Do owners who bought this knob since February of 2015 still have trouble removing the plastic wrapping?
440746
I bought mine in November 2015 and I couldn't believe how much effort was required to get all the little bits of plastic off the knob.
440747
My purchase was several months ago. Yes removing the plastic encasement was difficult especially if your hands are arthritic or weaken for any reason. Luckily I have a good pair of kitchen shears that helped a lot. The plastic that the knob is enclosed in is very stiff and form fits the knob, making removal difficult.
440748
I don't know if others have problems with the plastic wrapping but I had no problems at all.
440749
It was a bit difficult to get the plastic off. I was able to get roughly 90% of the plastic off when I peeled it. The remaining plastic is still on the knob but it's been in the oven and on the stove numerous times since then and I guess maybe it's heatproof plastic? I don't know but it hasn't melted off and it hasn't stunk up the oven.
440750
I don"t recall it being difficult to remove from the pakage. i generally use a box cutter type knife to cut through the plastic molded cover of most packages I receive.
146633
I had the same problem. The plastic seems too thick, what I did was, I shaved the thickness away with a razor, it is not the best solution but it works !
1604349
My knob still works fine after nearly two years of daily use. However I can not think of any functions of the knob that could not be accomplished using the buttons instead if the knob were to stop working. I do use the knob a lot and would be disappointed if it did not function. But it would just be a matter of establishing different habits for changing the volume, charge time for batteries or changing stations, etc. I really like this radio.
869664
As far as I recall it does not. The plastic knob is quite thick however. No need to over tighten it.
541595
Just pull it straight off, grip the plastic sides, hope this answers your question. Steve W.
1525364
Installed some time ago and difficult to determine from tapping on the faucet. This is second one I've owned and had no trouble with exterior chrome coating. Replaced first due to plastic diverted breaking.
2251407
just pulled it off... it crusts on there after all the time its been on... use a set of pliers if necessary.. they just slide off.
574310
No, it just starts to losen up and has to be tightened time to time. My last knob never had to be tightened but did come apart after months of use. Bruce
105564
Provide Name, did you ever get yours working? I can't get either the long knob or the short knob to "click" onto the outside. There's a small kind of "facing cover" that's in the way, and the short knob won't fit either side.
1431655
The one knob just below the yellow housing is tough 'plastic'. I have no concern over it breaking if that's the real question. The power toggle switch is metal.
1107393
Same problem here I had a knob crack. The knobs on these units are all plastic with no metal socket in the middle. Better quality knobs have a metal (usually brass) socket and a metal set screw. I bought a set of 4 on eBay. Search for KNOB ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT SENCORE EICO B&K; HICKOK MERCURY TUBE TESTER LOT OF 4. The better knobs are inexpensive so not sure why the box manufacturer doesn't use them.
731178
My knob is plastic. I carry this in my Motorcycle saddlebag so it works for me. Yes it does make 32oz easy.
987531
No, I do not have a problem using the knob. Sometimes I overshoot the knob, but easily readjustable.
1636512
It's probably just stuck. Pull the round knob gently and it should come loose and work fine.
1011549
Sorry to hear that. No we haven't had any problems at all with the handle. We do have a little water leaking out the top of it if that top knob comes loose, but no issues with the handle
841258
Is there a knob at the bottom in the front that you turn ? I have had mine 2 yrs and do not have that problem
1389406
I love mine. Maybe twice in the many years that I have had these knobs on my bedroom, bath and closet I've had to tighten them. But it's a simple twist of the base. They do not come loose like the old style glass knobs. I've had both.