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Title: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: darren73 on January 13, 2008, 01:43:58 pm

hi ive snapped the plastic hose connector on my di vessel (water in)and have lost the bit that snapped off,does anyone reckon i could make a diy replacement and stick it on

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: mick hay on January 13, 2008, 01:45:39 pm

Happened to mine, you have to get a new 1 cos of the pressure!

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 13, 2008, 01:46:32 pm

(http://www.philipmorris.uk.com/images/db/i43ff2796cece6.jpg)

If your talking about one of these...you can get them everywhere, Luke

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: mick hay on January 13, 2008, 01:52:07 pm

when mine went i couldnt find one anywhere, had to order of a supplier.

when you fit it, dont forget your ptfe tape!!!

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: darren73 on January 13, 2008, 01:58:01 pm

that looks like it luke its snapped halfway,can you unscrew these from the vessel lid-it seemed sealed in to me-how much was it mick

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: mick hay on January 13, 2008, 02:00:46 pm

Only a couple of pounds, get 2 when you get it, you never know!!

they just scew out, i didnt have any probs getting mine out.

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 13, 2008, 02:01:42 pm

No its not sealed, its the white stuff ( ptfe tape ). Just unscrew it, get another, put ptfe tape all around the thread for a tight fit and screw it in. I had the same problem, I know carry two spare fittings just incase, Luke

ps. type this into google to find where to buy some:

hozelock male to thread

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: frames to panes on January 13, 2008, 02:05:10 pm

Mine seems to have a normal tap connecter - i just put brass fittings on this morning.

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: darren73 on January 13, 2008, 02:07:42 pm

thanks lads-ill have a closer look at it,another problem sorted

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Dean Aspects on January 13, 2008, 03:27:53 pm

I am also needing these but for both inlet and outlet what is the correct name for them so i can do a search

Dean

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 13, 2008, 03:32:46 pm

Dean, posted this earlier:

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ps. type this into google to find where to buy some:

hozelock male to thread

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Paul Coleman on January 13, 2008, 03:34:42 pm

When you do get a replacement, I suggest getting the black ones.  Instead of being round, they have a hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.  Make sure you use PTFE tape when you replace it.  Alternatively, you can get a brass version though I don't think they have the hexagonal shape at the end.

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 13, 2008, 03:36:34 pm

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hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.

There the type I have, Luke

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: windowwashers on January 13, 2008, 03:39:22 pm

Quote from: Aspects on January 13, 2008, 03:27:53 pm

I am also needing these but for both inlet and outlet what is the correct name for them so i can do a search

Dean

try B&Q

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Dean Aspects on January 13, 2008, 03:39:51 pm

Quote from: Luke Johnson on January 13, 2008, 03:36:34 pm

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hexagonal shape at the end onto which you can fit a spanner.

There the type I have, Luke

Thanks luke
where did you get the brass ones from?

Dean

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Captain Scarlet on January 13, 2008, 03:44:06 pm

(http://www.easywatering.co.uk/acatalog/244973.jpg)

http://www.easywatering.co.uk/acatalog/Brass_Hose_Fittings.html

Very cheap on this site too! Luke

Title: Re: help-connector on di snapped and lost
Post by: Dean Aspects on January 13, 2008, 03:45:30 pm

Thanks luke
 :)

Dean