Fire Hose Nozzle 'Self Adjust' Fix

[Team Adam's]

There had been in the past some complaints of the Ultimate Fire Hose Nozzle self adjusting or not holding a spray pattern and thanks to our forum members we were able to isolate the problem and solve it. The manufacture has been told about the reports and has adjusted their practices, but just in case you find your nozzle doesn't hold its pattern there is a very simple and quick fix. 

 

TOOLS NEEDED:

(1) Flat Head Screwdriver

(1) Deep 3/8" Socket & Driver

(1) Shop Rag

 

STEP 1: 

Locate the flat head screw at the center of the nozzle face and the small nut that is inside the nozzle when you look at the back. Using the screwdriver to hold the center shaft, loosen the nut inside the nozzle and remove it. The center shaft screw and spacer should slide easily out of the top of the nozzle. 

 

STEP 2:

Grasping the 2 halves of the nozzle body turn them until they unscrew from each other. Be careful as the lower half will be covered in a grease from the factory and might be slippery. There might also be some water trapped inside from previous uses. 

 

 

STEP 3:

Using a rag or shop towel wipe the excess grease from the around the threads of both sides. Be careful not to clean too much of the grease as it may cause the threads to bind during use. Make sure not to unseat the rubber O-ring either. 

 

 

STEP 4:

Reattach the two halves of the nozzle body together and insert the bolt and spacer into top half of the nozzle and reattach the nut from the inside. It may be necessary to use a shallow 3/8" socket to hold the nut to start threading, then switch to the deep socket to tighten the rest of the way. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Chris@Adams]

Thanks Dylan, Good hustle!!

[IrishCurse]

 

Yeah, mine adjusts when I place it down on the ground.  I assumethats what this is about? I just act with more care and it works just fine.  I'd rather have more grease than not enough, but that can be rectified later using these same instructions should you remove too much.  Looks like a silicone grease...

[Team Adam's]

Its a red grease, probably one of the corrosion resistant ones, given the wet application. 

[Mark L]

There was a thread about this problem way back and it said to do the same thing. I've done this to my nozzle twice, including a couple days ago, and I'm still having this problem. I wiped almost all the grease off and it's still moving. I even used some APC on a shop towel to get the grease off.

 

Every time I set the nozzle down while washing, the rubber grommet will move and the spray pattern will change. I've just grown to accept it.

 

I do wish they'd redesign the nozzle with perhaps a design where you pull a sleeve down to move the nozzle from fan to stream vs the current design. I think it'd be much improved. I know I would love the fact if I set the nozzle down on a certain spray pattern and it stayed on that pattern.

 

This is my only gripe with the fire nozzle. I will admit it's much worse for those of us who use the brass quick disconnects, because the entire nozzle will spin vs staying static without the quick disconnects ( you have to use 2 hands, 1 to hold the maroon part of the nozzle, and the other to turn the black rubber part). Only reason I use the quick disconnects is to switch to and from my HydroFoamer.

Edited June 1, 2013 by Mark L

[Moz]

There was a thread about this problem way back and it said to do the same thing. I've done this to my nozzle twice, including a couple days ago, and I'm still having this problem. I wiped almost all the grease off and it's still moving.

I've just grown to accept it

Same here!

[LFairbanks]

Its a red grease, probably one of the corrosion resistant ones, given the wet application. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-50811-2-Ounce-Plumbers-Grease/dp/B008A3UAZ4

 

You can also find the stuff at any plumbing store.

Edited June 1, 2013 by LFairbanks

[scootertrash19]

Any chance the Fire Hose Nozzle will become the Daily special...HINT...HINT!

 

[IrishCurse]

I agree Mark.  

 

This is my only gripe with the fire nozzle. I will admit it's much worse for those of us who use the brass quick disconnects, because the entire nozzle will spin vs staying static without the quick disconnects ( you have to use 2 hands, 1 to hold the maroon part of the nozzle, and the other to turn the black rubber part). Only reason I use the quick disconnects is to switch to and from my HydroFoamer.

[IrishCurse]

Wow.  A huge embarrassing quote failure.

 

[THE Mook]

A long shafted Nut Driver will also work ILO the Deep Socket.

 

Dylan, thanks for posting this.

[Chobbs]

 

 

 

There was a thread about this problem way back and it said to do the same thing. I've done this to my nozzle twice, including a couple days ago, and I'm still having this problem. I wiped almost all the grease off and it's still moving. I even used some APC on a shop towel to get the grease off.

 

Every time I set the nozzle down while washing, the rubber grommet will move and the spray pattern will change. I've just grown to accept it.

 

I do wish they'd redesign the nozzle with perhaps a design where you pull a sleeve down to move the nozzle from fan to stream vs the current design. I think it'd be much improved. I know I would love the fact if I set the nozzle down on a certain spray pattern and it stayed on that pattern.

 

This is my only gripe with the fire nozzle. I will admit it's much worse for those of us who use the brass quick disconnects, because the entire nozzle will spin vs staying static without the quick disconnects ( you have to use 2 hands, 1 to hold the maroon part of the nozzle, and the other to turn the black rubber part). Only reason I use the quick disconnects is to switch to and from my HydroFoamer.

I have the exact same problem!  and have tried the "fix".  it has not worked for me.  I ended up buying a Home depot sprayer to rectify the issue.  I know the quality of the home depot sprayer is not good, but while it works it is much easier for me to wash with than the firehose nozzle.  this is the only product that I have had an issue with.  everything else that I have purchased from Adams has been spot on!

Edited August 30, 2013 by Chobbs

[neohio]

Not owning this nozzle, or knowing in great detail the defect. It sounds like you need to increase the drag on the O-ring. If it can be measured, you can probably squeeze a slightly thicker metric or imperial o-ring in the slot to help with the drag and keep the nozzle in place.

[buffalobob920]

On this fire nozzle what is the recommendation water pressure

[blcksilv08]

Holy old threads batman.

[buffalobob920]

Yeah I know wanted to order it though