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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: TomCrowther on May 12, 2015, 09:30:44 pm

Title: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: TomCrowther on May 12, 2015, 09:30:44 pm

Hi, anyone got a fix for stopping hozelock connections popping off when the tank shut off stops the water flow?
Driving me nuts because it doesn't always happen. ( i use twin di vessels as my tap water is only 30 tds)

Title: Re: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: martinw on May 12, 2015, 09:51:18 pm

Try Gardiners  qr connectors.  Expensive but won't pop off.

Title: Re: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: TomCrowther on May 12, 2015, 10:06:28 pm

Ta Martin, will give them a go.

Title: Re: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: martinw on May 12, 2015, 10:38:46 pm

you're welcome, links below. i would suggest swapping plastic tap socket connectors for metal ones to stop any potential leaks.
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-a-hose-barb.html
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/quick-release-metal-hose-plug-with-a-female-screw-socket.html

Title: Re: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: rosskesava on May 12, 2015, 11:17:24 pm

How about using a mix of large and small cable ties so as they cannot come off.

Title: Re: di vessels connections popping off when tank full
Post by: Positivity on May 13, 2015, 08:09:59 am

Hi
I use a piece of thick wire from Twin and Earth cable. Cut into the shape of a horseshoe and clip behind the collar. Dead easy to remove when you need to and it locks the collar and stops it from disconnecting.
Very simple but I use it on all the hozelock connectors and since have had no Pop-offs!