[Captain Scarlet]

a few days ago somebody posted a picture of a crinkle monofilament brush with yellow bristles ( I think ) and a mk1 swivel on it, could you post it again, I've spent hours looking but can't find it. thanks, Luke

[NWH]

Luke you can get them at Essentially Pure or Gardiners.

[jeff1]

Is this the link  you wanted???

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=40411.0

[Captain Scarlet]

I've found the picture now



I think it looks like that ionics brush I bought on ebay, does it have dual trim? and where can I get it? Luke

[jouk45]

a few days ago somebody posted a picture of a crinkle monofilament brush with yellow bristles ( I think ) and a mk1 swivel on it, could you post it again, I've spent hours looking but can't find it. thanks, Luke

here it is
this is mk1

these are mk2

[NWH]

Luke those brushes are nothing like that brush you got off of Ebay.

[Davew]

My Mk2 actually popped apart today (not very good) Still wouldn't be without a swivel though, so come on budding inventors there is a market there for proper swivels. I would pay good money for an idestructable one.

[Captain Scarlet]

NWH, without the swivel they do look similar from the back, the body is a similar size and shape and the bristles are similar. I really like the brush from ebay, I would like it to have smaller jets though, but I don't know how to do that, I would also like another but the guy hasn't listed anymore! Luke

[Captain Scarlet]

so why has the gaz salmon changed? don't they still make one like in the first picture? where can I buy them from? I would like to know the real manufacturer and somebody who converts them to wfp ( adding jets etc ), Luke

[Jeff Brimble]

If you do a search you wont find them, its Gazs little secret.

[jeff1]

JM123 still has some for sale and I also think Alex still has some  left. but I think Alex's has the mk2 swivel.

[NWH]

Luke the jets on that ionics brush could do with being a bit wider apart anyway,buy some small brass jets and you`ll need a small drill bit and can`t remember without going to the tool kit but i think it`s 3.5.Drill a hole each side the hole should be just tight enough so you have to tap them in with a hammer,you can buy the brush hose from B+Q the Y peice that you got with the brush will fit if it`s tight cut to legnth and drop them in a cup of hot water so it`s easier to get over the Y peice.

[Davew]

Luke you buy the brushes from Hill Brush company. The jets Gaz fitted are easy peasy -connectors from B&Q from their plant irigation section cost about £2.80 for a packet of ten or so. Pull a couple of tufts out each side of the brush, drill a couple of holes and stick your jets in with a little bit of pipe to center them into the hole. Try and borrow a Gaz brush and see for yourself.

[NWH]

I would do them with the brass jets as there far more robust and last loads longer,when the brush has had it you can pull out the jets with a claw hammer and re use them.

[Davew]

Pays yer money etc.

[Clear Vision]

My Mk2 actually popped apart today (not very good) Still wouldn't be without a swivel though, so come on budding inventors there is a market there for proper swivels. I would pay good money for an idestructable one.

WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! Propper swivels???

That blue brush in the pic above that jouk45 posted is mine.

I use it every day and has never let me down. You must be rough with your equipment?

[Davew]

No not rough at all, only use Superlights and fishing poles. Just unlucky I guess, it quite often pops into a different position. Some days it tends to stick too other days feels too loose. They are ok but not brilliant.

[buzz06]

hi i bought the mk2 swivel (blue brush in pics) & attached it to a ionics brush & it didnt even last 2 days before it began to pop out all the time.
its not fit for purpose in my humble opinion or it should be sold with a warning only suitable for very lightweight brushes
still i put it down to experience ....but if i could find a stronger one, the short time it did work showed the advantage in them.

[jouk45]

hi guys there is a  very simple solution to stop the ball joint poping out, from the top drill a hole all the way through, make sure its straight,  then use a machined bolt, with only threads at the end for a locking nut, it will never come of again,



this hex bolt will do it

use a nylon self locking nut

[Davew]

Looks good Jo, I would think the sensitivity of the joint could be changed depending on how tight the nut was tightened up.