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Is 17 inch bonnet too big for 12 inch bonnet block head?
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09-25-2018, 11:52 PM
I'm using the rotovac 360i bonnet block head which is only 12 inches and I want to try the Microbeast Pro bonnet.  Problem is the 17 inch is the smallest size.  I'm new to cleaning with a bonnet so my question: is the 17 inch bonnet too big for my 12 inch head?
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09-26-2018, 08:59 AM
You’ll have considerable overlap. But it’s not a problem. I’ve frequently run way over sized bonnets. You’ll be ok.
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09-26-2018, 04:05 PM
(09-26-2018, 08:59 AM)encapman Wrote: You’ll have considerable overlap. But it’s not a problem. I’ve frequently run way over sized bonnets. You’ll be ok.

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09-27-2018, 01:13 AM
The good thing about using a larger bonnet is that you can clean closer to the wall without damaging the paintwork.
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09-28-2018, 05:22 PM (This post was last modified: 09-28-2018, 05:23 PM by Rick J.)
Just be carefull when getting near walls, doorways. I have used oversized bonnets in the past with my 175 if I get too close, the bonnet bunched up and tore the bonnets. I don't know if the rotvac has enough umph to do that though.

I have a small 175 and was using some old Glads under it. Tore the bejabbers out of a few of the bonnets.
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