[Count Phil]

I know I've asked alot of advice about how to get this done, well, here are a few photo's of my efforts. Sorry about the quality. The picture of the pole up, is of the normal length I use on domestics, 16 ft. It sounds alot to have out all the time, but you stan a bit furthur back and you neck aches less. It is still zero effort to do this. The complete length with all the sections is 27.5ft. weighs less than my 8ft fibreglass. Thanks for the help.

[Count Phil]

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[Count Phil]

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[AuRavelling79]

Looks good - How long is each section and how do you carry them - in the van?

[Count Phil]

No two sections are the same length (strange but true) but they are all about 4.5 - 5ft. The top section is about three feet after I cut it down to fit the thread.
In the golf bag, in the van. No more freezing between jobs.

You'd be amazed how quick you get used to modular. You actually save time after you get the hang of it, because you just leave it up more of the time. Break it down into the bag (leave hose attached) and carry to next house. Easy.

[john tomkins]

Nice one,
How is the end protected with all different sized sections?
Can't make out how you connected the thread adapter to the pole?
Do you find just the one section strong enough to clean downstairs?

Questions, questions 

[Jeff Brimble]

You can drop a fishing pole down to ground level use a lot  faster than any telescopic pole.

[Count Phil]

On most domestics you always use the same section as the base. The green thing in the photos is adjustable. The bit inside changes size when you twist the end. So if you add another section, just pop it out, and fit it in the new base section. For 90% of domestics its always in the same section so you can stand the pole on the ground without damaging the end. 6 quid from the tackle shop (see, fishermen have the same problem).

The thread is fitted like this:(I do wish i had taken photos), The no3 section I cut down where it was wide enough to fit the thread in loosely, with the bit left over I cut 2 4inch sections. Into the narrowest, I put the thread(I had to shave it a bit). Glued it. Then fitted that into the other 4 inch section GLUE. Then taking the thread now surrounded by double thickness carbon, I glued that into the now shorter NO3 section. So where the thread protrudes, in the photo, There is actually treble thickness around it. Its tough as nails.

I didn't actually measure any of it and did it by fluke. Dangerous. Measure it properly or you could waste the section.

Doing the downs is hard with just the section with the brush because its thin (trust me) But with 2 sections its fine, if a little long. I can carry the down pole in the bag as well so it's not an issue.

[Alistair@AWC]

Well done, I hope it works well for you.

Although I can't help thinking if I was a customer it'd just look like you've brought your fishing rod along in a golf bag - and before anyone says I know thats what it is!

[marc al]

  Very inventive - is it in FORE sections??


 

  I'll get my coat!

[Jeff Brimble]

Its the Lynx effect  , a 5 part blag bag.

[matt]

very nice

of course the DIY forum would really benefit from a walkthough of how you did it ( and i know jeff would be pleased with it, the more the merrier  )

[Count Phil]

Man, how the hey do you get on the diy forum? I've registered, emailed balh blah. So that's why it's on here.

I'm sorry, I'm just feeling under par at the mo . By the way, it looks loads more expensive and graphitey than a bright yellow or green thing I have been using. It looks seriously High tech. Especially the very base panel which is a deep bluey colour. But I have had a few golf jokes.

[Jeff Brimble]

When did you try Matts been away for 2 weeks or so ?
I have pmd him for you, hope  it helps.

[matt]

Man, how the hey do you get on the diy forum? I've registered, emailed balh blah. So that's why it's on here.

 as jeff said, i as away for just over 2 weeks, i got back yesterday and activated all the accounts, yours should be active now

sorry for the delay

[Count Phil]

Wahey, it works!

[ok cleaning]

 idont tink it looks pro enough if i was a customer i would question it

[sair]

Well done it looks good.

 hope you enjoy using it and it saves those arms

essentially pure 

[Jeff Brimble]

ok 
what do you mean, most customers never "see" it any way its pure water.   80% of them are out anyway ?

[AuRavelling79]

idont tink it looks pro enough if i was a customer i would question it

Customer: - I don't think that your system looks professional enough so why should I let you clean my windows?

W/c:- Have I ever done a poor job of cleaning your windows Mr. Customer?

Customer: - Er, no ...

W/c:-