How to use your Moerman Excelerator

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I am Trad - Man
In this last video of the series, we look at using the Moerman excelerator to its full potential.
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[@TheMrBrendo]

so well put thank you for the clear explanation of the angles

[@208Cashen]

Trad man, your explanation of angles and reasons are very clear. I just received my excelerator fliq and cant wait to use it on the pole. Thanks for the videos. Keep them coming

[@TradMan]

No worries buddy, I'm glad it helps

[@joeljohn1027]

I keep coming back to your videos, they're great, 👍🏽

[@TradMan]

Joel John im glad you like em. Much appreciated bud :)

[@JasonDunlop247]

The correct tools are the key, obviously, that's what you have demonstrated to perfection. You missed your calling Peter, cause your a great teacher.

[@TradMan]

Thanks buddy, I'm really happy that people find the videos helpful 😁👍🏻

[@bt45240]

you explain every time so clear, systematic and friendly, thanks a lot for your great videos!

[@TradMan]

Your very welcome! Glad it helps

[@Swampfox610]

Very good teacher. Thank you

[@MichaelBrianInc]

You’re an amazing teacher. Thank you for such value and these lessons!

[@TradMan]

Happy they help you!

[@marlonmangawang7177]

Another lesson well from a good teacher like you Trad-Man. Thank you for making such a great learning videos.

[@TradMan]

Marlon Mangawang thanks for the kind comment! Im glad you found it useful. All the best ;)

[@KlikAndSeuss]

Trad man thank you for taking the time out to make this video for us new comers to moreman! I really appreciate ypu taking your time out to help me cover the techniques. And that's one clean window! Your channel has helped me so much. Thank you!

[@TradMan]

Casey Lee that's brilliant! I'm really glad the channel has been useful to you! that's why i do it ;)

[@capeman10]

Thank you for all your advise sir.

[@TradMan]

capeman10 hope it helps ;)

[@MrJam-jr9kv]

great video m8 ill need to watch this few times and practice

[@dannyfallen8830]

Outstanding vid Peter from a yank who once lived in Widnes England as a wee lad and now enjoy widow cleaning.

[@TradMan]

Danny Fallen great stuff! Thanks for watching

[@markfraser6777]

Great wee series of videos. Have enjoyed them all very much. Keep up the good work bud. Looking forward to the next one. 😄👍🏼

[@TradMan]

+Marks Off Cleaning Services thank you very much for watching!!

[@kevinolsen474]

Great demonstration.cheers

[@TradMan]

Hope it helps, thanks for watching buddy!

[@apexwindowcleaningservices4457]

Love your videos Trad - Man. That has to be the cleanest internal window in the whole of Scotland.

[@TradMan]

Haha! Cheers buddy. Yeah super clean that one

[@paulhurst8113]

Brilliant thanks mate

[@paulgraver5638]

Hi peter i got into moerman equipment 2 years ago and they are brilliant. I could not use a seperate applicator after using the combinator wish i had these when i started but now wfp is what im doing and i don't want get my small ladder out or do squeegee work rgds Paul.😷👍

[@acmewindowcleaning9274]

I rather enjoyed this video Peter.. Informative and done very well.. Thanks..

[@TradMan]

ACME Window Cleaning Company cheers! Lots of info to try and squeeze into a video lol

[@squeakycleandave1]

Thanks bro. 👊

[@laurenceoflaherty4787]

Another great informative video Trad-Man.

[@TradMan]

Laurence Oflaherty thanks matey ;) hope your well

[@BlackPhoenix90]

Thanks for the insight!

