Guttermaster GM-STR Classic Straight Water Fed Pole User Guide
- June 15, 2024
- Guttermaster
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Guttermaster GM-STR Classic Straight Water Fed Pole
Specifications
- Extends up to 12′
- Built-in high-pressure nozzle with standard ACME threaded tip for compatibility with various accessories
- Easy twist collar to lock wand to its desired length
- Comfortable foam grips
- Standard garden hose connector with quarter turn shut-off valve
- Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum pole
About the Product
Guttermaster’s Classic Straight Water Fed Poles offer a superior way to tackle
those cleaning jobs just out of reach. Reach up to blast away dirt from
windows or siding, exterior surfaces of gutters, and more without having to
use a ladder. Long enough to clean those hard-to-reach parts of your vehicle
too.
Having a flow-through pole with a brush accessory gets the cleaning power right to where it is needed. Walking surfaces need scrubbing too, and the Guttermater poles will extend to just the right length for your height. Guttermaster telescopic aluminum poles are strong yet lightweight and built to last. Just hook the pole up to your garden hose, add the right brush for the surface and you’re ready to go!
Basic Setup
STAY SAFE AND SOUND ON THE GROUND…
- There are no accessories or assembly needed for your Guttermaster pole – it is ready to use. The high-pressure nozzle on the tip is permanently attached to the pole.
- At the garden hose connection end, you will notice that the plastic connector with shut-off is a separate part that unscrews from the pole. This is for easy replacement if it is ever needed.
- Make sure that the shut-off is tight to the pole. This part may have loosened in shipping and it needs to be snug to ensure a good seal.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your purchase of a Guttermaster Classic Straight
Water Fed Pole. This user guide has been prepared to help you get the most out
of your purchase. For additional assistance, you can always contact
Guttermaster.
604-826-5246
guttermasterwands@gmail.com
www.guttermasterwand.com
The Beginning
“From the creators of the Guttermaster Waterfed Poles”
We are Mike & Lori Wester, creators of the Guttermaster Waterfed Poles. We live in beautiful British Columbia’s Fraser Valley surrounded by mountains and lush farmlands. Also known as the Lower Mainland, locals sometimes call it the Lower, “Rainland”.
With rain/drizzle falling an average of 174 days per year, Abbotsford has the distinction of being the wettest city in Canada with approximately 1538mm (about 5 feet!) of precipitation falling annually! As such, it was a dark and stormy evening back in 1994. The rain was pelting and the wind was blowing the remaining fall leaves off the trees. At the time, we lived in a 3-story house on a greenbelt.
Our Story
So when we heard the unmistakable torrent of water gushing from the gutter onto our balcony, we knew what that meant. They were clogged with twigs and leaves from the storm and needed to be cleaned out. But how were we to clean the highest gutters – which were 3 stories up?
Climbing up a slippery ladder in miserable weather was not an option – especially since our house was built on a slope and it was a very long way down to the bottom. It was then that Mike –always the problem solver – joined a long piece of conduit with a flexible copper pipe (carefully bent to curve on one end), fashioned a nozzle and a hose connector to each end, and attached a garden hose. It looked really weird but… voila! It actually worked! The gutters were flowing freely again and he didn’t even have to pull out a ladder!
“The idea for Guttermaster was born.”
Over the years, we have researched, developed, and perfected what we think is one of the best – if not the best – gutter cleaning tools on the market. It certainly has come a long way since that first prototype. Our success is a testament to that because we still believe in it. And so do thousands of our happy customers.
“If we can save just one life by keeping people off ladders, we can consider Guttermaster a success.”
About the Product
Specifications
- Extends up to 12
- Built-in high-pressure nozzle with standard ACME threaded tip for compatibility with various accessories.
- Easy twist collar to lock wand to its desired length.
- Comfortable foam grips
- Standard garden hose connector with quarter turn shut-off valve
- Anodized aircraft-grade aluminum pole
Guttermaster’s Classic Straight Water Fed Poles offer a superior way to tackle those cleaning jobs just out of reach. Reach up to blast away dirt from windows or siding, exterior surfaces of gutters, and more without having to use a ladder. Long enough to clean those hard-to-reach parts of your vehicle too.
Having a flow-through pole with a brush accessory gets the cleaning power right to where it is needed. Walking surfaces need scrubbing too, and the Guttermater poles will extend to just the right length for your height. Guttermaster telescopic aluminum poles are strong yet lightweight and built to last. Just hook the pole up to your garden hose, add the right brush for the surface and you’re ready to go!
The force from this telescoping water wand depends entirely on your own garden hose and water pressure, so it can be as strong or gentle as you like.
Basic Setup
STAY SAFE AND SOUND ON THE GROUND…
- There are no accessories or assembly needed for your Guttermaster pole – it is ready to use. The high-pressure nozzle on the tip is permanently attached to the pole.
- At the garden hose connection end, you will notice that the plastic connector with shut-off is a separate part that unscrews from the pole. This is for easy replacement if it is ever needed.
- Make sure that the shut-off is tight to the pole. This part may have loosened in shipping and it needs to be snug to ensure a good seal.
