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Title: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 07:06:58 pm
Hi All,

Today my 6mm microbore hose got a pin head sized hole in it...

Whats the best way of repairing it?

I've seen this >> http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html

But would that withstand being reeled in and out all day?

Thanks,
Andy :)
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: lozsing on December 19, 2011, 07:08:48 pm
what about heating a knife and welding it
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: Window Washers on December 19, 2011, 07:09:30 pm
Hi All,

Today my 6mm microbore hose got a pin head sized hole in it...

Whats the best way of repairing it?

I've seen this >> http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html

But would that withstand being reeled in and out all day?

Thanks,
Andy :)
go to b & Q and get some hose repair tape, if you use a metal/plastci hose repair, wait till you reel it in, it kills your hands trust me  ;)
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 07:11:07 pm
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go to b & Q and get some hose repair tape, if you use a metal/plastci hose repair, wait till you reel it in, it kills your hands trust me  Wink

Thanks for your reply mate :)

Does the tape last ok though?

Andy
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: Window Washers on December 19, 2011, 07:13:20 pm
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go to b & Q and get some hose repair tape, if you use a metal/plastci hose repair, wait till you reel it in, it kills your hands trust me  Wink

Thanks for your reply mate :)

Does the tape last ok though?

Andy
it lasts ok, just make sure it is dry and you wrap tight and clean, use either razor blade or sharpe scissors to make clean cut
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: bad trippy on December 19, 2011, 07:14:03 pm
Cut the hose in two and re join with a straight joiner, think all suppliers sale them
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: bad trippy on December 19, 2011, 07:27:13 pm
here is what u need
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: Window Washers on December 19, 2011, 07:30:26 pm
here is what u need
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html
I guess you have never used one, these kill your hands in the winter when you wind the hose in, and it always happens at the wrong time
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 07:33:41 pm
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here is what u need
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html
I guess you have never used one, these kill your hands in the winter when you wind the hose in, and it always happens at the wrong time

I can see what you mean...

Although its on my handheld plastic reel that I don't need to guide in with my other hand so it might work... Just can't see how they are flexible enough to wind round the reel?

Andy
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: bad trippy on December 19, 2011, 07:34:47 pm
here is what u need
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html
I guess you have never used one, these kill your hands in the winter when you wind the hose in, and it always happens at the wrong time
i have one on my hose for 6 months, never had a problem with it, i have taped it round with insulation tape,, nothing wrong with it
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 07:37:57 pm
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i have one on my hose for 6 months, never had a problem with it, i have taped it round with insulation tape,, nothing wrong with it

Do you have to use jubilee clips to, or does it not leak?

Andy
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: Window Washers on December 19, 2011, 07:40:32 pm
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here is what u need
http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/nylon-6mm-equal-hose-repairer-p-575.html
I guess you have never used one, these kill your hands in the winter when you wind the hose in, and it always happens at the wrong time

I can see what you mean...

Although its on my handheld plastic reel that I don't need to guide in with my other hand so it might work... Just can't see how they are flexible enough to wind round the reel?

Andy
they wind round as they are small mate, about 2 inches , they also give a little when they are wound round the reel so thats not a problem

I guess trippys idea makes sence but it is the same as mine just I did it without the tape with connector first it hurt like hell, then on another rell I used tape. till it annoyed me another to just buy more hose reel.

Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: bad trippy on December 19, 2011, 07:41:22 pm
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i have one on my hose for 6 months, never had a problem with it, i have taped it round with insulation tape,, nothing wrong with it

Do you have to use jubilee clips to, or does it not leak?

Andy
I dont bother with jubliee clips, i use 6mm clips, i have never had a leak,and i batter mine,its been run over by cars and lorrys,but still has no leaks
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 07:47:00 pm
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I dont bother with jubliee clips, i use 6mm clips, i have never had a leak,and i batter mine,its been run over by cars and lorrys,but still has no leaks

Thanks mate - I just ordered one off of ebay.

I hate leaks!  ;)

Andy
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: Window Washers on December 19, 2011, 07:49:04 pm
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I dont bother with jubliee clips, i use 6mm clips, i have never had a leak,and i batter mine,its been run over by cars and lorrys,but still has no leaks

Thanks mate - I just ordered one off of ebay.

I hate leaks!  ;)

Andy
Andy, a pin hole only needs tape dude, before you cut it in half to add a bit of plastic  ;)
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: richard jagger on December 19, 2011, 07:57:16 pm
Clean  with iso glue with uni bond extreme glue and tape after its dry.
Title: Re: Hole in 6mm microbore hose
Post by: supernova77 on December 19, 2011, 08:03:05 pm
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Andy, a pin hole only needs tape dude, before you cut it in half to add a bit of plastic  Wink

Ok, ok - I'll try some tape first and then use the repairer if I need to, lol :)