[@TradMan]

Douglas V hope it helps ;) thank you for watching :)

[@davemonk1662]

Looking at buy excelerate great video with loads information 👍

[@christophermorrison3938]

Peter awesome vid always helpful👊🏼

[@TradMan]

+christopher morrison glad it helps :)

[@barrybakewell7968]

fantastic video help't me out a lot just purchased 10 and 14 inch ones they really are helping me out as new starter how you show how to use them is really good for some one like me. thank for all your videos they are really good thaks barry

[@TradMan]

Thats great! Happy they help 😊

[@EpicLifestylz]

ThAnks a ton, beat video on this thing. In terms of functionality, positioning, squeeze replacement and adding those clips. Today was my first day with it. I did switch rubber to black diamond. No clips though. That thing moved around non stop. Very frustrating. Also I appreciate the degrees break down that would of helped me a ton today if I would of known that. Thanks bro

[@TradMan]

Corey Lance your very welcome! 😉🖒

[@bluewatermarketing3338]

Great Video...Love this tool..

[@TradMan]

+Blue Water Marketing thanks m8! yeah its a great tool once you have practiced with it for a while ;)

[@j.r6656]

thanks my teacher 🙏🔥👌

[@retrowoodi]

Thank you for this video. Good job mate!

[@TradMan]

+W&W Window Cleaning sure thing ;)

[@TradMan]

W&W Window Cleaning sure thing thanks for watching ;)

[@dacomponents]

Fantastic video

[@TradMan]

+Darren Ansbro cool thank you bud!

[@graemehibbard7281]

Hi Trad. Best video on how to use these tools I've seen yet. Excellent. Your technique is exactly how I use them (I mean exactly). I fan from the middle (up swoop like Polz and work out from within) and apply soap directly to the applicator. I'm buying some Ettore rubber this weekend, but having real difficulty finding a local supplier (in New Zealand) who sells the Unger plastic end clips. I have to buy online from overseas, and is always a hassle. Been using RazorRed up till now, and was really good, until I hit winter. It leaves streaks in sub-zero (or near to zero) temperatures. So putting aside until the summer. It appears to be the general consensus that Ettore master rubber is the best non-factory rubber for the Liquidator all round. Look forward to using it. Thanks. Graeme Hibbard. Sparkle Window Cleaning New Zealand

[@TradMan]

Graeme Hibbard hello buddy thanks for the comment! Thank s for watching ;)

[@davemonk1662]

Trad you made that look so easy which it is I don’t relies you had to turn to left or right. ......cool video once again mate. 👍

[@TradMan]

Monk Cleaning services hope it helps you ;)

[@neilpalmer9691]

Great advice, I just wondered if the excelerator with the Fliq pad fits in the moerman boab or which boab it fits in best? Also would it be better to use a Fliq when I’m up the ladder rather than switching tools while at height?

[@DaveB324]

Another great vid Peter The way you explain it so well i reckon anyone can pick it up from your vids That has got to be the cleanest window in Scotland by now😂

[@TradMan]

David Budden haha cheers m8! yeah its really clean now lol

[@shinertaz]

Hi Thanks for the info just like to add a couple of tips When using the applicator I bring it up flat at the top of the window rather than bringing it across that way I find there’s less water on top of the frame Also when applying soap now on regular cleans I leave the bottom third as you’re applicator goes over that anyway when you’re bringing down Remember every little time saving tip helps over the coarse of a week and can mean extra money

[@kreatos10]

thanks for showing me well us..! I was wondering about the moerman setup and since I work with a bunch of old dogs you can't teach new tricks too 🤣 I had no way to see it in action. I'm definitely keeping your tower thing for poke work btw!

[@williambelloso]

Thanks for the video. Love to learn techniques to make the job easier. Being the master makes you more 👥️️🗣👤💵

[@bencavanagh5425]

This video is priceless. Great video. THANK YOU. 👍👍👍

[@TradMan]

😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@bencavanagh5425]

@@TradMan been practicing this today and works so well. As you say it's a skill, not many realise this until you start.

[@TradMan]

@@bencavanagh5425 yeah many don't stick with it and give up. Well done for mastering it 😉

[@bencavanagh5425]

@@TradMan Hi, I have a job that is a large oak framed glazed building. Problem have using the trad pole as recess of the frame is around 6" the squeegee won't go down to bottom of the glass. Seen your vid on Dr angle, so what other option would you say best other than getting up on a ladder, which is not safe where the job is. Many thanks.

