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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Nick_Thompson on November 30, 2014, 09:31:08 am

Title: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 30, 2014, 09:31:08 am

Am I right in assuming that you can use one of these from your water heater?

(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/nickthompson1959/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-30-08-55-13-1_zpsioaijgqq.png) (http://s837.photobucket.com/user/nickthompson1959/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-30-08-55-13-1_zpsioaijgqq.png.html)

And, if I want to upgrade the hose connections, will the Pro 26 couplings from Gardiner fit?

(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz300/nickthompson1959/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-30-08-58-09-1_zpsgde1ytdd.png) (http://s837.photobucket.com/user/nickthompson1959/media/Mobile%20Uploads/Screenshot_2014-11-30-08-58-09-1_zpsgde1ytdd.png.html)

If not, then how have you gone about upgrading the connection from the outlet thread on the heater to the hose reel thread exactly?

I know you guys have gone over this a number of times in the past, but I can't seem to find what I'm looking for in a search.

I appreciate any help.

Nick
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 30, 2014, 09:49:20 am
Use these if they will work with hot.

They are amazing. Not had one drip or leak in nearly 2 years.

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/QR-Metal-Hose-Couplings.html
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 30, 2014, 10:06:07 am
Use these if they will work with hot.

They are amazing. Not had one drip or leak in nearly 2 years.

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/QR-Metal-Hose-Couplings.html

Pure, you wouldn't believe how long I've been looking for those connectors on the Gardiner website.  :)

Very much appreciated!

Nick
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Lee GLS on November 30, 2014, 10:48:53 am
Don't use this one on the hose reel because after a while the wear and the female connector gets jammed on

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Metal-Hose-Plug-with----Female-Screw-Socket-QRM_PLUG_34_F_SCREW.html
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: P @ F on November 30, 2014, 10:57:49 am
You get what  you need  from wickes diy , £9  for a full  set all in brass , you get one for the heater as in your pic , two of the females  , take note though one of them is a waterstop type , this one is best used to join the reel , and you get a garden sprayer too !

Rich
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 30, 2014, 11:06:57 am
Don't use this one on the hose reel because after a while the wear and the female connector gets jammed on

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Metal-Hose-Plug-with----Female-Screw-Socket-QRM_PLUG_34_F_SCREW.html

I reported this to Alex some time ago and he had mentioned that the manufacture was hoping to adjust tolerances to stop this happening. BUT i do agree with Alex and you, they are not designed to spin.
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Dave Willis on November 30, 2014, 11:59:06 am
I use these    http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Quick-Release-Straight-Through-Coupling-with-8mm-Hose-Barb-QRM_COUPLING_8MM.html
Brass elbow on the hosereel. You could use radiator hose if you wanted with them.
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Nick_Thompson on November 30, 2014, 12:36:52 pm
You get what  you need  from wickes diy , £9  for a full  set all in brass , you get one for the heater as in your pic , two of the females  , take note though one of them is a waterstop type , this one is best used to join the reel , and you get a garden sprayer too !

Rich

Hi Rich

Would you happen to have a link?

Nick
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: P @ F on November 30, 2014, 02:43:42 pm
I will try , im a bit of a PC spoon !

COMPUTER SAYS NO......

Just go to the wickes diy site and put 209340 in the search bar.

sorry im a pleb  ;D

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brass-Garden-Hose-Set/p/209340
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 30, 2014, 03:43:27 pm
I will try , im a bit of a PC spoon !

COMPUTER SAYS NO......

Just go to the wickes diy site and put 209340 in the search bar.

sorry im a pleb  ;D

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Brass-Garden-Hose-Set/p/209340 :)
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: P @ F on November 30, 2014, 04:32:38 pm
OOOOW , look what i can do  ;D ;D

Ive done it before , but im getting old and cant remember .......now what was i saying.......oh yes thats it , its a right click and a copy and paste or summat isnt it .

PLEASE . Pure refresh my old noggin would you  ???

Rich
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: Clever Forum Name on November 30, 2014, 04:34:25 pm
You only have to copy and paste the web address in the search engine you are using.
Title: Re: Heated hose upgrade
Post by: P @ F on November 30, 2014, 04:54:42 pm
I feel now i have been some kind of simpleton , cheers Pure  8)

http://www.wickes.co.uk/Karcher-WV50-Window-Vac/p/112803