Feed tube (Grand) already came off after a few days - recommendations?

[BiggestPapi]

I have been careful not to tug on anything and just slowly remove the bottle each refill on my Grand, but the feed tube with the small metal 'insert' just popped off this morning.

I've managed to get it back into place and it seems to be feeding fine without the glue due to the perfect sizing of the bottle vs. the channel to feed liquid.

Do I need to resecure the tube with contact cement or glue and does the small gold piece at the top of the tube actually need to 'connect' to the bottom of the 510 connector?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[Angi2299]

So the metal "nipple" came off with the tube or the tube came off of the metal "nipple"??

 

[BiggestPapi]

Metal 'nipple' came off with the tube.

 

[Angi2299]

EEEK! Just kidding. I don't remember how the nipple is supposed to be secured (screwed or pressed). Let me see if I can find it unless somebody comes along who knows. Be right back.

 

[Angi2299]

In the video it looks like the metal nipple is press fit. I have never rebuilt or had my Reo torn down so try watching this.....


mechanical mod repair - YouTube

 

[nerak]

Metal 'nipple' came off with the tube.

That metal nipple is part of the connector. It screws on. It shows it in the re-build video.

Best way is to watch the video then you will see what you have to do.

The tubing is probably glued to the metal nipple.

 

[Angi2299]

That metal nipple is part of the connector. It screws on. It shows it in the re-build video. I am trying to find a way to link to the video for you.

Yes, what Karen said! I finally watched the whole video and it does screw on. Duh

 

[BiggestPapi]

Thanks Angi - much appreciated.

 

[BiggestPapi]

Thanks much nerak.