[Rob clarke]

Can anyone recommend a cheapish gutter VAC that they've been using, money is tight atm but I'm wanting to add this service and build my business, I'll buy a more expensive one later on if I get enough work with it and money is better.

Thanks

Rob

[Smurf]

Ladders are still sometimes required so if you don't like ladder work at roofline height then would be best to avoid gutter clearing altogether.

This is the ladder setup I use when required for roofline work when it quicker than faffing about with a guttervac to do a job properly.

[Rob clarke]

Ladders are still sometimes required so if you don't like ladder work at roofline height then would be best to avoid gutter clearing altogether.

This is the ladder setup I use when required for roofline work when it quicker than faffing about with a guttervac to do a job properly.

Cheers, I don't mind climbing ladders, how much does it cost for this ladder setup? And what do you do on 3 story or higher if guttervac no good?

Thanks

[Smurf]

Ladders are still sometimes required so if you don't like ladder work at roofline height then would be best to avoid gutter clearing altogether.

This is the ladder setup I use when required for roofline work when it quicker than faffing about with a guttervac to do a job properly.

Cheers, I don't mind climbing ladders, how much does it cost for this ladder setup? And what do you do on 3 story or higher if guttervac no good?

Thanks

Buying the same ladder, ankalad and microlite standoff all new about £500
I avoid taking on 3 storey jobs unless I'm confident that using a gutter vac will do the job.

[BDCS]

I have a 13m ladder 

[Smurf]

There a a few selling budget type systems like this one for example that will get you started. http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/3000carbonfibrekits.html

[Smurf]

I have a 13m ladder 

I'm insured at a max working height of 82' but that don''t mean I have an 82' ladder 

[Smurf]

One of the main issues using a guttervac I've found apart from narrow gaps is when sods are matted under roof valley flashing/tray overhang in corners & sods matted around cables in gutters.

Like this example for instance

[JandS]

Always get the ladder off and have a look see.
Saturdays job bungalow with full length dormers back and front and conservatory.
Ladder up both front gutters clear lovely jubbly.
Back gutters top one clear bottom one one large sod  and a bit of muck and same with conservatory.
I got the gutter vac off to pass some time and went through the motions just to justify the price and for the advertising opportunity it presented it being a Saturday morning.

[Rob clarke]

There a a few selling budget type systems like this one for example that will get you started. http://www.guttercleaningsystems.co.uk/3000carbonfibrekits.html

Thanks mate I'll take a look

[Rob clarke]

Thanks for replies lads, just a thought but I'm thinking the alloy poles will last a lot longer than carbon, Im thinking my arms will get used to it lol, what's your thoughts on it?

[Kev Martin]

Thanks for replies lads, just a thought but I'm thinking the alloy poles will last a lot longer than carbon, Im thinking my arms will get used to it lol, what's your thoughts on it?

Buy the carbon fibre or you will regret it

[Smurf]

I carry both t1 ali and carbon guttervac poles in the van.  Out of the two I mostly use carbon poles now as ali are pigs to handle on awkward & taller jobs.

Carbon = less strain on your body so is a no brainer really.

[Rob clarke]

Thanks for replies lads, just a thought but I'm thinking the alloy poles will last a lot longer than carbon, Im thinking my arms will get used to it lol, what's your thoughts on it?

Buy the carbon fibre or you will regret it

Lol thanks Kevin

[Rob clarke]

I carry both t1 ali and carbon guttervac poles in the van.  Out of the two I mostly use carbon poles now as ali are pigs to handle on awkward & taller jobs.

Carbon = less strain on your body so is a no brainer really.

Thanks mate I'll pay a bit more out for carbon ones

[Charlie Allen]

Smurf
How long does it take to move your ladder to the next position?

[BDCS]

Why not just save a bit more and buy a decent set up.

Bottom of the page - modular
http://www.carbonfibretubes.co.uk/standard-tubes/

This is the vacuum I have. The bloke who sells ( two first names ) them ain't too bad and you can get a 50mm inlet - more than powerful enough.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flood-Fire-Professional-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-90-Litre-Industrial-3000W-Triple-Motor-/140788182507?hash=item20c7a12deb:g:SkcAAOSwT6pVh-Qm

Buy nice or buy twice. I have a set of carbon fishing tubes and they are a pleasure compared to the alloy ones but I will replace them with the ones above  before winter this year. Just add 10m of hose !

[Smurf]

Smurf
How long does it take to move your ladder to the next position?

Does not take much more time than using a standard ladder to be honest but is a whole lot safer.
One ladder set say on a straight run I can pole 6m in both directions if I wanted using a stripped down wfp & progutter tool on the end. I'm also able to clear blocked roof valleys too if need be using that ladder setup.

[Smurf]

I would like to see anyone to try clearing this roof valley with a guttervac and see how far they get. Also all the other roof valleys and  guttering on that property were ram packed with twigs and pine straw that needed clearing too. That was one job I will not forget in a hurry that's for sure.  Would have also been next to impossible to takle that job without using that ladder setup.

[Smurf]

Looks good now don't it apart from the mess on the ground...Oops!