[Adam_london_uk]

I have found this

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/80890/Cleaning/Window-Cleaning/Extendable-Washbrush

Do you think this is ok to get me started? Cleaning polycarb roofs? That way I can buy the unger heads etc.

[elite mike]

i think you will be fine with that for poly roofs

but i think they are £14.99 at b&q

[Oakley Windows]

I think there was someone on here posting about that brush unit a while back, if its the same one apparently the whole pole fills with water, thers no 6mm pipework inside it, so when its full its heavy.

[[GQC] Tim]

No not really, it's only a 6 foot pole, you can't even properly reach a medium sized conservatory roof with that.

Plus, if you ever wanted to start wfp window cleaning, it would be useless.

If you want to cheaply get a conservatory/water fed pole, here is what you do:

Get a Harris pole from B&Q (Decorating section), plus a cheap Bentley brush, plastic goose neck and some pole hose, and your done for less then £30.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q8HhgHcz0M

[elite mike]

No not really, it's only a 6 foot pole, you can't even properly reach a medium sized conservatory roof with that.

Plus, if you ever wanted to start wfp window cleaning, it would be useless.

If you want to cheaply get a conservatory/water fed pole, here is what you do:

Get a Harris pole from B&Q (Decorating section), plus a cheap Bentley brush, plastic goose neck and some pole hose, and your done for less then £30.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q8HhgHcz0M

probably your best option

[Adam_london_uk]

just bought the pole and it is on the small size great for the gutters though. Cant I just extend this with an unger extension?

looking at the utube vid now thanks

[elite mike]

just bought the pole and it is on the small size great for the gutters though. Cant I just extend this with an unger extension?

looking at the utube vid now thanks

just got this from matts site ,posted by dai


You can also fit an Unger no4 section to the bottom if you take the plastic handle off, I have used it with an Unger no1 on the top and the Unger 4 and 5 sections on the bottom. It gives you a good 15ft extra.
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[Adam_london_uk]

Hi mike thanks for that info. Where can I buy the sections from? I would rather a diy store but online is fine to.

Dont look like screwfix offer it.

cheers

[elite mike]

Hi mike thanks for that info. Where can I buy the sections from? I would rather a diy store but online is fine to.

Dont look like screwfix offer it.

cheers

this is a good place to start

  www.windowcleancentre.co.uk/productdetails.aspx?ProductID=100&SectionID=12

[chrismroberts]

Because I think the water is pumped through the pole, its really hard to get any pressure from a normal shurflo pump, and the jets were a bit on the large side for my liking.... although if you could modify it with some pole hose?

[Adam_london_uk]

mmm I have found this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Water-fed-Pole-13-Feet-Glass-Fibre-Unger_W0QQitemZ270208780230QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA?hash=item270208780230&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1262

What you think?

Looks nice and sturdy and I think I could reach most roofs with this. Saves messing with the extensions and then i can use my other brush just for the gutters!

is this a good price?

[Oakley Windows]

Havent you look at Gardiners?

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_Glass_Fibre_X-Tel_Premium_Poles.html

[Adam_london_uk]

mmm looks cheap there. The unger does work out cheaper though.