Before purchasing a Gardiner waterpole it’s best to know the differences and breakdown of what the different composites mean, and how that translates to cleaning windows. For those of you who are not familiar with the Gardiner brand, let’s give you a brief introduction to the maker of the best pound for pound waterpoles on the market.
Gardiner Pole Systems was founded in 2005 by window cleaners who wanted to make Pure Water cleaning more accessible and offer the best quality, best performing products at great prices. They’re a family owned and operated business with a worldwide reputation for excellent customer service and quality products. They are the #1 waterpole brand in the UK, and they’re our #1 selling waterpole here in the United States. All the Gardiner Waterpoles feature Gardiner’s patented Smart Clamps that are super easy to use, plus they hold sections in place without spinning.
Another brilliant feature that makes Gardiner stand out above their competitors is their Square Lock System. All of Gardiner’s waterpoles use the Gardiner square lock system. The square lock gooseneck snaps into the square lock brush socket and is safely secured together with a spring-loaded metal button to keep it from coming loose. The Gardiner square lock system gives you a firm attachment that will not come loose like Euro threaded fittings often do. So your brush will always stay in place and won’t spin around.
Now, let’s begin to breakdown the composites of all the Gardiner Waterpoles by categories.
GOOD | Gardiner Red CLX Hybrid Waterpole
The Gardiner CLX Hybrid is a telescoping waterpole made of a 50/50 blend of carbonfiber and fiberglass. The insulated outer base section is made of non-conductive fiberglass suitable for resisting up to 5,000V. The Gardiner CLX is also our most popular choice for TRAD (traditional) work for its durability, ease of use and for those of you who work all year round in colder climates, you’ll love Gardiner’s Smart Clamps as they do not lock up from freezing temperatures like your typical aluminum extensions poles do. Did we mention how affordable the Gardiner CLX Waterpoles are? Click this link for pricing, breakdown in how many sections there are per pole as well as the weight of each pole: https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-CLX-Hybrid-Waterpole.
BETTER | Gardiner Black SLX All Carbon Fiber Waterpole
The Gardiner SLX Carbon fiber is a telescoping waterpole made of 100% carbonfiber. The base section has been tested to resist up to 5,000V. This pole is a nice upgrade to consider over the CLX if you anticipate frequent use over 30-feet. It’s significantly lighter, more rigid, with great weight balance without sacrificing the poles integrity and durability. Which is why this is a top seller for those of you who want to spend a few extra bucks to reduce the amount of fatigue in a long day’s worth of work. Click this link for pricing, breakdown in how many sections there are per pole as well as the weight of each pole: https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-SLX-Carbonfiber-Waterpole.
GREAT | Gardiner Super Max 3K HiMod Waterpole
The Gardiner Super Max 3K is a telescoping waterpole made of 100% carbonfiber, with 3K HiMod strengthened sections. The sections are also longer, making the pole a little less bulky and more rigid than the Gardiner SLX Carbonfiber waterpole. The base section has been tested to resist up to 5,000V. So, if you’re looking for a waterpole that provides great strength, weight balance and rigidity at heights of 30-feet or higher that doesn’t break the bank, look no further than the Super Max. We offer this pole in 27 and 50 feet lengths. Links to both our Super Max waterpoles: https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-Super-Max-3k-Waterpole-27-Feet or https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-Super-Max-3k-Waterpole-50-Feet.
OUTSTANDING | Gardiner Xtreme X3 HiMod Waterpole
The Gardiner Xtreme X3 HiMod is a telescoping waterpole made of 100% High Modulus Carbonfiber. The base section has been tested to resist up to 5,000V. This pole is the perfect balance of light weight, rigidity and strength for frequent use of high-level work of 35-feet or higher. The Xtreme greatly reduces the stress and fatigue to both your shoulders and back because of how light and stiff this pole is. Click this link for pricing, breakdown in how many sections there are per pole as well as the weight of each pole: https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-Xtreme-X3-HiMod-Waterpole.
THE BEST | Gardiner Ultimate HiMod & Kevlar Waterpole
The Gardiner Ultimate is a telescoping waterpole made of a mixture of HiMod Carbonfiber and Kevlar. This pole is a must have when working at heights greater than 50-feet. The base section has been tested to resist up to 5,000V. Most of the Gardiner waterpoles are only insulated on the base section, but the Ultimate is insulated on the #7, #9, #12 and #14 section. This means you can remove sections that aren’t needed and use it as a shorter, lighter pole. Just remember to always use the Gardiner rubber protection end cap on all your Gardiner poles to protect the base sections from encountering the ground. The rubber end caps will help eliminate cracks or frays after contacting the ground which can cause painful carbon splinters in your hands. AKA, your money makers.
Also, because of the thickness of the base sections, Gardiner offers control bars that greatly help with controlling the waterpole. The Gardiner Ultimate is offered in 46, 63 & 74 feet. This is the most rigid high-reach, fully telescopic waterpole on the planet! Click this link for pricing, breakdown in how many sections there are per pole as well as the weight of each pole: https://www.detroitsponge.com/Gardiner-Ultimate-HiMod-Kevlar-Waterpole.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of each composite and what they have to offer depending on your waterfed needs. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to anyone of our knowledgeable team members at Detroit Sponge as we are always happy to assist. Call us at1-800-535-6394 OR email us at customerservice@detroitsponge.com.