Window and solar panel cleaning
22ft Carbon Fibre Hybrid Water Fed Pole Kit
Extends to about 6.7 m, so with your own height on top it cleans double storey windows from the ground. Pair it with pure water from a DI tank and the glass dries clear with no squeegee and no ladder.
Brush, internal hose and valve included. Plenty of poles are sold bare, with the hose, brush and adapter extra. Ours comes with all three.
- 22ft (6.7 m) hybrid pole carbon fibre and fibreglass, light and tough
- Adjustable angle brush with 6 brass jets (2 fan on the outside, 4 pencil in the middle), plus an extra angle adapter
- 8 m internal hose that runs inside the pole, tangle free
- On/off valve at the handle so you never walk back to the tap
No hose reel in the box, on purpose. Most people already have one. If you don't, grab the length that suits your jobs from any hardware store, whether that's 30 m or 50 m. We only include what you'll actually use, so you're not paying for bells and whistles.
- Ships next business day
- Free shipping
- Brisbane based support
Need the pure water too?
Get the pole with one of our DI tanks and save up to $150.
Shop the bundle and save"This unit lasts so much longer than the other ones that I have used and the resin replacement system is quick and so easy. The pole is light and comfortable. Amazing products."
This pole needs pure water
Run tap water through it and the glass dries with spots. Run pure water and it dries clear, no squeegee needed. Our DI tank sits between your tap and the pole and does exactly that.
How high will the 22ft pole reach?
The pole extends to about 6.7 m, and your own height adds to that. Windows are all done from the ground.
- 1Single storeyEasy work. Run it short and it's light in the hands all day. With room around the house, you can often do the solar panels from the ground too.
- 2Second storeyCleans second storey windows from the ground.
- 3Third storeyIt can just reach some third storey windows. Doing them regularly? Ask us about the 30ft pole.
Solar panels up on the roof? Set an extension ladder up at the roof line and clean them from the ladder. Never stand or walk on the roof or the panels.
See it on the job
Our customers and us, cleaning glass with pure water from our tanks.
Carbon fibre and fibreglass: the best mix of the two
We picked a hybrid pole on purpose. It's strong enough for everyday work and still light enough to hold up all day.
- ✕Fibreglass onlyTough and cheap, but heavy. At full height it bends and sways, and your arms and shoulders feel it.
- ✕Carbon fibre onlyThe lightest option, but more brittle. A knock, a drop or an over-tightened clamp can crack it, and it costs a lot more to replace.
- ✓Hybrid, what we sellCarbon fibre keeps it light and stiff, fibreglass makes it tough. Tougher than full carbon, far lighter than fibreglass.
A pole on its own just moves tap water
The minerals in your tap water go up the pole with it, and they're what dry on the glass as spots. Pure water is what makes a water fed pole work.
How long will it last me?
How long will it last me?Most sellers quote one generic number that has nothing to do with your situation. We work out yours, from your postcode or your own TDS reading.
It depends on your tap water. Put in your postcode, or your own TDS reading if you have one.
300 ppm High minerals
Example only. Enter your postcode to see yours.
Lite 10L
850 to 970 L
Pro 15L
1,330 to 1,500 L
Commercial 25L
2,230 to 2,500 L
Litres of pure water from each full set of resin. Use the bypass for scrubbing and pure water only for the rinse, and each set goes a lot further. Postcode figures are a guide from local water suppliers and your tap can differ. Your free TDS meter gives the exact reading.
| Your tap water | Lite 10L | Pro 15L | Commercial 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ppm | 2,550 to 2,900 L | 4,000 to 4,500 L | 6,700 to 7,500 L |
| 200 ppm | 1,280 to 1,450 L | 2,000 to 2,250 L | 3,350 to 3,750 L |
| 300 ppm | 850 to 970 L | 1,330 to 1,500 L | 2,230 to 2,500 L |
| 400 ppm | 640 to 730 L | 1,000 to 1,130 L | 1,680 to 1,880 L |
| 500 ppm | 510 to 580 L | 800 to 900 L | 1,340 to 1,500 L |
Why litres, not houses? A first clean on a dirty house can use several times the water of a regular clean, and every operator works differently. Litres are the honest number, and experienced window cleaners already think in them.
Tap water changes through the year. Supplies get blended and dam levels move, so your reading can go up and down. Your free TDS meter always tells you where you stand: 0 ppm means fresh resin, doing its job. Above 10 ppm, it's time to replace the resin.
