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Post by cabintom on May 14, 2016 4:03:13 GMT
So, I'm no longer able to extend 2 sections of my telescopic net handle. Normally, with a bit of a solid twist, the internal mechanism will release and allow extension, but at the moment these 2 sections are stuck fast. Any suggestions for getting it to release? I want to be careful, and avoid the mechanism breaking.
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Post by jshuey on May 14, 2016 13:34:07 GMT
Is this one of the BioQuip wonders? If so, all I've figured out it to take gripping pliers and twist as gently as possible. This will break it free. But you still have what-ever grit is in the locking mechanism that locked it up, and I don't know what you do about that.
John
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Post by cabintom on May 14, 2016 21:07:05 GMT
Is this one of the BioQuip wonders? If so, all I've figured out it to take gripping pliers and twist as gently as possible. Yup, it is. I guess I'll give that a try then. I wish I knew more about the locking mechanism... it would help in troubleshooting these sorts of problems.
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Post by jshuey on May 24, 2016 14:54:49 GMT
Did you find any amazing fixes for this? I'd love to know how to really fix the two crappy ones I own.
John
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Post by cabintom on May 31, 2016 14:00:13 GMT
I've had no luck yet. Tried with the pliers, but have nothing here in the right size.
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Post by Adam Cotton on May 31, 2016 18:23:25 GMT
The Japanese telescopic handles can be unscrewed at the bottom and taken apart for cleaning. Perhaps there is a way to do the same with Bioquip handles?
Adam.
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Post by cabintom on May 31, 2016 18:29:27 GMT
The Japanese telescopic handles can be unscrewed at the bottom and taken apart for cleaning. Perhaps there is a way to do the same with Bioquip handles? Adam. Not that I can see. I'll need to contact them to ask what they suggest.
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Post by nomad on Jun 1, 2016 4:56:21 GMT
If your going to use those type of handles perhaps it is best to get them elsewhere in the future.
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Post by jshuey on Jun 1, 2016 12:24:46 GMT
If your going to use those type of handles perhaps it is best to get them elsewhere in the future.
Indeed - I have purchased three of the BioQuip wonders. One still works.
But the catch is - they are exactly what I want as far as size (30 inches retracted - 150 inches extended [3.8m]). In other words - they fit in my field bag for travel, and they are long enough to be useful.
Does anyone else make such a handle??? Most of the other nets I see extend to 2m maximum. Or you have to screw a bunch of sections together.
John
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Post by Paul K on Jun 1, 2016 13:58:31 GMT
As far as my research most of the poles are not length adjustable . Sometimes I have a difficult time to maneuver my 2 m when lep is flying right around me. And I would still need a longer one too.
Paul
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Post by Adam Cotton on Jun 1, 2016 14:41:15 GMT
"Does anyone else make such a handle??? Most of the other nets I see extend to 2m maximum. Or you have to screw a bunch of sections together."
The Japanese make SUPERB telescopic handles, both relatively short ones and longer ones which are about 1.5m long before extension and 6m+ fully extended.
At the other end of the scale are handles that are about one foot long, and extend to over 1.5m. They have spring frame nets, which twist into a small circle, and the whole lot fits easily into a small bag or even a lady's handbag.
This was made possible at a sensible price because the same equipment was developed for fishing as well as insect collecting.
Adam.
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Post by jshuey on Jun 2, 2016 23:55:48 GMT
"Does anyone else make such a handle??? Most of the other nets I see extend to 2m maximum. Or you have to screw a bunch of sections together." The Japanese make SUPERB telescopic handles, both relatively short ones and longer ones which are about 1.5m long before extension and 6m+ fully extended. At the other end of the scale are handles that are about one foot long, and extend to over 1.5m. They have spring frame nets, which twist into a small circle, and the whole lot fits easily into a small bag or even a lady's handbag. This was made possible at a sensible price because the same equipment was developed for fishing as well as insect collecting. Adam.
On your past recommendations, I've looked at some of their websites in the past. But I can never figure out exactly what they are selling!
j
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Post by Adam Cotton on Jun 3, 2016 15:09:20 GMT
You need to get to know a Japanese collector, who can bring what you want when he visits - maybe there is one who goes to Belize regularly who you could be put in contact with via locals in that country. I think you still visit there often. Otherwise there should be a Japanese person who lives nearby who you can ask to help translate the websites. I can't use them myself either, except for the main pages which have information in English.
I know, it helps that I am out in SE Asia where many Japanese visit or live, but there must at least be some Japanese people living near you in the US who could help (unless you live far from 'civilisation').
Adam.
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Post by cabintom on Jun 4, 2016 5:53:36 GMT
Well, if anyone figures out how to order them, please let me know. I'd be interested in ordering at least one (depending on the price, perhaps more), but I doubt there's a Japanese person in the whole city here.
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Post by cabintom on Jun 10, 2016 4:52:14 GMT
On June 1st, I sent an email to Bioquip's customer service asking for suggestions on fixing this issue. Since I have yet to receive a response/acknowledgment from them, I just sent a 2nd email.
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