[dazmond]

I use an SLX 25 for most work and xtreme 47 for anything higher.

Work shorter days or you ll end up with injuries by the sound of it.keep f/s/g jobs etc to a minimum and use xtreme brushes if your shoulders are sore.

200lb deadlifts  won't do you any harm unless your overdoing it or you ve got a back strain.

Do u have weekends off or are you virtually working 7days a week?

200 kilo deads mate!

I'm working 7 days for the last 7-8 weeks but Sundays are usually 2-3 hours, its only for a few months while I'm building up more work for a part time employee then I'm going to scale back eventually to 3 days, hopefully by next summer.

you cant expect to work 7 days a week and lift  heavy weights in the gym and not to have problems after a while.slow down and get a part timer on board.

[paul alan]

I use an SLX 25 for most work and xtreme 47 for anything higher.

Work shorter days or you ll end up with injuries by the sound of it.keep f/s/g jobs etc to a minimum and use xtreme brushes if your shoulders are sore.

200lb deadlifts  won't do you any harm unless your overdoing it or you ve got a back strain.

Do u have weekends off or are you virtually working 7days a week?

200 kilo deads mate!

I'm working 7 days for the last 7-8 weeks but Sundays are usually 2-3 hours, its only for a few months while I'm building up more work for a part time employee then I'm going to scale back eventually to 3 days, hopefully by next summer.

you cant expect to work 7 days a week and lift  heavy weights in the gym and not to have problems after a while.slow down and get a part timer on board.

sounds like good advice I just feel too busy to think about going through the process of taking on with advertising, interviews, health and safety policy, forms etc etc but I do realise I'm a busy fool at the minute.

I justify it to myself because its only a short term thing, a means to an end!

[lee_dewing]

the strength training does give me some cardiovascular work and could easily run 3 miles but if doing endurance it would subtract from my strength training .

Hi Paul I'm a lazy sod as gym goes but do some training in my garage.
200 k deadlift  I can't do half that yet but getting there.

kettle bell swing for useable strength plus endurance.
Aerobic and anaerobic.

Check out Tracey reifkind on youtube.
Pavels ok but think you can injury yourself keeping up with him.

Only thing more effective is uphill skiing 😁

Heard mixed reports on extreme poles regarding longevity.

Not sure of extreme poles some say not great on longevity

[robbo333]

I use extreme poles and brushes, that's it!
This year I got diagnosed with Coeliac disease, which means my body doesn't absorb my food properly (so I am quite slim). Apparently i've had it all my life! (which explains why i've never been able to put on weight).
Since then, I have put on some weight but, for me, the extreme poles have literally been a life line.
Find someone local to you and try one out, then you can make your own decision.

[lee_dewing]

I stand corrected 

Sorry to hear about your health problems Robbo!

Regarding extreme pole is it that you can only clamp the pole on the marked part of each section?

Also you have to be disciplined on maintenance for the extreme.

Thanks lee

[paul alan]

I use extreme poles and brushes, that's it!
This year I got diagnosed with Coeliac disease, which means my body doesn't absorb my food properly (so I am quite slim). Apparently i've had it all my life! (which explains why i've never been able to put on weight).
Since then, I have put on some weight but, for me, the extreme poles have literally been a life line.
Find someone local to you and try one out, then you can make your own decision.

ordered an x3 18 yesterday with an ultimate brush, bit heavier than the extreme but lighter than what I'm currently using.

cant wait for delivery.

[robbo333]

Lee,  you can clamp the pole in any position and I occasionally give it a rub over with a clean cloth once a week. More importantly, be careful when using it, rest it only on the ground, never too much pressure, don’t drop it etc. Sounds a bit like you have to neuture it but you get used to it and it is very quick to use.

[robbo333]

Paul, get yourself the natural bristle extreme brush to go with your pole. See how quick you can work 😀

[paul alan]

Paul, get yourself the natural bristle extreme brush to go with your pole. See how quick you can work 😀

what they like on stubborn grime etc though?

[Dry Clean]

I use extreme poles and brushes, that's it!
This year I got diagnosed with Coeliac disease, which means my body doesn't absorb my food properly (so I am quite slim). Apparently i've had it all my life! (which explains why i've never been able to put on weight).
Since then, I have put on some weight but, for me, the extreme poles have literally been a life line.
Find someone local to you and try one out, then you can make your own decision.

ordered an x3 18 yesterday with an ultimate brush, bit heavier than the extreme but lighter than what I'm currently using.

cant wait for delivery.

Good luck with the Ultimate brush Paul, can honestly say it the worst brush Iv ever used, I used mine for almost three weeks
just to give it a fair try , finally binned it in a fit of rage when I seen the state of my own windows in full sun from the inside.
No worthwhile splay, a gap in the middle and the constant need to adjust the resi neck to get the brush sitting right on the glass, plus absolutely useless on sills.