Very hard water? Above about 400 ppm the resin works a lot harder. Give us a call before you buy and we'll talk you through it.
Designed to handle pressure washer flow, so a water fed pole is easy work
Every tank we sell is built to keep up with a car pressure washer, and those usually pull somewhere between 5 and 10 litres a minute. A water fed brush only needs roughly 2 to 3 litres a minute to rinse glass properly.
So on a pole, the tank is working well within itself, giving you steady pure water at the brush from the first window to the last. The slower flow also gives the water more time with the resin, which helps it make the most of every fill.
It runs on your normal tap pressure. No pump, no power, nothing to plug in.
Make every fill go further with the bypass
Every tank comes with the bypass head already fitted. On a cool, shady side it saves a lot of resin. In full sun, skip it and use pure water the whole way.
- 1Scrub the whole side on bypass Tap water goes straight through to the brush, so none of your resin is used. Do the whole side before you switch.
- 2Flick to filter and run the hose clear Your hose is still full of tap water. Let it run until you hear air come through, then you know it's running pure. The longer the hose, the more water that takes, so switch once per side, not once per window.
- 3Rinse the whole side pure Rinse every window while the glass is still wet. Pure water leaves nothing behind, so it dries clear on its own.
Full sun? Skip the bypass. By the time you switch over and run the hose clear, tap water on hot glass has already dried into spots. On sunny sides, scrub and rinse with pure water only.
Cleaning solar panels the right way
Dust, pollen and bird droppings sit on your panels and get in the way of the sun. Here's how to clean them without doing any harm.
- Clean them coolGo early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Water on hot panels dries before you can rinse, and hot glass doesn't like cold water.
- Soft brush, tap pressureA soft brush and normal tap pressure is all it takes. Never use a pressure washer or anything abrasive on panels.
- Pure water, no soapNo detergent needed. Pure water lifts the dirt and leaves nothing behind, so there's no film for the next lot of dust to stick to.
- Stay off the roofOn a single storey with room around it, work from the ground. Otherwise clean from an extension ladder at the roof line. Never walk on the panels, and check your panel maker's cleaning instructions before you start.
Safety first: carbon fibre conducts electricity, and so does a wet pole. Never use one near overhead power lines, and keep well clear of the line into your house.
Questions we get asked
Can I use the pole with plain tap water?
You can scrub with tap water, but if you rinse with it the glass dries with spots. The pure water rinse is what lets the glass dry clear without a squeegee.
How high does the pole reach?
The 22ft pole extends to about 6.7 m, and your own height adds to that. It cleans second storey windows from the ground and can just reach some third storey windows. If you do third storey work regularly, ask us about the 30ft pole.
Can I clean my solar panels from the ground?
On a single storey home with room around it, often yes. Otherwise set an extension ladder up at the roof line and clean the panels from the ladder. Never stand or walk on the roof or the panels.
What else do I need?
A garden hose or hose reel to run from the tank to the pole. We leave it out on purpose: most people already have one, and everyone needs a different length. We use a 30 m reel so the tank stays put while we work our way around the house.
What is a DI tank?
DI stands for deionised. The tank is filled with resin that takes the dissolved minerals out of your tap water, so what comes out the other end dries clear instead of leaving spots.
When do I replace the resin?
Check the tank's output with your TDS meter. 0 ppm means fresh resin, doing its job. Above 10 ppm, it's time to replace the resin. Resin replacement kits start from $159 for the Lite and $225 for the Pro.
How many houses will I get out of it?
We don't quote houses, because a first clean can use several times the water of a regular clean, and every operator works differently. Put your postcode into the calculator for the litres you'll get, then compare that with what you use on a typical job.
Does it work for solar panels?
Yes. Solar panels need exactly the same thing as glass: pure water for the rinse so nothing is left behind when it dries.
Can I run two poles off one tank?
Yes, with a splitter after the tank. Keep in mind two poles use the resin twice as fast.
My water is very hard. Will it still work?
It will still give you pure water, but the resin won't go as far. Above about 400 ppm, call us before you buy and we'll help you work out whether it suits how much you clean.
Do I need a pump or power?
No. It runs on your normal tap pressure.
How do I store it between jobs?
Keep it out of direct sun, and close the tank off so the resin stays wet between jobs.
