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macmac

Alex or other inventors
« on: September 03, 2009, 10:37:53 pm »
I get fed up screwing/unscrewing my plastic angle neck all day.

What we need is a new, stronger, longer adjustable neck with quick release lever- like a pole clamp!!!

I think it would be the ultimate neck, bit more reach (could even be telescopic), stronger to aid rigidity & justify the higher price, quicker & easier to adjust. Hey, it could even incorporate a swivel!!!

How about it? Anyone agree?

JSMC

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2009, 10:40:43 pm »
aye stick some bells n whistles on also LOL.

would defo like some sort of easier adjust

Blue Frog Systems

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2009, 10:42:36 pm »
I dont find that problem myself, but would like a long bristled water fed brush specially designed for cleaning fascia boards, guttering and something i can get into the crannys with. Longer bristles about 2 inches would be good
Only those who risk going too far will truly know how far they can actually go

Alex Gardiner

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2009, 10:44:13 pm »
I get fed up screwing/unscrewing my plastic angle neck all day.

What we need is a new, stronger, longer adjustable neck with quick release lever- like a pole clamp!!!

I think it would be the ultimate neck, bit more reach (could even be telescopic), stronger to aid rigidity & justify the higher price, quicker & easier to adjust. Hey, it could even incorporate a swivel!!!

How about it? Anyone agree?

I agree  ;)

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2009, 10:47:20 pm »
I get fed up screwing/unscrewing my plastic angle neck all day.

What we need is a new, stronger, longer adjustable neck with quick release lever- like a pole clamp!!!

I think it would be the ultimate neck, bit more reach (could even be telescopic), stronger to aid rigidity & justify the higher price, quicker & easier to adjust. Hey, it could even incorporate a swivel!!!

How about it? Anyone agree?

I was thinking that something along the lines of a pole-clamp style adjuster would be helpful the other day. I do like to have the brush at a reasonable working angle and this needs adjustment from upstairs to downstairs in particular, it can be a bit tedious over the day, something a lot simpler and quicker would be welcomed.

matt

macmac

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #5 on: September 03, 2009, 10:48:27 pm »
I get fed up screwing/unscrewing my plastic angle neck all day.

What we need is a new, stronger, longer adjustable neck with quick release lever- like a pole clamp!!!

I think it would be the ultimate neck, bit more reach (could even be telescopic), stronger to aid rigidity & justify the higher price, quicker & easier to adjust. Hey, it could even incorporate a swivel!!!

How about it? Anyone agree?

I agree  ;)

Is there a glimmer of hope I can read in that wink? :D

matt

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #6 on: September 03, 2009, 10:52:52 pm »
we have been here before on the DIY forum

i thought about it and came up with the :

Cycle seat Quick release bolt


jeff B uses it now all the time and says it works well




STEVE-UK

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2009, 07:05:06 am »
I will be keeping an eye on your new products then alex, any dates? ;)

jonnyald

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2009, 07:50:11 am »
I will be keeping an eye on your new products then alex, any dates? ;)
   add a bit of chrome or a kids windmill  to the end of pole to catch the eye ?

jouk45

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2009, 08:12:19 am »
heres one i did around 2 years ago

jeff1

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #10 on: September 04, 2009, 10:20:54 am »
I remeber that one Joe  ;)

jouk45

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2009, 01:16:25 pm »
the connectors are a lot smaller and light compared to then

Spruce

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2009, 01:28:36 pm »
heres one i did around 2 years ago

Hi Jouk45
Looks good, but this coupling would allow the brush to turn, which I find unacceptable. I will turn the brush on it's side to scrape birds much off the window and rotate the brush a bit to get into the corners if working from the side, ie. window above conservatory. I also sometimes use half the brush to clean the upper window sill from an angle, so I need the brush head to be fixed.
Still think that Unger's quick release system is great, although the angle adaptor is too heavy with alloy adjuster and too flimsy with plastic adaptor.
I still carry my Unger pole on the van and use it for some jobs - have 3 different brushes I use, depending on application. For example, I have a Solmon brush with a Mark2 swivel, and two Vikan ovals, 1 with 2mm jets and another with 3mm jets. I have a 35' SLX but the day to day pole is my fishing pole conversion with single trim Gardner brush - purely because of weight.
Spruce
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

macmac

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2009, 01:47:08 pm »
What we need is more of a "one size fits all" neck. A neck that will suite virtually all day to day work & more, that is strong, light & quick/easy to adjust!

jouk45

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2009, 01:50:47 pm »
i think i got it  ;D will show pics later, one size fits all, thanks for that marmac  ;D

macmac

Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #15 on: September 04, 2009, 02:03:24 pm »
i think i got it  ;D will show pics later, one size fits all, thanks for that marmac  ;D

We are talking pole necks here Joe? ;D

jouk45

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #16 on: September 04, 2009, 02:15:14 pm »
than goodness you told me that, i was going to upload all sizes  :P :P

dai

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #17 on: September 04, 2009, 10:29:43 pm »
I knocked this one up in the shed last week, not the complete solution but a step in the right direction.
This is a rough as a bears backside prototype.

dai

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Re: Alex or other inventors
« Reply #18 on: September 04, 2009, 10:35:22 pm »
These jets on stalks are working very well, I seem to get less spotting.
The angle of the brush is altered by slacking off and tightning the wing nuts.
That swivel is my old friend  the converted Stanley paint pad, What a superb swivel that is, I have dropped that poll loads of times and failed to break one yet, plus you can lock the swivel if you don't need it.