How do you actually open the tube? I've been googling and found others have the same question. Mine just arrived, feel dumb but I simply cannot figure out how to open it. Help please, thanks.
1475917
You should twist it open and replace it with the nozzle that is in the package.
1475918
Twist off the red piece at the end and twist on the other red syringe looking piece that is lose in the packaging.
1475919
Unscrew the top that is in the tube now, then replace with long needle tube it came with. You will put the plugger in the bottom like a syringe and push solution out of needle tube - like a shot, so to speak.
1475920
Simply cut the tip off of the tube and insert the enclosed plastic middle to push out the gel. It has a red tip to seal the tube. I would advise using a toothpick to push down the opening for the next use as it will harden. But it's very easy and no mess. This is a great product!
584632
BEATS ME, I SENT MINE BACK. I believe the bite valve was straight, as was the place where the tube exits the cap. 'Believe', not sure. I sent mine back, unused, as the tube was too short to be useable.
1037135
yeah, a little tricky. There's a small tab to the left, just move it out a little and the compartment will open up. Others have had the same problem.
68537
The tube should open easily does it look glued? Or try running under hot water to loosen it. My problem was with opening the locket an once opened it doesn't close all the way now. Let me know how you make out.
841972
You open it by gripping the device (I hold it at the bottom) and firmly pull it off the bottle. Easy peasy. The other answers basically say the same thing. This product really works.
1452708
Hi Jan...I don't think there was a tube. My hubby uses it all the time. No issues with it.
1086554
Mine doesn't open either. Very frustrating. I think a lot of people have the same issue. Hopefully they will sort out their packaging.
1644573
Same here, but we got them close..now HOW DO YOU OPEN IT? I'm afraid that when I bottle the Kombucha I wont be able to open them again.
1106586
It's really hard! I've found that pushing it sideways with my thumbnail rather than trying to pull it open (the way it LOOKS like it should work!) will get it to pop open easiest. Otherwise, prying it open with a butterknife is the easiest on your hands.
236909
Holding the side of the device (don't push down on the top button - that is the RELEASE), simply push it down onto the bottle. You should hear a "click". To open, push the button on top.
1122537
I used a small tooth pick to hold the valve open,, rolled up nicely completely deflated, hope this helps (just be careful not to damage the valve, pinch it and look inside, you'll see how it works,,, pinch it, slide the toothpick in and bingo)
1364986
Did you try this for your child with tubes? My son has tubes and wanted to know if it is safe to use this for kids with tubes.
2248180
You have to squeeze the tube to open the valve while inflating. Read the instruction card.
1567518
Try it both ways to see which works best. It's definitely not a permanent construction. : ) The last time we used it, the thin tube was slipping down just a tiny bit under the weight of a little heavier baseball..... so I'm thinking the last time my son pulled it all the way out, I put it back together the wrong way.
483575
Look at the you tube, it will help you get right technique. I love mine. Are you small mouthed, sounds silly, but everyone's mouth is not the same size, including the opening.
635554
There's no trick to it. Just turn it counter clockwise by the handle. It could possibly have some air pressure making it more difficult than normal to open. To test that, squeeze the lever until no more air/liquid will come out of the nozzle.
1115289
You don't use your fingers. The top screws off and underneath is a tip similar to the shape of the tip of lipstick. You just squeeze the tube slightly and slide it over your lips. It's actually like putting on lipstick after you remove the screw top. Of course, if you're a male, you may not be so familiar with this.