Has anyone actually taken the top apart as they recommend if it gets wet? Mine will not come apart.
1521547
I have never taken the top apart. Mine has gotten wet (damp) as I wash it, but there was never an issue with it. I have not submerged the top in water, only washed with a damp cloth.
1521548
You do not remove top. You turn the small plug with a coin and shake out any water, leave open for a while to dry and replace plug. Read the instructions!
1521549
i haven't either. i just handwash it carefully. i'm assuming at some point it will probably get wet inside, sustain damage, possibly become unusable?
1465185
I had the very same problem but the answer is quite simple. The whole top lifts off. Good luck!
1113676
I haven't had any issues with it separating at all. My mom's is a few years older and even hers hasn't separated. It's wearing in places, but not separating. Maybe a defective one?
1172013
Mine comes off frequently (at the top). I've thought about securing it w Gorilla glue or grommets or something. A pain for sure.
210076
Oh goodness...I wish I could help. My husband got the top off with no problems. I was not watching him when he did it. But it does come off. Wish I could have been more help. It seems to be a very good filter, have had no problems at all.
2238799
You have to push in the little tabs while pulling apart, carefully. It is not easy to get apart. I think because it is almost waterproof. I used a small flat screwdriver of file to push in the tabs, but again be careful not crack it. I did on one of the tabs.
861851
Mine came off once, and it took a minute or two to seat it properly, but it has not come off again. Check to make sure that it is seated properly. Sorry I'm not more help!
1994872
I just put it in the dishwasher or rinse it off. I don't think it comes apart.
1535282
It won't break. Just open it and wiggle it up and it should come off. It might be a little stuff at first but it will get looser
344982
Mine does not come apart at all. On that note I would simply mark it to the length you know holds tight, That way you do not extend it out part that mark on the Slops. (I would image they have a 90 warranty, for defects.)
1611233
I found mine was hard to get off too, but when I took a firm hold of the top and just pulled strongly on the head, it came directly off, straight up. You have to show it who's the boss. (smile)
886272
I've read that others have had trouble with the top, but I have not. It's always very easy for me to put on securely and it stays in place. Perhaps you have one that has been manufactured improperly? You might want to return it and ask for a replacement.
1902615
I haven't had that problem, althought mine has come apart several times. I push the part into the upper piece and turn it in the direction shown by the arrow on the lower part to lock it. I'd offer the suggestion to firmly seat the parts together and then twist the two pieces in the direction shown by the arrows. That's all I can offer.
2183621
You have to unscrew it like a top. Hold the top grooves with your hands and twist it off, hope this helps. I've had mine for nearly 3 years and it is just now falling apart, need to buy a new one!!
1083178
The top does come off. There are pins that are supposed to hold the top in place, but I had to physically bend them to about 30 degrees so that they would engage the locking mechanism. Compared to others that we bought, however, these are our favorites.
894523
I haven't had any reason to try to get into mine, but just from looking I would say that getting this apart will be quite a chore. I am almost certain that it will no longer be water-tight once this is done.
50004
The one I purchased did NOT allow the top to come off for storage, which was very disappointing. I think the confusion was buyers uploading photos tonthe wrong item, which was misleading. I'd advise you to contact the seller before you buy and confirm that the one they're selling allows for storage in the center. Good luck!