Hozelock fittings and airlocks

« **on:** March 18, 2019, 08:56:25 pm »

I use hozelock fittings on the pipework from my tank to the pump as per the pic and seem to be suffering with airlocks and leaks.

What do you guys use that might improve my setup?

« **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2019, 08:59:11 pm »

None-return valve after tank outlet, about a fiver and will cure your issue.

« **Reply #2 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:01:00 pm »

Quote from: Peavey Wolfgang on March 18, 2019, 08:59:11 pm

None-return valve after tank outlet, about a fiver and will cure your issue.

Cheers Peavey

« **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:02:31 pm »

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Whale-Non-Return-Valve-White/dp/B0014VO0RI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6AA5VBXH70YBKV07ZCWQ

Heat the hose up in hot water and slip this baby into it, maybe use a tiny bit of washing up liquid as lube if needed. Had one in for years and suffer zero air ingress issues- always got air in system before.

« **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:03:14 pm »

I use the 'official shurflo' connectors either side of the pump - no hozelock fittings until the reel

Darran

« **Reply #5 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:06:20 pm »

Quote from: Smudger on March 18, 2019, 09:03:14 pm

I use the 'official shurflo' connectors either side of the pump - no hozelock fittings until the reel

Darran

And that ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

« **Reply #6 on:** March 18, 2019, 09:23:55 pm »

Cheers lads
CIU to the rescue again eh!!!
Also I need to up my reputation after my recent spate of frivolous posts.
I think I was close to being banned at one point.

« **Reply #7 on:** March 18, 2019, 10:55:19 pm »

I only post frivolous ones.

« **Reply #8 on:** March 18, 2019, 11:25:15 pm »

Quote from: Dave Willis on March 18, 2019, 10:55:19 pm

I only post frivolous ones.

How many times have you been banned though Dave?

« **Reply #9 on:** March 18, 2019, 11:26:20 pm »

For your pump to be most efficient it needs to pump water only once primed, not a mixture of water and air.

Hozelock fittings are usually fine on the delivery side of the pump.
However, the problem with hozelock fittings on the supply side of the pump is that they are designed to have water pumped through them, not drawn (sucked) through them. When drawing water through them it is highly likely that you will draw air past the ‘o’ rings as well as they are designed to stop water escaping under pressure not air ingress under negative pressure.

For this reason the supply side of your pump needs to be completely airtight. This can best be achieved with the hose clamped to the correct Sureflo adapter as another poster has mentioned.

« **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2019, 07:47:54 am »

Cheers M & C

« **Reply #11 on:** March 19, 2019, 08:46:34 am »

proper shurflo connectors is what you want......that looks a proper "botch it" job you ve made there jon!

« **Reply #12 on:** March 19, 2019, 09:04:47 am »

1/2” John Guest fittings & tubing.

« **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:33:40 pm »

Quote from: dazmond on March 19, 2019, 08:46:34 am

proper shurflo connectors is what you want......that looks a proper "botch it" job you ve made there jon!

Hey Daz, botching is what I do😁
Got a nice van with DIY interior 😱😱😱

« **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:36:37 pm »

Quote from: Simon Trapani on March 19, 2019, 09:04:47 am

1/2” John Guest fittings & tubing.

Thanks Simon
Is the tubing that Gardiners sell ok, or do I need the speedfit stuff?

« **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2019, 12:38:34 pm »

Quote from: jonboywalton75 on March 19, 2019, 12:33:40 pm

Quote from: dazmond on March 19, 2019, 08:46:34 am
proper shurflo connectors is what you want......that looks a proper "botch it" job you ve made there jon!

Hey Daz, botching is what I do😁
Got a nice van with DIY interior 😱😱😱

I knew that photo would get you on here Daz😜

« **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:21:04 pm »

Quote from: jonboywalton75 on March 19, 2019, 12:36:37 pm

Quote from: Simon Trapani on March 19, 2019, 09:04:47 am
1/2” John Guest fittings & tubing.
Yes all from Gardiner’s. From pump outlet I use a ‘stem to barb’ & switch to clear 1/2” hose so as to be able to hoselock type fitting (Gardiner’s orange ones) to reel inlet brass elbow.

Thanks Simon
Is the tubing that Gardiners sell ok, or do I need the speedfit stuff?

« **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:31:28 pm »

Quote from: Simon Trapani on March 19, 2019, 01:21:04 pm

Quote from: jonboywalton75 on March 19, 2019, 12:36:37 pm
Quote from: Simon Trapani on March 19, 2019, 09:04:47 am
1/2” John Guest fittings & tubing.
Yes all from Gardiner’s. From pump outlet I use a ‘stem to barb’ & switch to clear 1/2” hose so as to be able to hoselock type fitting (Gardiner’s orange ones) to reel inlet brass elbow.

Thanks Simon
Is the tubing that Gardiners sell ok, or do I need the speedfit stuff?

Very helpful Simon
Just what I needed.
DIY not my best quality, but I get by😱

« **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2019, 01:32:56 pm »

I see you're in a nice part of England Simon, in Somerset.
How do you go on with salty sea windows?

« **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2019, 05:55:37 pm »

Never noticed a problem but then I've never known any different. I try and stay away from the seafront, not because of the salt & sand so much, but because they're mostly Victorian buildings with sashes. It's often windy on the seafront too.

« **Reply #20 on:** March 19, 2019, 07:28:13 pm »

Quote from: Simon Trapani on March 19, 2019, 05:55:37 pm

Never noticed a problem but then I've never known any different. I try and stay away from the seafront, not because of the salt & sand so much, but because they're mostly Victorian buildings with sashes. It's often windy on the seafront too.

I try and stay away from the Mersey too.
Not salt that's the problem it's mud and sludge 😱