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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: frames to panes on March 31, 2008, 09:22:48 pm

Title: Broke a swivel
Post by: frames to panes on March 31, 2008, 09:22:48 pm
Snapped in half Mkll version. I tried cleaning without it for a while but just couldn't get used to cleaning without one, good job i had a spare. What i really missed was the ability to twist the pole and rorate the brush head, it really seems to save your wrists.
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: jeff1 on March 31, 2008, 11:19:08 pm
I remember when I broke my Mk1 swivel, once you get used to working with them its very difficult to do with out them.
I did come home and repair it, got some new ones since then and I also carry a spare with me.
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: darren73 on March 31, 2008, 11:24:14 pm
was doing some swivel for the first time today,i found it awkward,how long do you reckon it would take to master-when its done right it is quick
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: Mike 108 on April 01, 2008, 09:49:12 am
Where is the best place to buy swivel joints?

Someone recently posted an email/website address showing a picture of several swivel joints in a clear packet - real cheap (maybe from Wilkinsons?).

Thought I'd saved the item, but apparently not.
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: jouk45 on April 01, 2008, 09:58:04 am
look at this site, the swivel m2 is 4 down  http://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/productslistSub.asp?Main=Brooms-and-Brushes&sub=Handles
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: Mike 108 on April 01, 2008, 10:30:20 am
jouk - does it just screw onto the end of the angle adaptor/gooseneck?
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: jouk45 on April 01, 2008, 10:59:14 am
yes it does mike, there not as good as the mk1 but then they are not available anymore, 1 think though you need to drill and put a small thin bolt through the ball swivel, stops it poping out which is a pain, if you do this problem solved like this
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/trainingacademy/25012005.jpg)
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/trainingacademy/ballswivel.jpg)
this is what the mk2 looks like. hope that helps you
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/trainingacademy/21012005009.jpg)
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: Mike 108 on April 01, 2008, 01:48:34 pm
Jouk - Thanks, but does the pin not stop the ball swivelling - surely it will only travel in 180 degree plane instead of 360.

Mike
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: macmac on April 01, 2008, 02:39:35 pm
Jouk - Thanks, but does the pin not stop the ball swivelling - surely it will only travel in 180 degree plane instead of 360.

Mike

That's what it's supposed to do, side to side, otherwise it wouldn't work ;)

Tony
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: jouk45 on April 01, 2008, 02:58:38 pm
the pin just stops the ball joint comming out of the socket, the swivel moves sideways,
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: Mike 108 on April 01, 2008, 05:11:07 pm
Yeah - Got it!

Thanks
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: frames to panes on April 01, 2008, 05:19:37 pm
The shipping costs are a big rip off on these things though, i was going to order three from another site.  :(
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: macmac on April 01, 2008, 05:56:49 pm
The shipping costs are a big rip off on these things though, i was going to order three from another site.  :(

Phone the guy at vastsupplies, he'll post at cost, but make it worth his while & order a few. ;)

tony
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: frames to panes on April 01, 2008, 07:36:03 pm
Thanks Tony that's the site i was looking at (i think you posted it on here). They are so cheap and light that the postage for half a dozen shouldn't be more than about three quid!
Title: Re: Broke a swivel
Post by: macmac on April 01, 2008, 10:36:10 pm
Thanks Tony that's the site i was looking at (i think you posted it on here). They are so cheap and light that the postage for half a dozen shouldn't be more than about three quid!

Yep, i ordered 8 & the postage was less than 3 quid