[@TradMan]

@@bencavanagh5425 yeah I'll be doing a video on this, hopefully get it out this weekend 👍🏻

[@Neil-joseph]

Hi Mate great video , I've been thinking about getting a Moerman squeegee just 1 question do you need clips for the rubber ?

[@TradMan]

The clips do help hold the rubber better 😊👍🏻

[@Neil-joseph]

Oki doki cheers 👍

[@micahboak9235]

+Trad - Man Do you ever cut the rubber down at the ends (to make the rubber last longer)? Or, once it's cut to the template you trash it after it's worn at the edges?

[@TradMan]

Yeah i reuse rubbers, i cut them down to next size of squeegee

[@bennettshfd2]

You mention using Ettore Master Soft Rubber. Here in the US we only have Ettore Master Rubber. There are not any soft, medium, or hard options. Your thoughts?

[@renatofusaro3649]

Hi Mr. McKay, can you still use simple techniques like straight pulls and cut in straight pulls with Excelerator? Would the results always be good? Should the green Unger clips be mounted immediately or only after a certain time? Thank you

[@TradMan]

You can do straight pulls to if you like. I put the clips in straight away, they are always in every squeegee 👍🏻

[@atlanticwindowcleaner1788]

Great vid man - just curious if you still stand by all these liquidator setup tips (green clips ) for the new 2.0 channel ? Also i got my channel without a moerman rubber in it - Curious how many millimetre the moerman pre-cut rubbers protrude past the end of the blue clips on their stock channels please. Thanks

[@TradMan]

Hiya! Yeah I still use the green clips, it just helps hold the rubber even better, especially if you go over an area of friction like rubber seals or too much dry glass, it'll keep the rubber from pulling out the channel so that it won't leave an arc or smear.

[@TradMan]

I buy rubber in 36 inch lengths then cut them to size, the rubber should be flush at the ends with the blue clip

[@ej3701]

Trad man top man

[@TradMan]

😊🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@WoWProductions12]

I've been watching your videos for a few years now and as a young window cleaner you've helped me a lot on equipment, I switched to Moerman when I saw you using it and noticing how it doesn't leave any soap on the sides and it was great but sadly I started to leave lines on the glass even if I changed the rubber multiple times and I just don't understand it at all so I had to go back to unger. Should I be cutting the rubber right to the plastic or leave like 1mm and does it change much if I leave it straight or should I shape it like the channel? (Hope you see this comment)

[@TradMan]

This video may help... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqrciKN8mMuca6c

[@eduardgrigoryan8669]

Hi. Thanks for your videos , really helpful. Q for u. What knife u use to cut a rubber ?

[@TradMan]

Eduard Grigoryan sure no problem i use a Stanley blade as it's nice and sharp. I've got a video on cutting rubber :)

[@fernandopuccini6840]

Thanks a. Lot I learn thank I work and today vfrst time whit moreman and I now where wow my mistake:)))I learn and experience for. What,,,, great bravoo top expeined

[@TradMan]

That's great news, glad you are progressing 😁👍🏻👍🏻

[@s.c.fcleaningservices2490]

Hi Trad man great video, can you fit the moreman accelerator onto a unger pole? best scott

[@TradMan]

scott fearn Hey pal! Thanks for watching!! Yes you can it fits nicely on an unger cone ;)

[@s.c.fcleaningservices2490]

Thank you Trad-Man your advice has been great keep up with the videos , scott

[@TradMan]

scott fearn no worries buddy, I'm glad the videos help! Have a great day 😎👍😉

[@stevolutiontv]

just bought my first moerman fliq, cracking clear detailed explanation :), your a god send trad man, p.s is there an easy way to remove the fliq pad the clips seem quite tight on the channel?

