Have the negative issues with this wand / barrel been fixed this year? I did see quite a few reviews that stated barrels didn't lock / hold curl.
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Def holds curl - its really hot - as for lock its trickier than I would expect it to be and no instructions but I does stay locked if done properly - I have high end tools - this one has been the best - just my opinion / I have thick course hair
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I purchased my first of these barrels Sept. 2013. It looked so nice that I purchased two more May of 2014. I can attest that all these barrels still bow out when filled 3/4 or more. I have paving sand perfectly level, then concrete blocks on this & the barrel sitting securely and supported by the large blocks. Even though they do bow, mine have been going back into shape after some of the water is used. You will need to set them out 7 or 8 in from your house, because the bowing will push them forward. Because a portion of the time the barrel is being used it may be bowed, the screen insert will not fit firmly in the recessed area it's made for allowing mosquitos and such to get in. I sprinkle a few mosquito bits in the tank. It's annoying, but - NO - the company has not corrected this problem by making a thicker product. I intend to contact them about this. More people should, because otherwise, it's a very nice barrel that holds up cosmetically outside without fading out.
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I'm sorry. Yes it does for the most part. I would recommend it and I love it! I feel it works as good as it can with such a short barrel. I hope that helps! BTW Amazon is great to return items if you don't like it. Take care and have fun! Rich
1488280
Didn't have that issue but I do remember having to really push and lock the handle into place. Hope that helps.
1609314
Yes it is definitely mine! This is the only wand that has ever held a curl in my hair. A little hairspray and it will stay curly for two days!
66606
There's really no reason the curl shouldn't last. I have only recently trimmed my hair which was just short of waist length, also, The only friends I know have the same or similar wand have very long hair some heavy some light weight.
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Dont know about the one you purchased. I purchased 2 of these and the barrel moves to all position including the last one.
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Problem.... I spoke too soon. Used mine again this weekend and it definitely does slip. Sorry for the bad news update. It is possible to slip it back, just takes a little messing around with it. Too bad they don't fix that problem, seems like it wouldn't be difficult, and then the product would be awesome.
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Ms./Mr. Dricoll: I never had a problem with the handle sticking. I remember using it constantly (squeezing it multiple times with no problem). Be sure the bottle is inserted tightly, and it is full of liquid. If the bottle is low, the squeeze handle doesn't work smoothly. I hope this helps.
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The only problem I have had is the same as others when it does not fully retract. I resolve this by doing what they did, and that is to pull it out further and then retract it again. I have never had a problem of not retracting at all, and have had ours for about 3 years.
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I haven't had any problem with mine. I would suggest contacting Worx rather than Amazon. They are the ones that made and marketed them. I think it has been discontinued but they can probably help.
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Yes I have. No success fixing it. Also had the handle break off. Haven't been able to get through to manufacturer after many attempts. Sorry, I can't help
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The top of the barrel has a bug screen. I clean it out every few months (but it will depend on what is coming down the downspout). I don't have anything planted in the top, so I drilled a couple drain holes. I have worried about the overflow pipe, since theoretically a mosquito could fly in there, but mine feeds right into a drainpipe. Works Great!
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I would of contacted Crossman before wacking it against a brick wall since you've only had it for two weeks!!! Try some WD-40. I just had mine out over the week end, sighting in an upgraded scope. Works awesome still! Never had issues with cocking it, actually never have lubed the barrel either. Good Luck!
970845
they fixed this problem. the wire no longer sticks out of the wand where it would fray apart. now it is secured through a hole in the wand in a loop. yay!
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Hi Kathy. Regarding your question, we never got that far as the barrel was broken and we didn't get to use it for any length of time. We should receive another barrel with 5-7 days and will try again.
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I used the curling wand three times and it didn't work at all. No curls at all. Aleida R.