Clean It Up

UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on October 21, 2009, 06:36:30 pm

Title: Pole Repairing!
Post by: geefree on October 21, 2009, 06:36:30 pm

Hi,

My 3 section pole is slipping all over the place, the end ( brush end)
slips down when washing upstairs windows,..

i have put a little areldite inside the clamp to prolong its life a few days ago, but its doing it again,

i dont want to waste money on new clamps if the pole itself is the problem (getting thinner with wear and friction)

as the new clamps will only be the same wont they, ? they cant go any tighter than the ones i have on,

so what do guys do when this happens,?

thanks.

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: landy2 on October 21, 2009, 06:41:54 pm

having same problem

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: dai on October 21, 2009, 07:17:26 pm

This happens with the Harris pole after a while, I just cut a centimeter wide strip off a clear plastic pop bottle and wrap it round the clamp claws. Works a treat.

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: cybersye on October 21, 2009, 07:23:11 pm

what pole is it ?
if its fiberglass, does it slip the entire leength of the section ? , I doubt it and if thats the case why dont you try removing the section and putting the brush on the other end.

personally though I'd probably cut it down or make it a 2 section for shop facias and ground floor work ;)

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: clean on October 21, 2009, 07:28:54 pm

If the pole is causing problems contantly then you just may have to face up to it and have to buy a new one,at the end of the day it is your work tool and it makes you money,
so i would`nt mess about i`d just buy a new one and when you do you`ll be glad you did  ;)
PK

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: Alex Gardiner on October 21, 2009, 07:38:03 pm

Quote from: Gazzasp8 on October 21, 2009, 06:36:30 pm

Hi,

My 3 section pole is slipping all over the place, the end ( brush end)
slips down when washing upstairs windows,..

i have put a little areldite inside the clamp to prolong its life a few days ago, but its doing it again,

i dont want to waste money on new clamps if the pole itself is the problem (getting thinner with wear and friction)

as the new clamps will only be the same wont they, ? they cant go any tighter than the ones i have on,

so what do guys do when this happens,?

thanks.

Araldite Rapid smeared very thinly (almost scraping it off) over the affected area.  Leave to dry overnight and sand off to a smooth finish.  Should give you a few more months.  New clamps will improve the pole somewhat as part of the wear will be on the inside edge of the clamps.

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: geefree on October 22, 2009, 06:19:56 pm

Thanks for the helpful replies,

yes it does slip all the way down .

Gary

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: s.w.c on October 22, 2009, 07:28:27 pm

gaz try this,
http://www.tacklebox.co.uk/product_detail.asp?mnuProdCat2=rblgpw&Submit=Go&pr_ID=02766

Title: Re: Pole Repairing!
Post by: Mike #1 on October 22, 2009, 08:20:07 pm

if the pole is a x-tel pole you need new clamp levers and new clamp bands this will help with the pole spinning and slipping i always have spare sets , if x-tel when you open clamp lever  if it moves from side to side quite easily you defo need to replace clamp band's and levers