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Dazzawatkinson

  • Posts: 41
what pole,
« on: November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm »
im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,
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niceandclean

  • Posts: 1897
Re: what pole,
« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2008, 08:38:36 pm »
Quote from: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm
im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,

I used to use an X-Tel GF for my 4th floor jobs. They are very very bendy, i would not get any X-Tel GF above 18ft. If you can afford to, get a carbon fibre pole. I use my SLX now for all of my 3rd floor and most low 4th floor windows.
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craig mcneil

  • Posts: 255
Re: what pole,
« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2008, 08:44:17 pm »
I have the same 24ft version you're looking at and agree that it gets a bit bendy at 3 floors and above. For two stories it's fine and you'll have no issues at all but above that you'll have problems.
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Dazzawatkinson

  • Posts: 41
Re: what pole,
« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2008, 08:51:01 pm »
so what pole does anyone recommend for 3rd floor windows, which isnt to bendy but not too expensive ;D
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dd

  • Posts: 2624
Re: what pole,
« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2008, 09:09:20 pm »
One option is a 30 ft tucker pole. Get one with 2mm jets (now available) instead of the 4mm. They also have a new clamping system so you don't have to use the tucker tool to tighten clamps.

Not ideal for standard residential but good for bigger jobs. I use mine on some larger houses and flats.
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Alex Gardiner

  • Posts: 7744
Re: what pole,
« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2008, 09:35:29 pm »
Quote from: Dazzawatkinson on November 27, 2008, 08:29:10 pm
im looking at getting a new pole, so i can easily reach 3rd 4th floors, i have found these

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

which one would you recommend taking into consideration the heights i want to reach,

A 31ft would reach most 4th storey work but you really wouldn't want to work with it for all of your work.
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mlscontractcleaner

  • Posts: 1483
Re: what pole,
« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2008, 09:45:53 pm »
I use a X-Tel hybrid for my 3/4 story work and can't fault it. It's light enough to use all day and the sections are short enough to be used at lower levels, ie, if I'm cleaning a block of flats I clean all the windows with the same pole.

I've a gooseneck fitting on mine so it goes over window boxes, sills etc without rubbing away the pole.
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Dazzawatkinson

  • Posts: 41
Re: what pole,
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2008, 09:57:36 pm »
im after a pole for just 3rd and 4th floor windows, for everyday use i have a 21ft with a vikan brush,
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Alex Gardiner

  • Posts: 7744
Re: what pole,
« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2008, 10:07:47 pm »
30-31ft should do the trick then.  :)
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