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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: tlwcs on January 27, 2017, 05:45:18 pm

Title: Flexi hose
Post by: tlwcs on January 27, 2017, 05:45:18 pm
http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-with-valve-15mm-x-mm-x-300mm/3558g

One end to pump but what do I need to convert the other to accept 1/2 hose.
Tia.
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: richard groves on January 27, 2017, 06:46:11 pm
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/hose-fittings-screw-to-barb/metal-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html
The bottom one from the drop down menu - 1/2" male thread to 1/2" barbed hose tail.

But why would you want to use that rather than directly fitting 1/2" hose to the pump ?
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: richard groves on January 29, 2017, 08:13:24 pm
...................you're welcome
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: tlwcs on January 30, 2017, 08:08:14 am
...................you're welcome

Oooh sorry Barry, I've not been on this week end.
Thank you for your reply.
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: Spruce on January 30, 2017, 09:02:28 am
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/hose-fittings-screw-to-barb/metal-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html
The bottom one from the drop down menu - 1/2" male thread to 1/2" barbed hose tail.

But why would you want to use that rather than directly fitting 1/2" hose to the pump ?

I think the issue is at the other end. That screwfix link pipe is for a compression fitting into 15mm copper pipe.

If its a Shurflo pump then he needs the fittings they supply.
This
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-2926-1421-p.asp

or this
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-3926-1517-p.asp

Other pump manufacturers will have their own fittings.

Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: p1w1 on January 30, 2017, 09:10:51 am
i use these http://www.plumbase.co.uk/john-guest-speedfit-bent-tap-5999-2203137 , you can then john guest everything ..never had a leak in over 2 years . you can get a straight version as well
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: richard groves on January 30, 2017, 12:30:16 pm
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/hose-fittings-screw-to-barb/metal-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html
The bottom one from the drop down menu - 1/2" male thread to 1/2" barbed hose tail.

But why would you want to use that rather than directly fitting 1/2" hose to the pump ?

I think the issue is at the other end. That screwfix link pipe is for a compression fitting into 15mm copper pipe.

If its a Shurflo pump then he needs the fittings they supply.
This
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-2926-1421-p.asp

or this
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-3926-1517-p.asp

Other pump manufacturers will have their own fittings.

Yeah, you're right, having looked again its a compression fitting !
tlwcs is there any reason why you want to use that flexi hose ?
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: tlwcs on January 30, 2017, 04:55:25 pm
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/hose-fittings-screw-to-barb/metal-male-screw-thread-to-hose-barb-fittings.html
The bottom one from the drop down menu - 1/2" male thread to 1/2" barbed hose tail.

But why would you want to use that rather than directly fitting 1/2" hose to the pump ?

I think the issue is at the other end. That screwfix link pipe is for a compression fitting into 15mm copper pipe.

If its a Shurflo pump then he needs the fittings they supply.
This
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-2926-1421-p.asp

or this
http://www.williamsonpumps.com/234-3926-1517-p.asp

Other pump manufacturers will have their own fittings.

Yeah, you're right, having looked again its a compression fitting !
tlwcs is there any reason why you want to use that flexi hose ?

I have a hd power reel with the 1/2" barb. I'm looking to change the pump to a sureflow and thought the flexi hose was a good option, providing I can find a fitting to go on the barb
Tony
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: DaveG on January 31, 2017, 07:53:27 am
http://www.screwfix.com/p/flexible-tap-connector-with-valve-15mm-x-mm-x-300mm/3558g

One end to pump but what do I need to convert the other to accept 1/2 hose.
Tia.

On the end of the flexi, take off the nut and olive and fit something like this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outside-Tap-Connector-Garden-Hose-x/dp/B0015UT0LO 
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: richard groves on January 31, 2017, 08:04:23 am
Whatever you do you are probably going to have to connect a short bit of 1/2" hose to the end of it. I'd sooner just buy a length of the braided reinforced hose and be done with it, far simpler. Gardiners sell it by the meter as do a lot of places.
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: dazmond on January 31, 2017, 08:45:16 am
Whatever you do you are probably going to have to connect a short bit of 1/2" hose to the end of it. I'd sooner just buy a length of the braided reinforced hose and be done with it, far simpler. Gardiners sell it by the meter as do a lot of places.

i agree.braided reinforced hose is the best for pump/van mount system fittings.
Title: Re: Flexi hose
Post by: tlwcs on January 31, 2017, 05:36:02 pm
Thanks all  ;D