How many loose spring coils were there in your item? Is the hose length consistent with the advertising? I'm scared of the quality control on these!
2007633
Not sure what you are referring to with loose spring coils. Product was as advertised and has held up well in our laundry room now for 18 months now. Quality is good.
2007634
The hose length seems to be shorter than the pictures hose. I count 13 springs down to the compression point. My facet starting leaking last month but I was able to take it apart and tighten some of the fittings. The price is good but the quality is poor.
967505
I don't know that their quality control is the best. They worked in mine, but the second batch didn't stay as well. I could get them to stay wrapping them with a little plumbers tape. Not sure I'll get them again, or will find another company.
1035772
I would disagree with the other person who answered you. I contacted nexgen about one of the hoses leaking and they mailed another hose immediately and did not tequire me to return the leaking hose. I would not call that a fake company. We have only had problems with one hose and we have three.
1688426
The hose adapters are not the same, the complete set of the right hoses was cheap enough. I bought a separate 45 degree adapter due to space restrictions.
188211
I just put a tape measure on my hose. It's 5 inches around (circumference). I guess the spiral coil going through it is hard plastic, but the hose is very flexible. It does not seem as sturdy as the original equipment. However, the tradeoff is that it is lighter weight, easier to drag around, and cost less.
1639531
Something I do is cut the water off and squirt the water out of the hose to relieve water pressure prior to returning hose into unit. I have 2 also and only one seems not to retract like it should and I believe there's a way to take it apart and make spring tension tighter. I've thought about doing that; but continue messing with it until the hose finally retracts which it always eventually does!
586046
I don't believe that this is the coil for you. Suggestion: drop the seller an e-mail message. An attached photo of your "bad one" to the seller would probably be helpful.
1117645
Hello, I bought a two pack of springs when I got the Felco 2, I decided to buy them for backup instead of looking for them in a hurry. In the shipping bubble pack the springs measure 2 1/2" long.......regards..........poppie927.
139878
Hello again, I installed the replacement hose and gun today. They worked fine. My model is K 3.47M. Best bet is to ask Karcher.com.
2206571
Answer here...I have had three of them, and they all sprung leakes. I have given up on them. Other folks I know have had the same problem. Best to order the "original" -- DapX Hose -- I have heard of no one having trouble with the DapX.
517480
Mine fit well, however the threads on the tap are a little tight. I have to use a wrench to tighten it from start to finish. so it's not too far fetched to think the threads going to your hose could be out of tolerance as well. I think the QC could be a little better on these things.
1846886
Well since it only took five minutes for the hose to fail and spring leaks I can't say. It is a piece of junk.
30205
Because of the characteristics of the springs, diameter, k, length, I would be hesitant to use anything but OEM replacements to assure it continues to operate correctly. If you feel lucky you can grab all of the data, wire diameter, length at rest, stretched length and force required to stretch, hook end dimensions, etc. and go to an industrial supply store. You may find you will have to cut to length, apply heat to bend the ends and properly quench. I've made springs for other devices in this manner and would return to the OEM if possible just to save the PITA factor.
168182
I bought 2 for commercial use in my bodyshop. A far better quality hose than anything I could find at Lowes or Home Depot. Have had them several months. Use them multiple times eveyday with no problems yet. Hope this helps.
2206575
Although I am not the seller, I had the same problem with this hose. The company did not send me a replacement although they told me they would. I will not purchase anything from them in the future.
1799378
I personally don't like spring tensioners. I didn't use mine. I just let the cords hang and trimed the cords to my liking.
2108132
Please do not stretch the springs. They are factory set to a high tolerance. you will cause the device to work incorrectly and likely fail the annual inspection.