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Ken

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First day with SL-56
« on: April 20, 2010, 02:11:25 pm »
Took our new SL-56 out for a spin today. Only did some 2nd floor windows with it but blimey, what a thing! So light, absolutely amazing! Got a bigger job with it on Thursday then 50'+ in the first week of May. Should be fun!

(Had to take down the pic sorry)

Smudger

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Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2010, 04:26:01 pm »
Ken - they are fun ! - really easy to use as well,

are you velco ing the pipe ? - i found that took the most time, now i wrap around pole and hold it ( upto 3 storeys ) or simply let it hang staight down - so far i've only needed to use 7 sections and can still lift it with ease!


Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience

mlscontractcleaner

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Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2010, 06:18:41 pm »
Hi lads.

I know you say they are light, and that's great, but how strong are they???

I fish a lot with a pole but would never dream of converting it to a wfp - how does the strength of the two compare?

I'd hate to part with £700 only to find the sections chipping or snapping every time I use it.

Your advice is welcome ;D
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[GQC] Tim

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Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2010, 06:52:55 pm »
Hi lads.

I know you say they are light, and that's great, but how strong are they???

I fish a lot with a pole but would never dream of converting it to a wfp - how does the strength of the two compare?

I'd hate to part with £700 only to find the sections chipping or snapping every time I use it.

Your advice is welcome ;D

Simple, it's not a fishing pole. They are actually very strong, remarkably so.

♠Winp®oClean♠

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Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2010, 06:56:36 pm »
Hi lads.

I know you say they are light, and that's great, but how strong are they???

I fish a lot with a pole but would never dream of converting it to a wfp - how does the strength of the two compare?

I'd hate to part with £700 only to find the sections chipping or snapping every time I use it.

Your advice is welcome ;D

Treat with respect & used as it's meant to be following gardiners instruction & they are very strong. You can't just throw it around though like a telescopic. Above 30ft it's the only pole for me now.
If it helps, cleaning at 50ft with an sl2 is as easy as 25ft with an slx! ;)

Personally, I couldn't use one for domestic though, too much faffing about with sections & not enough minor length adjustment.

clean

Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2010, 07:00:31 pm »
Ken why is the picture gone ?  ???

paul rulton

Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2010, 07:32:27 pm »
Ken why is the picture gone ?  ???
did i miss out on a pic  :o 

Smudger

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Re: First day with SL-56
« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2010, 07:50:00 pm »
Very strong indeed - i use it for 3+ storeys - and velux windows in roofs

so far no cracks splits or breakages  -  the only chips are the leading edge where they fit together but this is very minor

if you leave the pipe loose it's surprising quick to put together and take apart, having said that i would not want to use it more than 3 or four times a day on domestic work

normally it's 1 or 2 larger places where time etc.. is not as critical

Darran
Never argue with an idiot, they will only bring you down to their level, and beat you with experience