[andrew wakeman]

Im not interested in wfp at all but want to instead do trad on a pole what system is best any links or recommendations?

[Jonny 87]

Expect to lots of complaints about filthy frames then.

Look up Wagga on YouTube. He uses a long pole for some work.

Or polz n bladz.

[robertphil]

Harris pole  from  BnQ  with a 12  inch wagtail squeegee on top works well i find . you will need to fit a suitable tip to the pole for the wagtail to fit on nicely ,i use an Anza tip, buy that also in BnQ

[combat1]

I use wfp now but did 20 years using an ettore reach pole and backflip, never ever had a complaint. you can still clean the lower frames and nobody ever moans about the upper frames.
Go on you tube 'unger tutorials' there is a module on cleaning at height which shows you the best way to do it.
Basically cut the top edge and wipe the blade every two pulls and you will be ok.
practice makes perfect.
I still use the pole and when I compare the cost to what I've spent on wfp I wonder why I ever changed.
The trad pole is great, no set up time and quick to use, safe in all weathers and the customers like me using it.
hope this helps.`

[wfp master]

takes a while to master & still not perfect results when detailing. ok for the odd dodgie window but not all the time. frames & sills can be cleaned with a cloth on pole but takes to long & again not perfect.would be quicker of a ladder & better results.or go w.f.p & have it done perfectly in seconds.

[dazmond]

i used to use one on awkward windows.it takes time to do an ok job.

IMO its the wrong choice of tools.you CANNOT clean frames very well at all.you leave yourself wide open to smears and streaks esp on little openers and it takes far too long.

if i were you id sack the idea of building a round up for the moment and get yourself a job with an established window cleaner.work hard,take driving lessons and pass your test.save hard and get yourself a little van and go WFP.


best wishes


dazmond

[capn sparkle]

i used to use one on awkward windows.it takes time to do an ok job.

IMO its the wrong choice of tools.you CANNOT clean frames very well at all.you leave yourself wide open to smears and streaks esp on little openers and it takes far too long.

if i were you id sack the idea of building a round up for the moment and get yourself a job with an established window cleaner.work hard,take driving lessons and pass your test.save hard and get yourself a little van.


best wishes


dazmond

+ 1

[wfp master]

i used to use one on awkward windows.it takes time to do an ok job.
I
IMO its the wrong choice of tools.you CANNOT clean frames very well at all.you leave yourself wide open to smears and streaks esp on little openers and it takes far too long.

if i were you id sack the idea of building a round up for the moment and get yourself a job with an established window cleaner.work hard,take driving lessons and pass your test.save hard and get yourself a little van and go WFP.


best wishes


dazmond

+1

[jonboywalton75]

i used to use one on awkward windows.it takes time to do an ok job.

IMO its the wrong choice of tools.you CANNOT clean frames very well at all.you leave yourself wide open to smears and streaks esp on little openers and it takes far too long.

if i were you id sack the idea of building a round up for the moment and get yourself a job with an established window cleaner.work hard,take driving lessons and pass your test.save hard and get yourself a little van and go WFP.


best wishes


dazmond

Another one in total agreement

[andrew wakeman]

I work in retail i could never afford a van or run one however i could trad lower windows and use a wfp backpack for upper frames and windows if there too awkarwed to get a ladder up what do u think?. Also bear in mind im not doing this as a main business more to earn a bit extra on top of my main job.

[Jonny 87]

I work in retail i could never afford a van or run one however i could trad lower windows and use a wfp backpack for upper frames and windows if there too awkarwed to get a ladder up what do u think?. Also bear in mind im not doing this as a main business more to earn a bit extra on top of my main job.

Stick to your warm and cosy shop.

[jarvy]

Unger pole for trad work. I like it because the tools are held on by that clicky thing on the end!