[Captain Scarlet]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/60-HOZELOCK-GARDENA-GARDEN-HOSE-FITTING-O-RINGS-NO-P-P_W0QQitemZ330204868505QQihZ014QQcategoryZ139908QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

60 for £3.90 no postage

[alanwilson]

why do you guys use hozelock?  they're rubbish, when we used half inch hose from the pump to reel we used CK fittings, bit more expensive but superb quality, but then we changed everything to 10mm legris piping and push-fit fittings, even better again but wouldn't be much use to anyone who lifts the reels in and out of the van.  If you do lift the reels in and out then go for the CK fittings everytime, no other brass or plastic qrc comes close.

I'll post a link in a minute or two

[alanwilson]

http://www.philipmorris.uk.com/prd.php?deptid=527

http://www.rowlandshomehardware.co.uk/prodtype.asp?CAT_ID=126

both cheaper than what we got them for.

don't tempted by the cheaper brass and plastic fittings, these are the business if you use half inch hose to connect your pumps to your reels

[alanwilson]

the o-rings seem to fit much better, trust me we had them on for over 2 years and never got one single drip, we only changed again because we wanted to really make the vans as neat as possible (we're a bit crazy) and so we've gone for push fit

why don't you try even one (the male end that screws onto the reel), the connecting hose won't spin and tangle lie it can do with some other fittings

[billozz]

we have tried those metal fittings, but as i say above they will not fit hoselock reels so until we change they wont help us
thanks anyway

[ScrimShady]

i use to use plastic fittings and it leaked so i changed to brass fittings and it hasnt leaked for years, imo get brass fittings

[Alex Gardiner]

If you really want to solve your problems go for a permanently plumbed in top quality reel such as the CoxReel PR, it comes with a detachable handle, rubber feet, drag brake to prevent hose backlash, solid rubber tyre, Locking pin for transit, Permanently Lubricated Pillow Block Bearings For Smooth Rotation  and 1/2" swivel joints.



Cost is about £440 and comes with a 2 year warranty if anyone is interested we can order them for you.

Or they come without the handle and wheels for about £340.

[Paul Coleman]

If you really want to solve your problems go for a permanently plumbed in top quality reel such as the CoxReel PR, it comes with a detachable handle, rubber feet, drag brake to prevent hose backlash, solid rubber tyre, Locking pin for transit, Permanently Lubricated Pillow Block Bearings For Smooth Rotation  and 1/2" swivel joints.



Cost is about £440 and comes with a 2 year warranty if anyone is interested we can order them for you.

Or they come without the handle and wheels for about £340.

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[Michael D]

Hi 
   My reel was leaking, so i changed the o-ring on the male on the reel, still leaked. anyway i looked at the male connector and found the plactic lip behind the o-ring had worn down due to wear. if the fitting between the female on end of hose and male on reel is loose it will leak,  to replace fitting on reel should only cost about £3.00,   
                                      Take a fitting off a tap and put it beside the one on the reel   you will see the differant.   Michael D

[geefree]

Thanks for all your imput, some good solutions here and i will try them,

well, most of them,  .. i cant afford alex's turbo hose reel.