My Ova8 Pole Setup For WFP Window Cleaning - Ova8 22ft 

JetOWash I love using them.😃👍🏼

Richard Everingham Thanks for commenting.😃👍🏼

Lucas, your local window cleaner! Yes, I’m sure they will be at the show. Thanks for your comments. I’m glad my channel has helped you.😃👍🏼

julian pierce Love it!😃👍🏼

Ben 😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Hi Ash, Just purchased ova8 from Ziggy. Firstly, I'm very impressed. Esp with the swivel head. I sprayed some ptfe spray as yes was stiff. But so pleased with it. I have Gardiner extrem poles as well, buy this feels totally different in a good way. Clips so nice to use. Weight is a heavier slightly but makes no difference. Especially the price as cheaper than gardineer. Love gardneer brushs and poles, buy do feel alot for what they are. 👍

Gardiner are a very popular choice. I must try them to compare.😃👍🏼

Edwin Noort Awesome!😃👍🏼

That’s great. I’m glad you find my channel useful.😃👍🏼

BDW WINDOW CLEANING Good one! Thanks!😃👍🏼

Which brush is that link please

That’s working smart!😉👍🏼

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Sounds great! Nice combination.😃👍🏼

Do these just fit together or do I need to buy a fitting separate? If so from who Gardiner or ova8?

window cleaning Thanks!😃👍🏼

I’m glad you found it useful.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh I've got an Ov8 30 and just got an Ov8 17 with a 14 inch brush loving it .

That’s great. I’m glad you find my channel useful. I hope your business plans go well.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Thanks, been trad for over 20 years, making the leap to mostly WFP so need all the help I can get.

I hope your plans go well. I did a similar thing. It was hard work just having to explain to everyone about the change. But worth it in the end.😃👍🏼

Hope you enjoy. I want to get a Gardiner to compare it to the Ova8!😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh after checking it out I certainly can't grumble it is good! definitely has its advantages along with the pole clamps compared to the gardiner slx, the only draw back from what I can see is the design of the goose neck clamp, I find it awkward with only being able to clamp it in only 2 ways. I also like the twist lock on the jets it uses but it's draw back is that it doesn't have push fit design like gardiner so have ordered gardiner brush heads and jets to suit. The quick lock on the brush head fitting is a massive improvement compared to the gardiner tho. Apparently next month they're bringing out more attachments to makes use with unger tools and more but we'll have to wait and see with the lockdown. Definitely recommend it to anyone tho to make use along side with the gardiner. I hope its rigidity lasts when put to use daily.

Nice tip. Thanks!😃👍🏼

Nathan Turner I haven’t tried a Tucker yet, but it seems to be a very popular choice.😃👍🏼

James G Thanks for commenting. The videos don’t make much from views, but I mostly just enjoy making the videos and sharing my experience.😃👍🏼

Gardiner are good, but my new poles are more rigid. mackintoshcleaningtools.sumupstore.com

@@aemackintosh thanks for your answer. So you don‘t use the Ova8 anymore…. Your own poles are round again ?

Ova8 is quite bendy, even the hi-mod. Round poles are more rigid.👍🏼

julie stonelake I like fan jets but I find I use more water, so I use the 1.4mm pencil jets.😃👍🏼

James Cooper Thanks! The whole van setup comes from Varitech.😃👍🏼

Hi - Give us a call on 01626 830830. . .:-)

haha just seen the end of the video cheers anyway pal

Varitech Systems Ltd Thanks!😃👍🏼

Alan Lillington Yeah, I know what you mean. It would get battered about down there and I don’t feel it would be that convenient there either. I mostly use this pole on low domestic work, so I find it works well like that. I must get a univalve for it instead though.😃👍🏼

MyRandall10 Yeah sure, you should be able to just screw it on to the fitting.😃👍🏼

Yes.😃👍🏼

mono690 It’s really difficult to pinpoint one for all purposes since I have my favourites for different tasks. I actually think you might find the Phantom a good all rounder since they now do a swivel adapter and a spray nozzle for it.😃👍🏼

Owen McCormack Sure, yeah. Marshall pro does different fittings for loads of different poles. I would say you need a good sturdy pole for roof scraping though, and it can get a bit battered. So if you have an old pole you could use for scraping, that would be even better.😃👍🏼

Good question. That needs to be a video. They have different strengths, but there are so so many different attachments for the SLX that it’s very difficult to beat.😃👍🏼

Dual adapter from ova8, and check out DA Components website.

Yeah a 22ft is great for everyday work. Probably wouldn’t quite reach third storey.

Both excellent choices, I love the Ova8, but I think the Gardiner will ultimately last longer.👍🏼

Not that I’m aware of.🤷🏻‍♂️

@@aemackintosh thank you. That's a shame 👎🏻

The pole brand should have its own gooseneck option, then most of the time you can screw on a brush of your choice.

Yes, I would recommend getting one with flocked bristles for leaded windows.😃👍🏼

Yes, It’s a Gardiner Supreme brush with DuPont bristles and a brush bumper.😃👍🏼

I've just ordered one cheers

Gardiner.😃👍🏼

No, the Ova8 fittings will screw right on to the Gardiner brush.😃👍🏼

Which brush is it. I've looked at the Dupont bristles but there's a few. What is the white bit round it is the a bumper. Thanks again

Ben They are very solid! And they reel up so smoothly too. I haven’t tried a lot of different reels, but these are a big thumbs up from me.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh apprecaite that Ash. Ziggy asked where heard about ova8, so mentioned you! 👍😃

That’s awesome! Thanks for that.😃👍🏼

Solon H Yeah, board hair is great for a little extra scrubbing power.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh thank you, for your time. Keep up the great videos.

