[richywilts]

where the hose connect to the reel its really losing a lot of water any tips or is it just a case or buying new hoselock connectors and plenty of ptfe tape

or anything else on the market that can give a better fit

[PoleKing]

Use the brass connectors.
PTFE
And that has always done me...

[Smudger]

Could be the o ring is dry, put a little silicone grease ( or Vaseline ) on it.

Darran

[Smudger]

Just waiting for the silly ring piece remarks 

[Mick Kent]

I find its always the o ring that needs replacing or greasing.

[richywilts]

where the o ring in the hose reel or the connectors

[Dave Willis]

Is this a wind up?

I like a good laugh. 

[richywilts]

no im just crap at mending things hose reels got new hoselocks and plenty of ptfe tape so just wondering what else it could be as im rubbish and repairs

[Dave Willis]

Shouldn't need any ptfe tape on a hoselock connection only parts that are screwed together.

All the male connectors have a rubber O ring on them sometimes wear out or flatten in shape - they can be prised off and replaced.
Make sure the hose is cut dead square and is seated properly too.

[richywilts]

cheers dave will try all the things tmoz

[PoleKing]

Shouldn't need any ptfe tape on a hoselock connection only parts that are screwed together.

All the male connectors have a rubber O ring on them sometimes wear out or flatten in shape - they can be prised off and replaced.
Make sure the hose is cut dead square and is seated properly too.

PTFE on the threaded bit at the back Dave

[chanster00]

sorry got to agree with dave PTFE not needed with any hoselock fittings.....

don't buy cheap hoselock-type fittings make sure they are hoselock branded, or get rectus 26 - which is what i do,
if you do this but a pair of pinch pliars and a vast amount of "o" clips from e-bay seller circuit-hydraulics-LTD, great price and service.

infact thinking back to the early years! wish some one gave me this advice sooner!

[dazmond]

this is what i have on my claber reel richy


brass swivel elbow screwed in tight with a wrench on side of  hose reel.decent metal hoselock. a nice tight fit with no leaks.also check your pumps shutting off when you turn off your pole tap in good time so you dont get a build up of pressure.

rectus 26 fittings on my other reel.no leaks at all.

[chanster00]

brass swivel elbow screwed in tight with a wrench on side of  hose reel.decent metal hoselock. a nice tight fit with no leaks.also check your pumps shutting off when you turn off your pole tap in good time so you dont get a build up of pressure.

sound advice! this is also something to learn!
When fitting a swivel elbow on to your reel
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!!! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!!! DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!!!!

results in you having to order a new reel manifold, and disassemble and reassemble of reel! *painfully a boo boo of a job

[NWH]

When you PTFT always leave the first couple of male rings bare so you get a better fit