How to choose a Waterpole

Figure out your waterpole needs and how Gardiner waterpoles can work for you!

What waterpole is right for you?

Start out knowing your working height, pole weight, and price point. This will help you find the right waterpole for your specific work needs. 

Remember: There are several compositions of waterpoles available and this affects their price, work height, and pole weight, as well as rigidity. 

WORKING HEIGHT: Choose a composition, rigidity, and length best for the height you need to work at. 

  • Less than 30 feet – Aluminum and fiberglass 
  • Up to about 40 feet – Fiberglass and carbonfiber/fiberglass hybrids 
  • Up to about 65 feet – Carbonfiber, including HiMod and carbonfiber with Kevlar 

WORKING TIME/WEIGHT: Choose the lightest composition possible when you will be working for long periods of time. 

  • Heaviest – Aluminum 
  • Medium weight – Fiberglass 
  • Medium weight – Carbonfiber/fiberglass hybrids 
  • Lightest – Carbonfiber, including HiMod and carbonfiber with Kevlar 

PRICE POINT: Choose the waterpole of a length and composition that will also fit your budget. 

  • Cheapest – Aluminum 
  • Medium cost – Fiberglass 
  • Medium cost – Carbonfiber/fiberglass hybrid 
  • Most Expensive – Carbonfiber, including HiMod and carbon fiber with Kevlar 

GARDINER WATERPOLES

We carry a great selection of Gardiner Waterpoles at Detroit Sponge. Gardiner’s Waterpoles are known for being dependable, light weight, rigid and made from carbon fiber. The company started from window cleaners who desired to make their jobs more fun and efficient. Check out the four styles of Gardiner Waterpoles we carry starting from good to the best! 

CLX Waterpole:

  • Ranges from 4ft- 27ft 
  • 65/35 carbonfiber/fiberglass composite 
  • Each section is completely Telescopic 
  • Most affordable 

SLX Waterpole:

  • Rangers from 25ft-47ft 
  • 100% carbonfiber content in all extending sections 
  • Max Extended Length – Approx 47ft, Working Reach – Approx 52ft 

Xtreme Waterpole:

  • Ranges from 18ft- 47ft 
  • Ultimate Lightness & Rigidity 
  • Carbonfiber, Fully telescopic extending sections 
  • Increase productivity & speed on the job 
  • Reduce fatigue & strain to the absolute minimum 

Ultimate Waterpole:

  • This is the most rigid high-reach fully telescopic waterpole on the market! 
  • Reduce lost energy and lack of control when working at heights up to 78 feet 
  • Highest grade of carbonfiber 
  • Increase productivity, speed, and control on the highest jobs 
  • Control bars are available for 46, 63, or 74 foot 
  • Working height 74ft and above 

All waterpoles come complete with a Gardiner brush, Square Lock gooseneck, yellow all-season waterpole hose, and connectors. The base handle section has an outer insulated layer just for your safety. 

We hope this helped you to find the right waterpole for you. To shop all our waterpoles and professional window cleaning equipment, head to www.detroitsponge,com. If you have any questions and would like to talk to a Detroit Sponge team member, email us at customerservice@detroitsponge.com or call us at (800) 535-6394.