Did anyone have trouble with the end caps?
512213
You have to use the the larger black washers they provide for these bolts. These will keep it from sliding off joint.
1242224
Yeah, they claimed not to know about any problem, despite it being posted on every online review of the thing. They gave some lame reason about some string being in the cap. I told them it wasn't the case and said they'll get some new caps in a few weeks. Not that they'll fit, just that I could order a new cap in a couple weeks.
291681
Mine came with the caps that you see in the picture. You can cut off the ends to increase/decrease the flow of what's coming out. What they do NOT have is a COVER for the caps. I simply open mine, put some plastic wrap below the lid/cap and then screw the lid back on. Works better IMHO.
1625070
No..there is a slight indentation on one side of them..and I use a small screwdriver (though any straight, strong thing will work) to push in on the indentation and it opens up the cap. I have had to open them up at least 3 times and they still work. I do not see a place here where i can post a picture but on Youtube you might be able to find the answer to this.
885482
Yes, I have had trouble getting the cap off. I will try the suggestions listed below. Thank you so much.
74294
Me neither until I had issues with the o-ring on the inside of cap. We would put cap on and click it twice but turn back to take cap off and it would just fall off like it wasn't sealing down.
1790002
I can't be of much help...my daughter said that she just took the cap off with no problem and used it. She has since lost the marker, so I can't check it out for you. Maybe you got a bum marker? Sorry!
462266
Mine was correct too. I do know one side is a bit larger than the other to accomodate the bigger end-have you tried switching the ends?
2073040
I've had no problems with mine. I would suggest to send them back for a replacement; I am extremely pleased with the quality.
1128631
U can solder stripped/cleaned ends together and use heat shrink sleeves. Or use twist caps, which I'd not recommend.
848158
it was quite difficult to get them on my wheels without some damage to them. one wheel is particularly a problem ~ the cap simply won't stay on and i have had to pull over to the side of the road to retrieve it more than once. i will try to modify it somehow. i usually do my own work but once i had to have a mechanic replace the master cylinder and bleed the brakes. he removed the wheels to have more room to work. when he replaced them he refused to do the hubcaps fearing that he would do more damage because they were so difficult to put on. my guess is that the manufacture does not understand standard measurements.
1349742
No. Mine are 3 1/2 and its a snug fit. I didn't have to remove the end caps but they come off on their own when you lift the hanger off the rod. That said, I love them and they hold even my down comforter.
1673056
I have trouble getting my cap off sometimes too. You need to pull hard on the bottom of the handle.
711691
I just installed the tension rod after checking here for an answer on whether the end caps can be removed. I originally found answers of "Yes", "No", and "I don't know". The real answer is the first one... Yes. If you secure the tube so that it doesn't rotate with the end cap you'll be able to slide the end cap off of either end. Make certain that you're not spinning the rod along with the cap.
1395757
Hmmm. It should just close when you do that. Try taking the top off and messing with it to see if it closes that way. If that doesn't work, you might have gotten a defective cap.
2274449
Mine came with no caps at all. Having to source those locally, or trying to at least.
269096
Unscrew one of the end caps on one of the handles... adjust by cutting and then re-crimp the grommet and replace the cap. Hope this helped.