I received the nozzle yesterday afternoon, & used it this AM. I'm both pleased and disappointed, at the same time. Bob Knapp sent me a "test version" which is shorter (8.5" insertable), but much thicker (1.5" diameter before inflation)
Well...my last review of this nozzle went into the cloud somewhere...
So here's what I think.
I used it this am,
for 3 enemas.
2.5 qt soapsuds
1 qt plain water
3 qt. plain water.
First thoughts:
1. This thing is big. It's thick. 1.5" not inflated. The original was evidently 1" uninflated, if I understand his measurements right. The original was 12" long, 11.5" insertable. So it's quite different. I have to say, you've gotta use a lots of lube with this, otherwise it is hard to get in, even for me. A girl might not be able to do it, unless she's fairly experienced.
2. You must do an enema first, with a different nozzle. Reason? If your rectum is clogged and you use this, you won't get a good "seal." Even then, it's a bit disappointing. I still have a bit of leakage, inflated to "minor discomfort" levels.
3. Once you're used to the size, it feels really good inside, but when you inflate it enough to prevent losing it, it starts to hurt a bit. At 5 pumps, I can still pull it out. At 7, I might. Once you get to 10, it's not coming out.
4. Unlike the original, this nozzle inflates nearly along its length, which is probably why the seal is not that good. Since it's shorter, the insertion into the sigmoid doesn't happen. If you happen to like deep insertions (I DO), this is not going to do that. I know I could get the other one full length, because I insert the 16" SN "bat" nozzle that far. Feels weird, but good, and takes some "work" to get it all the way in.
I leaked a lot with the first enema, but that was because I didn't do a rectal cleansing first, and I had lots of fecal matter "in the way," so the seal just didn't work right.
5. If you plan on using this on a small person, or a girl, you may want to look elsewhere. If she takes a 1.5" diameter plug or dildo, this will probably work, but the inflation is likely to be uncomfortable.
6. The water or soapsuds definitely GOES IN. There's no restriction in flow inside the appliance, and it definitely has some flow power.
7. The fact that inflated it may not be comfortable is something I can personally deal with. I've used the Cleanstream appliance in the past, and it feels a bit better once it's in, but this one is OK.
8. Anyway, Bob fulfilled his promise.
9. I suspect that the original nozzle could have been one of the casualties of their equipment failure, since it's now "temporarily unavailable."
10. "If you had to pick, which one would it be?" Without trying them both, I think the other one. However, this is still good, and I will keep it and possibly buy the other when it comes back into production.
11. Would I buy it again? Possibly. I don't know until I try the other.
12. I don't care for the Cleanstream product (it's got really poor quality control), but I will very likely buy that one as well, to compare.
13. The leakage bothers me. I got this because I DO leak. I want a tight seal without using superglue...however, I was pretty full, and this nozzle is well made. I hope I can start doing coffee enemas again (leaking coffee STAINS), but we shall see. Another enema series when I have the chance, and perhaps this one will reveal something I am doing wrong.
Thanks for reading!!