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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: koopmaster on March 26, 2014, 06:13:01 pm

Title: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: koopmaster on March 26, 2014, 06:13:01 pm
Hi all, my plastic hozelock to 6mm connector is leaking AGAIN..!!!  every 2 months I need to fork out a fiver for a new one which is actually a waste of money.

Is there a metal one anywhere I could buy or do I need to change to another connector type.
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: Spruce on March 26, 2014, 06:22:26 pm
Hi all, my plastic hozelock to 6mm connector is leaking AGAIN..!!!  every 2 months I need to fork out a fiver for a new one which is actually a waste of money.

Is there a metal one anywhere I could buy or do I need to change to another connector type.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-Hozelock-Quick-Release-Coupling-x-6mm-hose-tail-/151244221900?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item2336dbadcc#ht_346wt_1399

One of the reasons why hozelok couplings leak is because of a damaged o ring on the male connector.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Gardena-Hozelock-Connector-O-Ring-Seal-Spares-for-Garden-Hose-Reel-Nozzle-/200778404010?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Bird_Bath_Feeder_CV&hash=item2ebf5350aa#ht_3761wt_1399
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: Spruce on March 26, 2014, 06:28:39 pm
Then there is the range from Gardiners

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Straight-Through-Coupling-with-6mm-Hose-Barb-QRM_COUPLING_6MM.html
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: Clever Forum Name on March 26, 2014, 06:37:27 pm
Since upgrading to the range spruce linked to not had one leak in months!!!!!!
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: capn sparkle on March 26, 2014, 07:50:49 pm
Cheers for that link Spruce - 50 o rings for £2.50 that'll keep my system running for a couple of years
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: capn sparkle on March 26, 2014, 07:52:14 pm
Hoselock o rings for sale 10p each   ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
Post by: koopmaster on March 26, 2014, 08:18:17 pm
this is the one I have,  and I want a metal one to replace it. its close to the bottom.


http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock_type_couplings.html

Aquastop hose connector for microbore/minibore