[Nick Day]

Hello,

 The poles are our poles (Gutter Cleaning Systems) they are 1.5M long plus the swage which slots the poles together on top which takes the total length to 1.6M.

[L.Doubtfire - The Blade Runner]

Nick,members who use gutter vacs.Those mirrors for
Inspecting and looking into the gutters while working,
I wear specatcles( glasses ) can ya really see whats going
On `up there`even at 15 or 18 feet let alone 30 feet or more ?



Lewis  Doubtfire

[Steve CM]

are my eyes playing ticks on me or is that really a vac on the roof?

yeah, usually i strap it on my back like a back pack and then vaccum away from the top of the ladder. Thats how i've been told its best.

Although I find that entertaining why is the vac pictured on the roof?

[S.A.J]

Here you go Richy 

http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/poles.html

[jouk45]

is this clarke 30 working from a generator or electric

[mike roberts]

are my eyes playing ticks on me or is that really a vac on the roof?

yeah, usually i strap it on my back like a back pack and then vaccum away from the top of the ladder. Thats how i've been told its best.

i dispair  you have a gutter vac and take it up the ladder HELLO

[mike roberts]

Here you go Richy 

http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/poles.html

you can buy 4 aluminium poles of ebay for £60

[mikecam]

is this clarke 30 working from a generator or electric

I run mine off a generator. Not sure what anyone else does.

Nick,members who use gutter vacs.Those mirrors for
Inspecting and looking into the gutters while working,
I wear specatcles( glasses ) can ya really see whats going
On `up there`even at 15 or 18 feet let alone 30 feet or more ?

Yes you can see fine with the mirror even with glasses. What i would say about the mirror is that they are prone to be knocked off so its best to secure them extra with a few wraps of insulating tape or summat so if you knock it then it won't fall off. I changed the mirror supplied for a larger mirror so the angle i need it at to see is not as critical. But to be honest you do get a 'feel' for it, a quick run along with the mirror just confirms its clear.

[jouk45]

mike, how long have you used your gutter vac for, also does it really suck all the thick mud and dirt after diging it up with the tool supplied, i am really wantig to buy one, just need to know it actualy works, sorry to ask so many questions,  i dont want to part with money for a gutter vac if struggles to perform, also is this vac a 110v or 230v  with the genny, thanks

[mikecam]

mike, how long have you used your gutter vac for, also does it really suck all the thick mud and dirt after diging it up with the tool supplied, i am really wantig to buy one, just need to know it actualy works, sorry to ask so many questions,  i dont want to part with money for a gutter vac if struggles to perform, also is this vac a 110v or 230v  with the genny, thanks

We've had it about 2 months, maybe a few weeks longer. It does suck all the thick mud out yes, i've never needed to use the tool with the long thing on it yet in the wet or dry. The vac is 230/240 v , the genny i have well i already had it and its does either.
 As mentioned on earlier threads, i thought it would struggle on gutters with a very narrow gap (i.e big slate/tile overhang) but you can get a narrower nozzle for that (which we've got).
 As Hydro mentioned although they will pick a brick up almost they won't pull roots out of an 'S' bend, not that i expected them to, as clearing a downspout is a whole different game to cleaning out gutters.
 The poles can be a bit heavy if you are using them at angles going towards horizontal, a good modification (i hope Nicks reading this!) would be to have the final nozzle adjustable and removable. That would negate having to buy a complete 'U' section for different nozzles but more importantly could give you the flexibility of changing its angle when reaching along over connys sideways. The poles can be a very snug fit, so you could emery them to make them a bit looser and easier to fit. We machined ours slightly and reversed the way they fit so dirt cannot get sucked into the joins (if that makes sense?)
 All in all very pleased.

[Scrimmer73]

I have a contract , which maybe dependable on Gutter Cleaning ,, 3 storey Hotel ,,  so its 40ft minimum ,, what poles , what Vac , and is it a one man job ? 

[gordonswindows]

Daft not to have a gutter vac

It is another service to add onto and it keeps you and your staff safe

More money and reduced H&S  got to be a no brainer

If you are going to get one dont muck about get what we consider the best and get it from Omnipole

Hasn't let us down although been treated harsh and worked hard, has it paid for itself? oh yes and not just in gutters

We oftem pick up the window cleaning from hotels, care homes and offices because we do both

Gordon

[mikecam]

If you are going to get one dont muck about get what we consider the best and get it from Omnipole

Gordon, i'm curious as to why you would recommend the Omnipole one as it is very expensive. Granted the cheapest route is to get a wet and dry vac and diy it. I chose Nicks gutter vacs as they are the cheapest ready made option. Up and running out the box so to speak. Whats so good about the Omnivac?