[@TradMan]

Glad to be of service ;) Yeah those clips do come off but they are tight. I use a thin flat screwdriver to pry it off. It has to be tight to stop movement, but that'll work to get it off if you need to 👍👊

[@stevolutiontv]

@@TradMan thanks for the quick reply, you really are a legend ;)

[@TradMan]

@@stevolutiontv honestly just happy to help if I can ;) Take care and if you need any help give me a shout

[@kawasakiglenn]

I have an excelerator and liquidator channel on the way,any reason you use the green unger clips rather than the ones it comes with?

[@TradMan]

kawasakiglenn The unger green clips help to hold the rubber tighter in the channel

[@paulmcrae923]

Hey Trad - Man, about how loose is the swivel on your Moerman Excelerator handle? Is there a way you can loosen the swivel action on the handle if it feels like it's too tight? Thank you for these videos and your help!

[@TradMan]

Hiya hope your well. Unfortunately the amount and sensitivity of the swivel are not designed to be adjusted im afraid. Have you perhaps got a defective one? Have you tried another one to compare?

[@paulmcrae923]

I may need another one to check. Hopefully as I break it in a little more it will begin to loosen up...but I also have no context to how loose they should be unfortunately. Thanks for the reply though! Appreciate your help!

[@TradMan]

@@paulmcrae923 no worries happy to help! Yeah I've not had issues with the swivel so it could be just a matter of getting use to the tool. 👍🏻

[@alvasilva5432]

Thanks you,were do you buy the clips?

[@TradMan]

Alva silva sure, are you in the uk or elsewhere?

[@alvasilva5432]

i live in france...

[@TradMan]

Alva silva ok I'm not sure about suppliers there but you can try getting it from window cleaning warehouse based in the uk

[@teddyboysmith2]

hey tradman, how much pressure should you use when scrubbing with the applicator? whats the risk of scratching a window with an applicator if the applicator or window has a bit of grit in it/on it? and how frequently should you be rinsing the applicator in a bucket to remove dirt from the applicator? cheers tradman

[@TradMan]

teddyboysmith2 hey bud, personally i dunk the applicator after about 4 or 5 windows, I've never scratched glass yet so you should be ok. if your doing a really dirty job you will need to wash your applicator more frequently.

[@teddyboysmith2]

just starting learning, seen a couple of scratches on glass, nothing major they may have already been there. i wasnt rinsing applicator much , just using squirt bottle of solution, maybe scrubbing too vigorously? would it be possible?

[@TradMan]

if a little stone was in your applicator then yeah its possible, just give your applicator a good wash between jobs ;) its probably not you that did the scratches sometimes even new glass can have scratches

[@yoyo895]

Peter, good video as always. I'm starting to get the hang of the excelerator & pole but one thing I seem to be having issues with is closing out. The pole makes contact with the sill just before i've completely closed out. It happens on lower windows and usually the panes that don't open; the compartment ones are marginally higher so am OK on them. Any tips? Cheers!

[@TradMan]

yoyo895 it is a flaw with the tool which is being sorted as we speak. but to close out you just have to lift the bottom of the pole up quite high then should close out ok

[@yoyo895]

Cheers! Sounds interesting......And out of curiosity, how many rubbers do you get through in a week?

[@TradMan]

yoyo895 I'm quite particular about squeegee rubber. When it looks like it's getting worn at the ends i flip it or cut it down to the next size so i change rubber quite frequently. So one side of a rubber might last me 1-3 days before i flip it, depends on the type of frames I've been working on though. some guys are not so particular about it and will keep using worn rubber but i think that rubber is cheap and i want to give my customers the best result possible so i change it frequently to avoid getting lines. Hope that helps ;)

[@yoyo895]

Definitely does. I change on a similar frequency as it gets nicks and stuff. Cheers mate.

[@TradMan]

yoyo895 happy to be of assistance ;)

[@Sasch19871987]

What is the swivel mode for? Do you use it for pole work?

[@TradMan]

That's right, for pole work swivel is needed, and for in hand use fixed mode.

