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darren73

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help-connector on di snapped and lost
« on: January 13, 2008, 01:43:58 pm »
hi ive snapped the plastic hose connector on my di vessel (water in)and have lost the bit that snapped off,does anyone reckon i could make a diy replacement and stick it on

mick hay

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2008, 01:45:39 pm »
Happened to mine, you have to get a new 1 cos of the pressure!


Captain Scarlet

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2008, 01:46:32 pm »


If your talking about one of these...you can get them everywhere, Luke
Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

mick hay

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2008, 01:52:07 pm »
when mine went i couldnt find one anywhere, had to order of a supplier.

when you fit it, dont forget your ptfe tape!!!

darren73

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2008, 01:58:01 pm »
that looks like it luke its snapped halfway,can you unscrew these from the vessel lid-it seemed sealed in to me-how much was it mick

mick hay

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2008, 02:00:46 pm »
Only a couple of pounds, get 2 when you get it, you never know!!

they just scew out, i didnt have any probs getting mine out.

Captain Scarlet

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2008, 02:01:42 pm »
No its not sealed, its the white stuff ( ptfe tape ). Just unscrew it, get another, put ptfe tape all around the thread for a tight fit and screw it in. I had the same problem, I know carry two spare fittings just incase, Luke

ps. type this into google to find where to buy some:

hozelock male to thread
Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2008, 02:05:10 pm »
Mine seems to have a normal tap connecter - i just put brass fittings on this morning.

darren73

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2008, 02:07:42 pm »
thanks lads-ill have a closer look at it,another problem sorted

Dean Aspects

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2008, 03:27:53 pm »
I am also needing these but for both inlet and outlet what is the correct name for them so i can do a search

Dean

Captain Scarlet

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2008, 03:32:46 pm »
Dean, posted this earlier:

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ps. type this into google to find where to buy some:

hozelock male to thread



Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

Paul Coleman

Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2008, 03:34:42 pm »
When you do get a replacement, I suggest getting the black ones.  Instead of being round, they have a hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.  Make sure you use PTFE tape when you replace it.  Alternatively, you can get a brass version though I don't think they have the hexagonal shape at the end.

Captain Scarlet

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2008, 03:36:34 pm »
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hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.

There the type I have, Luke
Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2008, 03:39:22 pm »
I am also needing these but for both inlet and outlet what is the correct name for them so i can do a search

Dean
try B&Q

Dean Aspects

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2008, 03:39:51 pm »
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hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.

There the type I have, Luke

Thanks luke
where did you get the brass ones from?

Dean


Captain Scarlet

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2008, 03:44:06 pm »
Ffenest ( est 2007 ) is a fully insured premium quality window cleaning service based at Llandderfel near Bala. All our work is guaranteed, rain or shine, year round.

Dean Aspects

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Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2008, 03:45:30 pm »
Thanks luke
 :)

Dean