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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: concept on August 25, 2009, 08:47:19 pm

Title: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: concept on August 25, 2009, 08:47:19 pm

No matter how tight I tighten the jubilee clip securing the hose to the outlet on my booster pump, it keeps leaking!

Are there any better fixings?!

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: weetot on August 25, 2009, 08:53:53 pm

'o' Rings with pincers to apply them, or petrol clips from Halfords. make sure you get the right size o rings minibore, microbore etc:

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: Smudger on August 25, 2009, 08:55:55 pm

The problem is more likely the male fitting on your pump, it should be flared or have barbs which allow the clip to clamp down and seal really tight

some manufacturers produce staight/plain ends because there are cheaper to produce

can you unscrew the fitting from the pump?

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: concept on August 25, 2009, 09:03:04 pm

Its a metal barbed fitting.

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: Smudger on August 25, 2009, 09:08:29 pm

Then really you shouldn't have much of an issue,
have you tried the trusty old PTFE tape ??

Wrap around the fittng 2 to 3 times nice and tight so the hose does not dislodge it then tighten the jubi over the tasped area.


Darran

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: DaveG on August 25, 2009, 09:08:44 pm

Might sound daft but......2 jubilee clips

Title: Re: better fixing than jubilee clip?
Post by: Gleaming windows on August 25, 2009, 09:13:51 pm

Quote from: H2ose on August 25, 2009, 09:08:44 pm

Might sound daft but......2 jubilee clips

Beat me to it.