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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Ian101 on September 05, 2011, 06:51:10 pm

Title: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 05, 2011, 06:51:10 pm
My CLX top section wont tighten anymore - unless I get mole grips on it possibly.  ::)

Am I right in thinking pole section needs replacing ?

Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Frankybadboy on September 05, 2011, 07:05:42 pm
put acouple of spacer in there.
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: ascjim on September 05, 2011, 07:06:20 pm
yea spacers will do the trick
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 05, 2011, 07:37:37 pm
cheers lads ... im a bit slow sometimes  ::)
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: mikecam on September 05, 2011, 07:49:50 pm
cheers lads ... im a bit slow sometimes  ::)
I'm a bit slow sometimes too, but i still can't fathom out where a spacer is gonna go or what its gonna do to relieve your problem !!!
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 05, 2011, 07:50:37 pm
cheers lads ... im a bit slow sometimes  ::)
I'm a bit slow sometimes too, but i still can't fathom out where a spacer is gonna go or what its gonna do to relieve your problem !!!

I hadnt got that far as too tired to think tonite  ;)
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Pope vader on September 05, 2011, 07:52:43 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 05, 2011, 07:54:33 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: SPE on September 05, 2011, 08:54:38 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended
in that case remove the threaded end and put it on the other end of first pole section (clamp could just need a new barrel nut ofcourse, being plastic they strip their threads very easily if over tightend )
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Pope vader on September 05, 2011, 08:59:40 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended

its worn thin, cut off and reduce the height by a few incs or buy a new section 1
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: David Kent @ KentKleen on September 05, 2011, 09:11:47 pm
£30 new top section from Gardiners
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on September 05, 2011, 09:24:50 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended
in that case remove the threaded end and put it on the other end of first pole section (clamp could just need a new barrel nut ofcourse, being plastic they strip their threads very easily if over tightend )


I would do this. Whats 4 inches off 18 or 22ft? to quote the extremely annoying Paul Daniels..."Not alot!"

MODIFIED: Doh!  :-[ quoted the wrong bit, I would cut a few inches off easiest option.
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: bobby p on September 05, 2011, 09:34:28 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended
in that case remove the threaded end and put it on the other end of first pole section (clamp could just need a new barrel nut ofcourse, being plastic they strip their threads very easily if over tightend )


I would do this. Whats 4 inches off 18 or 22ft? to quote the extremely annoying Paul Daniels..."Not alot!"

MODIFIED: Doh!  :-[ quoted the wrong bit, I would cut a few inches off easiest option.
good to meet you today  fellah  :)
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on September 05, 2011, 09:41:42 pm
try clamping a few inches up the pole and see if it makes any difference

it does .... only slack when extended
in that case remove the threaded end and put it on the other end of first pole section (clamp could just need a new barrel nut ofcourse, being plastic they strip their threads very easily if over tightend )


I would do this. Whats 4 inches off 18 or 22ft? to quote the extremely annoying Paul Daniels..."Not alot!"

MODIFIED: Doh!  :-[ quoted the wrong bit, I would cut a few inches off easiest option.
good to meet you today  fellah  :)

and you Bobby  :)
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: richard jagger on September 05, 2011, 09:47:18 pm
If you look at your foto you will see the bottom clamp has a slot and the top clamp not either your pole is worn or the clamp stretched I WOULD FILE THAT SLOT AND CREATE  A GAP LIKE THE BOTTOM CLAMP.SO THAT THE CLAMP WILL GRAB THE POLE AGAIN. 8)
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Londoner on September 05, 2011, 09:47:51 pm
The first section gets more wear than any of the others and because its the thinnest diameter  the wear is more of a problem. Try to get into the habit of not fully extending the first section on easy windows to try and spread the clamping wear more evenly along the length. If you fully extend every time its the same bit that gets the clamp on it each time.

Once it is worn you have no choice but to replace the section. The sections also wear from constant rubbing  on the inside of the nect section. Since the tape  never seems to last that long they can go paper thin at the end and thats when cracking can occour.  
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on September 06, 2011, 02:13:06 pm
il give u a bit of cash 4 it lad  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 06, 2011, 05:35:49 pm
il give u a bit of cash 4 it lad  ;D ;D

Then I would have to buy a new pole and would look too much like a newbie then .... gonna keep me battered pole for as long as poss then turn it into a conny roof clean pole
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on September 06, 2011, 07:42:03 pm
il give u a bit of cash 4 it lad  ;D ;D

Then I would have to buy a new pole and would look too much like a newbie then .... gonna keep me battered pole for as long as poss then turn it into a conny roof clean pole

ian think ov the esteem il hold u in  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: Ian101 on September 11, 2011, 05:44:10 pm
Fixed it by filing down the inner faces of the clamp so now grips tighter and replaced bolt and lever for good measure  :D
Title: Re: Spinning top pole
Post by: brianbarber on September 11, 2011, 06:07:16 pm
Great fix,

Will remember that , useful for a short term solution.

Mr B