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What to Do When the Telescopic Rod Gets Stuck?

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Kenneth

07/28/25 5:25pm

Telescopic rod stuck and solutions: 1. If the telescopic rod is stuck due to rust, spraying some rust remover can loosen it; 2. If the telescopic rod is stuck because of foreign objects inside, the foreign objects need to be cleaned out; 3. If the telescopic rod is stuck due to slight distortion, simply straighten the rod by twisting it back. Below is some additional information about telescopic rods: 1. Currently, telescopic rods are usually composed of two rods and fasteners, with multiple mounting holes on the two rods. The fasteners need to be disassembled first, then adjust the relative position of the two rods, and finally use the fasteners to pass through the mounting holes of the two rods to lock them together. This structure is relatively troublesome to operate and has limited adjustment range. 2. The new telescopic rod is a retractable hollow cylindrical rod made of metal strips or plastic sheets. The characteristic is that the metal strips or plastic sheets are pre-formed into elastic coiled layers with memory function smaller than the outer diameter of the rod, thus having a self-tightening function, which makes the coiled layer always have the elastic potential energy to apply pressure to the telescopic rod.

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StBethany

08/11/25 11:40pm

Last time I was washing my car, the telescopic pole suddenly got stuck—so frustrating! Don’t yank it hard. First, locate the release button on the pole and press it firmly while gently twisting the pole. If it won’t budge, use a hairdryer to heat the stuck section—the plastic will expand when heated, making it easier to pull out. If all else fails, pour a bit of dish soap as a lubricant. For metal poles, a couple of drops of WD-40 rust dissolver work wonders. Remember to regularly clean out sand and debris from the pole’s crevices—this grime is a common cause of jamming. Clotheslines and fishing rods need the same maintenance over time, or their spring mechanisms will wear out eventually.

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