Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: concept on June 20, 2009, 06:20:24 pm
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the end section of my pole (unknown brand) is spinning, making it very hard work to get consistency whilst cleaning.
i have tried to tighten the clamp section up, but no joy, its as tight as it will go and continues to slip.
can you get replacement collar/clamp sections from anywhere?
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You can get replacement clamps for most poles. Post a digital photo on here and someone will be able to identify it for you.
Two popular types are:
Xtel
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/X-Tel_clamp_handle.jpg)
and
Universal
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Uni_Clamp.jpg)
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universal is the one!
cheers again alex.
know any stockists?
;)
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If its universal then push the lever as far as you can the opposite way to normal, works for me anyway.
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will try that!
thanks
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universal is the one!
cheers again alex.
know any stockists?
;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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will try that!
thanks
booooooo
didnt work!
a 1st for this forum!!
:'(
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will try that!
thanks
booooooo
didnt work!
a 1st for this forum!!
:'(
take the section out and put some tape on it and put it back in, problem solved
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Take both of the both outs and run an angle grinder down the gap,hence making it wider, worked for me on my old fibreglass pole years back when Nelson was a boy.
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universal is the one!
cheers again alex.
know any stockists?
;)
Your asking the bloke who stocks them
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Complete_Clamps_for_Universal_Poles.html
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as ian said put masking tape on then with a stanley cut between the claws, works great
(http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x75/trainingacademy/DSC00173.jpg)
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Simon the clamps are fine, you need some tape only
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will try that!
thanks
booooooo
didnt work!
a 1st for this forum!!
:'(
take the section out and put some tape on it and put it back in, problem solved
tape on where?
pole or clamp?!
ian my man, will buzz you 2moro and chew your ear off, did my house today and got a few things to ask.
unless the weathers nice and you fancied coming across for a bbq? mrs ww and kids welcome...as long as she drives ;o)
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Must be a different clamp to mine then, are you sure? this is how I meant and it does buy a little more time with a worn pole. maybe you need to tighten the clamp nut first though.
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exactly the same mate. maybe i am just a weakling and couldnt put it that far back! :-\
think its been nipped up a few times already, but i knew that before i bought it, so its not a problem, it was cheap cheap cheap!
will prob just get a new clamp to make it easy.
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Not sure a new clamp is your answer its usually the wear on the pole that's the problem.
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I have this problem on one of my poles, two sections will not tighten up properly when they are fully closed up, with mine it is wear on the pole but only at the point where they close, what I do is tighten the clamps with about an inch of the pole still protruding.
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I would say that it is not the clamp, put the tape on the pole wear the clamp will sit over it, when you can me I will explain in more detail for you.
I am highly surprised you have not called already as I was expecting it. ;)
Ian
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I would say that it is not the clamp, put the tape on the pole wear the clamp will sit over it, when you can me I will explain in more detail for you.
I am highly surprised you have not called already as I was expecting it. ;)
Ian
didnt want to bother you, you've been way too kind already mate, and i dont want to end up taking the p1ss, if i haven't already.
got a cd player here with your name on it...
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I would say that it is not the clamp, put the tape on the pole wear the clamp will sit over it, when you can me I will explain in more detail for you.
I am highly surprised you have not called already as I was expecting it. ;)
Ian
didnt want to bother you, you've been way too kind already mate, and i dont want to end up taking the p1ss, if i haven't already.
got a cd player here with your name on it...
cd player tells me you aint taking the pee, even without that I would help you anyway, but cd player is a bonus :D
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I would say that it is not the clamp, put the tape on the pole wear the clamp will sit over it, when you can me I will explain in more detail for you.
I am highly surprised you have not called already as I was expecting it. ;)
Ian
didnt want to bother you, you've been way too kind already mate, and i dont want to end up taking the p1ss, if i haven't already.
got a cd player here with your name on it...
cd player tells me you aint taking the pee, even without that I would help you anyway, but cd player is a bonus :D
damn it, sold myself short again! :'(
give you a buzz 2moro, thought you deserved a day off.
i hope you have your mobile switched on when you hit spain!
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I would say that it is not the clamp, put the tape on the pole wear the clamp will sit over it, when you can me I will explain in more detail for you.
I am highly surprised you have not called already as I was expecting it. ;)
Ian
didnt want to bother you, you've been way too kind already mate, and i dont want to end up taking the p1ss, if i haven't already.
got a cd player here with your name on it...
cd player tells me you aint taking the pee, even without that I would help you anyway, but cd player is a bonus :D
damn it, sold myself short again! :'(
give you a buzz 2moro, thought you deserved a day off.
i hope you have your mobile switched on when you hit spain!
will be on, but dont tell my wife..... speak to you tomorrow, but do not call me at 7:30 or you will get mis information ;D
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I find this one of the most annoying gripes of water-fed-pollery!! :(
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tried the electrical insulation tape solution, didnt cut it. it kept getting snagged, no matter how thin i put it.
any suggestions?
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if its an xtel or harris clamp it works good
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More often than not a replacement clamp will cure this situation.
If the pole is only spinning on one section (perhaps the top 6") then you may need to build up the surface of the pole by way of a temporary solution. To do this mix up a small amount of rapid epoxy resin and smear on the worn section, making sure that you scrape most of the glue back off before it sets. Leave overnight and then sand the glued area smooth. This should re-build the worn section of the pole.
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stuff that, would rather buy another pole!!
the wear is quite visible, so i doubt a clamp would do.
:(
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tried the electrical insulation tape solution, didnt cut it. it kept getting snagged, no matter how thin i put it.
any suggestions?
don't open the pole as much ;) and use the taped part as markers.
Failing that do what Alex said it really is easier and less hassle than it sounds.