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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 06:59:22 pm

Title: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 06:59:22 pm
Both my zero sections for the supalite have split,

I need replacements rapid, where can I get them from ?

Gardeners are out of stock and they are not due in for a while.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: GWCS on July 16, 2009, 07:02:40 pm
whats a zero section?
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: clean on July 16, 2009, 07:03:34 pm
Dave,only thing i can suggest is nip to a fishing tackle shop and take the next section that it fits in to and see what you can get to fit  ;)
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: GWCS on July 16, 2009, 07:06:03 pm
is it the brush head small section part?

I would suggest the same thing, get along to a tackle shops and ask to see their poles.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: RO-Sheen on July 16, 2009, 07:07:33 pm
Not sure what you mean by zero. Is the small bit that connects section 1 to the goose neck? If so, I would be tempted to try wrapping a few layers of duck tape around it
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 07:08:34 pm
Thanks

I would but then you have to glue the thread piece etc, i need something off the shelf, i have a million and one things to do without diy'ing bits and pieces for work.

But maybe I am going to have to though.

Yes it is the tiny section, they hacve split lengthways away from the threaded insert, hence the gooseneck falling from a great height  ;D
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: clean on July 16, 2009, 07:09:48 pm
If you do Dave,don`t forget it`s probably section number 4 on the fishing poles  ;)
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 07:10:48 pm
we currently have duck tape, but it has some hard work coming up so want a permanent fix.

If things go wrong with the staff, i have to travel to patch them back up again, just like i had to on monday morning at 6.00am when i got the call
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: GWCS on July 16, 2009, 07:13:03 pm
we currently have duck tape, but it has some hard work coming up so want a permanent fix.

If things go wrong with the staff, i have to travel to patch them back up again, just like i had to on monday morning at 6.00am when i got the call

i take it, it had got a wack onto the glass?

the threaded piece is probably glued into place on the sl anyway (dont shoot me if im wrong :D ), so if you do it yourself it will prob only take 10 mins to DIY.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: ftp on July 16, 2009, 07:18:54 pm
we currently have duck tape, but it has some hard work coming up so want a permanent fix.

If things go wrong with the staff, i have to travel to patch them back up again, just like i had to on monday morning at 6.00am when i got the call

You patched your staff up  ???
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 07:24:18 pm
Patched the poles up.

I noticed a week ago tiny cracks appearing around the threaded section, looks like it was just fatigue, my supalites are used more or less everyday, so they do get some use.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: ftp on July 16, 2009, 07:26:16 pm
you employ eastern europeans  ???
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Steve CM on July 16, 2009, 08:37:14 pm
how do you get on with the sl2 dave with employees? mine have snapped the no.1 section and i need to order a new one. ::)

i have now banned them from using it unless real high work. think i've gone through 5 replacement sections in 10 months :(
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: dai on July 16, 2009, 08:37:45 pm
Dave, you could try a whipping like they use to hold fishing rod rings. A whipping using nylon thread, fishing line would do, coat the thread with Araldite and it should be like new.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Moderator David@stives on July 16, 2009, 08:51:26 pm
Dai

ha good idea. Could try that on all the sections.

Steve

so far 9 snapped sections, we usually slide them through each other with some glue and tape then they last a little while longer.

Even thought they get snapped etc i  reckon it is still more cost effective than using extel at a similar height because of the speed and ease of use issues.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Steve CM on July 16, 2009, 08:55:04 pm
Dai

ha good idea. Could try that on all the sections.

Steve

so far 9 snapped sections, we usually slide them through each other with some glue and tape then they last a little while longer.

Even thought they get snapped etc i  reckon it is still more cost effective than using extel at a similar height because of the speed and ease of use issues.

the pole is second to none for its uses and speed but it upsets my day when a snapped section comes back to me ;D so unless its on some big commercials its staying in the lock up! ;)
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: dai on July 16, 2009, 09:01:50 pm
A metal band/ring round all the female sections would make the pole a lot more durable.
Perhaps something that Alex could take on board, well worth paying a bit extra for.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Alex Gardiner on July 16, 2009, 09:37:18 pm
Both my zero sections for the supalite have split,

I need replacements rapid, where can I get them from ?

Gardeners are out of stock and they are not due in for a while.

Drop them in Friday night Dave. I'll have them sorted for you by Monday morning.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: elite mike on July 16, 2009, 09:49:17 pm
Both my zero sections for the supalite have split,

I need replacements rapid, where can I get them from ?

Gardeners are out of stock and they are not due in for a while.

Drop them in Friday night Dave. I'll have them sorted for you by Monday morning.

cannot do better than that dave :)
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: Archer on July 16, 2009, 10:55:48 pm

Dave,

my uncle has started making mega lite poles, i would imagine when he starts selling them, there will be alot sold.


already selling systems, hot or cold,,,,,,,,, trolleys etc.

give me a ring or email for further details if you require information.
Title: Re: need a zero section for a supalite
Post by: trevor perry on July 17, 2009, 07:45:03 am

Dave,

my uncle has started making mega lite poles, i would imagine when he starts selling them, there will be alot sold.


already selling systems, hot or cold,,,,,,,,, trolleys etc.

give me a ring or email for further details if you require information.

hi archer
  i would be interested in some info on his hot system and also his trolleys if you could email them to me at trevor90@talktalk.net i would be gratefull.

Trevor





 hi