Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: wightsurf on September 30, 2008, 07:21:07 pm
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Can some one tell me what i should put in here 3/4" BSP outlet on my tank so that i can connect the hose to the pump .
Regards
martin
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Can some one tell me what i should put in here 3/4" BSP outlet on my tank so that i can connect the hose to the pump .
Regards
martin
a reducer :-\
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One of these
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/tankelbow.jpg)
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Hi, got two systems fitted by Pure Freedom, when I was up there they had racks of fittings so they should be able to help you. I would suggest you fit a valve after the tank so if you have to isolate the pump you can without draining the water away.
Mart.
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One of these
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/tankelbow.jpg)
thats the one, or you can get a metal valve with a stop tap
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can i get one at B&Q or is it a mainland thing ::)
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can i get one at B&Q or is it a mainland thing ::)
I could not find them at b&q
Alex that posted sells them, hes quick on delivery aswell and does not con you on postage, I use him myself and never had a problem to date ;)
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I new it :'( when i bought the tank i asked about this ,,,,no it's standard they said even on the Island you could get one. I have never seen one before over here.
so best have a look at alex site.how much for ship to the isle of wight if your read this as only get email latter asking for more shipment charge by most companies.
Please ;D
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I new it :'( when i bought the tank i asked about this ,,,,no it's standard they said even on the Island you could get one. I have never seen one before over here.
so best have a look at alex site.how much for ship to the isle of wight if your read this as only get email latter asking for more shipment charge by most companies.
Please ;D
We will only charge you the standard postage for one of these small items. Our couriers class your island as standard rate.
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Thanks for the reply i order one in the morning
Regards
martin
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I was going to order one of those fittings of Alex today but had a idea...would it work if i went and put a brass fitting in there like plumbers use and a stop valve so that i can stop the water then out a copper pipe and just heat up the hose put it over the copper pipe with a clip holding the hose in place...
Diy again can't help it ;D
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I was going to order one of those fittings of Alex today but had a idea...would it work if i went and put a brass fitting in there like plumbers use and a stop valve so that i can stop the water then out a copper pipe and just heat up the hose put it over the copper pipe with a clip holding the hose in place...
Diy again can't help it ;D
That should work. What I would recommend if using a brass fitting into the tank brass housing is to use plenty of PTFE tape.
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and dont over titen
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Thanks for the help..
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alex i would like simalar to this for my tank but i need it to have a valve so i can turn it on and off if you understand what imean
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Thanks for the help..
I would use stainless not brass, if it is di'ed water, you will go green and taint water
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and the copper pipe would that also go green.I can buy stainless,I think ::)
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alex i would like simalar to this for my tank but i need it to have a valve so i can turn it on and off if you understand what imean
For compactness I always fit a nylon elbow first and then a short length of 1/2" hose and then you can fit an in-line valve to do the job, as below:
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Ballvalve12mm.jpg)
What I personally use however is a nylon elbow, short length of hose and then an in-line Pro-Fitting end stop, which allows quick release and shut-off of the tank from the pump system. I then carry a spare pump complete with Pro-tail, so if I have any pump problems I can unplug the pump and replace with the spare one. I use a 1/2 Pro-tail and end stop as below:
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/proendquarter.jpg)
(http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/protail.jpg)
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hi alex its for my reserve tank, i use a sub pump to transfer water but its for pressure washing jobs.
Do you stock the top item?
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I'm not sure Alex why you have a pump set up like that ??? I mean my pump has a hose conector on it so if the pump needed to be changed turn of valve pull hose conector of the pump and change pump.
is your way a better way of setting the pump up after all mine's been like this four about three half yrs now.
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hi alex its for my reserve tank, i use a sub pump to transfer water but its for pressure washing jobs.
Do you stock the top item?
We do in two sizes:
www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Inline_valves__strainers_etc.html (http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Inline_valves__strainers_etc.html)
I'm not sure Alex why you have a pump set up like that ??? I mean my pump has a hose conector on it so if the pump needed to be changed turn of valve pull hose conector of the pump and change pump.
is your way a better way of setting the pump up after all mine's been like this four about three half yrs now.
It's what I use, it's not necessarily better, just seem to work for me. :)
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do you have a conector on your pump or have you perm fixed the hose to the pump, reason i ask is some times the hose conector can come of with a lot of presure and water would go every where.
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do you have a conector on your pump or have you perm fixed the hose to the pump, reason i ask is some times the hose conector can come of with a lot of presure and water would go every where.
I have the hose permanently fixed to the pump with a 1/2" barb to 3/8ths screwthread. This ensures no leaks and no accidental 'pop offs' but the quick release Pro-connectors still allow for instant removal if needed.
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::) Lots to think about.
Thanks for your time Alex.