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A Comprehensive Comparison of Ionic Systems' Water-Fed Poles:
Which One is Right for You?

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Ionic Systems has always been proud to manufacture waterfed poles designed by window cleaners, for window cleaners. Starting with our own experience and knowledge, we created early ranges of watered poles that worked with our revolutionary Reach & Wash© system. However, like any growing business, we adapted our designs to fit the demands of the new wave of modern window cleaners. Waterfed poles became lighter, more rigid and safer too. Early steel and aluminium poles became glass fibre, which then became the carbon fibre designs that have become widely popular amongst window cleaning professionals. Safety is one of our top priorities, so adding an insulated protective layer (rated up to 1000v) as standard was a no brainer to us.

With the high anticipated release of the Endura anti-rotational waterfed pole, we have decided to create a comparison of our Hydra waterfed poles. Read this article to learn more about what sets the Endura apart from our Hydra range, and every other waterfed pole available!

Hydra™️

The Hydra™️ waterfed pole has been our most popular waterfed pole to date. Renowned for being lightweight, durable and adaptable (ability to hold multiple brush head types). Released in 2018, the Hydra™️ quickly outperformed and outsold its predecessors. A testament to its build quality and popularity, we will continue to manufacture and sell this range even with the introduction of the Endura™️ anti-rotational waterfed pole range.

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So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the Hydra™️ waterfed pole?

Strengths

  • Lightweight.
    The Hydra™️ range of waterfed poles was designed to be as lightweight as possible, without sacrificing the quality or construction integrity of the carbon fibre tube sections. This is achieved using ultra-strong adhesives in places of bolts and rivets, light but durable clamps and high-quality carbon fibre tubes. 

  • Durable.
    With this in mind, the Hydra™️ poles will last much longer than its counterparts. Other poles focus on being able to grip the tube sections with increasing pressure over the lifespan of the waterfed pole. This is desirable for some window cleaners, as the watered pole wears over time the tube sections begin to rotate. This can be particularly frustrating for window cleaners as the brush head rotates upon contact with the glass, creating a poor point of contact and resulting in a lower-quality clean. However, tightening the clamps to avoid this problem results in uneven and rapid deterioration of the more expensive carbon fibre tube sections. That’s why Ionic Systems opted for a design that prioritises the overall lifespan of these carbon sections. Our design team and customers agree that replacing cheaper clamp parts is much more economical than replacing the expensive carbon tube sections.

  • Electrical insulation.
    All Ionic Systems’ waterfed poles come with a Protector™️ handle section. Made from Glass Fibre (heavier than carbon fibre) and tested under lab setting to achieve an overall safety rating of 1000v. It is a legal requirement that all equipment with an electrical insulation be painted red/orange. Thus, the recognisable Hydra™️ red was introduced.
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Weaknesses

  • Price.
    Being an Ionic product, there is often the misconception that it will be more expensive than other brands. However, with a little digging you will find that we are in fact cheaper than most other popular brands of watered pole.

  • Maintenance. 
    As we mentioned earlier, we design our poles so that the clamps will fail first, preserving the more expensive carbon fibre tube sections. This means that a little extra care is necessary to gain the most benefit from this range of waterfed poles. We recommend regular inspection of the clamps and cleaning of the tube sections after each day of window cleaning. Grit, dirt and dirt are often the cause of unwanted wear of the carbon fibre tubes. Cleaning the tube sections thoroughly and regularly will avoid this. We also offer a service option for waterfed pole maintenance. 

Endura™️

Our latest innovation, the Endura™ anti-rotational waterfed pole! We are truly proud to release a true anti-rotational waterfed pole that retains the classic circular design. We tried tear drops, they didn’t meet our standards. So, we went back to the drawing board and have now finally released the Endura™.

So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the Endura™️ waterfed pole?

Strengths

  • Anti-rotational.
    The Endura™ waterfed pole is truly anti-rotational in its design. One of the biggest irritations faced by window cleaners is the inevitable degradation of the carbon tube sections of the watered pole, leading to less grip and eventual spinning/rotation. However, the Endura™ simply won’t spin! This means the Endura™ will last longer and won’t spin, making it easier to control.

  • Durable.
    Much like the Hydra™ waterfed pole, the Endura™ uses patented clamp technology that promotes less wearing on the expensive tube sections. 

  • Electrical insulation.
    All Ionic Systems’ waterfed poles come with a Protector™️ handle section. Made from Glass Fibre (heavier than carbon fibre) and tested under lab setting to achieve an overall safety rating of 1000v. It is a legal requirement that all equipment with an electrical insulation be painted red/orange. Thus, the recognisable Hydra™️ red was introduced.
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Weaknesses

  • Weight.
    The range of Endura™ waterfed poles do come in slight heavier than their predecessors, weighing an extra 400g on average. However, the benefits of it being anti-rotational completely outweigh the added weight. Check out this video below of one of our customers reviewing the Endura™ waterfed pole!

  • Maintenance. 
    As we mentioned earlier, we design our poles so that the clamps will fail first, preserving the more expensive carbon fibre tube sections. This means that a little extra care is necessary to gain the most benefit from this range of waterfed poles. We recommend regular inspection of the clamps and cleaning of the tube sections after each day of window cleaning. Grit, dirt and dirt are often the cause of unwanted wear of the carbon fibre tubes. Cleaning the tube sections thoroughly and regularly will avoid this. We also offer a service option for waterfed pole maintenance. 

Conclusion

We are incredibly proud of both the Hydra™ and the latest Endura™ waterfed pole ranges we have produced. Utilising our years of experience in the window cleaning industry, vast knowledge of WFP techniques and customer feedback; we know the Endura™ will truly change the way window cleaning professionals use waterfed poles.

If you would like to learn more about Ionic Systems, please visit our About Us page or visit our YouTube channel where we regularly post informative/instructional content.

If you would like to learn more about our product range, please visit our systems page. From there, you can fill out the contact forms on any of the product pages to speak to one of our talented Sales Team. You can also fill out the form below with any requests or questions you may have!

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