396 TYP1 hI NEED TEFLON COUPLING FOR 396 TYPE I

Hi,
Depends on the type of washer/seal on the coupling. If it's rubber, or rubber type material, then you shouldn't really be able to turn it once the coupling is tightened. However, if it is a ptfe/firm plastic then it MAY be possible to move it with some force.

Firstly, ensure that you do have a washer in the coupling. Sometimes they stick to the appliance when being dismantled, and may fall off when being moved.

I would recommend tightening firmly by hand (those with gorilla hands need not apply). Then turn on the isolating valve on the supply, and monitor the coupling for a few minutes. If you see water appear, you know what to do! Tighten it up some more.

Good luck.
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You need to have the RIGHT couplings so that the inlet is secured correctly to maintain the right water pressure to the washer. A visit to the hardware shop, plumbing section could help a lot to get the right choice of coupling to mate the hose from the outlet to the machine. You can use teflon if the thread is too loose and makes a leak.

Try some teflon tape to tighten things up?

This applies to Hoover SteamVac model F5899-910.

My unit had a broken hose. I repaired the hose using duct tape and Teflon tape. The breakage seems to be due to a manufacturing error or design defect. The hose is clamped to the unit where it passes to the inside. The position of the clamp did not allow enough slack when the handle is released and the unit is wide open.

The hose coupling has a plastic latch that holds it onto the vacuum nipple. Pry it and remove the coupling. Then trim the ragged end of the hose and clean things up. Wrap the hose with some teflon tape and then tape the hose to the coupling with several turns of duct tape. Attach the hose coupling back onto the vacuum nipple.

Now you should move the clamp say an inch, so that it leaves more slack. Take the two screws out of the clamp and pry out the plastic bracket/cover that holds the clamp in place. Then move the clamp and screw the clamp back onto the bracket/cover. Then snap the bracket/cover back in place.

Take care not to put too much slack in the hose (by moving the clamp too far), as the hose can also bunch up due to being too crowded when the handle is upright.

Inspect the hose and the tape whenever you use it.

Unscrew the coupling and replace the entire hose and coupling. Use 2 flat wraps of teflon tape on the threads.

The part that goes between the motor and the chuck is called the CLUTCH UNIT,
REF 2615294309 it is a splined rubberised sleeve, it also fits the 276 and 396.
The price is £3.69 (including vat at17.5%) and can be obtained from Jaymac (Derby) Ltd.
http://www.dremel-direct.com/acatalog/service.html

did you use plumbers putty or teflon tape on the threads of the connection??

here you can get the original remote.


http://www.remotes.com/remotes/servlet/rs?a=Search&o=c&uid=0&m=+ax+396+&uuid=12605921608550

The coupling on the juicer basket end is no big problem, but the coupling on the motor end is a big problem as you need to stop the motor from rotating to unscrew the coupling. This means remiving the base of the juicer which may be difficult because of the type of screws involved.

JE90/06 DRIVE COUPLING,
JE95/26 FILTER BASKET & DRIVE COUPLING
If you email me at [email protected] I can help you with prices etc.