New tank for the newbies

[Shorty]

I'm a dummy, so I'm gonna ask this question.

I recently installed a new tank on my vintage Big Yella.

I think this is the "new design" tank.



Problem is this, take note everyone:



Before I start each and every job, I must squeeze the solution trigger and hold it open while I pull the solution hose through the release mechanism.

The piece of hose that has been under the weight of the mechanism has been flattened out and solution will not run readily through.

To fix this bit, I squeeze the sides where the hose has been flattened to allow solution to pass freely through.

This must be done on each job, moving the hose in the opposite direction each time.


How would YOU fix this permanently??



Think about the sliding adjustment at the rear of the solution tank.


I believe that some may be a bit wary of posting such a problem, but I've still got broad shoulders.

Short 1

[encapman]

How would YOU fix this permanently??

Replace the hose.
The hose is clearly failing.
A new hoe will get you sorted out.

[Shorty]

How would YOU fix this permanently??

Replace the hose.
The hose is clearly failing.
A new hoe will get you sorted out.

Now I'm embarrassed & dunno what to say.

Can I just adjust the sliders at the rear to ease the pressure ??

It's a brand new tank and hose.

Short 1

[encapman]

Ahh. If it's a new tank and hose, then it simply isn't adjusted correctly.

1) Make sure that the tank is seated all the way downward on the handle. And make sure that it's mounted securely.

You can loosen the top mounting bracket - press downward on the tank - and then tighten it up. Then drill a self-tapping screw through the mounting bracket, so that the tank is prevented from riding up the handle.

2) You can also check on the rod that screws into the blue plunger assembly. Is it threaded in all the way. If not, thread it all the way down.

Apply these two suggestions, and you should be okay. Sounds like you just need to get the tank adjusted properly on the handle, and then she'll work like a charm.