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Hello all.  I have found pretty much all I need to make my trolly set up and have the back pack and parts. 

I just wanted to check before I buy it all that I have the correct parts and sizes in the hose and fittings part of the build.(I am new to this) lol

Here is a list of what I am to buy, if any kind person can tell me these will all fit together and are the right sizes.

I am getting the 6MM ID yellow gardiner hose: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hoses/reel-and-system-hoses/microbore-trade-reinforced-hose-6mm-id-11-5mm-od.html

Are these to retus fittings the correct ones to fit to this hose?

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-female-end-stop-coupling-6mm-barb.html

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-male-6mm-barb.html

Then two of these to link to the reel: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-reels/lightweight-metal-reels/aquastop-female-end-stop-fitting-for-microbore-minibore-hose.html

O Rings, I take it I will need the 6MM ones 9mm/11mm to fit over the hose and secure https://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/o-clips.html

UNIVALVE, I have one and I take it the 6MM ORings will go over the hose and secure down to the univalve, is this the right size??

I have read conflicting posts as to what hose to use, but many seem to use this yellow hose at 6mm and use with Uni Valve etc many do on here, but others use different hoses. Not to bothered but just want to check this hose is ok to use. Its a good price and dont want to spend loads on fancy hoses yet.

Thank you so much for reading and if anyone can help that would be great.  First build and just dont want to buy things that are wrong.  Thanks to anyone whom replies in advance, very kind. I want to order tomorrow so I  get the stuff in and spend all weekend putting it together lol, im rubbish at thhis stuff. Giving it a go!

 
Hello all.  I have found pretty much all I need to make my trolly set up and have the back pack and parts. 

I just wanted to check before I buy it all that I have the correct parts and sizes in the hose and fittings part of the build.(I am new to this) lol

Here is a list of what I am to buy, if any kind person can tell me these will all fit together and are the right sizes.

I am getting the 6MM ID yellow gardiner hose: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hoses/reel-and-system-hoses/microbore-trade-reinforced-hose-6mm-id-11-5mm-od.html

Are these to retus fittings the correct ones to fit to this hose?

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-female-end-stop-coupling-6mm-barb.html

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-male-6mm-barb.html

Then two of these to link to the reel: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-reels/lightweight-metal-reels/aquastop-female-end-stop-fitting-for-microbore-minibore-hose.html

O Rings, I take it I will need the 6MM ones 9mm/11mm to fit over the hose and secure https://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/o-clips.html

UNIVALVE, I have one and I take it the 6MM ORings will go over the hose and secure down to the univalve, is this the right size??

I have read conflicting posts as to what hose to use, but many seem to use this yellow hose at 6mm and use with Uni Valve etc many do on here, but others use different hoses. Not to bothered but just want to check this hose is ok to use. Its a good price and dont want to spend loads on fancy hoses yet.

Thank you so much for reading and if anyone can help that would be great.  First build and just dont want to buy things that are wrong.  Thanks to anyone whom replies in advance, very kind. I want to order tomorrow so I  get the stuff in and spend all weekend putting it together lol, im rubbish at thhis stuff. Giving it a go!


If you are going to use your Univalve then you need pole hose that's compatable with the Univalve.

Exceed sell the right hose. Its designed so it doesn't stretch when you pull on it to activate the Univalve.

https://ex-ceedinnovation.co.uk/shop/hoses-connectors/8mm-all-weather/

I believe that Gardiners PU hose also works.

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hoses/pole-hose/green-flexible-pu-pole-hose-5-5mm-id-x-8mm-od.html

 
Hello all.  I have found pretty much all I need to make my trolly set up and have the back pack and parts.   I just wanted to check before I buy it all that I have the correct parts and sizes in the hose and fittings part of the build.(I am new to this) lol

Here is a list of what I am to buy, if any kind person can tell me these will all fit together and are the right sizes.

I am getting the 6MM ID yellow gardiner hose: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hoses/reel-and-system-hoses/microbore-trade-reinforced-hose-6mm-id-11-5mm-od.html

Are these to retus fittings the correct ones to fit to this hose?

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-female-end-stop-coupling-6mm-barb.html

https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/ez-snap-range/ez-snap-trade-male-6mm-barb.html

Then two of these to link to the reel: https://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-reels/lightweight-metal-reels/aquastop-female-end-stop-fitting-for-microbore-minibore-hose.html

O Rings, I take it I will need the 6MM ones 9mm/11mm to fit over the hose and secure https://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/o-clips.html

UNIVALVE, I have one and I take it the 6MM ORings will go over the hose and secure down to the univalve, is this the right size??

I have read conflicting posts as to what hose to use, but many seem to use this yellow hose at 6mm and use with Uni Valve etc many do on here, but others use different hoses. Not to bothered but just want to check this hose is ok to use. Its a good price and dont want to spend loads on fancy hoses yet.

Thank you so much for reading and if anyone can help that would be great.  First build and just dont want to buy things that are wrong.  Thanks to anyone whom replies in advance, very kind. I want to order tomorrow so I  get the stuff in and spend all weekend putting it together lol, im rubbish at thhis stuff. Giving it a go!
With Univalve you can use any PU ( polyurethane) hose. 8mm od - 6mm id The double ear 'o' clips you need for that size are 7-9mm

There's an abundance on eBay etc.

You can also use John guest style push fit connectors quite safely with a Univalve and using them also enables you to take them hose apart after fitting to service the pole, change gooseneck etc.

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With Univalve you can use any PU ( polyurethane) hose. 8mm od - 6mm id

The double ear 'o' clips you need for that size are 7-9mm

There's an abundance on eBay etc.

You can also use John guest style push fit connectors quite safely with a Univalve and using them also enables you to take them hose apart after fitting to service the pole, change gooseneck etc.

Sent using the Window Cleaning Forums mobile app


Hi, Thank you TJTOPCAT.  So the O Rings I need to fit over the 6mm id hose is still the 7-9mm and not the 9-11mm? Ithought i had to get them as i use the 7-9 on my 5m hose. ones.  Thats good then, as have loads.

So bar that is that set up correct size wise etc. Ill be running my 6mm id yelloe hose to the uni valve and secure it with the 7-9 o rings.  My current 5mm hose and 7-9mm o rings seem to let a tiny bit of water out at the uni valve just out the hose. Hope the yelloe hose is ok as it is bigger. maybe im not tightening enough as scared to not flatten the uni valve.  Thank you again

 
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