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koopmaster

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hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« on: March 26, 2014, 06:13:01 pm »
Hi all, my plastic hozelock to 6mm connector is leaking AGAIN..!!!  every 2 months I need to fork out a fiver for a new one which is actually a waste of money.

Is there a metal one anywhere I could buy or do I need to change to another connector type.

Spruce

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Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2014, 06:22:26 pm »
Hi all, my plastic hozelock to 6mm connector is leaking AGAIN..!!!  every 2 months I need to fork out a fiver for a new one which is actually a waste of money.

Is there a metal one anywhere I could buy or do I need to change to another connector type.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brass-Hozelock-Quick-Release-Coupling-x-6mm-hose-tail-/151244221900?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item2336dbadcc#ht_346wt_1399

One of the reasons why hozelok couplings leak is because of a damaged o ring on the male connector.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50-Gardena-Hozelock-Connector-O-Ring-Seal-Spares-for-Garden-Hose-Reel-Nozzle-/200778404010?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Garden_Plants_Bird_Bath_Feeder_CV&hash=item2ebf5350aa#ht_3761wt_1399
Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

Spruce

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Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration and 2% attention to detail!

The older I get, the better I was ;)

Clever Forum Name

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Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 06:37:27 pm »
Since upgrading to the range spruce linked to not had one leak in months!!!!!!

capn sparkle

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Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 07:50:49 pm »
Cheers for that link Spruce - 50 o rings for £2.50 that'll keep my system running for a couple of years

capn sparkle

  • Posts: 567
Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 07:52:14 pm »
Hoselock o rings for sale 10p each   ;D ;D ;D ;D

koopmaster

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Re: hozelock to minibore (6mm) metal
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2014, 08:18:17 pm »
this is the one I have,  and I want a metal one to replace it. its close to the bottom.


http://www.cleaningspot.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock_type_couplings.html

Aquastop hose connector for microbore/minibore