[Captain Scarlet]

Well I've got a complicated first clean coming up thats really filthy and needs a good brush and Ive always wanted to try a Tucker brush because they are much lighter than the Vikans and supposedly the best brushes available for Window Cleaning and it needs to go on my Super-lite 2.....but they arent made to fit a standard thread, so I converted it with a strong threaded plate off an outdoor broom, 2 washers ( used to set the jets in place and space them so they dont stick out into the bristles ), araldyte and a jet set ( chose Gardiners jets because they are tiny and light ).

They are very expensive brushes and with vat and postage nearly came to £50. But if it does a good job it will be well worth it. The brush I used was a dual trim 12 inch Tucker. Here is the finished product:

[niceandclean]

Done a nice job there! What are the bristles like?

[Captain Scarlet]

I havent used it yet but the bristles feel quality and there are loads of happy users of Tucker brushes. It splays nicely when held to a flat surface and the inner shorter bristles look like they will scrub well, Luke

[jaykie]

Where you get the brush from was it direct

Chris

[Captain Scarlet]

Yes direct from Aquafactors ( Tucker UK ) I considered getting one from the USA, but it works out a similar price so there was no point, Luke

[jaykie]

Very good mate, would try myself but id probs mess up, going to get sl2 myself just need to get rid of one pole 1st

[Captain Scarlet]

Very good mate, would try myself but id probs mess up, going to get sl2 myself just need to get rid of one pole 1st

The only downfall to the SL2 at this moment ( until Gardiner release their new brush ) is the Bentley brush on it, Its fine for normal cleans but for really dirty stuff it doesnt cut it.

Thats why I converted the Tucker ( couldnt wait for my 2 Gardiner brushes on order to be manufactured!!! ) because its lighter than a Vikan, Luke

[brett walker]

Very good £50 well spent in my opinion, tucker brush is the best out there and its good tht someone has finally converted one 

regards

Brett

[clean]

I did one last year so easy to do like Luke has used a broom socket,just screws on

[Captain Scarlet]

I wanted to convert one ages ago and have posted the simple principle of doing it a few times ( its easy!! ) but never really needed one until now, Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

I did one last year so easy to do like Luke has used a broom socket,just screws on

to save weight and to prevent damage to the bristle staples I just used araldyte on mine, Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

For those who dont know. The holes already in the Tucker are not made for jets but to mount it to its original gooseneck, but it makes a perfect place to put the jets, Luke

[clean]

I did one last year so easy to do like Luke has used a broom socket,just screws on

to save weight and to prevent damage to the bristle staples I just used araldyte on mine, Luke

4 little aluminum screws won`t make any difference

[Captain Scarlet]

I just didnt want to damage the staples and the Araldyte is brilliant, Luke

[jaykie]

cant tucker supply one straight from manufacturer without the holes in

Chris

[Captain Scarlet]

cant tucker supply one straight from manufacturer without the holes in

The holes are ideal for the jets though, its allows you to convert it easily.

Ive just used the brush to clean my house now......well what can I say, its fantastic. Lighter and far far far better than any brush I have used before. Its softer than the Vikan mono so its splays nicer and makes cleaning so much easier!! Its miles better than the Ionics dual trim too, Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

I think I have found the perfect combination for WFP. Just two poles for everything, the SL-X and SL2 along with the Tucker brush!! Luke

[Clive McDonald]

Well done Luke. I think you might have a point,

The 17' xtel takes some beating though because it is lighter cheaper to replace and shorter.

As you say the superlite brush is hopeless, except for gutters where it's lightness is good. I think I will copy you with the Tucker.

[Captain Scarlet]

The 17' xtel takes some beating though because it is lighter cheaper to replace and shorter.

Discount Ive got 2 17ft xtels, I no longer use one myself. But it cant compete with the SL-X. For a start its not as long overall, and only slightly shorter when closed. They are both nearly the same weight ( even though the SL-X is a 25ft pole )....true the xtel is cheaper to replace but in my opinion it doesnt matter.

As you say the superlite brush is hopeless, except for gutters where it's lightness is good. I think I will copy you with the Tucker.

Yes, it just isnt good enough, But Gardiners will soon release their new brushes ( have ordered 2 ) but until then I will use my Tucker!!! You should have fun converting one!!! Having just used the Tucker to clean my house I have to say its the best brush I have ever used, it also helped me work quicker. But it will get its true test on the big first clean on Monday, Luke

[NWH]

I did the same as that Luke about 6 months ago,i did it with a 9" .The price they ask for them brushes is a joke,there a good brush but not £50 good.If you look through the replacment parts section on some websites the actual brush is listed as a spare part and can be bought for £12 yes that`s £12,the price does not always reflect the quality of the product,yes there a good brush that is only designed to work with either there gooseneck or an ionic pole but the brush is not the best i`ve used.With that brush not cleaning the frames isn`t an option,the bristles are soft and will splay all over the frame making you have to clean frames every time which is not always needed,saying all that you have made a good job of converting it.