[rise@shine]

Hi ive got a superlite pole and 2 of the sections are stuck together we,ve tried using the spray to get them apart but there still stuck anyone got any ides how to get them unstuck.

[GWCS]

The best way to get the two sections apart is to use two people and rubber gloves. Get one strong person to hold the top section firmly (without crushing), make sure they hold the section above the joint overlap. The second person needs to then hold the lower section as close to the joint as possible and twist the section in a clockwise direction (this will look like you are turning it the wrong way!). Do not try to pull the section apart at all, as soon as a little twisting happens then you can start to exert some pulling force, but still mainly twisting. If this is to no avail then some heat may help. A heat gun lightly applied will help with this process.

Once they have separated we use Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline!) which seems to reduce the friction after extended work periods. However, it needs to be used sparingly. After applying PTFE spray, wipe a very thin layer over the male joints. It seems to give more friction to the joint on light contact which is good as it grips without needing to be tight, but then even under pressure it allows the joint to separate with greater ease. I'm finding that it only needs re-applying every couple of months.

Or contact Alex Gardiner for more help, direct on

alex@agardiner.co.uk

[mark dew]

The best way to get the two sections apart is to use two people and rubber gloves. Get one strong person to hold the top section firmly (without crushing), make sure they hold the section above the joint overlap. The second person needs to then hold the lower section as close to the joint as possible and twist the section in a clockwise direction (this will look like you are turning it the wrong way!). Do not try to pull the section apart at all, as soon as a little twisting happens then you can start to exert some pulling force, but still mainly twisting. If this is to no avail then some heat may help. A heat gun lightly applied will help with this process.

Once they have separated we use Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline!) which seems to reduce the friction after extended work periods. However, it needs to be used sparingly. After applying PTFE spray, wipe a very thin layer over the male joints. It seems to give more friction to the joint on light contact which is good as it grips without needing to be tight, but then even under pressure it allows the joint to separate with greater ease. I'm finding that it only needs re-applying every couple of months.

Or contact Alex Gardiner for more help, direct on

alex@agardiner.co.uk

I've just come home cos sections 1 & 2 got stuck together. Fortunately i was working very close by.
And the neighbour was home.
I put the sections over a radiator when i'm alone with it. Then twist.

[rise@shine]

thx ill give them a try

[ftp]

Rubber gloves and don't squeeze any tighter than you have too and hold as close to the join as possible. Twist clockwise and bob's your uncle.

[leapstallbuildings]

Hi ive got a superlite pole and 2 of the sections are stuck together we,ve tried using the spray to get them apart but there still stuck anyone got any ides how to get them unstuck.

I've had this happen too.  If all else fails, use WD40 a number of times throughout the day.  At the end of the day, get yourself on one section and someone else on the other and twist (you will need to hold the sections across yourselves if they are stuck fast).  Make sure you twist the right way (this varies depending whicxh sections are stuck).
Also, although gloves were suggested, my friend and I managed a better grip with bare hands.  It really can take some effort but allowing WD40 to penetrate through the day will definitely help.

[jonnyald]

i use a couple of different fishing poles and if they get stuck i  lay them on the ground  and  pour water on it while (gently) standing on the join . Water is thinner than wd40  .