[G & M]

Hi
Is it possible to get poles with the first section insulated? We use our poles cleaning fascia and soffit, but it would be great if the first section was insulated when working near electric  cables to prevent the risk of shock or worse.

[Mike @ Facelift]

The base section of poles should be Fibreglass, this a non conductive material...

[concept]

Better still, trace some cable in the weave, add a battery pack, boom, heated pole.

Copyrighted.

[geefree]

oh dear

[richard jagger]

You can get shrink tubing on E Bay that will solve your problem and some that has a thin insulating. padding on it made for handles etc.

[richard jagger]

THis is what you will need remember a 50mm tube will cover a 100 mm circumference pole

 http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Mister-Shrink/Non-Slip-Textured-/_i.html?rt=nc&_fsub=1181415014&_sid=413116964&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1513&_pgn=3

[G & M]

Thanks guys, would have thought the pole manufacturers would have something to offer

[Mike @ Facelift]

Thanks guys, would have thought the pole manufacturers would have something to offer

Your pole should already have a fibreglass base section... which poles do you use?

[G & M]

gardiners slx mike. looking forward to getting one of yours.

[richard jagger]

Why should base be fiber glass to insulate against electric shock. Thats just a way to save money in the production

[Mike @ Facelift]

gardiners slx mike. looking forward to getting one of yours.

Thanks!! You should see if your pole has a fibreglass base....

Why should base be fiber glass to insulate against electric shock. Thats just a way to save money in the production

Incorrect Slumpy Dog...

Fibreglass is a non conductive material and helps to insulate against electric shocks....

[richard jagger]

It would be better to spray some sort of rubberized or latex coating on the base and keep to the carbon base section. Fiber Glass is crap anyway.

[Mike #1]

I wont be buying a carbon facelift pole if the base section is fibre glass , If you are paying for a carbon pole you expect all sections to be carbon fibre . Mike

[sunshine windows]

Jesus! You lot crack me up sometimes. It's fibreglass for your own safety and it hardly matters where rigidity and weight is concerned does it.

[G & M]

Mike, are you saying that the base section of all phoenix poles are fibre glass, also are sure clean stocking them yet.

[Dave Willis]

Darn, I have an Xtreme 35 with the bottom section taken off. New haircut for me then 

[Mike @ Facelift]

Mike, are you saying that the base section of all phoenix poles are fibre glass, also are sure clean stocking them yet.

The Phoenix features a Fibreglass base section on all poles.... Safety is big priority for some people.

G&M, Sure Clean in Northern Ireland will have the poles in stock in around 2 weeks approx...

[Alex Gardiner]

Hi
Is it possible to get poles with the first section insulated? We use our poles cleaning fascia and soffit, but it would be great if the first section was insulated when working near electric  cables to prevent the risk of shock or worse.

All of the Gardiner range of telescopic poles feature an insulated handle section. On the full carbon poles (SLX, SMAX & Xtreme) this is a thin insulative layer that is bonded on top of the carbon fibre cloth in production. This way you keep full rigidity whilst having the safety of insulation.

Even our SL modular has an insulated layer on the outside of the No.6 section to help keep the user isolated from any shock potential.

[MWC]

gardiners slx mike. looking forward to getting one of yours.

Do you want to pass on your SLX then?  Save me from my current Brodex, anyone please.......

[Mike #1]

 An Insulated base section would be no good to to me as i always buy a bigger pole than i need and strip it down depending on my work  and required height ,  I best not clean them pylons out the back of my house any more then i do like a nice clean pylon  .  Mike