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jamie bennett

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Hose connectors
« on: September 24, 2012, 06:17:40 pm »
Hi

Does anybody use anything different?

I use 8mm microbore hose and use a brass hose connector to connect to the wfp but after around 8 weeks its starts to leak out everywhere even if I take it apart and pack it out with ptfe tape.  I purchase these from Inics which is where all of my set up is from but its a real niggle when these start to leak as Ionics charge a fortune for these fittings, any info and places they buy different fittings from would be appreciated

Mike #1

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Re: Hose connectors
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2012, 06:44:13 pm »
Whar typeof fittings mate hozelock type or other

SB Cleaning

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Re: Hose connectors
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2012, 07:48:25 pm »
If it's the rectus fittings put some protecta balls over them.

Had mine on for the last 6months and no leaks still :)

jamie bennett

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Re: Hose connectors
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2012, 12:24:36 pm »
Yeah it is the brass hose lock type but just go through them all the time, I know of other local cleaners complaining about them too, they also buy from ionics for the same fitting

Total shine cleaning services

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Re: Hose connectors
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2012, 07:49:52 am »
hi jamie

is it the connector to the actual hose reel your talking about

Graham

MWC

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Re: Hose connectors
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2012, 02:45:35 pm »
Try changing the rubber "o" ring. These wear down quite quick and start to leak. You can buy about 50 of the from eBay, £3 or so.
Have a look at the fitting and you can prob see where the "o" ring has worn and squared off.