Xl8 Lance + Dr 5 Duster

[shropshire mole 190]

After a difficult wasp job yesterday, in which I used my old and trusted "Duststick" but needed the poles horizontal and found it hard to hold in correct angle and pump at same time, whilst lying flat in confined space

 

So looked at the xl 8 lance and dr5 duster.

Would any duster fit the lance or is it specific to the dr5?

 

See Killgerm doing both for £260+ vat £312 quite an outlay

 

 

 

[Bushwacker 13]

I use the duster along with several different length extension lances available from Killgerm or Barretines, I can reach 20 - 25 ft horizontally or vertically before the end gets a bit uncontrollable - almost anywhere on a normal house is within reach. I have a dust stick in the store but its not seen active service in 4 or 5 years. DR5 with tried & tested (cheapish & robust) extension poles for me every time.

[outandabout 27]

I also use the standard poles with the DR5. I use up to three poles. Any more and its too much weight on the trigger thread IMO.

 

Standard poles are good especially if you don't lose the end caps

 

Haven't seen the xl8 lance, will have a look on killgerm's site.

[Dirksdonuts 79]

Hi Shropshire Mole

 

The answer to your question is yes you can use any duster with the XL8

 

regards

[jackg 7]

See Killgerm doing both for £260+ vat £312 quite an outlay

 

£150 ex demo on the bay of E.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331583078079?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=540736500606&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

"I use the duster along with several different length extension lances available from Killgerm or Barretines, I can reach 20 - 25 ft horizontally or vertically before the end gets a bit uncontrollable - almost anywhere on a normal house is within reach. I have a dust stick in the store but its not seen active service in 4 or 5 years. DR5 with tried & tested (cheapish & robust) extension poles for me every time."

 

So the standard extension poles fit into each other?

[Bushwacker 13]

See Killgerm doing both for £260+ vat £312 quite an outlay

 

£150 ex demo on the bay of E.

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331583078079?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=540736500606&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

"I use the duster along with several different length extension lances available from Killgerm or Barretines, I can reach 20 - 25 ft horizontally or vertically before the end gets a bit uncontrollable - almost anywhere on a normal house is within reach. I have a dust stick in the store but its not seen active service in 4 or 5 years. DR5 with tried & tested (cheapish & robust) extension poles for me every time."

 

So the standard extension poles fit into each other?

Yes, the extension poles screw into one another, they are threaded with British Standard Pipe thread, male one end, female the other, I also use the DR5 "mini flex tip" from Killgerm on the end, it can be bent to any angle giving access to those hard to reach holes.

[jackg 7]

Thank you Mr Bushwacker.

So you can screw two together.

 

I found this link to the product for £25.90, VAT is to be added and postage, but cheaper than Barrettine.

http://www.agralan-growers.co.uk/1---2m-brass-extension-10985201-138-p.asp

[Bushwacker 13]

Thank you Mr Bushwacker.

So you can screw two together.

 

I found this link to the product for £25.90, VAT is to be added and postage, but cheaper than Barrettine.

http://www.agralan-growers.co.uk/1---2m-brass-extension-10985201-138-p.asp

I have one the same as that, plus a shorter non telescopic brass one & a heavier 2m galvanized one. If i need to treat a high nest I first screw the heavy 2m pole to the trigger/gun, then the extending one, then the lighter 1m lance, with the flexi tip on the end. With this set-up any nest on an ordinary house is usually in reach without needing a ladder. Each lance will screw into either the trigger/gun or each other, I think the thread is 1/4 BSP. As others have said elsewhere a golf ball etc is good to rattle about to agitate the powder and keep it flowing freely and I also use a foot pump rather than the hand pump to pump up.

[Dirksdonuts 79]

If anyone is looking to buy one I have one thats been used once £200 delivered but no DR5 with it. The kit has a carry bag and zips up to protect it whilst travelling.

[DIDO.1 22,845]

Electric pump plugged into the cig lighter. Let it charge while you get rest of kit ready

[jackg 7]

I have one the same as that, plus a shorter non telescopic brass one & a heavier 2m galvanized one. If i need to treat a high nest I first screw the heavy 2m pole to the trigger/gun, then the extending one, then the lighter 1m lance, with the flexi tip on the end. With this set-up any nest on an ordinary house is usually in reach without needing a ladder. Each lance will screw into either the trigger/gun or each other, I think the thread is 1/4 BSP. As others have said elsewhere a golf ball etc is good to rattle about to agitate the powder and keep it flowing freely and I also use a foot pump rather than the hand pump to pump up.

 

So 5.5metres in total.

In imperial that is 18 feet.

Not measured the Dustick. Four poles at 4 feet?=16 feet plus the powder chamber and the pump adds a bit more. So about the same height.

Edited July 16, 2015 by jackg

[jackg 7]

Electric pump plugged into the cig lighter. Let it charge while you get rest of kit ready

So where do you get the pump and the attachment for the DR5 please?

[Dirksdonuts 79]

The Xl8 is 8 metres in length just to save confusion

[DIDO.1 22,845]

Any electric tire pump, Halfords?

[DIDO.1 22,845]

It dosnt need any attachment