- Lastly, make sure there is a rubber washer present where the garden hose connects. This is a standard washer that is the same found in any garden hose or garden hose accessory.
Important
SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
Make sure that the shut-off is closed, then attach your garden hose to the pole. Turn on the water flow at the tap. The Guttermaster pole is meant to generate a strong flow of water, so don’t extend it and turn it on full force right away.
With the pole retracted, turn on the water flow slowly and get used to the feel of the pole. Then extend it and get comfortable with usage, still remembering to turn the water on gradually to maintain control.
Those are the basics! You can find some suggestions on the effective use of the Guttermaster pole in the next section.
Usage Tips
Waterflow brushes can be used with the Guttermaster pole for cleaning windows, siding, vehicles, and more. To clean surfaces, attach the appropriate brush for the task and slowly turn on the valve to soak the surface and to loosen the dirt. Turn the water off and apply cleaning solutions if needed. Rinse and repeat if necessary.
Please Note:
Do not pull the garden hose along using the Guttermaster pole. It is
recommended to leave plenty of slack in the hose while in use. To move to
another area, pull the hose with one hand while carrying the Guttermaster in
the other.
Want to use a brush and pole to clean your windows?
- Attach your garden hose and brush to the Guttermaster wand, making sure the shutoff valve at the base of the wand is in the “off” position. Turn water on at the tap.
- Fill a large bucket with 8 liters of hot water and add a half tablespoon each of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid(™) and liquid Jet Dry(™). Apply this soap solution to windows using your Guttermaster wand/brush.
- Slowly turn the water on with the shutoff valve to completely rinse off the soap. Allow to air dry. Your windows will be sparkling!
Troubleshooting
What to watch out when problems occur?
Your Guttermaster Classic Straight Pole has a removable shutoff valve for easy
maintenance. This is a standard-size garden hose shutoff. Please note that it
unscrews from the body of the pole. There are 2 washers that need to be
present for leak-free operation.
- Washer 1 is between the pole and the shutoff.
- Washer 2 is between the shutoff and the garden hose.
First, make sure that the white washer is present between the shutoff and the pole. This shutoff can loosen during shipment or if the pole is overly twisted during use, so make sure that it is twisted just snug.
Note : Do not overtighten this connector.
Next, make sure that the black washer is present between the shutoff and your hose. Make sure this connection is tight and snug but again do not overtighten.
Our Family of Guttermaster® Wands
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Guttermaster Curved Pole
5-12’ water-fed pole with curved end -
Guttermaster Pro Pole
6-16’ water-fed pole with curved end -
Guttermaster Straight Pole
5-12’ water-fed pole with straight end -
Guttermaster Mini Pole
3-6’ water-fed pole with straight end
The Right Brush for Every Job!
Transform your Guttermaster Wand into a versatile cleaning tool for external gutter surfaces, windows, vinyl siding, RVs, boats, cars, and trucks!
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Guttermaster Green Oblong Brush
Very Soft. Use for easily scratched surfaces, like awnings and fiberglass. -
Guttermaster Blue Oblong Brush
Medium-Soft Use for RVs, trucks, campers, windows, vinyl siding, boats, rims, wheels, detailing
The Right Brush for Every Job!
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Guttermaster Gray Oblong Brush
Medium Stiff. Use for hardwood decks, cement sidewalks, asphalt driveways, brick patios -
Guttermaster Blue Rubberized-Edge Brush
Medium-Soft Use for RVs, trucks, campers, windows, vinyl siding, boats, rims, wheels, detailing -
Guttermaster Blue Round Brush
Medium-Soft Use for RVs, trucks, campers, windows, vinyl siding, boats, rims, wheels, detailing -
Guttermaster Gray Round Brush
Medium-Stiff. Use for hardwood decks, cement sidewalks, asphalt driveways, and brick patios. -
Guttermaster Blue Handheld Brush
Medium-Soft Use for RVs, trucks, campers, windows, vinyl siding, boats, rims, wheels, detailing
Guttermaster
Flower Shower
Introducing the Guttermaster “Flower Shower” gentle spray nozzle attachment!
If you’re having a little trouble reaching those high flower baskets, window boxes, or even those flowers way back in the garden… then we have the answer!
It’s so easy to use!
Simply connect your garden hose up to our extendable Guttermaster Curved or
Pro Pole (sold separately) and attach the “Flower Shower” nozzle by pushing it
firmly onto the tip of the wand.
- Gentle Spray Action
- Easily Adaptable to All Guttermaster Wands
Need more detailed information?
Please contact Guttermaster:
604-826-5246
guttermasterwands@gmail.com
www.guttermasterwand.com
FAQ’s
Can I use the Guttermaster Classic Straight Water Fed Pole with any garden
hose?
Yes, the Guttermaster Classic Straight Water Fed Pole has a standard garden hose connector with a quarter-turn shut-off valve, making it compatible with most garden hoses.
How far can the Guttermaster Classic Straight Water Fed Pole extend?
The Guttermaster Classic Straight Water Fed Pole can extend up to 12 feet in length.
Can I adjust the water pressure of the pole?
The force from the telescoping water wand depends entirely on your own garden hose and water pressure, allowing you to adjust the water pressure to your preference.