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geefree

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #80 on: March 16, 2009, 05:35:15 pm »
its just snapped ! :o
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MNWC

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #81 on: September 10, 2009, 06:19:06 pm »
i know this is an old post but i just wondered how you slx users are getting on with your wearability issues. As i will be needing a new pole soon and the telescopic slx is my number one choice at the mo...
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pingu

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #82 on: September 10, 2009, 06:27:20 pm »
A pole is just a tool...look and compare the cost and how much it enabled you to work....personally I think 18months for a pole to last is about right...it will have earned it's keep and will then be cut down as a munchkins pole.

Poles will not last forever...
Cheers
Dave.
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SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #83 on: September 10, 2009, 06:32:03 pm »
Mine is well over a year old and was starting to wear bad, then I put the new clamps on and the wear has stopped, no more grinding noises no black dust, the clamps really grip well as well. I can see this lasting for years more not months with the new clamps.

Simon.   
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Totus

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #84 on: September 10, 2009, 07:07:54 pm »
Going WFP soon and have been looking at poles.... only need one for domestic houses so about 30ft pole max I think.

Have a nice little budget so was going to get a SLX straight off the bat - having read about the wear and tear on some of poles covered this thread .....is getting a top notch pole a good idea or should i get something middle of the road until i learn what the hell i'm doing? ;D
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ccmids

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #85 on: September 10, 2009, 07:13:55 pm »
i use an old broom stick works well for me ;D
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mlscontractcleaner

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #86 on: September 10, 2009, 07:16:53 pm »
We use X-tel hybrid poles for our residential work. They get used and abused on a daily basis and apart from having to tighten the clamps every so often they give us trouble free use. They're not at all expensive; they're light enough to use all day and they're rigid enough up to around 4 stories.

For the price you can't go wrong. We've had around two years use out of the poles we have at the moment and I can't fault them ;D
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Totus

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #87 on: September 10, 2009, 07:19:52 pm »
Quote from: mlscontractcleaner on September 10, 2009, 07:16:53 pm
We use X-tel hybrid poles for our residential work. They get used and abused on a daily basis and apart from having to tighten the clamps every so often they give us trouble free use. They're not at all expensive; they're light enough to use all day and they're rigid enough up to around 4 stories.

For the price you can't go wrong. We've had around two years use out of the poles we have at the moment and I can't fault them ;D

How much for an x-tel hybrid off the top of your head?
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pingu

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #88 on: September 10, 2009, 07:34:02 pm »
Totus if you are serious going down the wfp route the new SL-X is a really good pole..ok it costs a few quid...but well worth it.

As for the wearing issues..ok its still early doors as it has not been out long but and here is the but..

They have totally changed the clamps so now you are getting a plastic against the carbon fibre and not carbon clamping against carbon....and with a set of clamps costing around 8 quid...it'll be a doddle to change any if they wear but as of yet I have not heard of anyone having any issues with wear yet.

If you have the cash and want a top notch pole...get an SL-X.

Cheers
Dave.
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Totus

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #89 on: September 10, 2009, 07:38:31 pm »
Quote from: pingu on September 10, 2009, 07:34:02 pm
Totus if you are serious going down the wfp route the new SL-X is a really good pole..ok it costs a few quid...but well worth it.

As for the wearing issues..ok its still early doors as it has not been out long but and here is the but..

They have totally changed the clamps so now you are getting a plastic against the carbon fibre and not carbon clamping against carbon....and with a set of clamps costing around 8 quid...it'll be a doddle to change any if they wear but as of yet I have not heard of anyone having any issues with wear yet.

If you have the cash and want a top notch pole...get an SL-X.

Cheers
Dave.

I did have my heart set on a SLX!!!! ;D But needed to be adult about it and make sure i wasn't wasting my dough. Thanks Dave you've made a grown man very happy!!! :P
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weetot

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #90 on: September 10, 2009, 07:42:40 pm »
I got my first SLX last week and its superb, obviously its still early so no wear & tear just yet.

Maybe if you put a quid away a week over five years, by that time your SLX 20 footer may be a tad worn oot, then use your £260.00 to purchase new said (SLX pole. ;)

Jobs a guddin.

Maybe this should be in Viz comics top tips 8)
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Totus

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #91 on: September 10, 2009, 07:49:47 pm »
Not to side track from the main thread but can someone tell me what brush head is best for using on domestic WFP and can also be used for a little commercial work here and there.....dual trim, dual trim flocked, single trim what's the bloody difference ???

My head hurts from all the researching. I AM COMPLETLEY FLOCKED!!!! ;D
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suds window service

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #92 on: September 10, 2009, 08:37:05 pm »
get a harris pole costs peanuts make u thousands before you retire it ;D
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pingu

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #93 on: September 10, 2009, 08:57:13 pm »
Dual trim...works for me....others may have different favorites...

Cheers
Dave.
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concept

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #94 on: September 10, 2009, 09:36:07 pm »
Dual trim from gardiners is what I use, used a vikan to start out, and even with my ridiculously heavy brodex fibre glass pole, it made a difference to weight, and is great for scrubbing.

As soon as I can, I will be weighing in for an slx, my back and shoulders are killing!

I was warned about buying a carbon pole as 1st pole as I would be at risk of damaging it, until I get used to having a 25 ft pole in my hands! I bash ity off all sorts!
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Sapphire Window Cleaning

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #95 on: September 11, 2009, 05:39:30 pm »
Why are most of you guys trying to scrimp and scrape?
your in a business, businesses have overhead this includes poles, spare pumps etc. Even £100 for 6 months is good.
Just look back on how much that £100 pole has made you in that 6 months.
£100 is peanuts.
Most people on here spend that on fuel in 1-2 weeks, but no moaning about that. lol



Matt
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geefree

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #96 on: September 11, 2009, 07:33:11 pm »
Quote from: Totus on September 10, 2009, 07:07:54 pm
Going WFP soon and have been looking at poles.... only need one for domestic houses so about 30ft pole max I think.

Have a nice little budget so was going to get a SLX straight off the bat - having read about the wear and tear on some of poles covered this thread .....is getting a top notch pole a good idea or should i get something middle of the road until i learn what the hell i'm doing? ;D
it will be too big as your only pole, get an extel...24ft, nice and light and will do downstairs windows with ease too
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♠Winp®oClean♠

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Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #97 on: September 11, 2009, 07:38:31 pm »
Quote from: Gazzasp8 on September 11, 2009, 07:33:11 pm
Quote from: Totus on September 10, 2009, 07:07:54 pm
Going WFP soon and have been looking at poles.... only need one for domestic houses so about 30ft pole max I think.

Have a nice little budget so was going to get a SLX straight off the bat - having read about the wear and tear on some of poles covered this thread .....is getting a top notch pole a good idea or should i get something middle of the road until i learn what the hell i'm doing? ;D
it will be too big as your only pole, get an extel...24ft, nice and light and will do downstairs windows with ease too

The slx has removable sections so you can buy a 40ft'er & use it at any length you like. Just add/remove sections as you require.
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concept

Re: Poles. You get what you pay for. or do you.?
« Reply #98 on: September 11, 2009, 08:34:22 pm »
i would have to get an end cap for each section too tho? i would smash the end off so many walls and plant pots...
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