I'm confused. You need to duct tape each section together as you feed it through? Aren't these things threaded so you can just unscrew the sections?
581565
Yes but I think that as they spin the company thinks that they could come apart, I assume. I did duct tape the pieces together and most of them came apart no problem. And one section didn't want to unscrew so I left it and hung it up. I have tried the other type of vent cleaner out there and this one is a better quality product. My dryer is in the middle of my house so the vent is long and deep, so have the extra pieces was very helpful.
581566
I've had mine for over a year and I've never used duct tape. I just screwed the sections together, chucked it into my drill, and cleaned the ducts. It works wonderfully!
581567
Yes they screw together along with the brush screwing on. I have to tighten all the "joints" or "screwing" with every push. Had to stick my arm up the pellet stove pipe to fetch the brush. The brush is not big enough for my 5 inch pipe. It does an okay job but would not buy it again.
581568
You don't need to tape it, just make sure to NEVER put the drill in reverse when using it, or it will come undone.
581569
If you accidently run your drill in reverse the rods can come apart in your duct and it can be difficult to retrieve the rods. The tape helps to keep the rods together.
581570
The individual sections screw together. I do not believe that one needs the pieces of tape, however it is just a precaution. Had the sections come undone and they were in your vent pipe, you would have to dis-assemble the entire system to get them out.I had to use a pliers to un-screw the sections anyway as they were so tightly attached when I was done...
581571
I have cleaned 4 or 5 ducts with this tool. The reason you duct tape the connections is that when you remove the tool, or make a mistake going in, if that brush should ever get stuck, and unthread, your screwed. It doesn't take that much to wrap a piece of duct tape on, just for insurance. It's not like you are doing this every other week. Hope this helps.
581572
they are threaded, however if you are cleaning with all sections joined and should accidently unscrew on by twisting in the wrong direction you will be faced with a rather difficult task of retrieving the part stuck in the duct. I would recommend taping just for that bit of added security.
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All threaded connections have to be sealed with teflon tape. Here's a link: http://www.amazon.com/Allstar-Performance-ALL14282-Pipe-Thread/dp/B003BZQ424/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1376447160&sr=8-9&keywords=teflon+tape
1248055
You can unscrew the ends and remove the horizontal bars. The curved pieces that come out, where you screw the bars into, are welded and can't be removed.
332167
You have to pull them away from each other and then you can connect them together. It's like they are on a spring. One end goes into the other end. It takes a little muscle!
294540
There are a lot of you tube videos for this. I looked it up. The know is really simple, but it can be confusing to tie even if you've done it before.
2026467
I have not had this problem, but I'd guess you could add Teflon tape to the threads...
843504
Ok i think i rememberhere is a bigger picturehttp://www.gilmour.com/wp-content/uploads/20-18.jpgi think i did have to drill a hole in the black plastic [your mileage may vary] and then the extension 'clipped' onto the black plastic tube
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Also, these situations require a lot of ingenuity and customizing. DO NOT USE DUCT TAPE. Buy the special aluminum tape. I was told by two other people that duct tape would fall off due to the heat. I bought the special tape mentioned in one of the reviews. By the time you have crafted a custom vent and installed it in a very tight space (with lots of trial and error, especially getting the vent taped to the outlet and inlet) you will have so much time invested that it is not worth the risk of using duct tape and finding out that everyone else was right!
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Susanne if I remember right they just have to be firmly pulled straight out past the pieces that act as stops so they won't pull out once you have it assembled. It takes quite a bit of pulling pressure so don't be afraid to tug on them.
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You have to slide them in. This video shows them sliding them out and you do the opposite... In all honestly it's a bit of a pain so we just leave them attached http://youtu.be/iiwqX8q5HeE
2001412
There may be better ways, but what's worked for me is to take a stiff wire (like the thickness of a coat hangar) and duct tape the wire i'm trying to snake to the tip of it. Then snake this down from the upper receptacle until it becomes visible at the bottom. If you have insulation in the walls this can complicate things and may require you to stick your arm up - from the bottom receptacle if possible. Good luck...
1240521
Hi Nana. Stubborn little thing isn't it? When I first tried it, I thought " Wow! This thing ain't right!", but it's just made that way. I assume that's because the assembly has a slight spring pressure that keeps it from coming apart before you're ready. There are two small "nubs" on the shaft of the orange plastic assembly that prevent the thing from just coming apart. You need to exert a little more force and it comes right out. I wouldn't use pliers or a screwdriver...well maybe a screwdriver (extra vodka please !)... but not a mechanical device. I hope this helps you out. ( It seems to come out easier each consecutive time.) Have a great day. Tony
1177352
There are places on each that you compress and it releases. Don't make the same mistake I did: I put them too far apart on a 3' extension on a sewing table and O can't reach them both. I have to wait for someone to help me.
1864856
Not easily - they appear to be welded or some other really strong adhesively attached to the baskets. They aren't attached at just points but rather the entire number is attached - make sense?
820368
I am sure the mechanics have a special tool. I used a needle nose plier, as recommended, but they did not do so well. The tips of the plier must fit into the slots on the threaded bolt and the plier must be kept at the right position. You got to try this to understand. It's "tricky", but it can be done without a special tool.
843497
Ok i think i remember here is a bigger picture http://www.gilmour.com/wp-content/uploads/20-18.jpg i think i did have to drill a hole in the black plastic [your mileage may vary] and then the extension 'clipped' onto the black plastic tube
861863
This was an issue for me as well. You have to twist then pull apart. It is quite hard at times.