Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: [GQC] Tim on May 28, 2008, 12:16:50 pm
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They just leak, I have two on my DI vessel, and after fixing the leak on my shurflo, when the pressure builds up, the inlet hose lock connector starts dripping like a maniac, no matter how far I push the hose in, or tighten it, it just leaks. Not from where the connector is with the O ring, it comes from where the hose inserts. Only if I turn the shut off pressure on the varistream to 7 instead of C it kind of stops leaking. Sheesh.
I'm buying some John Guest fittings, I've had enough of this, I don't understand how every system fitter uses them since they are rubbish.
And they are the posh looking ones as well, which Ionics uses.
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just change them for hosetails tim. :)
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Are they designed to be put under pressures of 100psi
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was that question for me if so yes they are fine
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i use gardenia connectors havent had any probs so far..............Dave
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It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**
I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)
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It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**
I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)
It's reinforced clear hose from Gardiners.
Pfft lol, I don't understand why I get all these little problems, in the beginning I laughed about it, now it's starting to annoy me. ;D
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It could be your hose itself is it good solid stuff of cheap cr**
I made this mistake, once ...never again! 8)
It's reinforced clear hose from Gardiners.
Pfft lol, I don't understand why I get all these little problems, in the beginning I laughed about it, now it's starting to annoy me. ;D
:D your not alone there I have almost had enough of this water system!!! :P
The good old bucket, change a blade now and then and replace your ladder as and when!
Now it's leak here, should I improve. is this pole as good as his, what about a bigger van/tank/pole/brush... and of course Do I look professional? :P
I'm only a window cleaner :o
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dont know if they will suit your requirements but have a look for GEKA or GIKA fittings
not sure about spelling
if you want to join hose to hose with NO leaks upto 300psi then they are great
cheap too
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rectus fittings
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Hi Ideal
Haven't you heard you will always be feeding the monster with WFP!
Forever buying and replacing - but does a good job, customers (most) love it, faster, safer.
We have always had drips, leaks, hoses blowing off on occasion, etc.
Hoselocks do leak. Get the orange and black jobs which are better. Williamson Pumps had some interesting leak proof stuff at Windex - try them.
Wfp is still developing so stick with it - IMO it will be the norm in a few years.
Chris
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i bought some brass connectors from B&Q for my resin tanks but haven't tried them out yet
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yes try the brass fittings i have them the only one i seem to change is the one on the reel they last a lot lot longer then the plastic and dont leak.
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get shot of those pathetic hozelock fittings - our systems are plumbed in with push fit type fittings. Cost less than hozelock, far better quality and much neater looking too.
Not one leak in over 4 years - not one.
never had any problems either with sucking air in or anything like that.
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get shot of those pathetic hozelock fittings - our systems are plumbed in with push fit type fittings. Cost less than hozelock, far better quality and much neater looking too.
Not one leak in over 4 years - not one.
never had any problems either with sucking air in or anything like that.
Bought some John Guess push type fittings off cleaningspot. But they failed to mention, that it only takes 1/2" Outer Diameter hose, not garden hose which is 1/2" ID. Fools.
Now I have to get a refund, and send it back.
Found the right ones on screwfix though! :
www.screwfix.com/prods/29175/Plumbing/Push-Fit-Fittings/JG-Speedfit-15-x-Tap-Connector-Pack-of-2
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30 months wfp and no leaks.
I use a mixture of John Guest fittings with Hozellock fittings on Di tanks only.I use metal high pressurehose fittings on the end of my hose.
I use a 60 psi Flowjet pumps.
THE VAN FLOOR IS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT
Time for a clean
Nel
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30 months wfp and no leaks.
I use a mixture of John Guest fittings with Hozellock fittings on Di tanks only.I use metal high pressurehose fittings on the end of my hose.
I use a 60 psi Flowjet pumps.
THE VAN FLOOR IS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT
Time for a clean
Nel
I am not liking hoselocks at the mo, they seem to leak alot a very lot.
Going to get all new ones if they leak again they will all go back to the shop for a refund, the ones I got from purefreedom (cheaper than hoselock) not one leak as they broke I replaced with hoselock thinking higher price will last longer and be the same (god I seemed to be wrong) will find out when I replace the lot.
Ian
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rectus 21 all the way no crap there and no leaks guaranteed :D :D :D :D :Dthe best by milesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss and milessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
drip drip .....whats that oh its a hozelock connector lol
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Rectus 21?
Are these the ones?
www.ceramicbacking.com/en/rectus+couplings/rectukey+couplings/rectus+serie+21+ka/
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rectus 21 all the way no crap there and no leaks guaranteed :D :D :D :D :Dthe best by milesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss and milessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
drip drip .....whats that oh its a hozelock connector lol
not going to tell you about the rectus soaking my leg for a week, changed and done again 3 days later.
Today charged again (no leaks or wet leg as yet :) )
Ian
p.s V8edd, my replies are not digging at you in anyway just a reply, I was thinking about it so thought I better say just incase you thought I was. ;)
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its all good dude ;D ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8) 8)
I would also recomend the little foam balls from gardiners and there ez snap still rectus 21 s though
they r the biz man
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So it's basically a shrader/Ez-snap/whatever connector with a 1/2" screw end.
Interesting. :)
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NO its rectus 21 from gardiners not shraeder air line type stuff that rusts the rectus 21s dont rust ok
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NO its rectus 21 from gardiners not shraeder air line type stuff that rusts the rectus 21s dont rust ok
I use the same ones as you Edd ;)
just havinf a few problems with them at the mo, fingers crossed it is sorted afer changing three time in 2 months or less
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dude just get the stainless steel ones cost loads more but hey !! wth lol
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dude just get the stainless steel ones cost loads more but hey !! wth lol
they are stainless steel ones m8, they aint cheap worked fine till a little while ago then wet leg after wet leg three down the road could even be 4 fingers crossed my leg will be dry.
;)
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Ah it's these then. Bit expensive though wewt. Over £30 for 2 DI vessels, compared to a couple of quid for JG fittings. Hmmm
www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/NITO_1_2__DI_Fittings.html
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cool not seen them before wat ever floats your boat lol
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so what is the verdict then guys my di is being a nightmare if it aint one leak its another..
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so what is the verdict then guys my di is being a nightmare if it aint one leak its another..
NITO DI fittings, best DI fittings there are.
Never leaks, very easy to take off.
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can you get them anywhere tim
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tim was your van like with 400l tank i have berlingo1600cc 600hdi 1730 gross weight with 250l tank
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I wouldn`t use hozelock fittings on the system i use John Guest,i only use 1 of these fittings on the end of the brass elbow of the hosereel.Has anyone found another fitting that goes on the end of the elbow without leaking.
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can you get them anywhere tim
Yep, Gardiner pole systems
tim was your van like with 400l tank i have berlingo1600cc 600hdi 1730 gross weight with 250l tank
For a 400 tank, you need 800Kg loading capacity, you can not fit a 400 on a 600. 800 Berlingo drives nicely with the 400l, no problems whatsoever. :)
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i use gardenia connectors havent had any probs so far..............Dave
DITTO ;D
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i took my di cylinder out of my van water through ro then di straight into tank 000 no leaks as its pumping straight from tank thru pump into hose no di
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alright tim just ordered my nito di fittings
bloody expensive mind.. hope this stops the leaks
do u sill use ptf tape with these..
regards ffc
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pure water made from tap through di into tank hey presto.
KISS
tank
pump
reel
pole
voila ;D
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Kiss
Where did you get that from
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a big lardy northener living doon south chief
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Kiss
Where did you get that from
Keep it simple stupid.