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jonboywalton75

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What size pole would i need to clean this?
« on: April 05, 2013, 05:28:15 pm »
I will be cleaning this:-
http://www.afl-uk.com/projects/princeway-health-centre-frodsham#

What length pole does everyone think will be enough to reach the highest windows?
Pics 2 and 3 on the slideshow are the ones to look at to see the tallest section.
Cheers for any tips.

deeege

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2013, 05:45:27 pm »
Looks as though a 30 or 36 would reach but the pics could be deceiving.
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

deeege

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"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

Diamond standard ltd

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2013, 05:48:32 pm »
Go 40 then you got some spare.....

Ste M

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2013, 05:54:17 pm »
yep id go with 40 to save your neck hurting, nice an easy clean though, you got a gooseneck as some of the window looked a bit recessed?

MATT BATEMAN (OWC)

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2013, 06:11:42 pm »
35'

bobplum

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Ste M

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #7 on: April 05, 2013, 06:20:55 pm »
have you got a 35 or 40 jonny? your only in runcorn arent you? im just down the road if you need to borrow one to try it out, ive extended my super max up to 50 so you'd have no issues and you could gauge it from that then

MATT BATEMAN (OWC)

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2013, 06:25:09 pm »
I used my 40' SLX on that job today and it was plenty  ;D

A & J Owen Window Cleaning

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #9 on: April 05, 2013, 06:52:49 pm »
best to be safe then sorry mate go for 40 ft.

dazmond

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #10 on: April 05, 2013, 07:54:50 pm »
40ft SUPERMAX with carbon gooseneck should do it.
price higher/work harder!

Mike #1

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2013, 08:09:08 pm »
Looking at the highest window which goes right up to the roof you could need 50ft pole or more you will need to reach over canopy over entrance doors on one side . Mike

Alex Gardiner

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #12 on: April 05, 2013, 08:12:09 pm »
I will be cleaning this:-
http://www.afl-uk.com/projects/princeway-health-centre-frodsham#

What length pole does everyone think will be enough to reach the highest windows?
Pics 2 and 3 on the slideshow are the ones to look at to see the tallest section.
Cheers for any tips.

If I was turning up in my van to do this job I would reach for the 35ft pole and expect it to reach.

jonboywalton75

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #13 on: April 05, 2013, 08:33:24 pm »
Cheers for the replies  and that offer from Steve m(I might take you up on that)
I was thinking 40 smax ,  but they seem to be sold out on the Gardiners website.

Ste M

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #14 on: April 05, 2013, 08:37:48 pm »
no probs, mine is a 40ft thats been extended so you will definatly reach them plus you will then know what pole you need to buy for the future

deeege

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2013, 08:40:59 pm »
Look at the door which will be made up from 2 x 4 ft panels. There are 3 sections the same. Then look at the smaller panels which will be 2ft half panels, there is 3 of these also. Then add an extra 2ft for the frames to be on the safe side, that leaves you with:-

8ft x3 = 24ft

3 x 2ft = 6ft

1 x 2ft

Total 32ft.

We clean a few very similar buildings and use a 36ft pole with no problems.

"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

ben M

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #16 on: April 05, 2013, 08:47:05 pm »
Look at the door which will be made up from 2 x 4 ft panels. There are 3 sections the same. Then look at the smaller panels which will be 2ft half panels, there is 3 of these also. Then add an extra 2ft for the frames to be on the safe side, that leaves you with:-

8ft x3 = 24ft

3 x 2ft = 6ft

1 x 2ft

Total 32ft.

We clean a few very similar buildings and use a 36ft pole with no problems.


36ft pole :o brodex? :-X

deeege

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #17 on: April 05, 2013, 08:48:51 pm »
I do have a brodex 36ft beast. It's had about 30 mins use and is happily rusting away in my shed.  :)
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

jonboywalton75

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #18 on: April 05, 2013, 08:49:01 pm »
Thanks for the help lads.
Btw,  u a red or blue  Ste?

jonboywalton75

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Re: What size pole would i need to clean this?
« Reply #19 on: April 05, 2013, 08:51:32 pm »
I do have a brodex 36ft beast. It's had about 30 mins use and is happily rusting away in my shed.  :)

I had a  Brodex  hydra. Ah,  the memories!!!