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Offline bettyswood

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Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« on: October 09, 2011, 07:18:41 pm »
Dewalt 788.  The blower nozzle came off when I moved the saw.  I still have it and found there is a split in the last link.  I took it off and I can not get it back on the fitting.  Help!!!

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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2011, 07:58:08 pm »
Hey Betty, Soak the end in some hot (not boiling) water. That will soften the plastic enough to push it onto the fitting. You can also use a heat gun or hair dryer, but if your not careful, you can melt the plastic.
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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2011, 10:51:44 am »
Good tip dgman, I wish you had posted that one earlier.  ;)  I just had a similar problem but, I just pushed and shoved until I got it to pop back together.  :P  The thought of using a little heat never entered my mind. DOH!!!!  ::)

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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2011, 01:10:37 pm »
thanks dgman.  I will go try it and let you all know.

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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2011, 01:25:58 pm »
WOO - - HOO----  It worked, thank you so much.  I used the hot water, microwaved about 3/4 cup for one minute and put the hose in it for about 4 minutes.
Now I am ready to make some things.

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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2011, 01:55:58 pm »
And another happy customer!
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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2011, 02:37:39 pm »
Super Hero Wise Man comes Thru!!!!

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I never really wanted to grow up....All I wanted was to be able to reach the cookie jar...and play with my DW 788

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Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2011, 04:18:14 pm »
well wise guy should be a wise man now that he is a hero! ::)
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