[nat]

got one of my 18ft ionic glass fibre poles, the top end keeps slipping down when the clamp is done up tight, the clamp will not tighten anymore so i wondered if i would just need a new clamp or would i need the thinest section of pole as well? could this be worn?

thanks

[nat]

give it a little bump as i need an answer of one of you kind people 

[Captain Scarlet]

I would replace the clamp first because its cheaper then see how it goes then if needed replace the section, Luke

[nat]

could do with some accurate advice if anyone else knows about this problem so i could get it right first time.

thanks for the input though Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

I just thought you seemed desperate for advice! I couldnt give you a definite answer though mate as I dont have one of these poles, perhaps somebody will come along with the right advice, Luke

[Alex Gardiner]

A new clamp will help cure your problem.

The section will also be worn but a clamp will keep you going for many more months.

[nat]

how much do you rekon clamp and a section would be Alex? its the top section and clamp?

[Captain Scarlet]

is it the multipole? Luke

[Alex Gardiner]

Depends which pole it is.

Multipole, Universal, Ergolite.

[nat]

multipole i believe, the yellow one

[Davew]

you could shave some material from the clamp and get more life from it for now at no cost.

[nat]

shave where dave?

[Alex Gardiner]

That's a good idea Davew

[nat]

i will have a go at shaving me pole later then 

[Davew]

NO not your pole : If you look at your clamp you will see that when you lock it two surfaces will come together on the screw thread preventing you from tightening it any more.

[Ian Rochester]

Nat,

I'm assuming that you have already adjusted the nut on the clamp?

Remember it's a left handed thread, so you think you are loosening it to tighten it.

If you've already done this, then you can remove the clamp and file down the two edges that touch together to give you more play.

Other than that it is likely that you need a new top section.

How  old is the pole, with constant use I find they only last about 6 months.

[nat]

the pole is around 10 months old and has been constantly used, the top section has had about 4 inches cut off the top where it shattered from the brush head.

I'm only gonna use it as a spare now but there ain't no point chucking it if it can be fixed.

Dave, it was a joke mate, read it again

[nat]

oh and Lionheart yes i have tighten it, tightened right to the limit so yes it does need shaving

[Peter Fogwill]

Anyone needing the smallest and second smallest Universal clamps can get them on ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120167890376&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002
or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120167891040&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=002

These clamps go on the second and third section of the Universal pole

Peter

[brett walker]

Sounds to me like your pole has worn away 

The Ionics glass fibre ergo-lite the sections wear away very fast

If you want a good pole thats going to last and you dont mind spending some serious money go for a facelift pole 

If you want something thats cheap and light go for an ex-tel 


Brett