[windowswashed]

For the chap who is working flat out seven days a week           WHY?  Are you really desperate for money?  My best friend is  less than a year older than me and is a builder who use to work flat out seven days a week and had two heart attacks, nearly killed himself, you can't take it with you to heaven when you're gone  and leave everyone behind.

Seriously look into getting a casual worker or part timer to begin with or cut down your work before you end up  seriously ill. Work is just a means to an end, enjoy the journey, not the destination.

[robbo333]

Paul, get yourself the natural bristle extreme brush to go with your pole. See how quick you can work 😀

what they like on stubborn grime etc though?

I like them. The natural bristle one will remove snail trails fairly easily and feels lovely over the glass.
The stiff one I use on first cleans, or if I feel a little splash and dash coming on.
In fact, this week I cleaned the side of a upvc conservatory that had just been revealed after a greenhouse and plants had been removed; they'd been there for years. Took me about 10 mins with an xtreme stiff and some screwfix degreaser.
These brushes aren't to everyone's taste but they work for me.

[paul alan]

For the chap who is working flat out seven days a week           WHY?  Are you really desperate for money?  My best friend is  less than a year older than me and is a builder who use to work flat out seven days a week and had two heart attacks, nearly killed himself, you can't take it with you to heaven when you're gone  and leave everyone behind.

Seriously look into getting a casual worker or part timer to begin with or cut down your work before you end up  seriously ill. Work is just a means to an end, enjoy the journey, not the destination.

its just a short term thing, I'm off all day tomorrow going ikea with the wife.

I work hard now so next year I don't have to.

[paul alan]

I use extreme poles and brushes, that's it!
This year I got diagnosed with Coeliac disease, which means my body doesn't absorb my food properly (so I am quite slim). Apparently i've had it all my life! (which explains why i've never been able to put on weight).
Since then, I have put on some weight but, for me, the extreme poles have literally been a life line.
Find someone local to you and try one out, then you can make your own decision.

ordered an x3 18 yesterday with an ultimate brush, bit heavier than the extreme but lighter than what I'm currently using.

cant wait for delivery.

Good luck with the Ultimate brush Paul, can honestly say it the worst brush Iv ever used, I used mine for almost three weeks
just to give it a fair try , finally binned it in a fit of rage when I seen the state of my own windows in full sun from the inside.
No worthwhile splay, a gap in the middle and the constant need to adjust the resi neck to get the brush sitting right on the glass, plus absolutely useless on sills.

That bad?

I have other brushes I can use instead if no good, I just went for it because its light(er) and short bristles, I'm not into the whole splay thing.

[p1w1]

For the chap who is working flat out seven days a week           WHY?  Are you really desperate for money?  My best friend is  less than a year older than me and is a builder who use to work flat out seven days a week and had two heart attacks, nearly killed himself, you can't take it with you to heaven when you're gone  and leave everyone behind.

Seriously look into getting a casual worker or part timer to begin with or cut down your work before you end up  seriously ill. Work is just a means to an end, enjoy the journey, not the destination.

its just a short term thing, I'm off all day tomorrow going ikea with the wife.

I work hard now so next year I don't have to.

Id rather work then go there,hate the place 

[paul alan]

For the chap who is working flat out seven days a week           WHY?  Are you really desperate for money?  My best friend is  less than a year older than me and is a builder who use to work flat out seven days a week and had two heart attacks, nearly killed himself, you can't take it with you to heaven when you're gone  and leave everyone behind.

Seriously look into getting a casual worker or part timer to begin with or cut down your work before you end up  seriously ill. Work is just a means to an end, enjoy the journey, not the destination.

its just a short term thing, I'm off all day tomorrow going ikea with the wife.

I work hard now so next year I don't have to.

Id rather work then go there,hate the place 

you don't like meatballs and jam??

[Stoots]

Best thing about ikea is the restaurant.

[p1w1]

For the chap who is working flat out seven days a week           WHY?  Are you really desperate for money?  My best friend is  less than a year older than me and is a builder who use to work flat out seven days a week and had two heart attacks, nearly killed himself, you can't take it with you to heaven when you're gone  and leave everyone behind.

Seriously look into getting a casual worker or part timer to begin with or cut down your work before you end up  seriously ill. Work is just a means to an end, enjoy the journey, not the destination.

its just a short term thing, I'm off all day tomorrow going ikea with the wife.

I work hard now so next year I don't have to.

Id rather work then go there,hate the place 

you don't like meatballs and jam??

for what they sell them for i doubt there's any meat in them

[windowswashed]

(Not window cleaning related)

Ikea are going up near us soon. Ikea has to be the worst furniture  anywhere. It is so bland.  No style, no character, absolutely boring flat pack rubbish on the planet  Prefer proper solid antique with real style.

Just had to get it off my chest  IKea sucks big time

[Shrek]

I think the ultimate is great! Maybe your not using it right lol