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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: P @ F on July 13, 2019, 10:59:46 pm

Title: Any use to anybody ?
Post by: P @ F on July 13, 2019, 10:59:46 pm
On sale in Homebase for 35p , just right for microbore

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Title: Re: Any use to anybody ?
Post by: Pete Thompson on July 14, 2019, 10:51:51 pm
I've used identical ones to these, there is also a water-stop version (so that when the connector is disconnected, the water stops)

My verdict: Cheap, but rubbish. They are quite difficult to disconnect, they are not very robust. It doesn't take long before the 'spring' that pushes the collar forward no-longer works.

Now I use Claber 3/8-inch autostop fittings for microbore, it is also the perfect size.  They are the best I've found, well made and don't break easily.  I find that they will last a good 6 months before needing to be replaced (which IMO is good considering they get dragged along the ground every time I reel my hose in)

These ones:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61xZ12m5mVL._SL1000_.jpg)
Title: Re: Any use to anybody ?
Post by: dazmond on July 15, 2019, 08:32:22 am
Quote from: Pete Thompson on July 14, 2019, 10:51:51 pm
I've used identical ones to these, there is also a water-stop version (so that when the connector is disconnected, the water stops)

My verdict: Cheap, but rubbish. They are quite difficult to disconnect, they are not very robust. It doesn't take long before the 'spring' that pushes the collar forward no-longer works.

Now I use Claber 3/8-inch autostop fittings for microbore, it is also the perfect size.  They are the best I've found, well made and don't break easily.  I find that they will last a good 6 months before needing to be replaced (which IMO is good considering they get dragged along the ground every time I reel my hose in)

These ones:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61xZ12m5mVL._SL1000_.jpg)

do you really use these for connecting your microbore to your pole hose?

these are far too bulky IMO......ever thought of changing your connectors for rectus 21 or 26?
Title: Re: Any use to anybody ?
Post by: Slash on July 16, 2019, 12:57:15 pm
Slick Connect all the way.
Title: Re: Any use to anybody ?
Post by: Pete Thompson on July 17, 2019, 10:07:05 am
Quote from: dazmond on July 15, 2019, 08:32:22 am
do you really use these for connecting your microbore to your pole hose?

these are far too bulky IMO......ever thought of changing your connectors for rectus 21 or 26?

Yes.  These on the end of the microbore, then an anti-snag connector on the pole hose.

Too bulky?  I don't find 'bulkiness' a problem.  I did try rectus fittings a year or so ago, but I hated them.  Maybe I should be more open-minded and give them another go.