Help with tricky trad windows

[1393jason]

Wagtail or excelerator on a pole and it's easyWatch polzn bladz vids on youtube and you'll see how easy it is

I used to do whole days with no ladders trad like that

daveyboy what pole do you recommend using? Going to get myself a Wagtail SLIMLINE FLIPPER

 

[Dave B]

Harris pole with angle adapter

 

[1393jason]

I think i spotted them in b&q. Looked a decent price, but wasn't sure on how compatible is was. Not got a link to an angle adapter have you?

 

[Clisty1989]

I think i spotted them in b&q. Looked a decent price, but wasn't sure on how compatible is was. Not got a link to an angle adapter have you?

The trad poles in b&q are *****, i got one and they're only good when not extended. They dont hold tools as well as they could if they put 2 mins more thought into them

 

[Dave B]

Go on Wintecs website and order unger adjustable crank with optiloc cone

Fit it like this vid

Job done

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[1393jason]

The trad poles in b&q are *****, i got one and they're only good when not extended. They dont hold tools as well as they could if they put 2 mins more thought into them

Clisty1986 what would you recommend then?

 

[1393jason]

Go on Wintecs website and order unger adjustable crank with optiloc coneFit it like this vid

Job done

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Thanks Daveyboy looks simple enough (I am sure I will not be thinking that when I attempt it mind)

 

[boarcity]

harris poles [as in Bnq ] are good for trad. these are designed for painters but the reason they work well in window cleaning is they feel right in use + theyve well made adjustment cones . Whereas the poles specifically made for the job by Unger and Ettore have badly designed adjusters and altho strong they are quite clumsy to use

 

[Dave B]

Do the wag handles fit on the standard cones easily boarcity

 

[Wheelie Clean]

Did this today, no probs with the ladder mitts on. An A Frame would be even better but I haven't bought one yet.

Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums app

 

[Gary Harry]

I've been using a Harris pole but once you fully extend it I find it hard to undo

 

[1393jason]

I've been using a Harris pole but once you fully extend it I find it hard to undo

I have just been and got one. I've just gotta try and mod it tomorrow when my other stuff arrives.

 

[boarcity]

I've been using a Harris pole but once you fully extend it I find it hard to undo

rub candle wax on the threads of the cones. this helps stop it sticking

 

[1393jason]

I've been using a Harris pole but once you fully extend it I find it hard to undo

I have the same problem. Just tried it out on my own Windows and cannot even move the adjuster things!

 

[Gary Harry]

I have the same problem. Just tried it out on my own Windows and cannot even move the adjuster things!

I take a pair of large grip pliers out with me just in case

 

[Dave B]

I just. Don't do them up tight

Just a wee nip will do

 

[1393jason]

After wrestling with it for most of the day. I thought I would give it one more go and somehow managed to loosen it to retract it!

I am going to add a little greace to the threads and see if that helps things.

 

[David K]

Def. Go wfp ! I remember these dilemmas 10 yrs ago .. So glad i Got different tools today . You Could just buy a Backpack for These tricky ones , if you Wont go all-in on wfp .

 

[1393jason]

Def. Go wfp ! I remember these dilemmas 10 yrs ago .. So glad i Got different tools today . You Could just buy a Backpack for These tricky ones , if you Wont go all-in on wfp .

Once I have a decent round, I will be going with a backpack option as soon as possible. Planning on wfp tops and trad bottoms.

 

[David K]

Good idea ! :thumbsup:

 

[C Rose Cleaning Services]

Once I have a decent round, I will be going with a backpack option as soon as possible. Planning on wfp tops and trad bottoms.

How are you getting on mate? Starting to earn some pennies?