In the accelerating pace of modern life, we increasingly have to travel: for work, family reasons or just for leisure. In all these cases, a suitcase is required. He has become an indispensable companion for travelers not so long ago, but immediately gained popularity due to its maximum ease of use.
But even the best quality suitcase can fail after extensive and long-term use. What to do, If the retractable handle is broken and can I repair it myself?
What to do when the handle breaks along the way?
The most unpleasant case would be a breakdown right during the trip, when you need to transport things right away, which means you won’t be able to turn to professionals. In addition, their services, especially those provided near train stations, airports and other places where travelers stay, can be greatly overpriced.
There's no need to worry. It is quite possible to put the pen in order yourself, even without any special skills.
Important! Please note that the proposed actions will be temporary. After all, on the road it is not the appearance of the suitcase that is important, but the speed and ease of correcting the situation.
The easiest way, which can be used in any situation - wrap the handle with tape or tape. You will also need any solid object that will act as a frame. For example, a pencil or any metal pipe. You can do without it if you have to fold the handle and check the suitcase as luggage, but the reliability of the repair will be significantly reduced in this way.
Don't skimp on tape the handle should be wrapped in several layers and along the entire length of the improvised frame, in extreme cases - a few centimeters on both sides of it. To avoid running out of available supplies, always take tape with you when traveling and make sure you don’t run out of it.
If there is no tape or tape, you will have to look for at least some replacement for them - it could be scarves or other unnecessary fabrics, cling film and other possible elements.
How to fix a retractable suitcase handle with your own hands
When the journey is over, you need to look for a way to fix the broken part for the long term. This can be done at home, but the handle, again, will not look exactly the same as before it broke. If the appearance of your suitcase is important to you, it is better to contact specialists who will fix it better and more beautifully. But not everyone wants to spend money on something they can fix themselves.
If you don’t want to carry the suitcase to the workshop, then prepare a metal pipe with a slightly smaller diameter than the cavity of the handle.An additional material will be the already familiar adhesive tape or tape. Nothing else will be needed for repairs.
First you need to unscrew the bolts on the structure and remove the damaged elements from it. The metal pipe is then inserted into the cavity and reinforced inside. Make sure that nothing is loose or in the way, otherwise the repair will be of little use. Therefore, it is so important to choose a rod of the exact diameter that is ideal for your pen. Once you are sure that everything is in order, you can seal the broken part with tape or tape. The last step is to return the handle to its place and tighten the bolts.
Important! Tighten the bolts as tightly as possible, because this determines how long the breakdown will not occur again and the suitcase will not turn into a burden instead of being a faithful assistant in transporting things.
If the stationary handle breaks, it can be put in order by simply tightening the bolts, but only when it was not severely damaged - it did not break or crack.
It is best to choose suitcases that have several handles, so that if they break down and you don’t have the necessary materials on hand, you can deliver things to their destination.
How to quickly wedge a handle?
It may also happen that this part of the suitcase simply jams at the most inopportune moment and will not open. In this case, the suitcase loses almost more than half of its advantages, because now you have to carry it in your hands, which causes extreme inconvenience.
If this happens, you should try to feel the frame through the upholstery of the product. If you manage to find the place where the springs are located, then after several attempts to press on them, the handle will probably open.You need to be as careful as possible so as not to damage the structure, and also remember that the release will be sharp and can lead to injury to you or people standing nearby.
It happens that the handle, on the contrary, does not want to fold. Then there is no other option but to unscrew the bolts and remove it completely. The resulting hole must be sealed, because through it you can lose or damage the things folded inside.
When choosing a new suitcase, always pay attention to the quality of the telescopic handle - the thicker it is, the less likely it is to break. The metal from which the structure is made is also important.
As a preventive measure, you should follow a few simple rules for using a suitcase - do not sit on it, do not lift it by the telescopic handle, and do not load it with too much stuff.
It is important to know its maximum permissible weight and try not to exceed it, because this significantly affects the condition of the pen. It is also recommended to initially purchase a high-quality item, so that in the future you do not have to constantly waste time and effort on constant repairs of the product.
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