[Steve H]

Thanks chaps for all the info. i must admit i am looking at a normal telescopic pole rather than the tele pole, as i only need a pole about 12 or 16 foot at most and have heard the telepoles are heavy and awkward to put up and down. I will have a look at the tele poles, probs look to buy say 3 sections only - I will have a look at the links to see if i can get the right cone etc to fit on the end so i can click my tools straight on there.

Does anyone know if the Lewis pole will take the unger tools - i think one guy said it will, i will have a look at that as well, cheers guys.

PS Any links to best place to buy these would be much appreciated - i have the link to the window cleaning warehouse which seems decent

Cheers

Steve

[Tom White]

This one - what order do the clamps undo and do up in then? Every time I use it, it does my head in.

They all tighten in the same direction and un-tighten in the opposite direction.  You just have to 'nip them' for them to work; don't over tighten.  And get yourself some replacement collar thingies, 'cos they wear out.  They cost next to nowt too.  These poles are tough too.  Don't bend the slimest pole, otherwise it becomes a pain trying to get it in and out (phnaar phnaar) of the section it slips into.

I don't like them though; these are really outdated poles.  Heavy, bendy, and there's a lot of better stuff out there.  For trad, anything above 18 foot I really wouldn't bother.  These things wobble like 'eck.

For WFP, go to Gardiners and get a CLX or SLX or sommat.

[rosskesava]

I don't use it for trad work at all or for wfp. I use it for spraying chemicals at height onto guttering, sofits, facias, etc.

I don't think I'd last a day using that for wfp. I have an ionics pole and that's bad enough but to use that monster pole.....

[stuart mc]

I don't use it for trad work at all or for wfp. I use it for spraying chemicals at height onto guttering, sofits, facias, etc.

I don't think I'd last a day using that for wfp. I have an ionics pole and that's bad enough but to use that monster pole.....

I used it daily for 2 years wfp left the last two section in the van though and only used them when needed, my brother still uses his 8 years on

[Ian Lancaster]

Three of my lads use converted Unger poles, wouldn't use anything else

[Steve H]

Ian, (or anyone who can answer) if converting to wfp, what equipment would you need to convert the pole?

Also for those still trading would you feel it best to use a swivel squeegee on the end for the higher to reach windows (i see Unger do a 30 degree angles squeegee for the end of the pole) or can you get away with a normal squeegee that you would use for the downstairs windows ?

Thanks in advance

Steve

[stuart mc]

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/poles-and-accessories/unger-thread-adapter-for-alu-poles.html

one of these then add and angle, brush, and pole hose and you are done and a connector from pole house to reel, back pack or trolley

don't know about the angled squeegie I only ever use a normal one

[rosskesava]

Ian, (or anyone who can answer) if converting to wfp, what equipment would you need to convert the pole?

Also for those still trading would you feel it best to use a swivel squeegee on the end for the higher to reach windows (i see Unger do a 30 degree angles squeegee for the end of the pole) or can you get away with a normal squeegee that you would use for the downstairs windows ?

Thanks in advance

Steve

I've always used a standard squeegee that be be adjusted to any angle you need. If you get the tension just right you can angle the squeegie by pushing it against the window frame when using a pole.

The one I use is made by Unger but other companies make them also.


Go to the bottom of the page:

http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Swivel_handles.html

[Steve H]

thanks fellas, i will look at the links tonight, sounds like the sort of thing im looking for - cheers