Sidekick Leak?

[scociny]

I have had my sidekick for a little while now...used it twice. I have to say it is a great little tool. The first time I turned it on, I could not believe how much air it moves! Drying the wheels and tires is now fun!

 

I have a quick question for other sidekick owners. While I was using it, I noticed there was a lot of airflow around the body where the upper and lower halves are screwed together. I am not sure if that is normal, or the screws need to be tightened...or if I have a defective unit.

 

Again...awesome product, I just want to make sure mine is performing 100% as it was intended.

[Pureshine]

I would just call them and ask they are very help full.

[txredgt]

I remember Dylan commenting on someone's thread a while back about this. Someone had taped up the sides to keep the air in. Dylan said it does need that airflow out like that to cool the motor I believe. Now I don't know how much air you are talking about but I know mine has some small areas where it lets air out to cool itself down.

[teamcrossworks]

I got one for Christmas and when I plugged it in and turned it on, everyone was startled to say the least...it does BLOW. I can't wait to use it on my car.

 

I too noticed the "leak" but wasn't alarmed by it. I think it is normal.

[Team Adam's]

Correct... the housing is designed NOT to be sealed perfectly. The excess air coming out of the seam around the top is to help keep the motor from overheating.

[Holder]

Correct... the housing is designed NOT to be sealed perfectly. The excess air coming out of the seam around the top is to help keep the motor from overheating.

 

Is this the same for the mini vac n' blow as well?

[Team Adam's]

The 500? Yes.

[scociny]

Sounds good. Thanks for all the help.

 

I can't stress enough what a great product this is. If you are on the fence about it...I would just pull the trigger. This thing is crucial to drying all the cracks, crevices, door jambs, tires, wheels, etc. It is very powerful...it even blew off one of the rubber gaskets under my hood!

 

Thanks again for the help.