I have a DC07 and the solid wand is stuck in the handle, along with the squidgy bit that goes on the top of the hose. The hose has separated from it’s squidgy bit and now slides up and down the solid wand. I was looking to replace the hose, but can’t do this until I can remove the solid metal wand.
I’ve tried:
Pulling
Twisting
Lots of fairy liquid
Hot water
Banging it against something.
I cannot get it to budge – it doesn’t even move at all. Well and truely wedged.
Wow, thanks for the super quick reply – even if it was not what I wanted to hear!
That mean I am going to have to get a new hose AND handle/wand. I might just make do with the sliding hose and save my money. I’ve had the beast for around 4 years now, so it is bound to die soon anyway!
But thanks again for taking the time out to tell me to give up 😉
You will need to make a small bent metal wire that you can engage on to the hose top,but once recovered you will still need to treat yourself to a new hose.