[Stephen Fox]

April 1st

Haha!

Great to see a sense of humour on here!

[jk999]

Not sure Steve will ask him no matter how tight the clamp is it just  collapse s on him

[Stephen Fox]

Not sure Steve will ask him no matter how tight the clamp is it just  collapse s on him

Thanks Jk, like to know which poles it was etc.

[jk999]

I think he said he got it around Jan or Feb this year I think it was just before neon came out,  think that's what he said?

[Plankton]

I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with.

I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with  jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.

I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?

[Mike #1]

I detest lateral clamps!!! There,ive said it.  Cannot see the advantage of these clamps that spin and constantly loosen themselves all day bloody long.And yes i do include all pole manufacturers!! Does anyone out there make a pole with the old style clamps?
Or can i get some from somewhere to revert my poles?

Try tightening them up a little it works wonders only had this issue with my old SMax in the first 2 days that was years ago .

[Perfect Windows]

I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with.

I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with  jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.

I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?

Araldite Rapid.  I've repaired plenty of spinning clamps and none of them has ever needed a second repair.  If you have the time normal 24 hr Araldite also works but it stays runny for an hour or so, so is harder to use without runs down the pole.

[dazmond]

I have the new Gardiners non spin clamps - brill.

That's good to know Dave, like I have said my everyday pole is overdue a change and if the smart clamp hadn't changed
I would have been looking elsewhere.

they really are great clamps sean.very rarely need adjusting now.

[Dave Willis]

The newest clamps have a little ridge on the clamp body that sits inside the lever so the lever can't flop and spin - very clever.
I think some people are referring to spinning pole sections where the pole wears. You don't  get this with the smart clamps - my poles wear so thin they snap before the clamp gives up.

[ChumBucket]

I've got an older slx with upgraded clamps and the most annoying issue I've had is the glue coming loose. I know I'll be told I never prepared the surface but those wee glue sachets are murder! Mix it and try to re-glue a few clamps and by half way it's difficult to work with.

I've got three clamps spinning now, the first two had been taped and clamped with  jubilee clips for some time so I'll be ordering some glue tomorrow.

I don't see the issue with operating lateral clamps, it's just a flick of your thumb, or am I missing something with these other types?

Araldite Rapid.  I've repaired plenty of spinning clamps and none of them has ever needed a second repair.  If you have the time normal 24 hr Araldite also works but it stays runny for an hour or so, so is harder to use without runs down the pole.

+1

[G & M]

April 1st

Looks like your right Dave

[ChumBucket]

A mate of mine has the Phoenix  pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting  clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage

Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html

       
    HYBRID Composite Version
    Incredibly Strong Clamping
    Left or Right Handed Use
    Lightweight Rigid Construction

 

[Stephen Fox]

A mate of mine has the Phoenix  pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting  clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage

Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html

       
    HYBRID Composite Version
    Incredibly Strong Clamping
    Left or Right Handed Use
    Lightweight Rigid Construction

 

Not sure what your point is Chum?

[ChumBucket]

A mate of mine has the Phoenix  pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting  clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage

Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html

       
    HYBRID Composite Version
    Incredibly Strong Clamping
    Left or Right Handed Use
    Lightweight Rigid Construction

 

Not sure what your point is Chum?

That's even funnier!!

[Stephen Fox]

A mate of mine has the Phoenix  pole and he's tried laquer and adjusting  clamps but doesn't want to know poles only about 8 months old clamps are garbage

Would like to know what pole your mate is using jk and could pretty sure it would be older than 8 months on inspection. Phoenix clamps are highly regarded for ease of use, speed, etc over lateral

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/phoenix-edge-himod.html

       
    HYBRID Composite Version
    Incredibly Strong Clamping
    Left or Right Handed Use
    Lightweight Rigid Construction

 

Not sure what your point is Chum?

That's even funnier!!

Ok........? Still not sure what you are getting at.