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Title: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: Andrew46 on December 26, 2009, 06:48:47 pm
The current set-up I have is normal hozelock connections to and from DI for 1/2 inch hose.  Is there a bnetter quality connection in Metal?? connections I can use but still with quick release??   Or is only option plastic hozelock to connect 1/2 inch to and from DI??

Cheers
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: Andrew46 on December 26, 2009, 07:03:29 pm
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/DI_Resin_Beads_and_TDS_Meters.html


Just seen these connectors half way down the page.  NITO. Am I right in thinking these will do exactly the job of hoselock so will connect 1/2 inch hose to and from DI BUT also have the option of quick release like hose lock???
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: daz1977 on December 26, 2009, 07:46:21 pm
they will do excatly the same job as the plastic, only stronger,   
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: Andrew46 on December 26, 2009, 08:01:56 pm
Cheers Daz

Presume leaks will be reduced as well??

Do you think these are worth the extra money?

Cheers
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: mci services on December 26, 2009, 08:16:17 pm
just beware if you put metal connectors on and you drop it the plastic di head will be more likely to break wheras the plastic bit breaks when you use plastic connectors.

much cheaper to replace a connector
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: Andrew46 on December 26, 2009, 08:46:28 pm
cheers stu

do you think the metalsare better though (less leaks) - assuming you don't drop the di head.
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: mci services on December 26, 2009, 10:03:28 pm
cheers stu

do you think the metalsare better though (less leaks) - assuming you don't drop the di head.

no idea mate my plastic ones dont leak and i only use it when filling tank as i am di only, when i did have a metal connector i never found much difference
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: macmac on December 26, 2009, 11:35:59 pm
Replacing the rubber o rings on the male connectors should stop any leaks, also take the males out & ptfe them.
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: jouk45 on December 27, 2009, 07:47:48 am
get the metal one, i broke 2 plastic ones when the di has fallen over,
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: mci services on December 27, 2009, 03:11:03 pm
get the metal one, i broke 2 plastic ones when the di has fallen over,

joe thats my point if you fit metal one yes they wont break but that only leaves the plastic di head to break as the next weakest part in the chain. at least if you break the plastic male connector it can be replaced for a couple of quid
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: jouk45 on December 27, 2009, 03:23:21 pm
get the metal one, i broke 2 plastic ones when the di has fallen over,

joe thats my point if you fit metal one yes they wont break but that only leaves the plastic di head to break as the next weakest part in the chain. at least if you break the plastic male connector it can be replaced for a couple of quid
yes i never thought of it that way stu,
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: mci services on December 27, 2009, 03:30:59 pm
if i had a fitted di vessel in the van i would go for metal but because i move mine about i just stick to the plastic
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy) on December 27, 2009, 03:39:19 pm
get the metal one, i broke 2 plastic ones when the di has fallen over,

joe thats my point if you fit metal one yes they wont break but that only leaves the plastic di head to break as the next weakest part in the chain. at least if you break the plastic male connector it can be replaced for a couple of quid
yes i never thought of it that way stu,

Thats our Stu....thinks outside the box ;)
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy) on December 27, 2009, 03:40:14 pm
not saying that you dont Joe of course......anyone want to buy a second hand shovel? ::)
Title: Re: CONNECTING 1/2 INCH HOSE TO DI
Post by: mci services on December 27, 2009, 07:52:44 pm
not saying that you dont Joe of course......anyone want to buy a second hand shovel? ::)
swap you for a rubber ring or a life jacket ;D