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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: window wonder on November 03, 2007, 11:29:42 am

Title: microbore cotrol valve ( leaking )
Post by: window wonder on November 03, 2007, 11:29:42 am

hi folks does anyone else have the same problem as me ??

Im using the microbore cotrol valve the yellow handle type and im now on my second one as the last one started leaking and as i clip the hose into my belt i get a  ( wet leg ) >:(
now my other one has started to leak .
bloomin tenner a time , im now about to order my third one!!
only been using the cotrol valve since august swaped from hoselock conections they were leaky too but cheaper to replace.

Anyone else have this problem

any suggestions ??

Title: Re: microbore cotrol valve ( leaking )
Post by: Captain Scarlet on November 03, 2007, 11:31:25 am

I've had the same problem, its ptfe tape, you need to open the threads up and put lots of new ptfe tape on them, Luke

Title: Re: microbore cotrol valve ( leaking )
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on November 03, 2007, 11:33:24 am

spot on Luke..................lots of ptfe tape

Title: Re: microbore cotrol valve ( leaking )
Post by: window wonder on November 03, 2007, 11:41:29 am

Ah great thanks. a wee trip to b+q then cheers lads