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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: koopmaster on September 06, 2014, 02:36:07 pm

Title: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: koopmaster on September 06, 2014, 02:36:07 pm
I need a new pole for a second person and was comparing the Phoenix X UL 26 at £240 or a SLX 22 at around the same price.

Since I have both already, I decided to get the phoenix pole.   

NOW I have just pulled out my old phoenix pole to put some tape on the ends and noticed "hairline cracks on 2 of the clamps.  This means they are going to need to be replaced AGAIN (3 rd time in 2 years"

My mind is made up,  SLX 22 is the next pole... fed up with all this clamp replacing. 
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Lee GLS on September 06, 2014, 02:38:47 pm
You get a free brush with the slx as well. I've had my slx for 18months with no problems clamps what so ever
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Smudger on September 06, 2014, 03:59:50 pm
Any reason why the clamps should crack?

Gardiner clamps are quite a soft plastic and would have thought impossible to get cracks in, I did split one on number one section when using a short insert and aquadaptor a couple of years back, otherwise never had a clamp go

Darran
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Stephen Fox on September 06, 2014, 11:14:01 pm
Koop,

I personally have never heard of hairline cracks on a Phoenix, would like to see them and find out why this has happened. When did you first replace them and how long have the current set been on the pole?
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Chris Buchan on September 07, 2014, 11:02:40 am
can I say that on here?

Mod note:  No you can't.


Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: elite mike on September 07, 2014, 12:13:02 pm
stephen fox is a dick.

can I say that on here?




i feel a ban coming  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mod Note:  Very perceptive.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Ben wood on September 07, 2014, 01:06:09 pm
Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: koopmaster on September 07, 2014, 03:56:44 pm
Here are the pictures of the cracks.  they are for clamps C and D(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1410101779_2014-09-07 11.22.29.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1410101790_2014-09-07 11.22.35.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1410101801_2014-09-07 11.22.48.jpg)
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Clever Forum Name on September 07, 2014, 04:11:03 pm
I have a 4 year old pole with better condition clamps.

To me that look the pole ain't being looked after OR the clamps are poor quality.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: koopmaster on September 07, 2014, 05:12:09 pm
they get sprayed with clear lacquer, thats why they look like they are peeling away.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Smudger on September 07, 2014, 05:41:40 pm
Well that's certainly seen some action !!!

Look like stress fractures, are you using a sill brush ?? Or an aquadaptor ??

Darran
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Clever Forum Name on September 07, 2014, 05:43:33 pm
Even the bolt numbers are worn!
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Chris Buchan on September 07, 2014, 05:52:19 pm
Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.

Just wanted a response from him,messed me about with an order,he was not profesional and can I say a dick.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Smudger on September 07, 2014, 06:16:43 pm
Chris, that maybe so, and it's very likely to be true, but in all honesty I don't think the post shows you in the best of light.

Perhaps, if his service was below par a post explaining things might have looked better

Darran
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Tom White on September 07, 2014, 06:49:33 pm
Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.

Just wanted a response from him,messed me about with an order,he was not profesional and can I say a dick.


I doubt Chris can even see the irony in his post.  :'(
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Stephen Fox on September 08, 2014, 05:12:09 am
Chris,

No offense, I haven't a clue who you are, but I would like a bit more detail on how I messed you about, was unprofessional, etc so as to clear this up.

Whether you would like to post more info on the forum or contact me direct at fox@windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk is up to you. Can also provide my number, vice versa for a chat.
Title: Re: I was going to buy a phoenix X but ...
Post by: Stephen Fox on September 08, 2014, 05:17:26 am
Koop,

Can you contact me at fox@wcw.. as I have something you may be interested in.