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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Fittings help: 2
« on: February 12, 2013, 06:03:16 pm »
Its this connection that's leaking...but only when i'm reeling in?

 
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Michael Peterson

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2013, 06:05:04 pm »
i have just replaced that connection it is the worst designed crappest fitting ever, get a brass swivel elbow from gardiners much much better
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2013, 06:09:35 pm »
Get rid of the brass connector
Gardiners do sum
£4 for the male
£10 for the female
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Ian Lancaster

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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2013, 06:36:39 pm »
The reason it leaks is the same that all straight Hozelock types leak after a while - the male part revolves inside the female causing wear on the rubber seal.  (Never mind the inevitable comments ::)roll)  The elbow connector from Gardiners has the connection on the non-revolving part so doesn't wear.
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2013, 07:20:06 pm »
Cant find them, could you link me up, and i'll put you on my xmas card list.
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SPE

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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2013, 07:34:15 pm »
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2013, 07:45:08 pm »
Quote from: Poshgravie on February 12, 2013, 07:34:15 pm
Quote from: jamesmilton04 on February 12, 2013, 07:20:06 pm
Cant find them, could you link me up, and i'll put you on my xmas card list.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock-Type-Brass-Hose-Reel-Fitting---Swivel-Elbow--REEL_BRASS_SWIVEL.html


Nice one Posh.

What about the female part that I will need to connect into this elbow? Or will any one do?
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Steve Sed

Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2013, 08:16:57 pm »
"Elbow swivel joint you need." Yoda
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2013, 08:20:21 pm »
Quote from: Steve Sed on February 12, 2013, 08:16:57 pm
"Elbow swivel joint you need." Yoda


Yeah ive found that, its the female peice I need now, unless I jsy get another one like in the picture?
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm »
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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« Reply #10 on: February 12, 2013, 08:26:41 pm »
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SPE

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« Reply #11 on: February 12, 2013, 08:30:57 pm »
Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html
Bit pricey though  :-\
james if your reel is van mounted I would suggest trying just a cheap hoselock connector with the swivel first ( as has been explained before the reason for the leak was the connection spinning unlike that with a swivel ) I just use an own brand blue B&Q one and I have had no problems with it leaking or coming off.
regards
Simon
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #12 on: February 12, 2013, 08:34:21 pm »
Quote from: Poshgravie on February 12, 2013, 08:30:57 pm
Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html
Bit pricey though  :-\
james if your reel is van mounted I would suggest trying just a cheap hoselock connector with the swivel first ( as has been explained before the reason for the leak was the connection spinning unlike that with a swivel ) I just use an own brand blue B&Q one and I have had no problems with it leaking or coming off.
regards
Simon

Yeah your prob right Simon... might order it just in case mind.
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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« Reply #13 on: February 12, 2013, 08:40:28 pm »
The new type fittings fr Gardiners
Are much the same as nito fittings
Yes expensive but don't leak
How much to eventually weld ya van floor!!!
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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« Reply #14 on: February 13, 2013, 08:52:34 am »
Just ordered all this so look forward to reciveing it  ;D
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concept

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #15 on: February 13, 2013, 10:02:10 am »
The brass swivels leak as well! Awful things.

Will be trying Gavs recommendations next.
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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« Reply #16 on: February 13, 2013, 12:23:33 pm »
Quote from: concept on February 13, 2013, 10:02:10 am
The brass swivels leak as well! Awful things.

Will be trying Gavs recommendations next.


Now you tell me  ;D

I will have to wait and see but hopefully not, your the only person to have a negative comment on these.
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James chapman

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Re: Fittings help: 2
« Reply #17 on: February 13, 2013, 03:46:04 pm »
My brass swivel leaks like a sieve. Swapped for a hozeloc one fine so far.
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PurefectWindowCleaning

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« Reply #18 on: February 13, 2013, 03:50:29 pm »
Quote from: James chapman on February 13, 2013, 03:46:04 pm
My brass swivel leaks like a sieve. Swapped for a hozeloc one fine so far.

Are you referring to the 'elbow' piece that connects to the side of the reel?

Also, what have you replaced it with?
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Gav Camm lammy 283

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« Reply #19 on: February 13, 2013, 05:08:35 pm »
Wasn't my suggestion
Was Alex Gardiners answer to myself
When I asked him about this
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