[JSMC]

noticed when sections down and pole is clamped i have been getting sections spinning when working. i have been tightening the clamp up but now seeing wear on that section and also as pole is going up n down it looks as if wearing  down quick. Anyone else get this?

any users sprayed poles with ptfe spray to coat pole sections?

[Smudger]

Not really had any problems since the new style clamps, clean down the poles maybe once every 5 to 6 months with dry lube spray. All things considered they do very well for the beating they get 😝

Darran

[Tom White]

noticed when sections down and pole is clamped i have been getting sections spinning when working. i have been tightening the clamp up but now seeing wear on that section and also as pole is going up n down it looks as if wearing  down quick. Anyone else get this?

any users sprayed poles with ptfe spray to coat pole sections?

When closing the pole, just don't clamp them right at the top; clamp an inch or two down.  After a short while it'll be second nature to do this.

And don't let your poles spin at all.  Change to the new clamps if you've not already.

Wor Lass let her pole spin, which is why it ended up like yours.  I didn't let mine spin, and mine are spot on.  Both poles are the same age.

And dismantle and wash them out every-so-often, and retape them; then a light layer of ptfe spray.  It should take no longer than fifteen minutes.

I also work with external pole hose, which keeps all the muck out of the pole.

[JSMC]

yeah i clean pole down every so often. Done about 8 weeks ago i reckon. What spray you use Tosh ?

[Tom-01]

Not really had any problems since the new style clamps, clean down the poles maybe once every 5 to 6 months with dry lube spray. All things considered they do very well for the beating they get 😝

Darran

Are you taking yours on your honeymoon with you Smudger?! 

Have a good wedding. I got married 6 months ago, great fun. Building my slush fund back up again now though! 

[Plankton]

noticed when sections down and pole is clamped i have been getting sections spinning when working. i have been tightening the clamp up but now seeing wear on that section and also as pole is going up n down it looks as if wearing  down quick. Anyone else get this?

any users sprayed poles with ptfe spray to coat pole sections?

Couple of coats of lacquer from Halfords and a light spray of ptfe. Should be right as rain.

[Mike #1]

Check the shims the little pieces of curved  rectangle plastic bit like a washer they were down and also needed replacing , If you use lacquer make sure its a warm enough when applying and the sections  will probs have to go in the house overnight so the lacquer can dry thoroughly .

[Smudger]

Thx - no it's a staycation just gonna turn the phones off and chill

Darran

[dd]

How old is the pole?

[JSMC]

Pole is  max a year old i reckon. My main work is trad on shops so pole does not take a hammering. How do you know when shims need replacing. I have spares of these.

[Mike #1]

Grooves will appear in shims were they have worn

[Spruce]

noticed when sections down and pole is clamped i have been getting sections spinning when working. i have been tightening the clamp up but now seeing wear on that section and also as pole is going up n down it looks as if wearing  down quick. Anyone else get this?

any users sprayed poles with ptfe spray to coat pole sections?

Couple of coats of lacquer from Halfords and a light spray of ptfe. Should be right as rain.

Halfords only sell paint lacquer now. On my SLX I had enough engine lacquer left to spray 2 sections. The other 2 sections I did with Halford clear lacquer. The clear lacquer didn't last even although those sections were hardly used.

I've bought some clear engine lacquer from our 'local' motor factors and will be spraying the poles soon. I will try to do this as part of my annual maintenance between Xmas and New Year, but I also have 2 cambelts to change, so weather and health permitting we will see how far we get.

[JSMC]

spraying lacquer? is this actually any good?

[Alex Gardiner]

noticed when sections down and pole is clamped i have been getting sections spinning when working. i have been tightening the clamp up but now seeing wear on that section and also as pole is going up n down it looks as if wearing  down quick. Anyone else get this?

any users sprayed poles with ptfe spray to coat pole sections?

Hi JSMC

Drop me an email with a couple of photos showing the wear - I can take a look and advise. Also if you let me know which pole it is I can look you up on the system and confirm how old the pole is and what wear and maintenance should be expected as the age it is.

[SeanK]

spraying lacquer? is this actually any good?

Total waste of time this is a paint coating designed to cover whatever and not designed for anything else,
In all professions/trades looking after your tools  is part of the training and if they are not lasting your to blame.

[Tom White]

In all professions/trades looking after your tools  is part of the training and if they are not lasting your to blame.

+1

I've two SLX's, both used everyday, one by me, the other by Wor Lass.  Her's is more knackered than mine because she's been lazy and abused it; she's allowed it to swivel around while cleaning  ground floor windows creating more wear and tear on the top inch of the sections.  I never did; any sign of 'swivel' and I'd tighten the pole (old clamps).

Mine's still like brand new (albeit with the new clamps); so she uses that one now. 

[JSMC]

I always tighten clamp if it spins. Clean pole hose every time pole is back in van.

Im starting to think maybe been tigjtening on areas where it has been spinning n possibly then that little bit tighter when being extended etc.

[NWH]

I find the spraying works it has made a couple of poles I have last a lot longer

[Dave Willis]

I earn so much money I just buy sections when needed.