[S_RICHARDSON]

I have now completed my DIY WFP here's what I used and how much it cost:
Brush (Addis) £3.50
Vikan Angle Adapter: £2.95
Vikan Screw Thread: £1.95
Brass Jets: £3.00Tubing: (10 Metres): £4.10
Y Piece:£1.05[/li][li][/li][/list]
13" Pole: £13.49Hosetail: £0.00 (courtesy of Clear Vision)
Jubilee Clip: £0.54

Total: £27.08
+ V.A.T: 31.78

A nice little bottomer's pole if you ask me!


Shaun R.

P.S What do you think?

[S_RICHARDSON]

Heres More Sorry about Size:

[S_RICHARDSON]

Last One:

[D.Salkeld_Ltd]

If it cleans windows well and YOU like it.  Then WELL done mate.  All part of the fun isn't it?

I made one out of a complete "Tesco,Melody Brush".  Fitted jets and tube.  Fitted a flow valve and a shrieder mail connector and away I go on Downstairs.

David

[Davew]

you certainly know your onions.

[S_RICHARDSON]

Cheers Dave, What about the pole?



Shaun R. 

[Davew]

Yes I don't see why not as long as your using pure water. Maybe combine it with a cheap backpack then strap it to the missus and bobs your uncle!

[cybersye]

good job shaun
i've made one similar with a 5 m harris pole from b&q

[S_RICHARDSON]

Cool Cybersye I like it!

Very Professional!


Shaun R.

[JohnL]

I'm a bit worried about this ''  bottomers pole ''  ?

                

[S_RICHARDSON]

Why's that JohnL?



Shaun R.

[Pole2pole]

Cyber......How did you get the angle adapter to fit onto pole?

[cybersye]

Cyber......How did you get the angle adapter to fit onto pole?

glad you spotted that
I used to use it on an unger style telepole.
screwed into the angle adapter is this adapter from cleantech http://www.cleantech.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=221
they do a cheaper plastic one but I found it less durable.
the hole drilled through the pole is the same as you find on an unger pole for pushing the adapter on (spring and two pegs) only difference is I've removed the spring pin from the alloy brush adapter and just bolted it through instead as I dont need it to be quick release, hope that makes sense!
 also I've found that angle adapters dont often have a matching thread with a cheap diy brush so you maybe able to tell from the pic I've wedged it on and after drilling 2 small holes I've secured it with 2 small self tapping screws.
Simon

[Pole2pole]

cheers cyber. I did buy the same pole today as it was p*ssing down again and i wanted to make a cheap replacement as ya never know when ya gonna need a standby. I chopped of with junior hacksaw,the end piece and just pushed the(cheap) unger adapter part in,drilled two holes and yep,nut and bolted it. A tiny bit loose,but not enough to worry about. I will be buying some decent metal ones because,like you,i find the nylon ones only last a month or two and sometimes they even become fixed to the brush and are a chronic pain to get out. Like you say,they will last 20 times longer, in fact i cant see how they will ever break(famous last words) 
Anyways, thanks for the inspiration bud. New 5 meter pole for under £40
Happy Days 

[Matthew Speakman]

How much did the 5m harris pole cost?

[Pole2pole]

Mine was £14.99 bud. I don't know if it'll last forever, but it'll get me out of trouble should i need a temporary replacement. Maybe it will last forever.I'll find out when i get to use it

[C-Thru.]

Where do you but the jets and how much should we be paying please
Cheers
Paul.

[Jacob Keyes]

Calendr Cymraeg 'di hwna dwi'n gweld ar y chwith yn un o'r llynia? understand?

[S_RICHARDSON]

Yndw Jacob byw yn Pwllheli yng Nhwynedd Llle ti'n byw?



Shaun R.

[Jacob Keyes]

Oni'n byw'n Caernarfon ond dwi'n byw yn Wiltshire rwan. Dal yn siarad Cymraeg though, wel Cymraeg Cofi.