Does the steel head on your FLEX 3401 get hot?

[fredcandetail]

For Flex 3401 users ... Anyone else see this?
Is it normal? Anyone know what causes it? Should I be concerned?
Performance hasn't been affected but after every Detail it's really hot..

 

[Elite Pro]

Yes, mine does, I think it's normal- although I could be wrong- I just make sure the felt ring is lubricated-

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...401-running-hot.html?highlight=lubricate+felt

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...ing-flex-3401-a.html?highlight=lubricate+felt

 

[poweraid]

o ya def hot . almost to hot to touch . I don't even want to put it away until it cooled down

 

[tuscarora dave]

It is aluminum and they chose aluminum for it's great ability to dissipate heat. If it was made of steel the plastic gears would surely melt down. I have been blistered from touching the aluminum gear housing.

 

[Marc08EX]

Yeah the head of my 3401 gets hot.

 

[goathead]

Same here. I've been meaning to ask this myself.

 

[BobbyG]

It does get hot but the plastic cover creates a barrier between "it" and your hand, it's designed to perform this way. If you look closely you'll see a gap between the metal housing and the plastic guard. This allows constant air flow and an aid in cooling...

 

[fredcandetail]

Thanks Bobby! I always appreciate your input and points on various aspects of our detailing passion!

 

[trerc]

Another hot flex here, lol rops:

 

[modo]

yup

 

[JSMet]

Yes, very hot. I, like Elite Pro, just make sure the felt ring is lubricated.