[@guiltrix]

could never get the hang of doing the double 7 then the tower in the middle always left lines every time i tryed fanning down the middle of the window so instead i would do the top part of the glass the same as you then fan the whole window togeather, not tryed this with high windows tho ;). quick question i was thinking about earlier do you ever get asked to clean the mirrors on slide robes?

[@guiltrix]

Chad Monroe I use facelift razrred works for me but would need to get better if I'm going to use it for higher windows

[@TradMan]

guiltrix yeah you can also do the method your talking about as that works good to. only problem is when you get a seal down the sides that keeps gripping your squeegee. that's why clearing the sides makes life easier for larger glass anyway ;)

[@atlanticwindowcleaner1788]

Hey man - any chance you can explain the green clips a little - the clips I have got have a small raised oval shape at one end of the ‘flat back’ side - I’m not sure where about’s exactly on the channel you put them in ? Do they run vertical or horizontally? I am using Ettore rubber same as you - when I force them in should they click into position in the channel ? Sorry for so many questions just need a close up look at the end result if that’s possible - feel free to shoot me a pm Also possible is that I got the wrong end clips ? - I ordered these ones : www.wintecs.co.uk/window-cleaning-tools/squeegees-and-rubber/accessories/unger-end-clips-plastic-pack-of-40/

[@MaDDeXTeR1]

yo do you know when the excelerator 2.0 is coming out and what the differences are is it lighter and less bulcky i havent got the first version and thinking of getting the 2.0 version

[@TradMan]

No idea matey, I'm hoping this year but nothing set in stone :(

[@MaDDeXTeR1]

ok also do you know if theres any place that sell the new snapper handle for the liquidator

[@renatofusaro3649]

Good evening mr.McKay I don't speak English correctly, that's why I hope you understand me. Could using the Moerman Excelator or Snapper with Liquidator during the summer season be difficult? with Moerman tools it is necessary to use a very consistent detergent solution, but in Summer a higher percentage of soap makes the glass surface evaporate and dry much faster. I am Italian and in summer the temperatures are high. What do you suggest to me? Thank you

[@TradMan]

Yeah personally I have the applicator a lot more saturated during hot days, like you said in heat the soap evaporates fast so I still apply soap to the applicator but I don't squeezee excess solution out of the applicator like I would on lower temperature days. Dunk in bucket, apply thin line of soap and straight on to the glass. You can also mop with one hand and with the other squeegee the glass all at the same time, (takes a bit of practice)

[@renatofusaro3649]

@@TradMan Thank you

[@TradMan]

Welcome 🙏

[@NA-zv6qk]

You convinced me, and I just got mine last night. The Excelerator handle and Liquidator channels are AWESOME, but I'm having a hell of a time getting the F*liq pad on. The clips are just not wide enough.

[@TradMan]

N A it's a tight fit so they don't come off or move ;)

[@NA-zv6qk]

It'd at least be nice if they were loose enough to get them ON the channel. So far I haven't even been able to get even one of them on. Seriously considering shaving them down a little bit.

[@NA-zv6qk]

Nevermind, finally got them. It helped to hold the channel grip spring in the handle to shift the channel over to one side, then lean on the handle with my forearm, with the channel over the sink, while pushing with all hell. Then adjust the channel grip spring and shift it over the other side, repeat. That's a little bit trickier than it should be, but man, I LOVE this thing. Right out of the gate I was fanning with a pole with very, very minimal detailing. Your videos really helped and I appreciate it!

[@TradMan]

N A fantastic!!

[@johnjenkins5903]

a very well explained video. I am still using old methods but I will invest in the merman product. thank you. JAJ windows. cheshire

[@TradMan]

john jenkins excellent! If you need to know anything else just ask 😉

[@benjaminbentley7438]

Don’t leaves lines

[@TradMan]

Only if you don't use it properly

[@armandoruiz7403]

What's the difference between the excelerator and liquidator?

