Gardiner super scraper. Yes or no?

[Iron Giant]

I totally sanded mine down as mentioned before if the new ones have those raised lines on just sand them down completely mine has never jammed since , The only way I managed to remove mine before sanding down was to put it in a bench vice otherwise I would never have managed to remove it .

 

[paulben]

Mine arrived yesterday but cannot see how you fit it with Gardiner goose neck tap so going back to putting some Velcro on edge of brush stock

 

[Alex Gardiner]

The Quick-LoQ system has been out since 2012 and there are 100,000s different Quick-LoQ parts being used by customers every day with no problems. There are however various reasons why someone may be having an issue with their Quick-LoQ system:

1. Old and worn parts – Older nylon parts can expand with water absorption after years of use.

2. Part never taken out of a pole section until after many months of use

3. Hot/Cold environment

4. Tight tolerances and tolerance variation between Quick-LoQ parts, ie. Older male fitting with newer tighter brush socket

5. Individually faulty moulded part - occasionally parts can shrink at a varying rate when drying post moulding. This can lead to connection issues.

Fortunately it is usually fairly simple for us to help resolve any issues that a user is experiencing. Any client having a problem is treated on an individual basis as there are so many variables between parts being used and age of parts. Just drop an email to [email protected] or ring and leave a message on 01726 66400 and the Customer Service Team can advise. We are always able to assist with any of these types of issues.

As a couple of posters have already said, often a quick sandpaper of the male fitting can help. Obviously, we wouldn't expect a client to have to do this with a new part but it is often (not always) the combination of a new and old part that will cause any problem experienced.

 

[Alex Gardiner]

Same issue as you guys. Gardiner told me it's due to poor maintenance however sent me a new gooseneck it solved the issue but was exactly the same after another week or so."Gardener you are great but seems this issue needs some attention"

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Drop me an email direct on [email protected] and I can look at why this is happening.

 

[Alpha]

Drop me an email direct on [email protected] and I can look at why this is happening.

Will do thanks

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[paulben]

Pity they don't say it wont fit gooseneck tap on website before I wasted my money

 

[Alex Gardiner]

Pity they don't say it wont fit gooseneck tap on website before I wasted my money

It does now!

Drop me an email on [email protected] and I can let you know how a 20 second modification will make it work. Alternatively I can arrange for you to return it and we will refund you the cost.

 

[Chelmsford Cleaning - Sam]

Alex, what is the modification? I've got a few I'd like to use with my gooseneck taps

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[mkn8382]

I use one with a pad not much good to be honest and they can get in the way how they stick out [emoji106]

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[Alex Gardiner]

Alex, what is the modification? I've got a few I'd like to use with my gooseneck taps

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Whilst they have not been designed to work together the following modification will allow them to be used together.

1. Using a hacksaw remove about half of the width from the locating nodule on the underside of the Scraper

2. Tighten the top clamp up about 1 turns tighter than usual

3. Assemble together - the scraper will be slightly looser then in standard use, but it is still usable.

To make it an even better fit you can also do the following:

4. On the gooseneck valve completely saw off the locating lug (only if you do not want to lock the gooseneck valve in the future) - this will allow the super-scraper and valve to sit tighter together and give a more secure fit.

 

[paulben]

Thanks will try it

 

[paulben]

What I have done is .

1/ Cut a slot in super scraper to fit over lug on gooseneck valve.

2/ Brought 2 1/2" rubber washers in plumbing dept of DIY shop for 85p .( That's 1/2" pipe fitting which is about 20 mm )

3/ Cut slot in rubber washers for lug on super scraper don't cut all the way across washer or they may drop off in use .

Have assembled valve seems to be working ok will try properly Monday at least if I don't like it can take off and none of other pole parts have been damaged .

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all your comments.

I'm going to use the super scraper without the abrasive pad only when needed on windows above ground floor.

Everything ground floor I will use traditional scraper blade.

Thanks guys