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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Crystal-clear on October 25, 2013, 04:31:46 pm

Title: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: Crystal-clear on October 25, 2013, 04:31:46 pm: Just had the pole refitted I do find the new clamps a bit fidgety compared to the old ones but I'm sure ill get used to them the problem I have is the first section seems to still be slipping I try to tighten it but doesn't seem to work
Is there anything I need to look out for ?
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: Carl2009 on October 25, 2013, 04:33:24 pm: Tighten it up more than you are used to, that should help.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: Dave Willis on October 25, 2013, 05:12:37 pm: Make sure the clamp body hasn't come unstuck - one of mine kept spinning no matter how many turns I tightened it - then it dawned on me the pole was spinning inside the clamp collar.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: Crystal-clear on October 25, 2013, 06:14:04 pm: Quote from: Dave Willis on October 25, 2013, 05:12:37 pm
Make sure the clamp body hasn't come unstuck - one of mine kept spinning no matter how many turns I tightened it - then it dawned on me the pole was spinning inside the clamp collar.

I think its something like this unfortunately DIY isn't my fotey !
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: elite mike on October 25, 2013, 09:31:13 pm: Quote from: Crystal-clear on October 25, 2013, 06:14:04 pm
Quote from: Dave Willis on October 25, 2013, 05:12:37 pm
Make sure the clamp body hasn't come unstuck - one of mine kept spinning no matter how many turns I tightened it - then it dawned on me the pole was spinning inside the clamp collar.

I think its something like this unfortunately DIY isn't my fotey !

quick and long lasting fix , whip clamp off then pop one layer of masking tape round pole

push clamp on tight , better than any glue and will last longer and is an instant fix .
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: traps7 on October 26, 2013, 07:19:12 pm: An instant fix yes, but better than any glue and last longer? - You're talking absolute rubbish.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: s.w.c on October 26, 2013, 08:17:35 pm: Well I shall give you the best tip of the year, those that know me will get it and ive used this for many years repairing poles for work and being a angler for 35 years I know my carbon,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350903500768?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D350903500768%26_rdc%3D1
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: kempy on October 27, 2013, 08:51:14 am: I build the section back up by LACQUERING them
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: traps7 on October 27, 2013, 08:56:50 am: I dont know why people are so reluctant to tighten the bolt, - it is, after all, an adjustment bolt. Thats what it's for, to adjust so that it clamps on any part of the pole.

That's the whole idea. I think the new clamps are great.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on October 27, 2013, 09:19:30 am: Quote from: Traps on October 26, 2013, 07:19:12 pm
An instant fix yes, but better than any glue and last longer? - You're talking absolute rubbish.

No he's not. I've had two clamps taped on for over a year without issue- that's why I've never glued them back on!! ;D

Mine is insulating tape though, not masking.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: traps7 on October 27, 2013, 09:27:58 am: Whatever

Actually, lets tell Gardiners to do away with the glue altogether! We can all just tape them!
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: elite mike on October 27, 2013, 09:32:10 am: Quote from: Traps on October 27, 2013, 09:27:58 am
Whatever.

have you tried it traps?
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: traps7 on October 27, 2013, 09:34:20 am: Yes as a temporary fix and Alex even recommends it. But to say it lasts longer and is better is just stupid.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: elite mike on October 27, 2013, 09:40:55 am: hey i am not stupid , perhaps i should of said last longer than most glues ::)roll

I put a tip on here to help fellow windys and get shot down for it .
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: AuRavelling79 on October 27, 2013, 10:16:04 am: Quote from: elite mike on October 27, 2013, 09:40:55 am
hey i am not stupid , perhaps i should of said last longer than most glues ::)roll

I put a tip on here to help fellow windys and get shot down for it .

Take no notice Mike; I love gaffer tape fixes - get you out of all sorts of trouble.
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: robbo333 on October 27, 2013, 10:20:00 am: Mike, I tape mine too mate, works ok for me ;D
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: prestigeclean on October 27, 2013, 02:09:42 pm: gaffer tape works better than the glue they supply and lasts longer regards alan
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: traps7 on October 27, 2013, 02:26:56 pm: Amateurs! Tada!
Title: Re: Gardiner Smart clamps first section slipping
Post by: elite mike on October 27, 2013, 02:30:35 pm: Quote from: Traps on October 27, 2013, 02:26:56 pm
Amateurs! Tada!

shut the door on your way out :)