Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: jaykie on June 07, 2008, 11:12:28 pm
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Ive got a hose and reel from purefreedom, where ive been reeling it in the tip bit has started to get a bit dented and now wont connect to my ez snap connector, can i just buy the little bit i need or do i need a whole new tap, if so i was thinking of getting the reversed style tap with the ez snap connector on rather then having them on my pole.
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www.kiswebs.org.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=208
Hope this helps.
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Varitech 01626 830830 They don't have a website but ask them to send you a catalogue. Its worth keeping it.
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www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=58_56_71
(http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/images/6mm%20Tap%20Kit%20Full%20Disconnect.JPG)
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Great photo Mr H :)
Now this is a great example of why this site is well worth a visit.
Well done that man
Bob
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handy to know this as i have the same hose set up. would it not be a good idea when reeling in to wakl the hose up to van and place tap in van then reel hos ein so that it isn't dragging along ground?
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YOu can walk the tap back but you then create the dreaded loop which seems to catch on everything.
bob
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My recommendation is not to have your control valve on the end of the microbore hose as this will always be damaged when reeling in. How we have run our hoses for years is to have a female end stop on the end of the microbore reel (we also fit a protecta-ball these days) as shown below
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/ezsnapendstop_copyrightGPS_do_not_use.jpg)
then fit the more easily damaged male connector to the end of your pole hose (which doesn't get dragged along the ground) as shown below
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/ezsnap_protectaball_copyrightGPS_Do_not_use.jpg)
To control the flow, I then fit a pole control valve about 1.5 metres up from the male hose connector of the type shown below
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Push_fit_pole_valve_COPYRIGHTGPS.jpg)
Works for me....
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Cant see your 3rd photo Alex :(
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Quick question Alex, why do you have about a metre and a half of pole hose from connector to hose? I've been using a length of about six inches for a couple of days so i can grab the microbore easier to tug it without straining the connection.
Ooh i like the idea of the push fit connection on the valve, the old olive and insert type gas valve takes precious time to fix on the fly.
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Now I can ;D
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Quick question Alex, why do you have about a metre and a half of pole hose from connector to hose? I've been using a length of about six inches for a couple of days so i can grab the microbore easier to tug it without straining the connection.
Ooh i like the idea of the push fit connection on the valve, the old olive and insert type gas valve takes precious time to fix on the fly.
I do this so that I can hold the valve (or a piece of hose just above it) in my hand whilst working and not have to hold the weight of the microbore off the ground.
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Knew there must be a good reason. ;)
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Alex does that mean ill need a flow valve connected to each pole, at the moment i have female hose connectors on all my poles and the male one with tap on hose, but have been thinking of changing this over, and i have to hoses which has been a god send as i had a replacement when my other hose valve wouldnt connect to my pole.
Chris
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Alex does that mean ill need a flow valve connected to each pole, at the moment i have female hose connectors on all my poles and the male one with tap on hose, but have been thinking of changing this over, and i have to hoses which has been a god send as i had a replacement when my other hose valve wouldnt connect to my pole.
Chris
Yes I have a pole valve on each of my poles.
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Alex can you email me a price for
2 x male connectors plus 8 o rings to fit
4 x o rings to fit microbore
4 x pole valves and any fittings id need.
Also Alex my last order was missing o rings, it stated these would follow on the sheet i recieved but still no show.
Cheers
Chris
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I will email you.
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Personaly I prefer this set up (same as Jaykie's......) The hosetail is connected to the microbore so fewer connections to get damaged or fit. Then you just have connectors on the end of your poles rather than taps. It also means you can disconnect and/or change poles with out haveing water flowing all over the place.
Its also slightly cheeper as you have fewer components....
www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=58_56_71&products_id=917&osCsid=95a61041d38e5eef2b517be9eb89d92a
(http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/images/6mm%20Tap%20Kit%20Partial%20Disconnect.JPG)
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Its only this bit that seems to not be working.
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Personaly I prefer this set up (same as Jaykie's......) The hosetail is connected to the microbore so fewer connections to get damaged or fit. Then you just have connectors on the end of your poles rather than taps. It also means you can disconnect and/or change poles with out haveing water flowing all over the place.
Its also slightly cheeper as you have fewer components....
www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=58_56_71&products_id=917&osCsid=95a61041d38e5eef2b517be9eb89d92a
(http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/images/6mm%20Tap%20Kit%20Partial%20Disconnect.JPG)
Hi Mr H.
I thought my set up was simpler with less large connectors to catch and knock stuff, also with no water flowing all over the place.
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/ezsnapandball_copyrightGPS_do_not_use.jpg)
And then one of these on the poles:
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Push_fit_pole_valve_COPYRIGHTGPS.jpg)
The above valves are very compact and light only 13mm wide by about 45mm long.
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I too now require the same part of the tap shown in the photo. Mine as been bashed about.
CAn you buy the part in question or do I need to but the tap as well?
Bob
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I too now require the same part of the tap shown in the photo. Mine as been bashed about.
CAn you buy the part in question or do I need to but the tap as well?
Bob
You can buy the valve body and tap as a unit, which is how we buy them in.
They will be on the website tomorrow. I will post the link.
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Cheers Alex
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I can get hold of any of them parts seperatly. I'll post them on here tomorrow for mail order.
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cool as i still need that part.
Chris
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h ttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230221335893&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:uk
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Here is the item as promised:
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/valve_body.jpg)
on this page:
www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Flow_Control_Valves.html (http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Flow_Control_Valves.html)
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Haven't read all the posts, so apologies if this has already been suggested.
I had the same problems after getting a setup with identical connectors. It was becoming really frustrating trying to force the connections together.
In the end all it took was a simple bit of filing. Just gently file away the burred edge of the male connector and it will slot into place no trouble at all. I've done this with a couple of mine and they seem to be lasting forever now in comparison to before.
Hope this helps,
lance
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Jaykie
I ordered one from wintecs today. £1.80 ;D
Bob
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Guys try Varitech they sell all the bits separately
They don’t have a website but give them a call and ask for there new catalogue.
01626 830830
Stuart