[rhino]

Hi,
About to buy a van system which includes 18ft pole.
What is the ideal size i need for use downstairs?
Someone posted a while ago about ditching his 12ft in favour of a 8ft which he found ideal. But a can't remember if it was the other way round (8ft to 12ft).
Tried searching but can't find the post.
Hope this makes sense.

Cheers.
p.s Anyone on here use A-plan or Alexander Swan for insurance?
Seen their Ads' in the magazine and wandered if they're any cop.

[JM123]

Hi, for downstairs we use a 12ft extender - its very light, closes down to about 4ft (same as an 8ft) and yet can still do nearly all 1st floor windows as well - cheap too!  I'd recommend it with a gaz swivel brush, again its light, the brush splays nicely and is a trick piece of kit.

[rhino]

Thanks for that.

[Sir Squeaky]

One of my brushes is a 12ft extender.

Haven't used it yet, but it looks magic.
I'm sure it'll be used 80% of the time.

It's salmon pink too.

[macmac]

i use a 8ft extender for some bottoms (2 x 4ft), just beware before buying that this pole is very, very flimsey. it always feels like its gonna snap in half when extended to 8ft so personaly, i dont think i would like to use one at 12ft.

tony

[JM123]

been using the extender 12ft for 3years, haven't broke one yet.

[Davew]

I use a twelve foot two part extender. Fine apart from alarming wear rate.

[TDW]

I think the 12 foot extender is a must for anyone. Cheap and very useful. Its gets abit more difficult to choose when you're choosing a biggy.

[rhino]

Thanks all.
Having problems with ISP. Only managing to get on-line one day a week at the mo'.
Had a go on a mate'a 12ft today(3x4). Fantastic.
Had a go on the 35ft (think it was 35, it was fdarn big anyway.
Jeeeesus, my back and arms are killing me.
Off to the shop to buy some Deep Heat!!!

[Alex Gardiner]

We always have at least one 12ft (3x4ft) extender on board, invaluable and they last a lot longer than the price would suggest.

[JM123]

I think we're all agreed that they are a must buy for anyone looking for a pole for ground and first floor work.

We put them out as standard with all wfp systems we build.

[Davew]

I figured mine is wearing out so fast because its two sections only (and less than twelve foot) so it wears at the two positions it gets used at every day, that is either fully extended or fully retracted. I'm going to try three sections I think to vary the positions a bit more and a full sized one at that. (Alex you have another order).

[marc al]

  I have a 4 x 4ft pole (made by Gardiners) - it is in my hands all day. The only time I use another pole is for third storey work.

[rhino]

Took a look on Gardiners site but couldn't find it.
I did notice that some poles were described as 'extender poles' and some as 'telescopic'.
Can anyone explain the difference(if any)? Please.

[Davew]

Extender is a brand name I think.

[Alex Gardiner]

Hi,

The extender is a brand name.  We sell these in, 2 x 4 foot (8 ft) and 3 x 4 foot (12 ft).  These are very light, cheap and cheerful.

The custom made poles are based on the universal range (next price band up) and these can be tailored to however many sections you want of whatever length you want.  This is the type of pole that marc al is referring to.  You will find them on the website at the bottom of the page for the universal pole range.

Telescopic refers to all the poles that slide down inside each other, currently we sell extender, universal, facelift and predator in this range.  The other type of pole is a modular pole which has sections that put together.

[rhino]

Thanks for the explanation guys.
Will take another look at the site...cheap and cheerful sounds good.