[Dean Aspects]

I have somehow managed to break number 1 section on my SL2 any ideas how i can repair it
It has snapped clean through so i have cleaned up the two ends but how can i fix them back together need it tomorrow  aaarrrggghhh 

[ftp]

Slide one inside the other with a thin film of superglue - you end up with a shorter section but it will keep you going untill the replacement arrives. Ie top section inside lower broken section.

[Alex Gardiner]

FTP has given you good advice. If it is a clean break, then sliding the top section inside with some 'Superglue' on the join will usually work very well. Also it is a good idea to tape the join afterwards to prevent catching your fingers on any splinters.

We do have spares in stock if all else fails.

If you would like me to talk you through this process email me your telephone number to alex@agardiner.co.uk

[Dean Aspects]

Was going to try that but couldnt remove the small section with the brush adapter on it so i have fixed it another way for now by putting a piece of wooden broom handle inside both sections had to shave one end and then force it into the top part as far as it will go then just used electrical tape to join the two parts together hope it last

Thanks both of you will try that if it doesnt hold
Alex i will order a new section eventually and other bits and pieces but have just bought a new van and system and funds are low at the mo

[Alex Gardiner]

As long as you're able to work, that's the important thing.

[alanwilson]

just a thought maybe you should order 2 top sections from alex, just in case you break another one.

[steve a]

Yeh Alan and while he's at it why not order an extra no 2  section and 3 and 4 etc cos he may break them

When did you get your new job. Sales rep for gardiners. LOL

[alanwilson]

steve a

its common sense mate - if he has broken a top section then logic dictates that it is likely to happen again.

I'll assume a top section is £50, £100 isn't a big outlay and should he break it again then he'll have the extra section there, saving time and money.

I'm no sales rep for gardiners, I've never dealt with them - I may do in future but as yet I haven't.

Sales rep?  Alex couldn't afford me 

Just kidding alex

£75k and I'll think about it.

[ronnie paton]

if they were breaking like that constantly i would want my money back!!...im sure they dont but i dont think it makes sensehas there supposed to be robust and if they werent im sure they wouldnt be so popular.

How did you break this section?

[Dean Aspects]

I'm not sure how i broke it i was driving along and heard a cracking sound in the back of the van and found the broken section i think it got trapped somewhere not sure

To be honest i like the SL2 but i find it fragile and am always scared of banging it against anything so i only use it on high work and some awkward windows its so close to being a brilliant pole but for me just falls short so i will stick with the facelift pole for most of my work

[trevor perry]

has anyoe else found the SL2 fragile as i thought they where supposed to be really tough going of alex videos of them, i do have the SL1 and this is very fragile but excellent for high jobs if treated with care, i rang today to order an SL2 but they dont have any in stock for a couple of weeks has anyone else found the SL2 to be very fragile.
 p,s alex i still want one so dont wipe me off the waiting list

[ftp]

If you use the S2 for what it's designed for then it's very robust. It's not good for shutting windows or levering against gutters but for scrubbing windows it's superb.