[Clive McDonald]

I'd like to second what dd says, to fit a plastic gooseneck. I like a firm brush because they soften when warm and fan jets.

[Wayne Thomas]

Tucker and Unger stock brushes are almost identical in appearance but completely different to use. I've used both and wouldn't swap one Tucker brush for 10 Unger ones as they are a complete waste of money

[alanwilson]

glyn

I asked the question before I had seen the omnipole brush - wasn't a wind up at all.

Re-reading the post I have come across a little beligerent - not intended that way, sorry.  The brush he was using was a dt 12inch, same as the one I was asking about.  It was at least one and a half times as heavy as the tucker, the bristles are rock hard and I nearly broke the angle adapter trying to get the bristles to splay out.  The tucker on the other hand splayed very nicely, was light and seemed a better brush.

as regards having the same backing plate - not in this case, the omnipole brush has a slightly translucent plastic whereas the tucker was solid white, the tucker has a thinner backing plate too.

the tucker has 2 outer rows of longer bristles whereas the omnipole brush has 3 outer rows.

the tucker edges were smooth and straight - not so with the Omnipole.

I'm not doubting you that you carry Tucker brushes but certainly the ones he showed me where completely different brushes.

If you can please post some good, up close pics of the tucker brushes you sell and maybe someone on here will post pics of their tucker brushes.

alan

[Clive McDonald]

The problem with that is that large firms stop supply chanels if they see their product, exactly the same but much cheaper available somewhere else. This could cause a big big row in the states, and ultimatly make it difficult for the uk end.

If you want to look at brushes go on his site. Don't tempt or try to lure him into making dangerous claims.

[steven ainger]

i ordered a tucker catalogue and price list last week, just phoned them this morning quoting the part number for a 12" double trim brush, part number 101, its £13.86 + vat, so i orderded 2, the part numbers are on the price list not in th catalogue.
i think it was NWH has been saying this for a while now.

[dd]

i ordered a tucker catalogue and price list last week, just phoned them this morning quoting the part number for a 12" double trim brush, part number 101, its £13.86 + vat, so i orderded 2, the part numbers are on the price list not in th catalogue.
i think it was NWH has been saying this for a while now.

I think you will find part 101 - brush head - actually refers to the part that attaches the brush to the gooseneck NOT the brush itself.

If you look in their brochure uner the heading "Brushes" you will find the 12inch double trim brush priced something over £40+VAT.

[steven ainger]

just phoned them again to confirm, and the guy said its the brush itself not the holder,

[steven ainger]

i think you are right, the fella at tucker doesnt know what hes talking about, there going to phone back and sort it out

i ordered a tucker catalogue and price list last week, just phoned them this morning quoting the part number for a 12" double trim brush, part number 101, its £13.86 + vat, so i orderded 2, the part numbers are on the price list not in th catalogue.
i think it was NWH has been saying this for a while now.

I think you will find part 101 - brush head - actually refers to the part that attaches the brush to the gooseneck NOT the brush itself.

If you look in their brochure uner the heading "Brushes" you will find the 12inch double trim brush priced something over £40+VAT.

[dd]

i think you are right, the fella at tucker doesnt know what hes talking about, there going to phone back and sort it out

i ordered a tucker catalogue and price list last week, just phoned them this morning quoting the part number for a 12" double trim brush, part number 101, its £13.86 + vat, so i orderded 2, the part numbers are on the price list not in th catalogue.
i think it was NWH has been saying this for a while now.

I think you will find part 101 - brush head - actually refers to the part that attaches the brush to the gooseneck NOT the brush itself.

If you look in their brochure uner the heading "Brushes" you will find the 12inch double trim brush priced something over £40+VAT.

Hi Steve, did you get it sorted?

[Wayne Thomas]

It makes me laugh to read that window cleaners are willing to spend £100's on a pole but are so tight when it comes to buying a decent brush head. At the end of the day, the brush head is just as important, if not more important than what type of pole you buy. The brush head is our main tool which reflects the quality of our work along with a good method/technique of cleaning the glass.

[[GQC] Tim]

It makes me laugh to read that window cleaners are willing to spend £100's on a pole but are so tight when it comes to buying a decent brush head. At the end of the day, the brush head is just as important, if not more important than what type of pole you buy. The brush head is our main tool which reflects the quality of our work along with a good method/technique of cleaning the glass.

Well if you think about it Wayne, SLX is like what £450?

£50 on that you would atleast think the brush is made of Carbonfibre.

[dd]

I think Wayne makes a good point. It is worth investing in a quality brush to improve cleaning results. £50 is a lot to spend on one brush but it should pay for itself and will last a long time.

My main gripe is that we cannot buy one of these brushes to fit a standard pole (it has to be converted).

[steven ainger]

got it sorted, the guy has only been there 3wks and got it wrong, so i cancelled what i had origially ordered and just ordered one 12" d/t brush.
i will convert it myself, as their jets were 4mm and i think the the brush head wouldnt fit the plastic gooseneck, that most use.
i agree with what you say about spending money on a good brush,

[Wayne Thomas]

Here's a few pics of my converted poles with Tucker brushes.

[Wayne Thomas]

A few more pics:

[Wayne Thomas]

Last ones

[dd]

What bits did you use to convert the brush?

[Wayne Thomas]

The Tucker brush will fit straight on to an Ionics commercial gooseneck, (just need to replace Ionics brush head with Tucker's).

On a plastic universal angle gooseneck I fit a converted swivel tile brush from hillhead brush company. After pulling the bristles out with pinchers, file the rear side of the tile brush (with a rasp) where the jets will go and fit jets similar to Ionics from varitech (Newton Abbot) because they are longer jets, securing the brush, swivel connection and jets all together with 2 nuts behind the stock of the Tucker brush as in the photos above

[dd]

Thanks Wayne.

I do think we ought to be able to buy this type of brush already converted. I like the tucker brush but find the tucker pole impractical on smallish jobs and don't like the tucker jets as they are too big.

[john tomkins]

Must be a bit of weight in the pole using reinforced hose all the way to the jets Wayne? Why didn't you use the clear pvc 6mm ?