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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: stevieg on November 03, 2015, 08:10:53 am
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I detest lateral clamps!!! There,ive said it. Cannot see the advantage of these clamps that spin and constantly loosen themselves all day bloody long.And yes i do include all pole manufacturers!! Does anyone out there make a pole with the old style clamps?
Or can i get some from somewhere to revert my poles?
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Stevieg if your referring to the Gardiner mark 1 smart clamp I couldn't agree more, but he has replaced them with
a newer version that has solved this problem, I haven't tried them yet just going by what Iv heard.
Might be worth fitting a few of these new types just to see if it solves your problem, I actually like the old Gardiner clamps
which I still have on my everyday pole I'm dreading the day when I have to change it so it must be the best looked after pole
on the planet.
My longer poles have the mark 1 smart clamps which I will let stay as they are as I don't use them that much but they are a terrible
clamp.
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
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I have the new Gardiners non spin clamps - brill.
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I have the new Gardiners non spin clamps - brill.
That's good to know Dave, like I have said my everyday pole is overdue a change and if the smart clamp hadn't changed
I would have been looking elsewhere.
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their pretty much spot on now
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Steve what you need to do is get your thumb moving sideways, if you can achieve this the clamps really easy, also you won't slice as many golf ball's.
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I detest lateral clamps!!! There,ive said it. Cannot see the advantage of these clamps that spin and constantly loosen themselves all day bloody long.And yes i do include all pole manufacturers!! Does anyone out there make a pole with the old style clamps?
Or can i get some from somewhere to revert my poles?
Hi Stevieg
Clamps correctly set-up and working properly should not spin and loosen themselves off. You do not mention which brand of lateral clamps you have - although there are many types available they are not all equal in ability.
If you have some of our older clamps that are now not working correctly, then please drop me an email with exactly what is the problem as there will usually be a solution to get them working properly again. If it is another brand of pole that you are having issues with then it may be worth contacting the manufacturer and asking their advice.
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I have them on my slx 35 always bloody spinning hate it. Got a clx couple of months ago it's better😡
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I have them on my slx 35 always bloody spinning hate it. Got a clx couple of months ago it's better😡
Hi Ray
How old is the SLX35 that you are having issues with? Depending on its age there are perhaps things that can be done to improve the usability of the clamps. Which part is spinning on the clamps?
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
Why were you gonna use lateral clamps on the Neon pole then?
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Ive joined up with stephen fox has co-designer, and will be bringing some serious wfp equipment out in the near future.
And i must say the clamps have improved, which i truly believe are the easiest clamps to use.
Steven.
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
Why were you gonna use lateral clamps on the Neon pole then?
KS not sure where you heard that? No intention of using lateral on the Neon.
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Ive joined up with stephen fox has co-designer, and will be bringing some serious wfp equipment out in the near future.
And i must say the clamps have improved, which i truly believe are the easiest clamps to use.
Steven.
Some great things coming....!
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I have the new Gardiners non spin clamps - brill.
That's good to know Dave, like I have said my everyday pole is overdue a change and if the smart clamp hadn't changed
I would have been looking elsewhere.
I bought an SLX in Jan this year fitted with the new style clamps and agree with Dave - brill.
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when will all these wonderful new poles etc be coming out
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April 1st
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
Why were you gonna use lateral clamps on the Neon pole then?
KS not sure where you heard that? No intention of using lateral on the Neon.
Sorry my mistake :-[, I thought you were going to put lateral clamps on the Neon
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April 1st
;D
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April 1st
Haha! ;D
Great to see a sense of humour on here!
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Not sure Steve will ask him no matter how tight the clamp is it just collapse s on him
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Not sure Steve will ask him no matter how tight the clamp is it just collapse s on him
Thanks Jk, like to know which poles it was etc.
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I think he said he got it around Jan or Feb this year I think it was just before neon came out, think that's what he said?
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I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with. >:(
I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.
I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?
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I detest lateral clamps!!! There,ive said it. Cannot see the advantage of these clamps that spin and constantly loosen themselves all day bloody long.And yes i do include all pole manufacturers!! Does anyone out there make a pole with the old style clamps?
Or can i get some from somewhere to revert my poles?
Try tightening them up a little it works wonders only had this issue with my old SMax in the first 2 days that was years ago .
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I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with. >:(
I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.
I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?
Araldite Rapid. I've repaired plenty of spinning clamps and none of them has ever needed a second repair. If you have the time normal 24 hr Araldite also works but it stays runny for an hour or so, so is harder to use without runs down the pole.
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I have the new Gardiners non spin clamps - brill.
That's good to know Dave, like I have said my everyday pole is overdue a change and if the smart clamp hadn't changed
I would have been looking elsewhere.
they really are great clamps sean.very rarely need adjusting now. :)
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The newest clamps have a little ridge on the clamp body that sits inside the lever so the lever can't flop and spin - very clever.
I think some people are referring to spinning pole sections where the pole wears. You don't get this with the smart clamps - my poles wear so thin they snap before the clamp gives up.
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I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with. >:(
I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.
I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?
Araldite Rapid. I've repaired plenty of spinning clamps and none of them has ever needed a second repair. If you have the time normal 24 hr Araldite also works but it stays runny for an hour or so, so is harder to use without runs down the pole.
+1
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April 1st
Looks like your right Dave
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html
HYBRID Composite Version
Incredibly Strong Clamping
Left or Right Handed Use
Lightweight Rigid Construction
;D ;D ;D ;D
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html
HYBRID Composite Version
Incredibly Strong Clamping
Left or Right Handed Use
Lightweight Rigid Construction
;D ;D ;D ;D
Not sure what your point is Chum?
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html
HYBRID Composite Version
Incredibly Strong Clamping
Left or Right Handed Use
Lightweight Rigid Construction
;D ;D ;D ;D
Not sure what your point is Chum?
That's even funnier!! ;D ;D
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A mate of mine has the Phoenix pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage
Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral
http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html
HYBRID Composite Version
Incredibly Strong Clamping
Left or Right Handed Use
Lightweight Rigid Construction
;D ;D ;D ;D
Not sure what your point is Chum?
That's even funnier!! ;D ;D
Ok........? Still not sure what you are getting at.