was from ACPBV in NL

[* mike RH]

I think I seen a video promo for them. They look good. The swivel motion looks like it would take some practice. If you find a UK supplier then do tell us.