[herbiefatboy]

this has been talked about before but what is the best way to connect the hose from the pump to the hose reel only had enough of peeking hose lock connectors what do other people use thanks.

[Shrek]

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/hozelock-type-brass-hose-reel-fitting-swivel-elbow.html

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/hozelock-type-brass-hose-reel-fitting-swivel-elbow-1941.html

I don't use these myself but Iv heard they are better than hoselock

[The Jester of Wibbly]

Yes I use them. Much better and less strain on connections.

[herbiefatboy]

sorry but what do you use to fix the hose to them?

[Slash]

Gardiners also do the female part with 1/2 inch barb,I've ordered some today.

[Plankton]

http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/SKU5058.html
Use O clips or jubilee clips to secure your hose to the barb.
You'll need one of these for the o clips http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/GSOCP.html

[lal]

 I fitted a Gardiners Brass Swivel Elbow connector to my Hose Reel about a year ago, i put PTFE tape on Hose Reel thread to
 make it more water tight, has worked great with no problems, no leaks whatsoever.
 
 Lal

[Plankton]

It would depend on your reel, I use http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/proloc-heavy-duty-reel.html which has a built in swivel and needs a barb http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/hose-reel-8mm-adaptor-brass.html  or quick connect fitted http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/S26F12MT.html

[herbiefatboy]

thanks for your help