Shop Vac tubing and weak hands......

[eroomlorac]

I am finding it very difficult to pull apart the tubing on my Shop Vac and also removing the attachments. My hands are getting weak as I get older and the tubing on my Shop Vac is 2.5 inches. I have trouble gripping it and twisting/pulling the tubes apart. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to make this task any easier? Today I smeared a little Vaseline on the tubes to see if it will ease pulling them apart. I haven't tried to pull them apart yet to see if it's any easier. Does anyone else have this problem or does anyone have any suggestions for me?

 

[6Dusters]

Spray an old rag with WD40 or Pam cooking spray. Wipe the inside of the attachment a bit and the hose end. Might help.

Any advice for my knee that won't move when it's cold. I might have turned 49 yesterday..........but I have a MIND LIKE A STEEL TRAP. Snorts......:rofl:

 

[Mt. Zion Chins]

I have arthritis in both of my knees. I take Tramadol, aleve and use Bengray. Works for me

 

[mercynursie]

I would try spraying the dry silicone aerosol powder like you can get at Lowe's and spray where parts slide inside each other. Another simple trick I have to use(poor hand strength too) is just put on some of the Playtex dishwashing gloves.They work great for getting grip/opening jars,etc.

 

[eroomlorac]

I would try spraying the dry silicone aerosol powder like you can get at Lowe's and spray where parts slide inside each other. Another simple trick I have to use(poor hand strength too) is just put on some of the Playtex dishwashing gloves.They work great for getting grip/opening jars,etc.

Ah, great idea. Rubber gloves. I'll give that a try along with the other suggestions.