[NWH]

Ian how much would it be for 1 web page advertising what you do and paypal facility.

[windowwashers]

Ian how much would it be for 1 web page advertising what you do and paypal facility.

page on my site or your own ?

£49 for an area if its not already gone you can use as you own it need be, and the other prices are on my site under webdesign link.

Paypal payment would cost no more but I would need to speak in private about this matter as I would not post the details on a forum.


Give me a call I dont bite
Ian

[Wayne Thomas]

Just read this entire thread, took some time, boy is it long.

I am with NWH with his views on this Harris pole. It's far too whippy for my liking. I would never buy one despite them being excellent value for money at next to nothing. The reason I would never buy one has got nothing to do with the pole being whippy but for the simple reason 'twist lock' clamps agravate and flare up my arthritus- so for me it's a big no, no, end of story.

As for Groundhog's speed: there's nothing wrong with working at that speed on maintenance cleans providing you use enough water flow to match. The higher the water flow, the quicker you got to work. I too, only rub, not rinse on translucent (bathroom) windows as you only have to loosen the dirt and the weight of the water will pull the dirt down the glass. If there's any dirt left it will be miniscule and won't be noticeable from inside. The only thing you got to watch out for rinsing too quickly is splash backs from gritty tiled concrete sills that splash back onto the glass. Answer is to run a final rinse on the last 2inches of glass at the bottom before moving on to the next pane of glass.

When I clean a window, I always rub the top of the frame, then the sides, then any top openers and rinse them at the same time before rubbing the remaining glass.
Rinsing, I start from the top of the glass, (not the frames) and work my way down to the bottom ensuring I have a nice sheeting action coming down the glass with my brush. If the rinsed water sheets easily, the glass can be cleaned in seconds as I'll let the water run down the glass and lift my brush off, turning the water flow off half way down. If it doesn't sheet, then I'll make sure the brush pulls the water and gritty particles down to the bottom of the pane and finish with a wipe along the sill providing it's PVC.

I am not camera shy and if anyone has a camcorder as I don't posses one, they are welcome to film me cleaning windows with my my Facelift or SL-X poles and post them on here for Groundhog to compare the difference between using a rigid pole and a whippy pole. I think it would be interesting to hear constructive critism and for someone to point out any bad habits I've developed.

[windowwashers]

Just read this entire thread, took some time, boy is it long.

I am with NWH with his views on this Harris pole. It's far too whippy for my liking. I would never buy one despite them being excellent value for money at next to nothing. The reason I would never buy one has got nothing to do with the pole being whippy but for the simple reason 'twist lock' clamps agravate and flare up my arthritus- so for me it's a big no, no, end of story.

As for Groundhog's speed: there's nothing wrong with working at that speed on maintenance cleans providing you use enough water flow to match. The higher the water flow, the quicker you got to work. I too, only rub, not rinse on translucent (bathroom) windows as you only have to loosen the dirt and the weight of the water will pull the dirt down the glass. If there's any dirt left it will be miniscule and won't be noticeable from inside. The only thing you got to watch out for rinsing too quickly is splash backs from gritty tiled sills that splash back onto the glass. Answer is to run a final rinse on the last 2inches of glass at the bottom before moving on to the next pane of glass.

When I clean a window, I always rub the top of the frame, then the sides, then any top openers and rinse them at the same time before rubbing the remaining glass.
Rinsing, I start from the top of the glass, (not the frames) and work my way down to the bottom ensuring I have a nice sheeting action coming down the glass with my brush. If the rinsed water sheets easily, the glass can be cleaned in seconds as I'll let the water run down the glass and lift my brush off, turning the water flow off half way down. If it doesn't sheet, then I'll make sure the brush pulls the water and gritty particles down to the bottom of the pane and finish with a wipe along the sill providing it's PVC.

I am not camera shy and if anyone has a camcorder as I don't posses one, they are welcome to film me cleaning windows with my my Facelift or SL-X poles and post them on here for Groundhog to compare the difference between using a rigid pole and a whippy pole. I think it would be interesting to hear constructive critism and for someone to point out any bad habits I've developed.

Wayne I did a vid for you today with a short pole on downstairs  I will up load it on the weekend.
not sure if it is faster or not will take my agaes to work out the times but do it I will as I could well be wrong and you right.


Ian

[Wayne Thomas]

If you do a lot of bottom windows in restricted spaces (i.e. conservatory) and the van is nearby it's just as easy to use a smaller pole and it gives you a break from holding a heavier pole.
I prefer to use a decent swivel brush so I get the best of both worlds because it's not so awkward to clean ground windows with a long pole. Also, it's so much easier cleaning bedroom windows above porches with a swivelled brush and definitely quicker because it feels more natural once you get use to it. Also able to get into the corners you couldn't without a swivel on.

[windowwashers]

If you do a lot of bottom windows in restricted spaces (i.e. conservatory) and the van is nearby it's just as easy to use a smaller pole and it gives you a break from holding a heavier pole.
I prefer to use a decent swivel brush so I get the best of both worlds because it's not so awkward to clean ground windows with a long pole. Also, it's so much easier cleaning bedroom windows above porches with a swivelled brush and definitely quicker because it feels more natural once you get use to it. Also able to get into the corners you couldn't without a swivel on.

