zziplex advice needed.

[catch a cod]

Have a m4 gt only used it twice with no problems,went to use it yesterday and the spigot will only go in about an inch leaving around 2 inches to go.will it need rubbing down or should I try wd40 or something.Any advice appreciated cheers gary.

 

[Davey-m]

Have you kept the rod in the house?

 

[catch a cod]

keep it in the garage but have no problems with my other rods.

 

[marco1967]

this happened to my new conoflex Anubis plus, I used the green side of a pan scrubber and give it a gentle rub , I then rubbed it with a pencil , its been ok since , the more I used it the better it became .

 

[big phil 123]

Little bit off wet and dry sand paper take a little bit off at a time

 

[droida]

I wouldnt rub it down. Its probly just swelled abit with being outside. Take it inside for a bit then try it

 

[Bigfoot]

Use some silicon grease if you have it or Vaseline.

Don't rub it down.

Bigfoot.

 

[Stewart 1971]

As has been said, don't take any kind of abrasive to it, you risk completely knacking the spigot. I've had a similar problem with my Primo Synchro, sorted it by using some PTFE spray and then re-treating whenever it starts getting a bit stiff and it has been trouble free ever since. You can pick up a can for a couple of quid in Halfords / B&Q etc. Sorry Bigfoot but I wouldn't ever recommend Vaseline either, it will pick up all sorts of grit and sand which will then wear away at your spigot almost as bad as taking some wet and dry to it.

Loads of good advice on this thread from WSF: Easing tight spigots

 

[marco1967]

I tried wd40 on mine and it made it worse , I couldn't part it and had to seek help from a neighbour to split it . :hallucine::hallucine:

 

[regpude]

must be true

must be true

I tried wd40 on mine and it made it worse , I couldn't part it and had to seek help from a neighbour to split it . :hallucine::hallucine:

ive also heard you split it with MR, n/d/n.

 

[big phil 123]

I always sand my spigot down on every rod

 

[endurothumpers]

Buy some ptfe spray

 

[cod magnet]

with zippies coming in blank form , then getting one built what some times happens the rod builder will but a butt wrap on it , this some times can compress the carbon , even one hundred of a thou and will need a touch and a small touch removed from the male spigot , i just done one yesterday for ian barron , if you dont no what your doing and your local i will do it for you , does not take long

 

[catch a cod]

Thanks for the replies,will try some ptfe spray and see how that works.

 

[Bigfoot]

I use Vaseline on all my rods (fishing rods that is) if they get a bit stiff, and never had any problems.

I do clean them after every trip, you're right sand will stick to it so they do need to be wiped down.

Bigfoot.

 

[fish fingers]

thier are lots of methods for easing tight spigots a lot have already been mentioned wet and dry will do know harm as long as you use the high grades like 1200,1600,and 2000 my hands are probs more rougher lol the w&d must be wrapped round the spigot so you avoid causing flat spots sometimes inside the female section you get a build up of carbon dust which stops the spigot from going in but the ptfe is the buisness, carbon itself it a really strong material but it has very poor wear resistance when 2 areas are pushed in and out over the life time of the rod .as many of you know certain rods some spigots likes of anyfish anywhere have poor spigots in some cases i know some have only lasted 6/8 months and they have been almost shoulder to shoulder and some of the best spigots which i,ve seen to lasted have been greys.thier is also a liquid what pole anglers use called spigot saver which goes on like water and sought of forms a barrier between the 2 surfaces and eliminates the wear good stuff hope you get soughted

 

[fish fingers]

I use Vaseline on all my rods (fishing rods that is) if they get a bit stiff, and never had any problems.

I do clean them after every trip, you're right sand will stick to it so they do need to be wiped down.

Bigfoot.

and as for you bigfella i,ll be giving you a wide berth when we are doing our tyres and make sure i,m always facing you:red: i knew thier was something about you lol

 

[YoursTruly]

Use some silicon grease if you have it or Vaseline.

Don't rub it down.

Bigfoot.

Second what Bigfoot says.

Do not use any type of sand paper, try putting a small amount of grease/vaseline inside the female part and you will find the tip will not stick.

If you use the wet and dry/sand paper and you take off to much then the blank manufacturer will know immediately then you will have no claim for them to put it right.

The problem with Carbon is it dries out when not in use.

If you cannot get it done give me a call, 0191 4226298

Regards
Terry