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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: daz rhino on January 26, 2014, 03:00:21 pm

Title: how to stop leaking connectors on my van
Post by: daz rhino on January 26, 2014, 03:00:21 pm

hi every1 my first post on here, as anyone got any tips how to stop my hose connectors outside my van leaking, ive just changed all four them it worked for a couple off days but it now leaks faster than ever, any ideas?

Title: Re: how to stop leaking connectors on my van
Post by: Richard Shepherd on January 26, 2014, 03:32:12 pm

Which connectors are you using???

I use the Pro 26 ones, 12 months at least since I last had to change one.

Title: Re: how to stop leaking connectors on my van
Post by: daz rhino on January 26, 2014, 04:21:09 pm

its my first van , so not really sure what i am doing , i have been using hose lock connectors . Didnt relise there was pro ones ? I think im just guna buy a new unit for it .

Title: Re: how to stop leaking connectors on my van
Post by: bobplum on January 26, 2014, 06:35:56 pm

Quote from: daz rhino on January 26, 2014, 04:21:09 pm

its my first van , so not really sure what i am doing , i have been using hose lock connectors . Didnt relise there was pro ones ? I think im just guna buy a new unit for it .

gardiners, QR metal couplings
just fitted them to my internal system and no leaks what so ever

Title: Re: how to stop leaking connectors on my van
Post by: mop-n-scrim on January 26, 2014, 07:22:05 pm

The problem with plastic connectors they wear through use, & just a little bit of wear means that when under pressure the water will find the weak point everytime.

Gardiners Quick Release Shut-Off Coupling with ½" Hose Barb
Expensive outlay,  but the better quality means no leaks & cost saving in the long run.
 ;D