1st "Documented" Metro MasterBlaster Catastrophe

**Harleyguy** · 08-01-2011, 07:40 AM

By the end of the week if I have time I will look into making some kind of retainer that will prevent the nozzle from falling off something a long the lines as a safety wire .

Mike Phillips · 08-01-2011, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by IID

I'm not complaining about Metro/AG's customer service, I'm complaining about a product with a possible problem.

This is great feedback for the company as it can make them aware of a problem so they can address it. David Stern from Metro-Vac is a good friend of mine, I'll send him the link to your thread.

**Flash Gordon** · 08-01-2011, 09:58 AM

Man those ends are flyin off right and left....try wrapping the threads with pipe dope

**Scarelane** · 08-01-2011, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by IID

I thought the nozzle tore from the hose!
It seemed the ribbed profile of the hose was just that,when in fact it's also the thread profile as well.
Wasn't trying to be fricken dramatic!

No worries. I was just bustin' on ya a bit!

But after reading your post I did go check my Metro!!

**snowking724** · 08-01-2011, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Audi X2

I would agree if the system worked better for changing attachments. A feature should not cause failure in the middle of use without choosing to do so.

I spend a great deal of time caring for my products thank you very much.

Testy!? That wasn't directed AT you as much as it was a general summary of what it might take to keep this tool running smooth.

**Audi X2** · 08-01-2011, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by snowking724

Testy!? That wasn't directed AT you as much as it was a general summary of what it might take to keep this tool running smooth.

I am not Testy as one could tell from my posting on this forum, however I do not think you should have to 'RIG' a $310.00 dedicated car dryer for safe operation. Especially considering that mine is only 4 months old.

**Tyrod** · 08-01-2011, 10:48 AM

I don't know, this vac is kinda pricey, even on VIP. I wouldn't expect an issue of this sort. I realize they only invented vacuum cleaners yesterday. Oh no, a wikipedia search reveals vacuum cleaners were invented a century ago. Vacuum cleaners are priced from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous with this one falling somewhere in between. I'd just expect a lil more quality control.

But, that's indicitive of modern factory quality control. Trying to fine tune their process, someone in management or engineering listens to some idiot trying to save a nickel and the whole thing goes to hell in a handbasket.

**CrownKote** · 08-01-2011, 10:59 AM

folks this is not an issue/defect/problem... End pieces are designed this way on most all coiled hoses... Take for example an extractor with a wire coiled rubber hose... The end unscrews from it... There are many reasons for this...

If the hose gets a tear in it the hose can be shortened to that point and the end be screwed back on

if the tip gets damaged it is easy to replace opposed to replacing the whole hose at a much higher cost

look at any commercial carpet cleaning rig... The hose ends are removable it is a "universal design" for ease of replacement...

Just check the tightness of it before you use it... Simple as that...

As others have said just a dab of silicone on the end of the hose before you screw the tip on it will make it so you don't have to check it all the time... Not a huge worry...

**snowking724** · 08-01-2011, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by Tyrod

I don't know, this vac is kinda pricey, even on VIP. I wouldn't expect an issue of this sort. I realize they only invented vacuum cleaners yesterday. Oh no, a wikipedia search reveals vacuum cleaners were invented a century ago. Vacuum cleaners are priced from the sublime to the utterly ridiculous with this one falling somewhere in between. I'd just expect a lil more quality control.

But, that's indicitive of modern factory quality control. Trying to fine tune their process, someone in management or engineering listens to some idiot trying to save a nickel and the whole thing goes to hell in a handbasket.

I don't believe this is a QC issue. It's a standard design on many shop vac units priced high and low. And to the other guy, I bow out. Your not testy and you have cheaply made machine, peace.

**IID** · 08-01-2011, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek

This is great feedback for the company as it can make them aware of a problem so they can address it. David Stern from Metro-Vac is a good friend of mine, I'll send him the link to your thread.

I would appreciate that VERY MUCH,Mike!
Maybe Metro can make a very good product-Excellent