Let me know how they handle your problem. They were really good with an issue I had with a grease gun.
Miti-vac 7201
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It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
Ouch! Lets see how they deal with it, if you have a problem a link to this thread in your next email might be helpful. As I said they treated me well, and I don't think you'll have a problem.
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
Ouch! Lets see how they deal with it, if you have a problem a link to this thread in your next email might be helpful. As I said they treated me well, and I don't think you'll have a problem.
From a quick Google search, it appears the units purchased from Amazon are more likely to have issues than units from other vendors. http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=ch...478bdfafcb0c911 Mine was purchased from Amazon. It looks like mine's in that minority.
No reply yet, but it's a holiday. Probably I'll be sending it back to Amazon for a replacement. I'll wait and see what response I get.
No reply yet, but it's a holiday. Probably I'll be sending it back to Amazon for a replacement. I'll wait and see what response I get.
Originally Posted By: rshunter
What's the difference between a Mity-Vac 7201 and an Amazon-sourced Mity-Vac 7201?
You've got me. I got mine in the OEM box with Amazon labels. Maybe Amazon's handling systems aren't as kind to the units as other retailer's handling.
What's the difference between a Mity-Vac 7201 and an Amazon-sourced Mity-Vac 7201?
You've got me. I got mine in the OEM box with Amazon labels. Maybe Amazon's handling systems aren't as kind to the units as other retailer's handling.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
The main tube is cut at an angle, you may need to trim the main tube to make it flat and when you connect the main tube to the reservoir push in the tube hard until you hear a click. Also, try to tighten the 6 screws on top of the reservoir, they got loose easily and they are the main source of leaking air.
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
The main tube is cut at an angle, you may need to trim the main tube to make it flat and when you connect the main tube to the reservoir push in the tube hard until you hear a click. Also, try to tighten the 6 screws on top of the reservoir, they got loose easily and they are the main source of leaking air.
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Originally Posted By: sciphi
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
The main tube is cut at an angle, you may need to trim the main tube to make it flat and when you connect the main tube to the reservoir push in the tube hard until you hear a click. Also, try to tighten the 6 screws on top of the reservoir, they got loose easily and they are the main source of leaking air.
Thanks for the advice! I'm off to give this another go.
Originally Posted By: sciphi
It's leaking a lot at the snap-in connector where the tube fits into the reservoir. Nothing I can do to fix it, it's replacement time.
The main tube is cut at an angle, you may need to trim the main tube to make it flat and when you connect the main tube to the reservoir push in the tube hard until you hear a click. Also, try to tighten the 6 screws on top of the reservoir, they got loose easily and they are the main source of leaking air.
Thanks for the advice! I'm off to give this another go.
Can't edit, so here's the update:
HTSS was spot-on. Tightening everything down, squaring the tube end, and pushing HARD into the connector made it work very nicely. I ran 4 liters of water in/out in a few minutes with no leaks. Much better than the shower I got earlier today.
So, this was user (my) error, not a flaw in the MityVac. Yet.
HTSS was spot-on. Tightening everything down, squaring the tube end, and pushing HARD into the connector made it work very nicely. I ran 4 liters of water in/out in a few minutes with no leaks. Much better than the shower I got earlier today.
So, this was user (my) error, not a flaw in the MityVac. Yet.
I made the same mistakes few years ago. I'm glad it works for your Mityvac too.
Customer support was initially responsive, but didn't help any with troubleshooting. They also never responded to my last email asking for troubleshooting tips for making their device extract engine oil from my Buick. They just said what not to do, and implied I was out of luck for getting the oil out of my Buick through the dipstick in the last email I received from them. Even an acknowledgement that I'm on my own for liability reasons would have been nice, and understandable from their point of view.
Rats on Lincoln for not following through on the customer support side. Disappointing from my perspective.
I found some more flexible hose at Lowe's. I'll try that at the next oil change, and see if it works. I totally understand I'm on my own for this, and if it gets stuck in the dipstick tube, then it's my fault, not Lincoln's.
Rats on Lincoln for not following through on the customer support side. Disappointing from my perspective.
I found some more flexible hose at Lowe's. I'll try that at the next oil change, and see if it works. I totally understand I'm on my own for this, and if it gets stuck in the dipstick tube, then it's my fault, not Lincoln's.
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