Swivel joint on reel

[jimmyboots]

Getting really fed up with leaks on the van reel and Trolley at the swivel joint. I have patched a few of these now with ptfe, tape, glue, silicone seal etc, but they eventually always end up leaking.

Are there any successful leak free swivels out there. What do you peeps use ?

I am using these from Gardiners

http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/Hozelock-Type-Brass-Hose-Reel-Fitting---Swivel-Elbow--REEL_BRASS_SWIVEL.html

 

[Tuffers]

I have this one Jimmy http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/brass-male-hose-connector-with-34-female-thread-p-386.html?page=all it's never leaked. Does yours leak through the thread?

 

[andy w]

I have this one Jimmy http://www.purefreedom.co.uk/brass-male-hose-connector-with-34-female-thread-p-386.html?page=all it's never leaked. Does yours leak through the thread?

no problem with mine leaking using this :thumbs:

 

[jimmyboots]

Yes it does @Tuffers . I have taken apart with Allen key and put all sorts in to stop leaks but they never last. Does that connector stand up much to wear?

 

[Tuffers]

Yes it does @Tuffers . I have taken apart with Allen key and put all sorts in to stop leaks but they never last. Does that connector stand up much to wear?

The only thing I've ever had to change is the female Hozelock fitting. I only buy the B&Q 99p ones anyway. My way of thinking is this. If a water connection is allowed to be a moving part it will eventually start to leak.

 

[jimmyboots]

Thats true @Tuffers. What gets me though, is those swivel joints are sold to do a job presumably without leaking. If they eventually wore by the rubber seal, then fair enough, but they mainly leak from the thread. Seems to me they are not really well made. They not cheap either

Might try the straight one then. See how long it lasts. The angle of the swivel suits the trolley though. Hmmmmmm