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How long does it take to install a slidepole? It usually takes two men six hours for our Models 20 and 21. Model 19 takes one man two hours. |
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Are poles still being used?More so today. Lack of space and general economics has made two-story stations very popular. |
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Are poles expensive?Not if you compare them against the cost of installing stairs or an elevator. |
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Have you ever sold a pole for home use?The preponderance of our poles are sold to fire stations. However, a goodly number are sold to interesting people for home use. We just recently sold a pole for use in a safe room. |
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Are poles safe?Yes, statistics available say that not only do less injuries occur on poles, but less serious injuries occur. Stairs seem to produce back and upper body injuries as well as multiple people injuries. |
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Why are poles safer than stairs? All modern poles have safety guards and the rubber is specifically designed for landing mats. |
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What are poles made of?The most common metal, which accounts for 95% of the poles we sell, is brass. Stainless steel is also available. |
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What finish is available? Highly polished brass or stainless steel. |
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What do I do if I have an old pole that needs to be polished?We recommend the poles be polished on a regular schedule and have found that Noxon® or Brasso® does an excellent job. However, a pole taken out of service may now be black. At this point you will need a professional with polishing jacks to restore the pole. We can do this for you if you send it to us. |
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Why get the Model 20 or Model 21 and not just put the Model 19 in a closet? The cost of building a closet exceeds the cost of purchasing Model 20 which comes complete with pole, guards, gate, trim rings for floor and ceiling, stainless steel insert and shutters. Model 20 and Model 21 both take less room and do not obstruct the floor of the room or hall. They are handsome units. |
