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jay moley

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Ova8 pole
« on: October 26, 2024, 07:35:48 am »
I just bought one. Took a couple of days to get used to but I'm loving it, much better than the SLX which I've used for 9 years.

Initially I didn't like the brush as you have to have it more square. Benefit tho is that you don't splash water above the frames. I was previously using an extreme sill brush. Won't go back now. Also noticed its better at getting fly spots, snail trails and birds muck off than the extreme. It also has softer bristles so kinder on leaded lights.

Great when you stumble across something that improves and speeds up your work.

PHILIP HARDY

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Re: Ova8 pole
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2024, 07:49:37 am »
We have had one around 12 months now, It's less balanced than an SLX as the clamps are heavier and when closed make the top/balance point nearer the brush, We get over this by keeping the top extended 60cm or so, This keeps the balance point closer to the middle of the pole, I have to admit in the first couple of months I nearly retired it but after longer use I can see the benefits it can't spin and is showing no sign of wear, looks like its working life will be substantial. 
Can't comment on the brush as we have never used it, it did seem a little heavy. We have fitted a Gardiner Ultimate Dupont as we find these suit our overall needs very well, They fit the same brackets.
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jay moley

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Re: Ova8 pole
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2024, 08:02:52 am »
We have had one around 12 months now, It's less balanced than an SLX as the clamps are heavier and when closed make the top/balance point nearer the brush, We get over this by keeping the top extended 60cm or so, This keeps the balance point closer to the middle of the pole, I have to admit in the first couple of months I nearly retired it but after longer use I can see the benefits it can't spin and is showing no sign of wear, looks like its working life will be substantial. 
Can't comment on the brush as we have never used it, it did seem a little heavy. We have fitted a Gardiner Ultimate Dupont as we find these suit our overall needs very well, They fit the same brackets.

Can you explain the benefits of that brush?

Is it soft?

Is it good at removing birds muck etc?

Any good for cleaning sills?

Thanks

PHILIP HARDY

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Re: Ova8 pole
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2024, 10:41:01 am »
We like them as it's just a good all round brush, Long lasting, lightweight, good scrub and soft enough for leaded windows, can rinse on or off with them, and slots onto most sills well,
We don't change brushes for individual jobs, so all brushes are a bit of a compromise, the Ultimate is ours.
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Scottish Cleaning Service

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Re: Ova8 pole
« Reply #4 on: October 26, 2024, 07:35:49 pm »
Does sound like an interesting pole, might asked Santa for one.