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Iannacchione · Guest

24' extension PW pole

Iannacchione · Guest

I have the all flo set up and just cant get some spots without risking life and limb. I am thinking it would get me some extra distance as well as better at getting tops of dormers.

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very flimsy and awkward. Just get 1/2 inch pvc pipe cut into five foot sections and put quick connects on them for extra reach. you should be able to hit the peaks with the all flow with just a ball valve and nozzle.

BCRoofClean · Guest

Iannacchione wrote:

Been thinking alot about adding one to the arsenal. Anybody used a 24' pressure washing extension pole to get those "tough to reach" spots on roofs?

I am thinking of the ones pressure washers use that extend to 24'. Why cant we put it on the end of our hose and let er rip?

I have one, we have been talking about trying lately, just not enough time to do so. If I try it I will let you know.

Roof Cleaning Little Rock Arkansas · Guest

Ive got one ill sell you....!

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you can buy mine used one time!!!!

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I've got one that I used once or twice.... it's one of the tools you only pull out as a last resort. It is heavy, awkward to use, will slow you down.....

How much farther do you need to spray that you just cant reach?

Midtown · Guest

miked wrote:

very flimsy and awkward. Just get 1/2 inch pvc pipe cut into five foot sections and put quick connects on them for extra reach. you should be able to hit the peaks with the all flow with just a ball valve and nozzle.

Good idea.

I tried my yellow fellow with 100 foot 5/8 into 100 foot 3/8 pressure washing cord. It was unwieldly yet decent to control (I zeroed right in on this very bad angled dormer that had tar or something on it that was in a bad ladder spot) and before that I softwashed the whole house that way...around 3500 sq. ft) but the spray dropped considerably the longer and more vertical I got. Still though, ...Experiment flawed in that the 3/8 pinched it; you'd have to run 1/2 or better to know for sure? Keep us posted?

Oh, and I flushed like it crazy and sprayed off the plug and poured vinegar on it and it still rusted bad (solvents were last thing used)

-- Edited by Midtown on Tuesday 8th of June 2010 11:32:46 PM

Roof Cleaning Katy Texas (281) 392-2304 · Jun 9, 2010

I would not suggest the pole... I will sell you mine.

Markus · Guest

miked wrote:

very flimsy and awkward. Just get 1/2 inch pvc pipe cut into five foot sections and put quick connects on them for extra reach. you should be able to hit the peaks with the all flow with just a ball valve and nozzle.

Mike, great idea on the 1/2 inch pipe. I just got a 24 ft extension pressure wash pole (for those "just in case" moments where there might be a tough to reach area. But, I would much rather stick with an all flo set up. Good suggestion.

Iannacchione · Guest

Maybe not even use a ladder on most ranches?

Iannacchione · Guest

I just have been reading alot about our RC brothers falling from ladders and I took a good look on how I perform the jobs. I try to be as safe as possible, but there are times when I do some crazy manuevers just to get that "one last streak". Whether that means climbing a too steep of a roof, or twisting on the ladder or reaching out that one last inch.

From what I am hearing, the 24' pole is a pain in the neck to use, I was also considering the belt strap that it comes with for more of an easier use.

My thoughts are that with a 24' pole and the 35+ feet power from the pump........not many spots you couldnt hit without the ladder?

Matthew · Guest

I have one and we use it occassionally for tile roof edges and other "concrete" applications with some minimal pressure.

As far as doing it with a fat boy or Air Diaphram pump... Not sure it's worth it.
Its heavy and even with the bracing belt takes some getting used too.
Now it'll be less flimsy than trying to use 3/4 or 1/2 schedule 80 pipe, but I still think the ball valve and right tip combo would be better for most applications.

I recently did a high gable end on a roof that needed to reach around a pool enclosure. I used a 12' pvc wand with a 0 degree tip and it worked just fine.
I only needed the wand to reach around the enclosure.

I got a good one for $100 bucks and I keep it for those specialty jobs, but its definately a last resort item.

Just my 2 cents

-- Edited by Matthew on Wednesday 9th of June 2010 02:42:02 PM

white fox · Guest

I joining everyone on here and say I have a extension pole for sale also haha! I haven't used mine in 3 years

WeWashWindows · Guest

Wow.. this got my wheels turning.

I'm not sure the yellow noodle will be the best idea for this. If you ever owned and used one, you know that when it's fully extended you can barely lift the thing into the air. I can't imagine having it in the air at an angle and trying to keep it at certain angles to apply the love to a roof. They're not so bad if you're using the pole straight up and down, but once you start angling it gets difficult.

What you have me thinking about though is using my water fed pole that I use in window cleaning. I have the All Flo from Lori, so I shouldn't need to do this, but it's nice to have it available.

The water fed pole I have is 56 feet. It's all carbon fiber - so there's hardly any flex, and yet it weighs less than a gallon of milk, like 6.5 pounds. You can fully extend this pole, and lift it into the air and then hold it with one hand. So if needed, you could run a hose thru the pole and put a nozzle on the end of it.

I think this pole would be way easier then a yellow noodle, just an idea though.

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

You can have mine, come get it, used once repaierd twice,lol. The love is going to eat the hose and gun up fast! We like to use 5 foot aluminum wand with qc plugs if we need extensions. Much stronger and actually cheaper to build than pvc lances.

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Here they are! We have bent ones as well.

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WeWashWindows wrote:

Wow.. this got my wheels turning.

I'm not sure the yellow noodle will be the best idea for this. If you ever owned and used one, you know that when it's fully extended you can barely lift the thing into the air. I can't imagine having it in the air at an angle and trying to keep it at certain angles to apply the love to a roof. They're not so bad if you're using the pole straight up and down, but once you start angling it gets difficult.

What you have me thinking about though is using my water fed pole that I use in window cleaning. I have the All Flo from Lori, so I shouldn't need to do this, but it's nice to have it available.

The water fed pole I have is 56 feet. It's all carbon fiber - so there's hardly any flex, and yet it weighs less than a gallon of milk, like 6.5 pounds. You can fully extend this pole, and lift it into the air and then hold it with one hand. So if needed, you could run a hose thru the pole and put a nozzle on the end of it.

I think this pole would be way easier then a yellow noodle, just an idea though.

Micah, I have thought about the same thing! I dont have a water fed pole but came across a building that was going to be very tricky to clean .... 4 stories with no possibility of using a lift in some areas. .... Thought I was going to need to create a new tool to get the job done. Didn't get the job though. Could have been a blessing.

Pressure Washer Products · Guest

Nice Pics, Mr Booz! I also made a little hose whip for larry last week. It will take the tension off the gun or ball valve. I made it about 8" long with 1/2" crimped bass ends. It is sooo cute. Hopefully, he will post a pic or two and give us some feedback!

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hey bill that concrete could use a little cleaning.LOL

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