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Unread 07-06-2004, 09:13 PM   #19
SnowRider
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Originally Posted by RedViper
Some things about Polarflo that need to be mentioned. I have a universal VGA block. While removing the base, to both get a look at the internal structure and to rotate the mounting, I EASILY stripped the soft screws supplied with the unit. Email-based customer support was helpful in that they supplied the screw size, but the person I spoke with also assumed what I call only call an accusatory tone. After requesting more screws be sent to me, I haven't heard anything for two weeks. Lastly, the barb placements for the block are too close together for 3/4 inch OD tubing, unless of course you have vice-grips for fingers.
Don't be offended by this, I just thought I should mention some things about PolarFLO and their blocks. First, I'm pretty sure they're not supposed to be opened up and put back together by the user as it raises the risk of them leaking. 2nd, the nylon barbs they use on that block are supposed to strip a little bit which is what gets the watertight seal. Now if you stripped them so bad they were crooked or something...... that's kind of your fault dude, I must ask though..... why did you take the barbs out in the first place if you were just rotating the mounting plate?
And about the barbs being close together, that's been mentioned before about that block but everyone I've seen mention it has been able to make it work so you should be able to cram them on there somehow. Hopefully that issue will be fixed in their new "TT" series blocks (which look absolutely sweet!! I can't wait to read some reviews of them).
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Originally Posted by pHaestus
hmm Steve offered to send me a PolarFlo wb to review before. Maybe I can score one of the new ones. They have a great style for sure
Go for it man
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