Swivel I am yet to try, it is on my to do list, auto brush is on it way to give it a go, I am always open to anyone saying how I can better cleaning in speed (perfect finish I do as standard hopefully)

Ian

[groundhog]

Can someone lend Wayne a camera? as I am still waiting for someone to post a vid of an expensive pole (slx/facelift) in action, simply to see the comparison! As for the Harris pole being whippy, well I've used quite a few far more expensive poles and I would say that the Harris is just as stiff as any of them! I don't think that I would like to use a pole that was too stiff anyway, as I believe this would slow me down!! A little bit of whip is a good thing, as you only have to make small movements with your arms and the pole does the work for you, you can also use the whip to reach awkward windows ie behind conservatory roofs ect.

And Wayne I was concerned about the twistlock clamps when I first saw the pole, as I can remember the nightmare I used to have using my old powerpole with twistlocks!!! But the clamps on the Harris are a joy to use, give them a try next time your in B&Q and you'll see what I mean!! 

[jouk45]

now we can really mod the harris pole  just get your name on this and add it to your pole, www.lemarkgroup.com/custom_product/10/heat-shrink-cable-labels

[Alex Gardiner]

Just got back from holiday and have viewed the above You tube videos of the Harris pole.
I was quite impressed with the pole, it does the job for a very cheap price. It obviously has it's height and flexibility limitations, but it is cheap.

[groundhog]

now we can really mod the harris pole  just get your name on this and add it to your pole, www.lemarkgroup.com/custom_product/10/heat-shrink-cable-labels

I like the look of that jouk!! 

[peter holley]

been using mine for a week now.... mostly as a clampless on my domestic.... i like the option to go clampless or use clamps when needed, its light, and the sections slide out with ease.....and for £15....what a bargain

[frames to panes]

Had a look at one in Salisbury today, yep definately a bargain! The biggest problem there could be,would come from bashing it and dinging the metal which would make it difficult to extend but for £15 who cares! Didn't buy it 'cos i don't need one, but would recommend one to anybody starting up.

[groundhog]

I used my converted 22ft Harris today, with a 6ft bamboo extension taped on the end!!!! With my wifes digital camera taped to the end of the bamboo to survey some 3rd floor guttering I have to clean, it worked a treat, and created a lot of interest from the residents, who all seemed to agree that it was a fantastic piece of equipment!!!!   

[jeff1]

Is it a digital video camera ?

I have loads of comments when they see my cctv on the end of the pole.

[groundhog]

Yes Jeff, its a small digital camera that also takes short video clips. Its the same one that I have used for the clips I put onto youtube.
It's not as sophisticated as your system Jeff to say the least!!! I have to bring the camera back down to view the footage, unlike yours, but it worked very well and I could clearly see what was up there!!
The residents who were watching seemed to think it was a very expensive system!! I don't think they realised that it was actually a cheap camera taped to a piece of bamboo, which was attached to a £15 B&Q pole!!!    But who cares it works!! 

[jeff1]

Yes Jeff, its a small digital camera that also takes short video clips. Its the same one that I have used for the clips I put onto youtube.
It's not as sophisticated as your system Jeff to say the least!!! I have to bring the camera back down to view the footage, unlike yours, but it worked very well and I could clearly see what was up there!!
The residents who were watching seemed to think it was a very expensive system!! I don't think they realised that it was actually a cheap camera taped to a piece of bamboo, which was attached to a £15 B&Q pole!!!    But who cares it works!! 

Mines not sophisticated, its just a cctv security camera, that I knocked up, saving myself several hundreds of pounds but like you found out, the custy's don't know this and they think its great.

I used it on a Job last week when a one off custy phoned me because they had blocked guttering and water was getting into there extension.

When I got there, I checked under the bucket for my money and before I started
Stuck the cctv upto the guttering.
The first thing I came across was 2 tennis balls, further along the guttering and stuck in the down pipe was another Tennis ball, I removed the tennis balls and all the water flowed happily down the drain. All this was done from the ground and thanks to cctv.

I also have one of those £50 digital cameras from Maplins, but I have never tried it out yet, I must buy some batteries for it.

[groundhog]

Stuck the cctv upto the guttering.
The first thing I came across was 2 tennis balls, further along the guttering and stuck in the down pipe was another Tennis ball, I removed the tennis balls and all the water flowed happily down the drain. All this was done from the ground and thanks to cctv.

Brilliant!!!! 

[jonah]

Isnt it time to put this baby to bed now ?   Started out well , but there is only so much milage in this   : 

[jeff1]

Isnt it time to put this baby to bed now ?   Started out well , but there is only so much milage in this   : 

jonah, No disrespect meant by any means, but I don't read topics that I have no interest in, so if your not interested, why read it???

Just wondering out loud.

[groundhog]

Isnt it time to put this baby to bed now ?   Started out well , but there is only so much milage in this   : 

Theres no end to the talents of the Harris pole!!! I haven't even got started yet, just wait til I've finished my Harris Super pole!!! It will be 24ft long and close down to 5ft 7" and will be a match for any pole on the market!!! and all for a few quid!!!!