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mrdave3000

  • Posts: 36
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #160 on: October 15, 2009, 08:25:59 pm »
Ive been using my SLX-35 for a couple of weeks now and am loving the light weight and being able to extend easily due to having short sections. 

Ive noticed that there are a few sticking areas on a couple of the sections that have started to weard down, but nothing that is causing any problems.  The only thing I spotted on the pole that could be improved was the little screws on the clamps are very loose and need adjusted from time to time, but Im sure if I remove them and wrap some ptfe tape around them that would sort the problem.

All in all, Im really enjoying using the pole for both top floor and ground floor work, just with it would reach a bit higher.
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #161 on: October 21, 2009, 03:00:23 pm »
Yet another lever broken today...thats 4 in 5 working days.

Words fail me..

Dave.
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Pole 2 Pole

  • Posts: 1051
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #162 on: October 21, 2009, 03:44:58 pm »
I reckon you're not doin it properly  ;D Ask alex to pop a dozen or 3 in the post. I'm sure he won't mind.........In the meantime..........are they on their way alex? The "hob nob" clamps i mean.  ;D
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #163 on: October 21, 2009, 03:58:02 pm »
You have to admit the lever is begging to be broken...just a weak design...

IMHO the worst 'improvement' to the SL-X since it's inception.

Dave.
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dave.e

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #164 on: October 21, 2009, 04:32:05 pm »
will we get the new clamps for xmas i hope so then i can open them on xmas day  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Alex Gardiner

  • Posts: 7740
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #165 on: October 21, 2009, 04:34:46 pm »
Quote from: Great sage equal of heaven on October 21, 2009, 03:00:23 pm
Yet another lever broken today...thats 4 in 5 working days.

Words fail me..

Dave.

Me too Dave!  What are you doing to them!?  They will only break if you push down hard (when the nut has been over-tightened) or hit against something.  Having helped pack up the new clamp/barrel nuts/etc sets in literally hundreds of jiffy bags it reminded me that so few have had this trouble but if it does happen to someone, they seem to repeat doing so.   The first wave of new sets have been posted today with more following over the next couple of days.
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ftp

  • Posts: 4694
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #166 on: October 21, 2009, 04:40:08 pm »
Mine all break at the cam too. Don't seem to get much warning, one minute all's fine next the pole collapses and there's no sign of the lever - just the nut and bolt.
I reckon we both are melting them  ;D
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #167 on: October 21, 2009, 04:44:23 pm »
Hey FTP perhaps we need remedial training in clamp operation and handling systems.
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #168 on: October 21, 2009, 04:45:59 pm »
All I can say Dave is that I challenge you to break the new ones - during normal use that is!
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ftp

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #169 on: October 21, 2009, 04:46:51 pm »
Bet you a 40' SMAX I can do it!
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Craig - CW Window Cleaning

  • Posts: 288
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #170 on: October 21, 2009, 04:48:08 pm »
i have been using my slx35 now for about 3 weeks its a fantastic pole, the thing with the nuts breaking none of mine have yet but I am very careful to not overtighten the clamp just enough to pinch it and hold the pole straight.

craig
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ftp

  • Posts: 4694
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #171 on: October 21, 2009, 04:49:45 pm »
I can only break the levers, I haven't progressed to the nuts yet.  ;D
Very, very rarely do I need to tighten the clamp anymore since adding a spot of Loctite to the bolt threads. Bit tricky to undo them though once the lever has jettisoned off.
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #172 on: October 21, 2009, 04:54:57 pm »
Quote from: ftp on October 21, 2009, 04:46:51 pm
Bet you a 40' SMAX I can do it!

I am almost tempted to take you up on that challenge as I am really confident in the latest design.
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Pole 2 Pole

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #173 on: October 21, 2009, 04:58:39 pm »
Are ya using the Royal Snail Alex?
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Alex Gardiner

  • Posts: 7740
Re: SLX Review
« Reply #174 on: October 21, 2009, 05:05:40 pm »
Quote from: Pole 2 Pole on October 21, 2009, 04:58:39 pm
Are ya using the Royal Snail Alex?

Yes, via franking machine.  Hopefully the proposed strike won't delay it too much.
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #175 on: October 21, 2009, 05:09:33 pm »
oooooooooooooohhhhhh Alex I'll see your '19' and raise you '19' ;)
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #176 on: October 21, 2009, 05:12:15 pm »
Quote from: Great sage equal of heaven on October 21, 2009, 05:09:33 pm
oooooooooooooohhhhhh Alex I'll see your '19' and raise you '19' ;)

I've sent your bulk load out via a Pallet!
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #177 on: October 21, 2009, 05:13:57 pm »
 ;D Now that made me smile. Thanks.
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pingu

Re: SLX Review
« Reply #178 on: October 21, 2009, 05:38:48 pm »
Perhaps FTP and myself could be used in the testing phase of any new products you have coming out... ;D ;D ;D you'll be sure they will have had a good workout.

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Alex Gardiner

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Re: SLX Review
« Reply #179 on: October 21, 2009, 05:42:03 pm »
Quote from: Great sage equal of heaven on October 21, 2009, 05:38:48 pm
Perhaps FTP and myself could be used in the testing phase of any new products you have coming out... ;D ;D ;D you'll be sure they will have had a good workout.



I have been thinking about something along those lines.
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