Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: H20cleaning on November 25, 2014, 08:29:50 pm
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I have 100m of 8mm microbore hose, and about 50m there is a pub size hole so the water is soaking my van when its in to and from jobs/ over night.
Is there any way of repairing the hose to use as a spaire on3? Obviously im buying a new hose but wouldnt mind keeping the old if its still usable.
Thanks
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You can buy joiners which i ain't a fan of.
I have seen people melt the casing with a soldiering iron before. Don't know if it works tho.
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You can buy joiners which i ain't a fan of.
I have seen people melt the casing with a soldiering iron before. Don't know if it works tho.
If my microbore is 8mm thick what joiner would i need because obviously the inside would be thinner wouldnt it?
Cheers
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You can buy joiners which i ain't a fan of.
+1
or you could use ....Self Amalgamating Repair Tape
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p23876#item_detail
tony
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I think 8mm is the inner diameter mate
Use two 'o' rings to clamp the joiner down if you can (be warned that they will catch on stuff when dragging about)
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8mm is the internal bore size. Ideally you want a 9mm/10mm barbed joiner. Then use o clips to join it.
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Superglue the joiner in, i havent had any problems since :)
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Were supplies these lads? Thank you very much i just didnt wanna throw it away it can be a good back up hose
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or you could use ....Self Amalgamating Repair Tape
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p23876#item_detail
tony
+1 it works great and is an easy and simple fix can be bought most diy places
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You can buy joiners which i ain't a fan of.
+1
or you could use ....Self Amalgamating Repair Tape
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p23876#item_detail
tony
Hi tonycarr
How do use this tape exactly?
Is it in conjunction with a joiner and O clips or can it be used on its own somehow ?
Thanks
Nick
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Were supplies these lads? Thank you very much i just didnt wanna throw it away it can be a good back up hose
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/barbed-hose-menders.html
drop down - 8mm
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hi nick....its not a sticky tape as such but it self fuses to itself, what you do is stretch it and wind it around any sort of leak
i used some my self as an emergency repair after having a fight with a rose bush, hoping it would suffice until i got home, two months later its still on there. really good stuff
id recommend for us all to have a roll in our tool kit
i found this youtube clip that illustrates its many uses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2aBQ0xLnA
tony
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Buy an over size joint and heat the hose and stretch till it fits into the hose. E G your hose is 8 mm id then buy a te mm joint and stretch by heating to go over the joint .Or you can get a John Guest push fit the same as what is used in side the pole at 8mm then tape it when fitted.
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hi nick....its not a sticky tape as such but it self fuses to itself, what you do is stretch it and wind it around any sort of leak
i used some my self as an emergency repair after having a fight with a rose bush, hoping it would suffice until i got home, two months later its still on there. really good stuff
id recommend for us all to have a roll in our tool kit
i found this youtube clip that illustrates its many uses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU2aBQ0xLnA
tony
I appreciate that Tony, thanks!
Nick
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Thanks everyone! Great help
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Halfords sell them for 6 mill dia hose if you need them fast! i am not sure if they do 8mm but its worth a look!
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yes they do ..
http://www.halfords.com/motoring/garage-equipment/nuts-bolts-screws-fixings/halfords-hose-connectors-straight-8mm-hfx371