[Pure Glass]

Need to change a male for female connection on the end of the hose of the pole.

1/There is a circular clamp that is crimped using pinchers, just behind the connection - how do you remove it/can it be re-used as I now need to fit a female end rather than a male

2/Am I better off reusing or snipping the hose just behing the clamp and fitting the new connection?

3/Can you get hold of those clamps elsewhere, or can you get away without using it?

Ta, Steve

[concept]

Here are your answers:

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=120780.msg1048894#msg1048894

You can buy the tools and clips from hardware stores, or from Gardiners.

I have tried removing mine with the methods discussed, not tried the tin snips yet, but cant remove it.

Personally not too impressed with them, as I have pinched them up as tight as I can, and they still leak.

I await the day I can have an entirely leak free system....if anyone has one, let me know how!!

[Jeff Brimble]

I use oerliker rings for some joints, but I wouldnt re use the hose under the old joint just snip off 1" and refit, with the special pincers.
No longer have any probs with leaks- but I use a low pressure system 32psi  with a manual bypass to keep pressure build up down.
I got my clamps and pncers from a specialist engineering supplies shop Machine Mart dont stock them.