Hi Carl2009 I have the answer .
I have always had the identical set up to you from pure freedom for about several years and the female rectus on the pole hose .
Their about £7 , then after 2 weeks you get the general drip .
£7 plus the other male end plus postage etc
Also the microbore tap is about £15
Now here's the answer
A small shop in Hunslet , Leeds I popped into after good advice on here about this shop . The bloke is Asian and very helpful , he gets excited easily at sorting you out , very nice bloke .
He suggested I change all 5 of my pole hoses to a MALE END at £2 each = £10
Then on my two Microbore hose reels we stripped the Tap assembly away -binned it . And fitted two female valves that when you disconnect the pole male end it acts as a stop valve .
Therefore so much lighter , stronger and more durable .
Most importantly CHEAPER .
HIS number is 07825 335 790
Ask for Naz I think , say you want similar to Kempy about your pole hose valves and microbore tap fittings .
I'm sure he'll post to u
I'll take a photo and post on here via franky or Jonny .