[koopmaster]

I need a new pole for a second person and was comparing the Phoenix X UL 26 at £240 or a SLX 22 at around the same price.

Since I have both already, I decided to get the phoenix pole.   

NOW I have just pulled out my old phoenix pole to put some tape on the ends and noticed "hairline cracks on 2 of the clamps.  This means they are going to need to be replaced AGAIN (3 rd time in 2 years"

My mind is made up,  SLX 22 is the next pole... fed up with all this clamp replacing. 

[Lee GLS]

You get a free brush with the slx as well. I've had my slx for 18months with no problems clamps what so ever

[Smudger]

Any reason why the clamps should crack?

Gardiner clamps are quite a soft plastic and would have thought impossible to get cracks in, I did split one on number one section when using a short insert and aquadaptor a couple of years back, otherwise never had a clamp go

Darran

[Stephen Fox]

Koop,

I personally have never heard of hairline cracks on a Phoenix, would like to see them and find out why this has happened. When did you first replace them and how long have the current set been on the pole?

[Chris Buchan]

can I say that on here?

Mod note:  No you can't.

[elite mike]

stephen fox is a dick.

can I say that on here?

i feel a ban coming  

Mod Note:  Very perceptive.

[Ben wood]

Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.

[koopmaster]

Here are the pictures of the cracks.  they are for clamps C and D

[Clever Forum Name]

I have a 4 year old pole with better condition clamps.

To me that look the pole ain't being looked after OR the clamps are poor quality.

[koopmaster]

they get sprayed with clear lacquer, thats why they look like they are peeling away.

[Smudger]

Well that's certainly seen some action !!!

Look like stress fractures, are you using a sill brush ?? Or an aquadaptor ??

Darran

[Clever Forum Name]

Even the bolt numbers are worn!

[Chris Buchan]

Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.

Just wanted a response from him,messed me about with an order,he was not profesional and can I say a dick.

[Smudger]

Chris, that maybe so, and it's very likely to be true, but in all honesty I don't think the post shows you in the best of light.

Perhaps, if his service was below par a post explaining things might have looked better

Darran

[Tom White]

Chris I think your more of a dick for posting that with explaining why. I think you need to do a bit of growing up before posting like that.

Just wanted a response from him,messed me about with an order,he was not profesional and can I say a dick.

I doubt Chris can even see the irony in his post. 

[Stephen Fox]

Chris,

No offense, I haven't a clue who you are, but I would like a bit more detail on how I messed you about, was unprofessional, etc so as to clear this up.

Whether you would like to post more info on the forum or contact me direct at fox@windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk is up to you. Can also provide my number, vice versa for a chat.

[Stephen Fox]

Koop,

Can you contact me at fox@wcw.. as I have something you may be interested in.