[@TradMan]

Hello :) The excelerator is the name of the handle. The liquidator is the name of the channel inside this handle in the video. Thanks for watching :)

[@lukefarnham2799]

Hiya, watch alot of your vids to get technique ideas. I still get a streak from right top corner pointing to middle where the squeeze hits top right corner to come down right side. Any advice, cheers

[@TradMan]

+Luke Farnham strange, what rubber do you use and is it in good condition? do you apply the detergent to the applicator? All i do is use ettore master rubber, i dip the applicator in clean water then apply dish soap to the applicator and i never get lines. Also make sure the blade of the rubber is not leaning on anything especially over night as this leaves an indent leaving lines. hope that helps

[@lukefarnham2799]

Trad - Man hi i use red razor rubber. Good condition, does it even if new rubber. I will try everything you said, i wet my applicator then apply a line of fairy directly to it. It may be how i store them. Il get back to you, thanks for the reply, keep up the good work.

[@TradMan]

Luke Farnham yeah try to store the squeegees with the rubber not touching anything, also there are bad batches of razor red so i would try a small batch of ettore master soft rubber and see what your thoughts are ;)

[@lukefarnham2799]

Trad - Man i may do that thanks for the advice, and replying every time.

[@TradMan]

+Luke Farnham no problem, let me know how you get on :)

[@james2614mc]

Just got one of these. Love it in hand. But can't use it on a pole, I keep getting blobs on solution left in the middle. Any suggestions?

[@TradMan]

Is your rubber straight? Not bunched up at all? What rubber are you using?

[@james2614mc]

@@TradMan I just took it out of the box and played about for an hour. I totally forgot about your video on the rubber being straight. I'll go check in a moment :)

[@TradMan]

@@james2614mc yeah don't use the rubber that comes with it, it often has indents and doesn't perform well. Pop in a bit of ettore master soft and you'll see 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@james2614mc]

@@TradMan I've not got any of that, I've got some unger pro soft, and I also got 10 of the moerman rubbers when I got it. I'll go swap it out and try again after I've finished this coffee. It's amazing in hand though. I love it! I've only been doing this a couple of weeks. Reckon this squeegee will save me about 5 minutes per house as at the moment I'm doing straight pulls, having to dry the starting edge with a cloth, then detail all the sides after

[@yasakyasak3556]

I have the same product, I bought it new, it leaves a lot of marks when I wipe the windshield, I changed the tire and it's still the same.

[@sarcasmjkeee]

What about outside cleaning?

[@corbinmason-smith2274]

Does the liquidator 2.0 channel still require Unger clips to keep the ends stable?

[@TradMan]

Depends on what rubber you use. Some rubbers are a tight fit, like ettore. Other rubbers are a wee bit loose so need the green clips to help hold the rubber. I use pulex soft just now and I have the green clips in just to help hold that rubber tight and avoid the rubber pulling 😁👍🏻

[@corbinmason-smith2274]

@@TradMan I'm using moerman rubbers at the moment. Id imagine in Australia, hard rubber would be ideal? Thanks for the reply!

[@TradMan]

@@corbinmason-smith2274 ok yeah so if it's hot like around 30°c or above then defo go hard rubber. With the moerman rubber you'll need the green clips to hold it tight as it's a bit loose I find. 👍🏻 The green clips are super cheap to

[@corbinmason-smith2274]

@@TradMan I saw polzn bladz uses pins? I brought some of them today and will see how they go, do the Unger green clips work better than a pin each side or do you just use them because they look better?

[@TradMan]

@@corbinmason-smith2274 they basically both do the same thing buddy. The green clips are designed to hold rubber but you can find paper clips anywhere if you don't have the Unger clips to hand 😁👍🏻

[@itsmitchnewton7670]

Can you use a Moreman handle with an ergo tech unger channel?

[@TradMan]

Mitch Trader to be honest i have not tried that as i use the moerman liquidator 2.0 channel but I've seen a few people putting in standard channels so can't see why it wouldn't work

[@adethomas7840]

No it slips about because no teeth.

[@TradMan]

That's probably why they put duct tape on those standard channels to give it grip. I just try to teach people how to use the liquidator.

