I'm having a bit trouble securing the hose wand into the hose wand base, it feels like it's barely on there and can pop out any time, is this normal?
864329
Sorry to hear about the trouble with your hose, make sure the extension wand is removed from your hose and that the end of the hose is firmly pushed into the lower hose to tightly secure it. If you are still having trouble please reach out to us! http://www.bissell.com/contact-us/?cid=ccsocial2107
1399545
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle.I hope that's of some help.
988847
I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm thinking.
1331255
Perhaps yours has the same problem mine did, and leaked some glue! It was very hard to turn it loose.
76149
Mine is very tight, no worries about it being knocked loose. If your comes out too easily you may have a defective unit.
345550
I did not have that problem, but it was a very close. After tightening it compressed the metal tube so now it is easy to attach. You may want to compress the pipe slightly. Just a thought.
1072776
I don't know why it failed. Mine did the exact same thing. Unfortunately, you may have to buy the repair kit. It's not too difficult to fix. I will say this, when you get ready to cut the original hose, allow yourself about an ADDITIONAL three (3) inches or more from the base than what is recommended in the instructions. This will allow you to grab more of the original hose and it makes it easier to push original hose, the new splicer tube and the new hose with wand together.
845490
That's odd. Mine comes off almost too easily! I just lift it off the top. Sounds like you got a fit that's not within specs!
165489
Not sure all vacuflow systems are the same. check diameter of the wand at both ends. i would recommend getting the cleaning end of the wand with a push button lock if your system has that. If not I had to use a piece of tape to keep the nozzle from falling out.
2007811
If you havent already figured it out: The hose has a 'nipple' close to where it piviots. It protrudes out facing the bottom. The click that you hear is the nipple snapping into place. So the idea is to lift the vacuum hose up so the nipple 'exits' it's 'housing' and pull out. Good luck.
1404010
I have a longer (~14") angled pipe at the shower head, and this seems to give quite a bit when removing/replacing the handheld wand. I have found the secret of removal to be placing my thumb on the outer ring while pulling the lower part of the wand outward. So, I push with that thumb while pulling the wand out & up slightly. I hope it works for you!
1399543
Mine didn't initially want to go on, but I pressed down on it, hard, and screwed it in place at the same time. Two things, make sure that you tighten it in a clockwise direction looking down on it, and firmly grasp the section just below where you're screwing the end cap on so that you don't accidentally bow or break the handle. I hope that's of some help.
2184150
My top, the end with the little funnel, comes off as an assembly with a quarter turn to the left (lefty loosey - righthy tighty). As Lionel says, the assembly is glued, although my funnel slips off (not glued). There is a rubber seal that may be the reason yours is sticking so tightly because I've had a similar problem with whole house water filter that wouldn't unscrew due to a tight rubber seal.
1849620
Mine is sometimes hard to push. Holding the handle at a lower angle to push it helps. Putting a new cleaner clothe (or whatever they call it) on helps also. I don't find it a big problem. I guess I have strong arms. I like my mop. Hope this helps.
1246065
Honestly my wand (plastic) threads stripped a little and I bought a brass one to kinda clean then up a little. I use the brass fitting and works great.
94330
The connections are a bit loose; my suggestion would be to keep the heavy hose propped up by putting something under it. It seems to me the weight of the hose causes the ends to experience too much stress. Also, I try to minimize the slack by keeping the hose as short as possible. Don't extend it out unless you have to. Hope that helps.
446940
Just like any other hose, it is not different, just twist it on. I hope this helps Aida