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Title: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: bettyswood 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!!!

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: dgman 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.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: Rapid Roger 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!!!!  ::)

Rog

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: bettyswood on October 10, 2011, 01:10:37 pm

thanks dgman.  I will go try it and let you all know.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: bettyswood 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.

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: dgman on October 10, 2011, 01:55:58 pm

And another happy customer!

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: GrayBeard on October 10, 2011, 02:37:39 pm

Super Hero Wise Man comes Thru!!!!

~~~GB~~~

How come a 'wise man' and a 'wise guy' are so different?

Title: Re: Dewalt 788 blower hose (nozzle)
Post by: dgman on October 10, 2011, 04:18:14 pm

well wise guy should be a wise man now that he is a hero! ::)