Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: nat on October 02, 2007, 11:30:10 am
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got one of my 18ft ionic glass fibre poles, the top end keeps slipping down when the clamp is done up tight, the clamp will not tighten anymore so i wondered if i would just need a new clamp or would i need the thinest section of pole as well? could this be worn?
thanks
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give it a little bump as i need an answer of one of you kind people ;D
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I would replace the clamp first because its cheaper then see how it goes then if needed replace the section, Luke
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could do with some accurate advice if anyone else knows about this problem so i could get it right first time.
thanks for the input though Luke ;)
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I just thought you seemed desperate for advice! I couldnt give you a definite answer though mate as I dont have one of these poles, perhaps somebody will come along with the right advice, Luke
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A new clamp will help cure your problem.
The section will also be worn but a clamp will keep you going for many more months.
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how much do you rekon clamp and a section would be Alex? its the top section and clamp?
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is it the multipole? Luke
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Depends which pole it is.
Multipole, Universal, Ergolite.
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multipole i believe, the yellow one
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you could shave some material from the clamp and get more life from it for now at no cost.
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shave where dave?
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That's a good idea Davew
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i will have a go at shaving me pole later then ;) ;D
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NO not your pole ::) If you look at your clamp you will see that when you lock it two surfaces will come together on the screw thread preventing you from tightening it any more.
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Nat,
I'm assuming that you have already adjusted the nut on the clamp?
Remember it's a left handed thread, so you think you are loosening it to tighten it.
If you've already done this, then you can remove the clamp and file down the two edges that touch together to give you more play.
Other than that it is likely that you need a new top section.
How old is the pole, with constant use I find they only last about 6 months.
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the pole is around 10 months old and has been constantly used, the top section has had about 4 inches cut off the top where it shattered from the brush head.
I'm only gonna use it as a spare now but there ain't no point chucking it if it can be fixed.
Dave, it was a joke mate, read it again ;)
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oh and Lionheart yes i have tighten it, tightened right to the limit so yes it does need shaving
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Anyone needing the smallest and second smallest Universal clamps can get them on ebay..
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120167890376&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120167891040&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002
These clamps go on the second and third section of the Universal pole
Peter
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Sounds to me like your pole has worn away :'(
The Ionics glass fibre ergo-lite the sections wear away very fast :o >:(
If you want a good pole thats going to last and you dont mind spending some serious money go for a facelift pole 8)
If you want something thats cheap and light go for an ex-tel 8)
Brett
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if i used them myself everyday then i would spend a bit of money but not when the workers abuse things, i have been thinking about the x tels but arn;t they suppose to be quite whippy?
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All you need is a replacement clamp.
Why replace the pole length when it's cheaper to replace the clamp.
If the pole is really worn at the top through constantly tigtening the clamp in the fully extended position you can always reduce the length of the pole where it is worn and use it as a spare but shorter pole.