Does it automatically go back to the center when you release it, or do you have to straighten it after you've pointed it around?
995143
You have to straighten it. By the way, this unit didn't work very well for me. My kitchen faucet has internal threads, and while this sprayer did fit my faucet, it wouldn't stay attached. Very poor item for my purposes. I went to ACE Hardware and got a metal sprayer & it's been fine. $20.
995144
I stays where you have pointed it; you don't have to hold it to fill something off to the side a bit. BTW, I'm very pleased with this device after several months.
995145
You have to straighten it which takes 2 seconds . Really good product .It really increases your water pressure .
1332076
It never happened to me. This is one of those flexible ones that is quick for twist and turns. However, the center piece should not pop off.
144719
you loosen a nut/bolt, set desired angle, then tighten back down. Love mine
752433
It's opposite rotation to normal. Push in the black button on the side to lock it up and loosen clockwise
1422471
Mine is pointed, just as it appears in the picture. Very solid, have not actually put it to the "test", but I am satisfied with it. I would contact the manufacturer, sounds like a defect to me.
1250687
It is supposed to release automatically. When it starts hanging on, you might as well toss it.
20204
yes it pivots from its connection point, left and right. Can you take it off? Sure but its not meant to come off.
725435
You unlock it after you turn it. After extending it locks again with the twist to the right. After that it stays like a solid rod.
1062547
I hate to admit it, but you need "ManHands" to do it. You need to depress the silver hinge area to release it then straighten it up until it clicks in place. My husband can do it with one hand, I need 3 hands, two to squeeze, one to straighten. Don't give up! I have had two of these for years that have held up perfectly despite some whopper summer storms that I neglected to put them down in, good luck!
1435644
There are indentations on the barrel that you fit your hands into and then manually turn the barrel around. There are two sets of these indentations so you won't get stuck turning halfway around
1187540
No. I have been using it for about 6 months now and haven't had any problems with it. The head will retract completely as long as the notches are aligned
2078701
Mine does the same thing, I ordered another one so I can try to bend it to see if that will straighten it out. It's normal
659942
You actually need to pull it towards the pulley and item (ie kayak) to unlock the pulley system, and since the item is centered you have to pull it off to the side as well. I don't think I can unlock it pulling straight down.
868931
if you held it taunt it would stay straight but it naturally wants to return to a curved postion. a very good item thiugh. i use it in my garage for the bikes and lawn mower.
1318522
Yes, when you loosen the knob you can pretty much turn it any way you want it; 360 degrees and even take it apart. This item is definitively my favorite of its kind; I love it so much I bought the smaller one for my iPhone.
1860790
Yes, you turn it manually. It's a little bulky and takes some practice to get the hang of it. Works especially well on softer styles that aren't curly.
1294833
When you swivel the top piece it does stop at a position without a loud click. It does have set positions and when you point it straight it will stay there unless you turn it. It is nice and snug in the position and holds the light real stiff too.. Well worth what it cost!