[SherwoodCleaningSe]

Looking to change over from hose lock to these, but hate getting a wet leg. What are these like, I would go for the 1/4 inch screw connector an plug it into a flow valve.

Simon.

[Bobs Window Cleaning]

mine always leak after around a months use.

[Skyglide]

We have just gone back to hoselock type with valave - fed up with those Rectus (genuine or copy) things falling apart or jamming up!

[GWCS]

bought mine from gardiners, never had any problems

Just remember to look after them - dont drag or let drop on the floor etc.

[john tomkins]

Never had any luck with them.... They just leak

[paul saunders]

They aren't designed to be used with water, they are designed to be used with dry compressed air.The rectus 26 might be a better option as they are made from brass. Asa for the jamming up ....... try a bit of WD40 ........ but not where the water comes out, and wipe off any excess oil with a rag.

[[GQC] Tim]

Bought them from Gardiners, never ever had even a single leak.

[john tomkins]

Bought all mine from Gardiners, never ever had one not leak.

[ftp]

Mine never leak either. Most leaks have been the 'o' rings being too tight/not tight enough. I always fit two now at 90 degrees to each other.

[Bobs Window Cleaning]

Im very heavy handed and  I do drag mine along the floor hence them always leaking :

I should be more carefull as they ain't cheep.

Bob

PS
    I have recently purchased  the cheap ones off ebay (altho Andy Mcann told me not to.....sorry mate). DO NOT BUY THESE!!! THEY ARE VERY POOR QUALITY COPIES.

[mileslake]

Mine from Gardiners are no problem.

[elite mike]

Mine from Gardiners are no problem.

same as, top quality

the ones from cleaning spot are good to

[[GQC] Tim]

Im very heavy handed and  I do drag mine along the floor hence them always leaking :

I should be more carefull as they ain't cheep.

Bob

PS
    I have recently purchased  the cheap ones off ebay (altho Andy Mcann told me not to.....sorry mate). DO NOT BUY THESE!!! THEY ARE VERY POOR QUALITY COPIES.

Fit a protecta ball (or tennisball) on both the micro/minibore and the pole hose. That way the connector is permanently off the ground. 

[NWH]

If they leak it`s because you havn`t O ringed it tight enough,the actual fittings don`t leak.

[craig mcneil]

  I have recently purchased  the cheap ones off ebay (altho Andy Mcann told me not to.....sorry mate). DO NOT BUY THESE!!! THEY ARE VERY POOR QUALITY COPIES.

Funny thing is that the ones I got from Gardiners leaked and jammed whilst these "cheap copies" I bought recently don't. The stuff from eBay (or at least the stuff I've bought) have been genuine Rectus parts, the same as Gardiners.

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

Thanks for all the replies. I would probably end up abusing whatever I got a little dont see how you can't and every thing needs replacing eventually. Just don't want to buy something that gets your leg wet from day one.

Simon.

[Alex Gardiner]

I have been using these fittings for about 5 years now and I have never had a fitting leak whilst in use. The only leaking I have had is where the barb goes into the hose and sometimes I have not tightened the clip up sufficiently.

[SherwoodCleaningSe]

Thanks Alex. I would use one with a male screw thread on the end and use it with a valve. Are these as good?

Simon.

[Alex Gardiner]

Thanks Alex. I would use one with a male screw thread on the end and use it with a valve. Are these as good?

Simon.

Yes they will work in just the same way. 

[Pj]

Mine all leak eventually.

The female leaks gradually through abuse.  Getting dropped (even with the ball fitted), the edges get bashed and a little jagged, and the spring loaded ball bearing joints get a bit clogged with dirt from time to time.  The male part always ends up kicked to bits (even with a ball fitted) leaving jagged edges which water eventually seeps through.
I'm not complaining though, they're not meant to last using them the way we do.  I change mine about 4 or 5 times a year.