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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 06:03:16 pm

Title: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 06:03:16 pm: Its this connection that's leaking...but only when i'm reeling in?

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Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Michael Peterson on February 12, 2013, 06:05:04 pm: i have just replaced that connection it is the worst designed crappest fitting ever, get a brass swivel elbow from gardiners much much better
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 06:09:35 pm: Get rid of the brass connector
Gardiners do sum
£4 for the male
£10 for the female
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Ian Lancaster on February 12, 2013, 06:36:39 pm: The reason it leaks is the same that all straight Hozelock types leak after a while - the male part revolves inside the female causing wear on the rubber seal. (Never mind the inevitable comments ::)roll) The elbow connector from Gardiners has the connection on the non-revolving part so doesn't wear.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 07:20:06 pm: Cant find them, could you link me up, and i'll put you on my xmas card list.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: SPE on February 12, 2013, 07:34:15 pm: Quote from: jamesmilton04 on February 12, 2013, 07:20:06 pm
Cant find them, could you link me up, and i'll put you on my xmas card list.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock-Type-Brass-Hose-Reel-Fitting---Swivel-Elbow--REEL_BRASS_SWIVEL.html
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 07:45:08 pm: Quote from: Poshgravie on February 12, 2013, 07:34:15 pm
Quote from: jamesmilton04 on February 12, 2013, 07:20:06 pm
Cant find them, could you link me up, and i'll put you on my xmas card list.
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock-Type-Brass-Hose-Reel-Fitting---Swivel-Elbow--REEL_BRASS_SWIVEL.html

Nice one Posh.

What about the female part that I will need to connect into this elbow? Or will any one do?
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Steve Sed on February 12, 2013, 08:16:57 pm: "Elbow swivel joint you need." Yoda
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 08:20:21 pm: Quote from: Steve Sed on February 12, 2013, 08:16:57 pm
"Elbow swivel joint you need." Yoda

Yeah ive found that, its the female peice I need now, unless I jsy get another one like in the picture?
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm: this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 08:26:41 pm: Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html

Nice one Gav. ;)
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: SPE on February 12, 2013, 08:30:57 pm: Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html
Bit pricey though :-\
james if your reel is van mounted I would suggest trying just a cheap hoselock connector with the swivel first ( as has been explained before the reason for the leak was the connection spinning unlike that with a swivel ) I just use an own brand blue B&Q one and I have had no problems with it leaking or coming off.
regards
Simon
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 12, 2013, 08:34:21 pm: Quote from: Poshgravie on February 12, 2013, 08:30:57 pm
Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:24:03 pm
this u need http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Shut-Off-Coupling-with-12-Hose-Barb-QRM_SO_COUPLING_12.html
Bit pricey though :-\
james if your reel is van mounted I would suggest trying just a cheap hoselock connector with the swivel first ( as has been explained before the reason for the leak was the connection spinning unlike that with a swivel ) I just use an own brand blue B&Q one and I have had no problems with it leaking or coming off.
regards
Simon

Yeah your prob right Simon... might order it just in case mind.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 12, 2013, 08:40:28 pm: The new type fittings fr Gardiners
Are much the same as nito fittings
Yes expensive but don't leak
How much to eventually weld ya van floor!!!
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 13, 2013, 08:52:34 am: Just ordered all this so look forward to reciveing it ;D
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: concept on February 13, 2013, 10:02:10 am: The brass swivels leak as well! Awful things.

Will be trying Gavs recommendations next.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 13, 2013, 12:23:33 pm: Quote from: concept on February 13, 2013, 10:02:10 am
The brass swivels leak as well! Awful things.

Will be trying Gavs recommendations next.

Now you tell me ;D

I will have to wait and see but hopefully not, your the only person to have a negative comment on these.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: James chapman on February 13, 2013, 03:46:04 pm: My brass swivel leaks like a sieve. Swapped for a hozeloc one fine so far.
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 13, 2013, 03:50:29 pm: Quote from: James chapman on February 13, 2013, 03:46:04 pm
My brass swivel leaks like a sieve. Swapped for a hozeloc one fine so far.

Are you referring to the 'elbow' piece that connects to the side of the reel?

Also, what have you replaced it with?
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 13, 2013, 05:08:35 pm: Wasn't my suggestion
Was Alex Gardiners answer to myself
When I asked him about this
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 13, 2013, 05:36:38 pm: What do you use Gav?
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 13, 2013, 06:07:30 pm: It be buying the ones iv reccomended
I use a mix to b honest
Sum nito fittings
And sum dreaded hose locks
Which are going in the bin
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on February 13, 2013, 10:40:44 pm: Quote from: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 13, 2013, 06:07:30 pm
It be buying the ones iv reccomended
I use a mix to b honest
Sum nito fittings
And sum dreaded hose locks
Which are going in the bin

I bought the ones you reccomended right?
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on February 13, 2013, 11:01:54 pm: Keep me informed James
As said I'm defo buying these
Fittings iv done away with my
Swivel elbow av nito fittings
On my Di s
So jus gonna change 3 more sets
And I'll b happy
Title: Re: Fittings help: 2
Post by: Steve Sed on February 14, 2013, 06:17:51 am: The brass swivels leak until the system is pressurised, then it seals. Switch on the pump with the tap off.