[NWH]

Does anyone have one,what do you think.

[Mr H]

To heavy for the limited height, to expensive and (salesmans words and words of many unhappy customers) to wide for most UK domestic gutters.
An Omnipole system will knock the socks of it or even go for a light weight higher reaching DIY one.
Only advantage the Up-keeper has is that the vacuum is petrol driven 

Regards
Mr H

[poles apart]

I've got one and can't see what the problem is! It's not heavy in use as I regularly clean up to three stories. The only gutters you'll have problems with are ones where the builders have put the roof tiles too far over the gutter only leaving a tiny gap. Any gutter vac system would have a problem with this!
It's got a good suction and you can see what you're sucking up as the tubes are clear plastic, the customer also likes to see this as it gives them confidence in what you're doing. You don't need a generator or extension lead as it's all self contained.
Rod

[jonah]

I've got one and can't see what the problem is! It's not heavy in use as I regularly clean up to three stories. The only gutters you'll have problems with are ones where the builders have put the roof tiles too far over the gutter only leaving a tiny gap. Any gutter vac system would have a problem with this!
It's got a good suction and you can see what you're sucking up as the tubes are clear plastic, the customer also likes to see this as it gives them confidence in what you're doing. You don't need a generator or extension lead as it's all self contained.
Rod

How much ? please 

[NWH]

Does it do what it says on the tin,is it powerfull enough to clean them out.

[NWH]

I've got one and can't see what the problem is! It's not heavy in use as I regularly clean up to three stories. The only gutters you'll have problems with are ones where the builders have put the roof tiles too far over the gutter only leaving a tiny gap. Any gutter vac system would have a problem with this!
It's got a good suction and you can see what you're sucking up as the tubes are clear plastic, the customer also likes to see this as it gives them confidence in what you're doing. You don't need a generator or extension lead as it's all self contained.
Rod

How much ? please 

On offer at the moment at £3000,basically the VAT off.

[poles apart]

Does it do what it says on the tin,is it powerfull enough to clean them out.

Basically, yes!

[NWH]

Does it do what it says on the tin,is it powerfull enough to clean them out.

Basically, yes!

How much time would you say it saves you over traditional way honestly.

[DASERVICES]

Rod,

Sorry to go against your words but upkeeper changed the design. It now has problems, your version does the job but new versions do not.

Instead of cutting costs they should have looked into improving design, it has its problem.

It it's current form it is quicker doing it with ladders.

But if they did some amendments then it would be a good machine.

[poles apart]

Does it do what it says on the tin,is it powerfull enough to clean them out.

Basically, yes!

How much time would you say it saves you over traditional way honestly.

Don't know as i've never done it from ladders!

Rod,

Sorry to go against your words but upkeeper changed the design. It now has problems, your version does the job but new versions do not.

Instead of cutting costs they should have looked into improving design, it has its problem.

It it's current form it is quicker doing it with ladders.

But if they did some amendments then it would be a good machine.

Yes I spoke to Upkeeper in the States last week and they are sending over mods for the machines already here! I think that when Ionics started selling them they became overwhelmed with orders and a desire to modify it without the usual R & D. It will all work out in the end!
Rod

[DASERVICES]

I hope so Rod, for £3k+ I would expect a machine to suck all the dirt in the gutters not 10% of it. I gave Ionics some good ideas after looking at the design. If I had the money I would have made some modifications to suit

Will wait and see, also the so called BWCA course which should be free!!! for buyers

[Wayne Thomas]

Rod,

Sorry to go against your words but upkeeper changed the design. It now has problems, your version does the job but new versions do not.

Instead of cutting costs they should have looked into improving design, it has its problem.

It it's current form it is quicker doing it with ladders.

But if they did some amendments then it would be a good machine.

I have the new fold-up version of the upkeeper and would like to know what the problems are with this new version?
The nozzles for empting awkward gutters with roof tiles overhanging have been reduced as I have two that came with it. Will easily fit narrow guttering.