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Title: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: dai on June 02, 2008, 10:17:03 pm
This is the simple device I use to turn the flow off and on [hose outside the pole].
This can be made from a small socket or anything that fits tight over the hose when folded and you will need a couple of bungee bands.
As you can see the hose is free to run through the bungee, but when I pull on the silver bit the hose is pulled through the hole and folded, this stops the flow. To restart the flow I just pull the hose out again.
So simple and affective.
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: dai on June 02, 2008, 10:20:26 pm
Sorry if the pics are a bit blurry. In the second shot, I show the hose when it has been pulled through the hole, when in use I don't actually pull it that far through, the fold must be tight to stop the flow.
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: groundhog on June 02, 2008, 10:22:29 pm
What type of pole hose is that Dai?
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: dai on June 02, 2008, 10:27:50 pm
Algarde silicon or aquarium hose.
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Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: jouk45 on June 02, 2008, 11:21:14 pm
dai, its a good and simple idea,  i have tried a few things like that over the years, then i bought a second hand autobrush, i have not looked back since, if you  know anyone local with one i would recomend trying it out, its so easy to use, its a pity a trial brush could not be sent to customers for say a few days to try and then return it, could possibly bring in more sales for the supplier, and would let the customer know if its for them or not,
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: Ian W on June 03, 2008, 03:04:58 pm
That's a simple idea Dai. I will try it out - thanks.  :)
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: jewelcleaning on June 03, 2008, 03:23:52 pm
Won't it kink the hose eventually?
Title: Re: Simple shut off for Algarde pole hose users
Post by: Jeff Brimble on June 03, 2008, 04:54:36 pm
No, its like knicker elastic  ;D