Does using 40ft pole almost horizontal risk snapping it

[DeLaCruz]

I have a house with super awkward upstairs sea view windows that are above a low pitched roof, they're about 35-40ft with pole at a a 10-15 degree angle, its better once brush is on glass as the pressure reduces the down force + i use the heavy metal gutter on the first section of pole to lighten the load, but as soon as the brush comes off the glass the pole is straining - i'm using an SLX an it is bending like a fishing rod with a whale on the end. I was wondering what the stress on the the pole could be and if its a process to avoid ? any advice welcome thanks

 

[scottish cleaning service]

I have a house with super awkward upstairs sea view windows that are above a low pitched roof, they're about 35-40ft with pole at a a 10-15 degree angle, its better once brush is on glass as the pressure reduces the down force + i use the heavy metal gutter on the first section of pole to lighten the load, but as soon as the brush comes off the glass the pole is straining - i'm using an SLX an it is bending like a fishing rod with a whale on the end. I was wondering what the stress on the the pole could be and if its a process to avoid ? any advice welcome thanks

Are you mad, because the strain you are putting on your elbows and shoulders. Just say you can't do them or do them from inside. Not worth it for a few pounds.

 

[DeLaCruz]

yeah it does take a bit of effort that is for sure

 

[Part Timer]

Just put a very light brush on it and your pole will be fine. We do some with an Xtreme 35 without any problems

 

[PDixon cvs]

I did it with a 28ft to clean gutters wish I never shoulder hasn't been right since that was about 4 years ago when I started water fed lesson learnt never again

 

[Pjj]

Don’t extend each section fully and the pole should be fine , but be careful with muscle strain