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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: SB Cleaning on November 17, 2016, 08:11:59 pm

Title: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: SB Cleaning on November 17, 2016, 08:11:59 pm

Does any one know a way of getting them unstuck?

I have 3 stuck together now!!

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Dave Willis on November 17, 2016, 10:10:01 pm

Rubber gloves and twist with the least amount of squeeze possible. Maybe two people.

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Oliver @ GrippaTank on November 18, 2016, 07:54:46 am

Quote from: Dave Willis on November 17, 2016, 10:10:01 pm

Rubber gloves and twist with the least amount of squeeze possible. Maybe two people.

HI SB Cleaning,

Dave Willis is quite correct - this technique works very well - especially if you twist towards each other, and if neccesary, use a little PFTE spray and allow to soak before attempting.

Our new V4 poles are stepped as well as tapered, which prevents the sections over lapping to far and then sticking. Of course, this doesn't negate the need to make sure both the male and female parts of each pole section should be cleaned (washed, and wiped, and then sprayed with PTFE spray) in order to prevent them sticking together in future.

Do contact us on 01223 790049 if you need any further help.

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Smurf on November 18, 2016, 01:41:55 pm

Just ask the lady of the house to give a hand with yer pole. But first ask her to put her marigolds on.  ;D

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: SB Cleaning on November 18, 2016, 03:30:33 pm

Quote from: Dave Willis on November 17, 2016, 10:10:01 pm

Rubber gloves and twist with the least amount of squeeze possible. Maybe two people.

I've tried this...me and my brother are big lads too ???

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Soupy on November 18, 2016, 03:39:04 pm

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Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Elfyn on November 18, 2016, 03:46:22 pm

Place the joint on a firm surface and gently tap the top of the joint with a bit of wood. Keep turning the sections and keep tapping. It might take a few minuites, but they will ease off.

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: Dave Willis on November 18, 2016, 04:26:30 pm

Top tip: eventually when you get them apart, clean them up, reassemble lightly then wrap insulation tape around the male taper so it can't go in any further.

Title: Re: Grippa vac sections stuck together! !
Post by: davids3511 on November 18, 2016, 08:43:56 pm

I hadvthis a few weeks ago. Nothing would work, lubricant and gloves were both tried and no go. I ended up heating the sections with a hot air air gun and they came apart after a few minutes