Does this have a quick release for maintenance, or do you have to pull the hoses off to clean the canister?
1136323
The top intake tube has a shut off valve. However, u still have to take the outake off by the tube. Which doesn't hinder to much. Shut the valve off. Let it pump what it can off back into the aquarium, And just take the tube off into a bucket for any run off. The next size up from this one, I believe, does have quick releases for the tubes and power.
1136324
No,There are valves on the hoses that you would shut off, then the lid latches could be opened... cleaning is easy, this is a small filter, runs my 16 cube very well.
1136325
The intake has a valve thats attached to the lid. I shut the valve off,then unhook the outtake hose from the spray bar,plug off w/my thumb and place it in a bucket. Bring the canister over the bucket,and remove the lid(becareful not to get the attached pump wet). Then you can clean it out. It's recommended that you clean it with the aquariums water,as not to wash away any of the good bacteria .
2007811
If you havent already figured it out: The hose has a 'nipple' close to where it piviots. It protrudes out facing the bottom. The click that you hear is the nipple snapping into place. So the idea is to lift the vacuum hose up so the nipple 'exits' it's 'housing' and pull out. Good luck.
1506964
The detachable hose has a collar which is the dusting brush. It slides downward and locks in place when you want to use it. Slide it up and out of the way, and the hose end is exposed. There were no separate attachments that came along with the unit, otherwise. As an aside, please allow me to inform you that this is the most powerful hand-held vacuum cleaner I have ever owned. It does the most important thing a vacuum cleaner can do...provide powerful suction! Great little vacuum! Highly recommended!
2087174
The one I got, It came with a quick link mouth piece that can be removed to clean the hose or replace the mouth piece.
1899750
yes..very easy..i just take it outside and hose it off..its flexible and easy to carry.
1395194
Before I got the hose hooked up, I used the bucket for a couple of months. I found it necessary to empty often (not as easy as the last one I had, but not terrible) since it doesn't hold much. The machine seems to work well. The hose now is connected to a basement toilet and never needs to be emptied!
1948231
Yes, the hose keeps tugging back when your pulling it out. you have to hold it while vacuuming. not fun
1646585
Yep, it pulls off the end of the hose especially when your kids are helping you pump it up. But it is solidly attached it doesn't come off while in use unless you want it to.
1059935
To the best of my knowledge, the hose itself does not have a release button, however with some use it will ease up. I have carefully extended it to the max length a few times before use and it seems to be easier to extend. Note that you don't it to be too loose or it will not store as well. I agree that a spring load mechanism of some type to allow for easier retraction and extension would be a good innovation.
1316553
Yes it does come apart easily for cleaning! I've taken it apart many times for cleaning and back together again with ease. As long as you get the 2 gaskets on right you are good to go with a clean leak proof top.
1480769
No, it is very easy to remove the bag; just remember to disconnect the hose from the vacuum first!
1945500
I believe that you are referring to the metal screw that holds the device to the hose bib. It just secures the backflow in place. As for cleaning, you will need to remove the entire thing to clean it well. It's easy to get off and you should have to do it often.
1163790
I used it with the canister off because I had to reach up to 12 ft. ceilings. It was awkward to leave the canister on but you could do it that way. The canister is easy to remove.
1599519
No, the pressure washer must be off and the water hose and spray hose disconected.It is used for storing and keeping the seals plyable as well as preventing freezing.
1160196
i love it i got rid of the heavy old hoses. you do have to release the water from the hose so that it can retract again.
1710801
I have not removed mine but once you unscrew it it should come apart easily. I have iron a 200' Glamour hose that weighs a ton. I would spray a little WD40 on the screws and let it sit over night then use a good screwdriver the longer the better for more leverage. And once these screws come out yo just give the hose a good tug and it should come out. This products crimps the hose so you may want to make sure it is out of the sun before trying to pull it out of the crimp. The hotter the hose the more it will expand and may be harder to release. Worse case is you have to cut it off and we are only talking an inch of material that you would loose. I have not removed mine but once you unscrew it it should come apart easily. I have iron a 200' Glamour hose that weighs a ton. I would spray a little WD40 on the screws and let it sit over night then use a good screwdriver the longer the better for more leverage. And once these screws come out yo just give the hose a good tug and it should come out. This products crimps the hose so you may want to make sure it is out of the sun before trying to pull it out of the crimp. The hotter the hose the more it will expand and may be harder to release. Worse case is you have to cut it off and we are... » Read More I have not removed mine but once you unscrew it it should come apart easily. I have iron a 200' Glamour hose that weighs a ton. I would spray a little WD40 on the screws and let it sit over night then use a good screwdriver the longer the better for more leverage. And once these screws come out yo just give the hose a good tug and it should come out. This products crimps the hose so you may want to make sure it is out of the sun before trying to pull it out of the crimp. The hotter the hose the more it will expand and may be harder to release. Worse case is you have to cut it off and we are only talking an inch of material that you would loose. « Show Less
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The system has a special key that allow you to take out the area of sprays and clean them. If you do not have that key you can remove it with a set of pliers