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Ant C

  • Posts: 53
rusty hose connectors
« on: November 04, 2011, 02:12:36 pm »
Is there a solution to keeping the quick connects on my pressure washer hose free from rust?

I've just used the machine for first time in 6 weeks and the quick connects and bearings were a bit of a struggle to connect. Light rust has emerged.

Any solutions or remedies I should be using?

BDCS

  • Posts: 4777
Re: rusty hose connectors
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 02:21:15 pm »
Yes buy stainless fittings - they last longer and are not much more expensive

Kenny83

  • Posts: 1131
Re: rusty hose connectors
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 06:20:54 pm »
I use M22 (karcher type) screw fittings because of this problem, last much longer and more robust, for quick connct I use kew type spiggots so all i need is one gun that i inset all my lances into, even converted my fsc to be inserted into my gun aswell, much cheaper than buying different guns for lances too.
Pressure Washing -
www.powerwashcleaning.co.uk

mike roberts

Re: rusty hose connectors
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 06:36:54 pm »
I use M22 (karcher type) screw fittings because of this problem, last much longer and more robust, for quick connct I use kew type spiggots so all i need is one gun that i inset all my lances into, even converted my fsc to be inserted into my gun aswell, much cheaper than buying different guns for lances too.

yep the same! works a treat... surprising how much time you save.... turbo to variable!

Ged

  • Posts: 315
Re: rusty hose connectors
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2011, 08:15:56 am »
use a silicon spray after use when the fittings are dry on both male and female connectors. this will stop the rusting and make coupling and uncoupling very much easier

Kenny83

  • Posts: 1131
Re: rusty hose connectors
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2011, 09:45:40 am »
I use M22 (karcher type) screw fittings because of this problem, last much longer and more robust, for quick connct I use kew type spiggots so all i need is one gun that i inset all my lances into, even converted my fsc to be inserted into my gun aswell, much cheaper than buying different guns for lances too.

yep the same! works a treat... surprising how much time you save.... turbo to variable!
yea, without having to switch the machine off aswell, more time saved
Pressure Washing -
www.powerwashcleaning.co.uk