1st "Documented" Metro MasterBlaster Catastrophe

**IID** · 07-31-2011, 07:15 PM

Well up until today,I have used my AG Metro MasterBlaster for drying customers/personal vehicles,with excellent results.
As I was just finishing up drying one of my DD's,the nozzle on the end of the hose flew off.Not where it has the attachment clip BUT the actual nozzle tore away from it's molded housing:

I'm not sure if anyone else has had this issue but I have only used the MB a dozen or so times.I absolutely luv this unit but this really blows (pun untended)

**Porsche Pilot** · 07-31-2011, 07:17 PM

I have had the exact same thing happen to mine. Luckily the nozzle didn't fly into the paint. It has been parked on a shelf for awhile now. My leaf blower is more reliable.

**IID** · 07-31-2011, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Porsche Pilot

I have had the exact same thing happen to mine. Luckily the nozzle didn't fly into the paint. It has been parked on a shelf for awhile now. My leaf blower is more reliable.

Yeah when mine had failed,the nozzle had hit the rear quarter of my 300 but thank goodness the nozzle is rubber and only put a small defect that wiped off the CQuartz with ease.
Still sucks bad because I don't want to be without this unit for drying!

**Porsche Pilot** · 07-31-2011, 07:30 PM

I had high hopes for it as well. It worked great till the nozzle tried to kill me. I just haven't had the will to get a new hose for it yet.

**Harleyguy** · 07-31-2011, 07:43 PM

Did any of you contact Metro directly ?? Last time I called them for some questions they were more then happy to help .

**snowking724** · 07-31-2011, 07:47 PM

Much like an industrial shop-vac the attachment threads onto the hose, threads are visible in pics. Every once in awhile tighten her right up. Maybe some loctite,or something similar if it's really loose.
Also, I believe them to be reverse threads.

**Porsche Pilot** · 07-31-2011, 07:48 PM

No doubt their customer service is excellent. I just haven't had the time to delve into yet. It's on my to-do list for this week though.

**IID** · 07-31-2011, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by Harleyguy

Did any of you contact Metro directly ?? Last time I called them for some questions they were more then happy to help .

I purchased my MasterBlaster thru AG,and sent them a PM.I'm not complaining about Metro/AG's customer service,I'm complaining about a product with a possible problem.
Just a courtesy heads up for AG forum members.

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Originally Posted by snowking724

Much like an industrial shop-vac the attachment threads onto the hose, threads are visible in pics. Every once in awhile tighten her right up. Maybe some loctite,or something similar if it's really loose.
Also, I believe them to be reverse threads.

You are correct snowking,the threads are functional and are reversed.Maybe some type of plastic/rubber glue will prevent this from happening again.

To all that have purchased or own a Metro MasterBlaster 8hp dryer,please take note that the hose nozzle does indeed thread onto the hose itself and you should check periodically to ensure it is tight.
As snowking mentioned,maybe some type of adhesive/glue may be needed to keep the nozzle secure and from working itself off the end of the hose.

Again,thank you to snowking for pointing out a solution

**LegacyGT** · 07-31-2011, 08:37 PM

This happened on my first use, but I had a solid hold of it on my hand, so there was no danger of damage.

If you give it a 2 second check and make sure it is threaded on tight before every use (reverse thread [counter clockwise]) I have never had an issue since. A spot of glue may be a good solution as well, though it will need to be high temp glue.