[Simon Trapani]

Not being a tight ass but anyone know if it's possible to repair these when they start leaking on the swivel part? It must only be just an 'o' ring inside surely? I see it has an allen bolt fitting inside and slots for an open end spanner outside but I still can't get it apart. They seem so hit or miss. Some last months, others leak almost immediately.

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

You can part the two pieces and there is a O ring inside. This internal O ring is not the same size as standard hozelock O rings. Best thing to do is buy some "silicone" grease from a plumbers merchant and grease the existing O ring- works for me.👍

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

Also grease the washer and PTFE the thread.

[Simon Trapani]

The thread won't leak if the washer is good.

How d'you part the two pieces though? In a vice or something?

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

The thread won't leak if the washer is good.

How d'you part the two pieces though? In a vice or something?

Adjustable spanner and allen key.

[Simon Trapani]

I tried but can’t budge it. I’ll try again. 

Thanks.

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

They are tight but it will move. Have an extra weetabix tomorrow. 👍

A tube of this in your van is beneficial, great for all rubber seals, O rings etc.

https://www.wolseley.co.uk/product/regin-silicone-grease-50g/

[P @ F]

The last couple I took apart had thread lok on them , but they do come apart .
I have given up on them now though , I use these now £7 at Homebase , made by Gardena .
I had a tiny  drip at 100 psi but nothing at all at 55 psi , it just depends on what psi you’re system DE’s at , well worth a punt at 7 quid though

[P @ F]

Forgot the pic , down to £4 now , getting some the Moro me thinks !
I have had 60+ water through it too

[dazmond]

ive never had one of them brass elbows that didnt leak after a short while!annoying as hell.....

these days you dont need them if you buy a decent heavy duty reel as they come with industrial brass rotary joints as standard....they never leak...

[Soupy]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

[֍Winp®oClean֍]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Use them on my entire system- leak free. Never had to speedline/waterproof any of my vans in over 16 years. The problem seems to be that people get a leak and instead of finding out why and rectifying it, decide they are no good and swap their entire systems out to an alternative.

[Simon Trapani]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Soupy I use JG 1/2” throughout. These elbows are just for our four fixed reels. I wouldn’t know how else to connect to the reel?

[P @ F]

Better pic for you 😁

[Soupy]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Soupy I use JG 1/2” throughout. These elbows are just for our four fixed reels. I wouldn’t know how else to connect to the reel?

Proper job.

[Slacky]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Soupy I use JG 1/2” throughout. These elbows are just for our four fixed reels. I wouldn’t know how else to connect to the reel?

Proper job.

Have you got a link for those Mr Soupster?

[Simon Trapani]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Soupy I use JG 1/2” throughout. These elbows are just for our four fixed reels. I wouldn’t know how else to connect to the reel?

Proper job.

Have you got a link for those Mr Soupster?

And how do I attach to the 3/4" male hose reel thread & the other to 1/2" hose?

[Soupy]

I can't believe there's still folk using hozelock..

Soupy I use JG 1/2” throughout. These elbows are just for our four fixed reels. I wouldn’t know how else to connect to the reel?

Proper job.

Have you got a link for those Mr Soupster?

And how do I attach to the 3/4" male hose reel thread & the other to 1/2" hose?

I don't have a link. They come with Cox reels and never break (you need to replace o rings in them sometimes). I think grippatank sell them but they're like £50 or more.

http://m.coxhosereels.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coxhosereels.com%2FHose-Reel-Swivels.html&utm_referrer=#2865

I wouldn't connect it to a 1/2 garden hose, I use john guest fittings.

[dazmond]

This fitting never leaks....

[Dave Willis]

Maybe put them on your Diesel line?