Whats the best way to purge the air out of the hose? with the way this works, every time you press the button, air will get in?
2003215
No need to purge any air out. The hose connector snaps right on to your AC valve and then you can go ahead and add the R 134
2003216
I don't believe you need to purge air out of the hose. This adds freon air into your system because there is not enough freon air in the system to begin with.
869758
You don't pull the plunger all the way out. You fill the bucket so that it just covers the lower part of the plunger and a portion of the top part. When you raise the plunger a few inches, the air goes in through the top portion called "the breather." I find this product very effective and easy to use.
2116318
Honestly, I hold it the other way around if I am cleaning the derriere. It works well for me. Sometimes I don't aim it properly and get a bit of water all over the backside but no biggie. Just dry it off and go. It works well but get into the habit of turning off the water valve when not in use. If there is constant water pressure on the hose... It will bust after a few months. Happened to me but they sent me a new right away.
289289
I am having the same problem, the attachments, once on the hose do a great job, but is such a pain! The hose is too short to be effective, and the "wand" is cumbersome. My only complaint about this vacuum.
65109
I used mine to purge my tankless water heater. I placed the pump in a bucket, used a washing machine hose to hook the pump to the heater and then another washing machine hose to run from the heater to bucket. Filled the bucket with vinegar, and let the pump run. My kit did, however, bring another hose and adaptor that I have never unwrapped, so I really don't know what it is.
28368
Kevin, where the hoses go into the unit, press the the top of the opening (plastic ring) against the unit and pull out the hose. It's really easy. I had the same headache too. Don't even need a tool. Clay.
1763242
I used the kreepy krawler cleaner and that hose fit get. You have to twist it to remove the top. It is had to do at first, but gets easier.
568861
Unlock the vacuum, allowing air to reenter. Then remove hose and pour out of front spout, being sure not to go too fast and get any in the pump section or spill. I refilled my oil containers.
836785
I've never had it do that. It shouldn't be on at all if the air hose isn't pulled out. If the air hose is pulled out I've never heard it kick on except when airing up something. I've had the opposite issue where it won't kick on when airing up, usually on something that is completely deflated. I would have prefered a manual switch to turn on/off the air.
1648662
Apparently air got in pump. Had to constantly shut off and purge system. Again this was with unit ten years ago. Eventually trashed unit didn't try to fix it.
1824758
I actually used my regular vacuun cleaner. I just placed to suction hose over the opening and turned it on. Be suer you lock the valve by turning to the right after you get all the air out. To reopen the bags, simply turn the valve to the left and it will expand. Good luck!
250286
Can't say I make much use of the fume extractor, but I don't use the unit that often anymore. If you're doing extensive soldering work then it may be worthwhile. The suction air comes out of the hot air wand. Remove the tip from that wand to get maximum air flow for suction. I suppose you could connect a hose to the wand that goes outside. You would want to keep the HOT AIR switch off if you do this this, even though hot air heating does stop whenever the wand is in the holder.
242272
Hello! I had that problem with my old one. I would tie a long piece of cloth to a long piece of string. I would use my vacuum at the other end to pull the end of the string all the way through. Then I would slowly pull the string, and the cloth end would pull through the hose and wipe the dirt and grime away. I also read someone ran hot water through it after each cleaning to rinse out the hose then hang it up high for it drip dry. I hope this helps!
1681664
I just used the hose and rinse it off yesterday, then let it air dry. But I can see if it gets really dirty, simply putting soap and water in a bucket, swirl it around, rinse, and air dry.
1448499
Get rid of the plastic stuff doesn't work. None of the plastic junk for these portables work. I find the best way to do this is to Have someone cut a piece of wood the length of your window and the height of the opening for the hose. Have them cut a circle in the wood so you can run the hose out the wood to the outside. Duct tape the hose to the wood so it doesn't pull out.
204992
Sounds like a question for Dr Drew...but I'll give it a go. Here's what I'd test....Put a bit of WATER in the container and assemble everything, then pump the handle just a FEW times. Then SLOWLY unscrew where the hose connects to the container, does air escape? If not, then either there's an issue with THAT seal, there's an issue with the pump:container seal, or there's an issue with the pump itself. If air does escape, then screw it back on and pump it once. Then unscrew the spray nozzle tip all the way and pull the trigger, does air/water escape? If so, then there was an issue with the nozzle being too tight. If not, then the tube or nozzle are likely clogged and then take an air car with the little included hose and open the trigger then spray the air into the tube to clean out the system, then from the nozzle side. Does this fix it?
1688578
I usually push it out using a sliding motion with my thumb. If that isn't working, get some needle nose pliers or tweezers and try that way, but apply as LITTLE as pressure as you can if using the pliers.