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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: andyM on January 29, 2018, 07:26:52 pm

Title: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: andyM on January 29, 2018, 07:26:52 pm
As above^
I want to change my 11ltr DI Vessel from Hozelock fittings to John Guest for 1/2" tubing.
I can buy a couple of these:
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/john-guest-fittings/1-2-fittings/john-guest-outside-tap-a-to-a-push-fit-adapter.html

Does anyone know where i can get the 3/4" male fitting needed to connect the two?
Please and Thank you
Title: Re: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: martinw on January 29, 2018, 08:00:50 pm
Brass hexagon nipple use plenty ptfe tape
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p63570?table=no
Title: Re: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: andyM on January 29, 2018, 08:14:56 pm
Quote from: martinw on January 29, 2018, 08:00:50 pm
Brass hexagon nipple use plenty ptfe tape
https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p63570?table=no

Thanks for your help martinw.
I bought a couple from there earlier and didn't notice until I got home that they are not actually 3/4" BSP fittings.
The major diameter (outside) should be approximately 1".
The fittings i received from Toolstation are approximately 3/4" major diameter so effectively useless to me!
Im not sure if it was an error on Toolstations listing or if the shop assistant picked the wrong product.
If i get a chance this week i will pop back and return them hoping to get what i was actually after, but i won't hold my breath.


Title: Re: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: Simon Trapani on January 29, 2018, 10:37:18 pm
This is what I have on my double di. Check with Alex though as I'm not sure of sizes.

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/screw-thread-fittings/female-to-male-reducing-bush.html

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/john-guest-fittings/1-2-fittings/john-guest-1-2-push-in-fitting-to-1-2-male-screw-bspt-thread.html
Title: Re: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: andyM on January 30, 2018, 07:13:48 am
Quote from: Simon Trapani on January 29, 2018, 10:37:18 pm
This is what I have on my double di. Check with Alex though as I'm not sure of sizes.

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/fittings-barbs-adapters-etc/screw-thread-fittings/female-to-male-reducing-bush.html

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/john-guest-fittings/1-2-fittings/john-guest-1-2-push-in-fitting-to-1-2-male-screw-bspt-thread.html

Thanks Simon.
I'd prefer Brass fittings really.
Less risk of  overtightening and breaking, which has happened to me with a nylon fitting.
But a 3/4"x1/2" Bush is another option over the Hex Nipple to consider.
I might try Screwfix and see what they have.
Title: Re: Converting DI Vessel from Hozelock to 1/2" JG pushfit
Post by: andyM on January 30, 2018, 06:42:08 pm
Managed to get me a 3/4" BSP hexagonal nipple (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1517337298_tongue.gif)
from Screwfix.
Which allowed me to connect this:
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1517337348_JG Valves.jpg)

To this:
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1517337393_JG DI Vessel.jpg)

I used to manually disconnect the DI hose when starting up the 4040 until the TDS settled down and then reconnect so the resin didn't take a hit.
But I've now finally got round to adding the valve set up, so no more disconnecting.
Converted all my 4040 fittings to 1/2" JG with tubing too while I was at it.