[@adethomas7840]

@@TradMan I'm gonna give the Liquidator fliq a go on the pole with the handle at 10°.ive been using an Unger channel when using the pole. New Liquidator handle so will see if it works.

[@TradMan]

@@adethomas7840 takes some practice to master so give it time 👍🏻

[@bennettshfd2]

Do you use the 22" Liquidator at all?

[@TradMan]

bennettshfd2 the biggest i use is 16 which used to be 18. Thats big enough for the windows in my area ;)

[@bennettshfd2]

Do you do all residential?

[@TradMan]

bennettshfd2 my main work is residential but i have some commercial to

[@notslump]

are the clips optional

[@TradMan]

You can remove them if you want to but you won't get the "zero detailing" effect

[@bennettshfd2]

I'm having trouble with my pole work. When pulling down on the sides, I am leaving a small swath of solution all the way down just out from the edge. I just don't understand why?

[@TradMan]

What solution do you use? Also what rubber?

[@bennettshfd2]

@@TradMan I use Myers Dish Soap on applicator. And either Moerman or Ettore rubber. Both do same thing.

[@bennettshfd2]

Any tips?

[@TradMan]

@@bennettshfd2 can you record a video of your squeegee up close and then a short video of the problem on a the window to my Trad-Man facebook page and I'll try to help facebook.com/mrtradman/

[@clearviewc3732]

I found cable ties work just as effectively as the unger clips.

[@TradMan]

Fair enough ;)

[@clearviewc3732]

Love your videos mate, I actually stumbled across the cable ties idea after watching some of your videos and not having any unger clips at my disposal. So used cable ties as a temporary fix. I did use paper clips as suggested by polz n bladz. But have found the cable ties more resilient. I’m thinking of ordering some snapper handles for in hand use though. Rather than using excellerator handles in hand.

[@TradMan]

Cheers buddy, personally i would stick with the excelerator as that gives you angle options, the snapper only has the one angle, but totally up you of course ;)

[@clearviewc3732]

Trad - Man I appreciate your opinion and thank you for taking the time to reply, I may buy a snapper handle for my wee channels and keep excellerators on my more commonly used channels. Window cleaning in Scotland in the winter is far easier if you don’t need to be holding as many wet rags 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TradMan]

Totally :) Let me know what you think of the snapper if you get it ;)

[@vanderhoff66fu]

No matter what I do or try with these channels I get Fanning streaks. I love the handle I pop in a ettore a brass Channel no more streaks any thoughts?. Also I thought the rubber had to be cut on an angle for these to work correctly but I see now that you use them straight any tips on that? I still have to detail.

[@TradMan]

Do you put soap on the applicator? Can you also send a couple pictures of your channel and I'll take a look Either message me at facebook.com/mrtradman/ Or [e-mail]

[@windowcleaninganthony2605]

I know you've probably answered this before, but my main problem is sometimes I get a line coming from the end of the channel when fanning with a pole. It drives me INSANE haha but it's not all the time. I can't figure out what it is

[@TradMan]

+Anthony The Window Cleaning Guy what kind of rubber are you using? how are you cutting the rubber?

[@windowcleaninganthony2605]

Trad - Man I use ettore mostly. Sometimes unger. And I use a Moerman piece as a template and cut it with my blade

[@TradMan]

+Anthony The Window Cleaning Guy that's the way to do it buddy ;)

[@bryandavis4961]

I usually don't recommend fanning with a pole. Each time you turn the squeegee there is a chance for a streak. He fanned back and forth 10-12 times for such a small window. NOT EFFICIENT! You could come down twice in 1/4 of the time. Just detail the tops with a rag wrapped around the tip of your pole and you're done. Fanning with a pole looks cool but it will take you all day to do a decent sized job. You can't make money working like that. If anyone doesn't know how to come down straight and not leave a streak they're in the wrong business. Always remember that time is money.

