does the tube actually retract well? it looks like it could be a pain to get it in and out.
940319
The tube slides in and out pretty well. There is a pouch on the belt that the mouthpiece fits into. Sometimes the mouthpiece leaks a bit when I try to get it back in. But i have had a lot of water packs. I really like this one.
940320
It retracts without much difficulty. It uses a bungee cord to pull the water tube back into the main compartment. For me, the water tube is about 2 inches short, so I have to lean my head down toward it to drink.
940321
It slides in and out really smoothly. However, once the tube pinches, it will keep on pinching, which means no more water will go through.
940322
I rarely had problems with the tube retracting or pulling out. There can be difficulties if the tube is tangled around the water reservoir but as long as you check that when you fill it I never had problems. It doesn't snap back like a hair dryer cord but it retracts as you lower it to put the bite vale in the holder.
940323
I really like it! It doesn't retract like a tape measure. You have to push it in a little bit, but overall it's easy. I'm short so it's perfect for me. Much more comfortable then the backpack I had before.
156561
I move the tube insertion shorter or back until it stopped. It was more of a vacuum problem I think.
101969
If it is clamped tight enough, it would not fall out. That said, I would re-tighten every time I used it...
431929
Typically, twisting and wiggling it around will allow it to come right out. Some times, you'll have to push it a little bit inwards along with the twisting and wiggling. I hope this helps you!
1308490
Yes, you can opt to remove the tube fully. Once you are done sterilizing the unit the tube just slides back in easily.
431932
I just wiggle it and move it and pull hard. So far that has worked for me just fine. Twist it around. In my drain it can feel stuck but with some wiggling and moving it comes out. Good luck!
998771
No. It screws into the hole on the tip of the handle. I have had no issue with it coming out.
1910389
Perhaps you can screw a small screw into what remains of the tube and the pull it out with pliers...
526103
The cord does retract. We have not used that feature so I'm not sure how much of the cord is left out. I tried retracting ours to find out but it doesn't work.
1256482
I had the same question. I did not want to try to pull it out and it did not seem easy to do so, so I left it in. No problems.
2193044
very well. It is a bit snug ( not like yanking) to pull out but I think it is just that way so it doesn't fall out. But once it is like 1/4 inch out it just slides right out and in. No complaints.
163295
My faucet head does not automatically retract. You have to raise it back into place and often you need to turn the head a little to get it back to the correct position. Although it is not a big problem, I thought it should have been a little smoother.
479314
Yes, it pulls out. It was stiff and l was nervous as well. But l have adjusted it for angle many times since
1085199
Not at all. Well it sticks out a hair, so you can press it in for it to pop back out, but not obtrusive at all.
1250508
I haven't, but there shouldn't be a problem. Just be careful getting it out.
2248530
Without seeing it...it is hard to determine. One thing my husand said it might be is there is a spring that is on the old hose that has to be put on the new hose to allow it to retract. If this is not the case, maybe there is a blog out there on any installation situations regarding Grohe and their parts.
398272
I've found that the brush does not shift once inside the tube. I use the inexpensive Col. Ichabod Conk wood and badger brushes and they do not move once inside the tube.