[colin bird]

Thanks for reading,I purchased a clx 22 pole approx 6 months ago which I use as my every day pole.
I wipe the pole hose after each clean,I also periodiaclly rinse the pole by flushing water through the pole hose hole at the top of the pole (is this the correct way to clean the pole ?)
I have also had to lacquer the two top sections due to spinning,I have also noticed the red finish of the pole has worn off in one area on top section.
The pole is used on average between 5 -6 hours a day mon to fri
Is this normal wear ? Or am I not maintaining my pole correctly ? I feel I will be having to replace this pole in the next six months but will also have to lacquer top two sections again.
Any feed back appreciated especially from Alex.
Thanks again

[Mick Kent]

Sounds about right mate, a year from a budget pole used daily for 6 hours is good going.

[SeanK]

I thought the smart clamps stopped pole spinning for the life of the pole what's went wrong.

[Jonny 87]

I've got a clx pole that is 3 years old and still like new? Only gets used part time mind.

I also have a slx 25 still on the original clamps that is 4 years old and used every day. That looks like nearly new. No spinning sections at all and loads of adjustment left in the clamps.

Do you ever strip the pole down and clean it or put a dry ptfe spray on it?

I rinse the pole out every day at the end of my shift usually, and then once a month I strip all the sections down, clean them with warm soapy water, and then spray on the dry ptfe.

Look after your equipment and they look after you.

 

[p1w1]

i think thats good going..all i do is wipe the pole hose after every clean cant be bothered with all this lacquering poles stripping them down etc dont see the point on an every day pole, there cheap enough anyway

[SeanK]

Budget pole has nothing to do with wear, my old xtel fibreglass was over 4 years old when retired in working order.
My CLX18 is going on 3 years old and is still like new.
Do you support the weight of the pole when retracting that helps reduce pole wear.
Did you allow the sections to spin before tightening the clamps this is the biggest cause of top of the pole wear.

[8weekly]

Sounds about right. A year from a CLX.

[colin bird]

Budget pole has nothing to do with wear, my old xtel fibreglass was over 4 years old when retired in working order.
My CLX18 is going on 3 years old and is still like new.
Do you support the weight of the pole when retracting that helps reduce pole wear.
Did you allow the sections to spin before tightening the clamps this is the biggest cause of top of the pole wear.

yes and yes mate

[colin bird]

Sounds about right mate, a year from a budget pole used daily for 6 hours is good going.

yes mate but others say a couple of years at least just wondered if I'm expecting to much

[colin bird]

i think thats good going..all i do is wipe the pole hose after every clean cant be bothered with all this lacquering poles stripping them down etc dont see the point on an every day pole, there cheap enough anyway

Agreed don't mind £150 for a pole each year,maybe the others that get more time out of there pole are not on the glass for the same amount of time as me.

[colin bird]

Sounds about right. A year from a CLX.

thanks mate,I'm so glad my little pole isn't showing any signs of wear,otherwise I would've be in trouble,especially with my wife and multiple girlfriends

[Alex Gardiner]

Thanks for reading,I purchased a clx 22 pole approx 6 months ago which I use as my every day pole.
I wipe the pole hose after each clean,I also periodiaclly rinse the pole by flushing water through the pole hose hole at the top of the pole (is this the correct way to clean the pole ?)
I have also had to lacquer the two top sections due to spinning,I have also noticed the red finish of the pole has worn off in one area on top section.
The pole is used on average between 5 -6 hours a day mon to fri
Is this normal wear ? Or am I not maintaining my pole correctly ? I feel I will be having to replace this pole in the next six months but will also have to lacquer top two sections again.
Any feed back appreciated especially from Alex.
Thanks again

Pole life expectancy is greatly based on two key elements:

1. The way the pole is cleaned and maintained
2. The environment it is used in

Often the 2nd point cannot be controlled but the 1st can be. If it has worn the outer red layer off (through to the black carbon) in one area in just 6 months then it does sound like there is too much grit/dirt trapped between the layers. The pole user guide describes how to keep the pole clean and well maintained - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/Telescopic%20Pole%20User%20Guide%202013%20-%20VII.pdf

If you want to send me some photos of this area then this would help me to asses better - alex@agardiner.co.uk

One point that is mentioned in the pole user guide, but is often overlooked is that the joint indicator tape and the base wrap of tape should be checked and replaced if worn every 2-3 months. This does have a great affect on the life of the pole and the wear. For maximum pole longevity it is worth taking the pole to pieces every 2 months to check overlap cleanness and the condition of this tape.

[Bungle]

So, basically, you ain't getting a freebie new one dude 

[colin bird]

So, basically, you ain't getting a freebie new one dude 

lol nice one

[H20cleaning]

Mines 15 months old and for the first 12 months i never PTF sprayed it.
Only cleaned it a hand full of times and the only section that looks worn is section 2.
Its the clx27 i use and tbh its a great little pole! Would never change it except for the slx 25

[dazmond]

i sold mine to a local window cleaner last year.its still going!coming up to 3 years old with the old style clamps.

i only use extremes now.anything else just makes my everyday work harder than it needs to be.

[gary999]

Dazmondo we all know you use extreme poles...I just told the wife
just to make sure everyone was included

I bought the clx27 in july good pole for money has made my day
easier without me losing the feeling of getting a workout.

I haven't cleaned it once

[Leeds]

I've got a clx pole that is 3 years old and still like new? Only gets used part time mind.

I also have a slx 25 still on the original clamps that is 4 years old and used every day. That looks like nearly new. No spinning sections at all and loads of adjustment left in the clamps.

Do you ever strip the pole down and clean it or put a dry ptfe spray on it?

I rinse the pole out every day at the end of my shift usually, and then once a month I strip all the sections down, clean them with warm soapy water, and then spray on the dry ptfe.

Look after your equipment and they look after you.

 

what is the PTFE that you are using called? WD40 is a no no i've been told

[H20cleaning]

I've got a clx pole that is 3 years old and still like new? Only gets used part time mind.

I also have a slx 25 still on the original clamps that is 4 years old and used every day. That looks like nearly new. No spinning sections at all and loads of adjustment left in the clamps.

Do you ever strip the pole down and clean it or put a dry ptfe spray on it?

I rinse the pole out every day at the end of my shift usually, and then once a month I strip all the sections down, clean them with warm soapy water, and then spray on the dry ptfe.

Look after your equipment and they look after you.

 

what is the PTFE that you are using called? WD40 is a no no i've been told

The PTFE i use is th WD40 one but its a dry lubricant rather than standard wd40