[L.J.Thorpe]

seriously!!!!!
you bought a gutter vac but you still get up on a ladder to clear out the gutters??
do you have a wfp system and if so do you still get up the ladder to use that!!!!

[mikecam]

seriously!!!!!
you bought a gutter vac but you still get up on a ladder to clear out the gutters??
do you have a wfp system and if so do you still get up the ladder to use that!!!!

Like Judge Judy says...(you can tell i don't start early!!  ), if it doesn't makes sense then its generally not true !!!

[Smudger]

Well you dont need to take it onto the roof for a strat  

seriously tho,  why get a vac then hump it onto a roof ?

just get a 135 deg end nozzle  you can then get over lower levels no problem.

the jury is still out (for me) on cheap vacs - the Omnovac will pull out plugs of earth and weed from 4 storeys up ( as shown on other threads ) and a totally blocked swan neck with a 2 ft long 'weed/plant'   other than ice the Omni vac never fails to clear a gutter no matter what the weather ( be aware of using 240v in the rain ! ) and been happily working for over 2 years without any problems - time will tell weather the clarke will last as long....



Darran

[Nick Day]

We are Gutter Cleaning Systems...our largest individual customers for our weedhook are Omnivac owners....oops!!

[Dave Willis]

and another jumps on the bandwagon!

http://www.grippatank.co.uk/GrippaVac-Range.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fibre-Gutter-Vacuum-Pole-Grippatank-340grams-/120783469759?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item1c1f417cbf#ht_1680wt_1270

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hM0iCmAgz0

[mikecam]

Well you dont need to take it onto the roof for a strat  

seriously tho,  why get a vac then hump it onto a roof ?

just get a 135 deg end nozzle  you can then get over lower levels no problem.

the jury is still out (for me) on cheap vacs - the Omnovac will pull out plugs of earth and weed from 4 storeys up ( as shown on other threads ) and a totally blocked swan neck with a 2 ft long 'weed/plant'   other than ice the Omni vac never fails to clear a gutter no matter what the weather ( be aware of using 240v in the rain ! ) and been happily working for over 2 years without any problems - time will tell weather the clarke will last as long....



Darran

Explain to me how you move a vac along a gutter if it is so powerful that it can pull a two foot clump out of a downspout?
 Do you think its possible for such a vaccum to pull a gutter out of its retaining clips? If not, why not? I reckon
  its harder to pull a two foot clump out than pull a gutter out of its retaining clips?
 As you'll well know, the vac pulls your poles into the gutter making it hard to move along. I took the vac onto an extension as its was a three storey house (although you can't see that from the pics) and its very difficult to move along when your poles are almost horizontal. I thought i made that clear in my comment with the pic.
 Like anything, a gutter vac is an invaluable aid to cleaning out gutters and does it far better than doing it by hand with a ladder and scoop. But potential gutter vac users should beware, if you hit loose end caps, downspout fittings then you will have to get up the ladder to put them right if you knock them off.
 If you've been working with an Omni for two years then i'm sure you're far more experienced than me at doing it. Pity you havn't posted up any of your experiences for the OP who needs convincing that they're any good.
 Regarding whether the clarke will last two years, well the consumer protection act tells me that it should do, so i'll go with that.
 When mine won't clear a gutter i'll be the first to tell you. And when it does at four levels  i'll post some more pics if i go up the ladder. Oh, no i can't go up !! Sod it , i will , with a camera just to show ya !!!

[L.J.Thorpe]

seriously!!!!!
you bought a gutter vac but you still get up on a ladder to clear out the gutters??
do you have a wfp system and if so do you still get up the ladder to use that!!!!

Like Judge Judy says...(you can tell i don't start early!!  ), if it doesn't makes sense then its generally not true !!!


sorry not looking for an argument but that reference is lost on me
do you use your gutter vac off a ladder??

and as a foot note
how do all you gutter vac users cope with those stupid mesh systems???
either the clip over or the internal ones??