[@TradMan]

Bryan Davis thanks for your comment

[@swissjanitor]

i dont get it. you speak of the green unger endclips but i cant see any green unger clips />

[@TradMan]

Swiss Janitor 45 seconds in that's the green thing on the table

[@twiceasbrite]

Thanks for the videos. Moerman handle is a handy tool, different angles work nicely but if you work at height on ladders like you have to in Chicago and drop one which happens from time to time it is goodnight Irene as they are a cheaper plastic whereas other handles can handle a fall. The channel is just not really worth the effort for crews going through a lot of work in a day as the Moerman rubber is absolute thrash and the time you save on detailing is lost on getting Ettore rubber or whatever you prefer into the channel and then clips in to hold rubber in place, you would have rubber changed and clips in on Ettore channel in way less time and if you know how to clean windows the results are very similar.

[@TradMan]

All good mate. Totally get what you mean 👍🏻

[@lukefarnham2799]

I always get a line in the middle after second pass. Is this because my solution is too watery

[@TradMan]

Luke Farnham yeah it could be that but also try a brand new bit of rubber and see if its still doing it ;)

[@lukefarnham2799]

Hi trad man, good vids. I did try a new rubber. Went from the rubber it came with to razor red. As had good feedback from others. But still same lines. It's either my solution or my technique. I have a big swimming pool job coming up. So will practice then haha

[@TradMan]

there were some bad batches of razor red going around thats why i switched to ettore soft as its awesome

[@lukefarnham2799]

Trad - Man ahhh maybe it's not me then haha. In see how it goes. Question. How do you do those annoying Georgian windows? Like 9 panes per window? I tries making a 3.5 inch squeegee but have some changes to make

[@TradMan]

Luke Farnham for windows like that i usually use a ladder and my 6" liquidator that i made but if the panes are smaller you may need to make a 3-4 " squeegee. personally i find my 6"fits most things.

[@duncanemery6264]

Oi Trad used the clips all I can say is fantabbydoozy

[@TradMan]

Haha och aye great stuff!!

[@wollefderfensterputzer]

Benutze das Moerman Excelerator Set nur für Oberlichter! ;-)

[@TradMan]

Wollef der Fensterputzer I'm gonna have to Google what you just said haha

[@wollefderfensterputzer]

no problem! Use it only on the pole! ;-)

[@TradMan]

Wollef der Fensterputzer did you say something about setting the excelerator for skylights? If so i adjust the angle adaptor around 3 clicks forward from centred position and put the excelerator in 10°

[@callumcampbell4978]

That so aint as easy as you make it look. Just took on new shop front and starting with a pole is so different to without. Practice, practice. 😁

[@TradMan]

Haha yeah it needs some practice and perseverance to master but totally worth it once you do. ✌🏻

[@FulvioGa]

You are too clever to do window cleaning, you should do a more demanding job.

[@TradMan]

🤣 I like window cleaning as it is mostly stress free, well paid, allows me to spend time with the family and out on my motorbike lol. Thanks for your comment 😊

[@broman9216]

you may clean windows well..but get a professional videographer to do your videos...as you proceed to install clip...of course your hand is in the way and your viewers can see absolutely nothing....

[@TradMan]

🤣🤣🤣 yeah ok 🤦🏼‍♂️👌🏻

[@skobedigatch207]

The exselerator SUCKS !

[@TradMan]

Thanks for your thoughts!

[@skobedigatch207]

@@TradMan Haha ! Ninja and Sorbo all the way brother ! Love ur videos ✌️

[@TradMan]

@@skobedigatch207 I like the ninja to! Was my tool for years!

[@skobedigatch207]

@@TradMan whats your current favorite ?

[@TradMan]

🤣 the excelerator 🤣😉. It gives me 5 different angles to choose and zero detailing can't ask for much more 😊👍🏻👍🏻

[@bennettshfd2]

You mention using Ettore Master Soft Rubber. Here in the US we only have Ettore Master Rubber. There are not any soft, medium, or hard options. Your thoughts?

[@TradMan]

bennettshfd2 that should be the same buddy. Check with Window cleaning resource ;)