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Clive McDonald

Poppin Jet
« on: May 12, 2007, 06:17:10 pm »
My fan jet pops out of my Vikan brush. I keep putting it back in but out it comes. What is the official method of reinsertion?

Also if one or both are blocked how do I address it?

Since getting a new brush i'm noticing that my old one is not right.
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matt

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2007, 08:06:58 pm »
http://www.d.co.uk/brush/

i did a DIY brush guide a year or 2 ago, i dont know if you missed it
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Clive McDonald

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2007, 08:16:57 pm »
I Looked and yes that explained it very clearly.
However mine came from a supplier and the tube fits straight onto the jet which is sort of wedged into the brush. There aren't any nuts etc.
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matt

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2007, 08:19:05 pm »
i know a few of the gys over on the DIY use a spot of super glue to keep the pipe on connections
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jeff1

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Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2007, 08:21:00 pm »
Quote from: VGS on May 12, 2007, 08:16:57 pm
I Looked and yes that explained it very clearly.
However mine came from a supplier and the tube fits straight onto the jet which is sort of wedged into the brush. There aren't any nuts etc.
I had the same Jets and the same problem, I just put a tiny slither of fine plastic into the hole and forced the jet in, no problem  since.
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john tomkins

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Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2007, 08:33:34 pm »
A few wraps of PTFE tape will sort it.
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2007, 09:07:08 pm »
Sounds strange -

The hole should fit the jet properly. We don't use fan jets but I would imagine that if you mixed a very small amount of quick setting Epoxy two pack and put a smear around the jet itself and then back in the hole, this should hold it fast.

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Chris Cottrell

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Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2007, 10:13:19 pm »
Quote from: Alex Gardiner on May 12, 2007, 09:07:08 pm
We don't use fan jets

I think you should offer them as an option IMO  :)

Chris
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jouk45

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2007, 10:35:22 pm »
just cut a piece of air tubing, same size as stem, fit over like a sleeve, then push into the hole,
nice and tight  :)
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #9 on: May 13, 2007, 10:13:36 am »
Your opinion is most valued Chris  :)
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Clive McDonald

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2007, 07:40:29 am »
Reinserted flush with the feed pipe fully on going into the back of the brush.
Gave them a good wriggling with a needle sjoved down them.
After two attempts flow/gush as good and clean as new brush.
Possibly being blocked was biulding the pressure to pop it off?
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Paul Coleman

Re: Poppin Jet
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2007, 10:29:08 am »
Quote from: VGS on May 12, 2007, 06:17:10 pm
My fan jet pops out of my Vikan brush. I keep putting it back in but out it comes. What is the official method of reinsertion?

Also if one or both are blocked how do I address it?

Since getting a new brush i'm noticing that my old one is not right.

I used to use cable ties but the jets can also pop out of that sometimes.  Was lucky I didn't break a window with it.  Also, one jet popped into a rose bush so I left it there.  I use O-rings now.  It can be awkward if there's a blockage though.  Just need to carry pincers and spare o-rings just in case.  I try to unblock with a paperclip at first.  Sometimes, with subsequent usage, the debris will push through.  Otherwise, it just re-blocks.

PS.  I use pencil jets rather than fans so this may make a difference.
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