Thanks!😃👍🏼

I had a mixed bristle inner synthetic outer brush from gardiner which was a great brush but it was way to soft if you are using hot water so only use it in the summer now when I don't heat my water. 👍

I love my Gardiner pole with the 12inch Tucker Alpha Hybrid brush. It has boars hair combined with nylon bristles. Light but powerful. Works well here in Australia where we have different window frames to those in this video. Still, I would live to try the OVa-8 pole and see the difference.

Sure, yeah, if you want.👍🏼

DoubleT I’m not sure about the weight difference. I haven’t used the Gardiner, and they don’t always quote the weight on the website, which is a bit annoying.😃👍🏼

I would say the hi-mod Ova8 is similar to the standard carbon of other brands. I love the Ova8 but yes it does also need a bit of looking after to make it last.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh so do you still use the ova-8 as your main pole? Thanks

The one I had became quite worn out and I haven’t replaced it. I was sent poles from other brands so I’m using those at the moment.😉👍🏼 But I do miss the Ova8, it has so many useful accessories as well.

@@aemackintosh thanks Ash, I really appreciate your reply. Have a good day mate!

Simon Doherty I use iMovie for editing. It’s simple for a beginner, but there are some more advanced features to explore also. I started off with a very basic camera too. I’m using a GoPro Hero7 at the moment.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh thanks for the fast reply mate yeah ive been looking into the video editing software and i always come back to imovie it gets the best reviews for newbies starting out i currently use a Samsung phone might just switch over to iphone or get an ipad to use the softaware would an ipad be powerful enough to put the software on imovie? Would it need to be an imac? Ive just looked at at the camera you use more cost affective than i thought sais the gopro hero 7 is water proof which is handy working outside thanks for the advice good to see someone who's willing to share tips. At some point id like to start a small chanel for a landscaping business im starting here in basingstoke hopefully get some more exposure just be happy to show case jobs i do to share on youtube and social media platforms maybe once im confident I'll try make more in depth content give tips and tricks on how i do jobs give a few tool reviews and so on. Your channel is amazing im not even a window cleaner and i can watch your videos all day long lol very well put together fantastic content and look extremely professional. Quick question i was looking into video editing software did you get your video graphic intro opener made specifically for you? outsource it? Can you get them on imovie just change the logo to your own so each video starts with your graphic logo? You can get them on a site called videohive but they didnt look suitable for my line of work looked more appropriate for intros to science fiction movies lol also wheres the best place to get copy right free music to put on videos like you do? Do you record sound with a mic seperately or does the go prohero 7 do the job all in one? Thanks for the help pal very interested in any advice you have hope the weather isnt to bad there today its terrible here!

iMovie will have the most features available to you if you use it from an iMac. The sound on the GoPro is very good, but on a breezy day it will pick up a lot of background wind. You can use an external mic but you just have to buy an expensive adapter from GoPro. My logo intro came from an external website that does all kinds of video intros. You choose a template and upload your logo.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh thanks a lot i'll look into that cheers for the advice pal kee up the good work with your chanel 😎

Thanks! I hope your plans go well.😃👍🏼

Alan Stonelake Unfortunately it’s a downside of the oval shape. As the sections wear it becomes more pronounced. They are working on a fix for it. It is possible to rinse on the glass but I usually rinse off the glass if I can.😃👍🏼

Steve Simpson No. I haven’t heard good things about additives, and I don’t really see the need for it.😃👍🏼

Try Vision ! It will change your world honestly 👍

I might give it a try sometime.😃👍🏼

There are so many different combinations to try. It’s good to find one that suits your own style and way of doing things.😃👍🏼

@@aemackintosh cheers 😁

Yes. It is possible that you could get the 35ft and remove a couple of sections when you are not going to need them.😉👍🏼

WFP gets dirt out of places I could never get to using the traditional method, and windows cleaned using pure water will stay cleaner for longer since there is no tacky residue left that traditional soaps leave behind. So, sometimes it can be down to the user who doesn’t carry out the process effectively rather than the method itself.👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Cool! Thanks for the reply. I love the vids. I'm an Irishman living in Canada, so Keep up the good work brother ;-)

Tough choice really because I have my favourites for different tasks. The Ova8 is a great every day pole. I recommend the hi mod 22.😃👍🏼

clear vision I’ve put a link in the description for you.😃👍🏼

Yes, with these there are so many great accessories, it’s so easy to change the brush heads and accessories over, and the oval shape is so great. There is some slight movement between each section though, and it’s becoming more pronounced as the pole wears. I understand that there is a new version of the clamps coming that will fix this issue. But don’t tell anyone I told you!😬👍🏼

@@aemackintosh Nice one Ashley 👍

Yeah Gardiners customer services and warranties are the worst I’ve ever found. I will never use them again

@@westwoodcleaningservices3741 They no longer deal with me, because I wrote an honest & accurate review of them! They actually argued with me on-line & just wouldn't accept the serious lack of customer service they provide! I've long since moved on & it's actually been a blessing in disguise. I'm using better poles, experiencing longer use & receiving far better customer service elsewhere. 😄

@@JasonDunlop247 they are awful. What poles are you using now?

Doozy Ok😃👍🏼

@recall If you say so

@recall I'm a high rise window cleaner of 33 years and I know better.

@recall You must be a window washer... I'm a window cleaner.

@recall One more thing , all true skilled window cleaners know the difference between a window washer and a window cleaner.