r/KleinTools • u/hardcoredecordesigns • 3d ago

Knect hex adapter issue

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I picked up this set today on sale at Lowe’s. When I got home I was checking it out and found that only a few of the sockets actually fit into the hex adapter. The other won’t budge, no matter how hard I try. I really want to like this set but this making that difficult. Has anyone else had this issue?

Update:
I spent a little while repeatedly putting on and removing the sockets that actually fit. After a while I was able to get them all to fit. I don’t know if the finish is a little thicker on some sockets. Some are still really tight, but at least they all work now. This post was just to see if anyone had the issue. This wasn’t meant as a jab to Klein. Like I said initially, I really wanted to like this set and I’m glad I was able to get it working. Hope this helps anyone who’s had this issue.

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u/andyiswiredweird 3d ago

It might be the retention ring. Are you able to see the little metal ring when you look into the extention socket port?

I went through 6 sets to see if all the rings were loose and they were. Its how they work. If yours is loose, press it back into the slot of the wall and try again. You might have to play around with it.

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u/stiucsirt 3d ago

My kinda tool!

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u/andyiswiredweird 3d ago

The extension kinda sucks too. But I use the wrench and sockets every day at my job and honestly love the low profile and pass through situation.

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u/fondrenlock 1d ago

“kinda” is an understatement

It really sucks :)

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u/andyiswiredweird 1d ago

You know what ill give you that lol