[GQC] Tim

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Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« on: May 28, 2008, 12:16:50 pm »
They just leak, I have two on my DI vessel, and after fixing the leak on my shurflo, when the pressure builds up, the inlet hose lock connector starts dripping like a maniac, no matter how far I push the hose in, or tighten it, it just leaks. Not from where the connector is with the O ring, it comes from where the hose inserts. Only if I turn the shut off pressure on the varistream to 7 instead of C it kind of stops leaking. Sheesh.

I'm buying some John Guest fittings, I've had enough of this, I don't understand how every system fitter uses them since they are rubbish.

And they are the posh looking ones as well, which Ionics uses.

Xline Systems

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2008, 12:26:27 pm »
just change them for hosetails tim. :)

Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2008, 02:00:55 pm »
Are they designed to be put under pressures of 100psi
 
 

Xline Systems

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2008, 02:04:26 pm »
was that question for me if so yes they are fine

DaveG

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2008, 02:18:05 pm »
i use gardenia connectors havent had any probs so far..............Dave
You can't polish a turd

Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2008, 02:21:46 pm »
It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**

I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)

[GQC] Tim

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2008, 02:33:54 pm »
It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**

I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)

It's reinforced clear hose from Gardiners.

Pfft lol, I don't understand why I get all these little problems, in the beginning I laughed about it, now it's starting to annoy me.  ;D

Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2008, 07:25:44 pm »
It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**

I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)

It's reinforced clear hose from Gardiners.

Pfft lol, I don't understand why I get all these little problems, in the beginning I laughed about it, now it's starting to annoy me.  ;D
:D your not alone there I have almost had enough of this water system!!! :P
The good old bucket, change a blade now and then and replace your ladder as and when!
Now it's leak here, should I improve. is this pole as good as his, what about a bigger van/tank/pole/brush...  and of course Do I look professional?  :P

I'm only a window cleaner  :o


L.J.Thorpe

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2008, 08:50:16 pm »
dont know if they will suit your requirements but have a look for GEKA or GIKA fittings
not sure about spelling
if you want to join hose to hose with NO leaks upto 300psi then they are great
cheap too

Pdh

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #9 on: May 29, 2008, 08:55:24 pm »
rectus fittings

Skyglide

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2008, 09:03:41 pm »
Hi Ideal
Haven't you heard you will always be feeding the monster with WFP!
Forever buying and replacing - but does a good job, customers (most) love it, faster, safer.

We have always had drips, leaks, hoses blowing off on occasion, etc.

Hoselocks do leak. Get the orange and black jobs which are better.  Williamson  Pumps had some interesting leak proof stuff at Windex - try them.

Wfp is still developing so stick with it - IMO it will be the norm in a few years.
Chris

JSMC

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2008, 09:17:05 pm »
i bought some brass connectors from B&Q for my resin tanks but haven't tried them out yet

peterharwood

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2008, 09:42:35 pm »
yes try the brass fittings i have them the only one i seem to change is the one on the reel they last a lot lot longer then the plastic and dont leak.

alanwilson

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #13 on: May 29, 2008, 10:13:25 pm »
get shot of those pathetic hozelock fittings - our systems are plumbed in with push fit type fittings.  Cost less than hozelock, far better quality and much neater looking too.

Not one leak in over 4 years - not one.

never had any problems either with sucking air in or anything like that.
I've never been to bed with an ugly bird but I've woken up with loads!

[GQC] Tim

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2008, 10:47:57 pm »
get shot of those pathetic hozelock fittings - our systems are plumbed in with push fit type fittings.  Cost less than hozelock, far better quality and much neater looking too.

Not one leak in over 4 years - not one.

never had any problems either with sucking air in or anything like that.

Bought some John Guess push type fittings off cleaningspot. But they failed to mention, that it only takes 1/2" Outer Diameter hose, not garden hose which is 1/2" ID. Fools.

Now I have to get a refund, and send it back.

Found the right ones on screwfix though! :

www.screwfix.com/prods/29175/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Fittings/JG-Speedfit-15-x-Tap-Connector-Pack-of-2

neil100

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #15 on: May 30, 2008, 10:57:55 pm »
30 months wfp and no leaks.

I use a mixture of John Guest fittings with Hozellock fittings on Di tanks only.I use metal high pressurehose fittings on the end of my hose.

I use a 60 psi Flowjet pumps.

THE VAN FLOOR IS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT

Time for a clean

Nel

Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2008, 11:28:18 pm »
30 months wfp and no leaks.

I use a mixture of John Guest fittings with Hozellock fittings on Di tanks only.I use metal high pressurehose fittings on the end of my hose.

I use a 60 psi Flowjet pumps.

THE VAN FLOOR IS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT

Time for a clean

Nel
I am not liking hoselocks at the mo, they seem to leak alot a very lot.

Going to get all new ones if they leak again they will all go back to the shop for a refund, the ones I got from purefreedom (cheaper than hoselock) not one leak as they broke I replaced with hoselock thinking higher price will last longer and be the same (god I seemed to be wrong) will find out when I replace the lot.


Ian

edd

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2008, 11:40:24 pm »
rectus 21 all the way no crap there and no leaks guaranteed :D :D :D :D :Dthe best by milesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss and milessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss


drip drip .....whats that   oh its a hozelock connector lol

[GQC] Tim

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Re: Totally fed up with hoselock connectors
« Reply #19 on: May 30, 2008, 11:43:38 pm »
rectus 21 all the way no crap there and no leaks guaranteed :D :D :D :D :Dthe best by milesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss and milessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss


drip drip .....whats that   oh its a hozelock connector lol
not going to tell you about the rectus soaking my leg for a week, changed and done again 3 days later.

Today charged again (no leaks or wet leg as yet :) )


Ian

p.s V8edd, my replies are not digging at you in anyway just a reply, I was thinking about it so thought I better say just incase you thought I was.  ;)