Homemade alternative to backpack.

[PTWC]

Ah shuckz

 

[timbeam]

Actually, from looking back over all these posts I think you are both right, you were just misunderstanding each other!

The way I now understand it and to put it simply you need to cut the wire coming OUT of the pressure switch on the pump. Then connect pressure switch to 86 and 87 to the pump's live terminal.

That makes sense to me anyway!

 

[PTWC]

No, there is more to it than that.

But never mind, don't use a relay.

 

[timbeam]

No, there is more to it than that.But never mind, don't use a relay.

You obviously still need to connect 30 to battery positive and 85 to battery negative too but I was just addressing the bit that was confusing people.

That's exactly what your drawing shows anyway.

 

[jimmyboots]

Actually, from looking back over all these posts I think you are both right, you were just misunderstanding each other!
The way I now understand it and to put it simply you need to cut the wire coming OUT of the pressure switch on the pump. Then connect pressure switch to 86 and 87 to the pump's live terminal.

That makes sense to me anyway!

Yes, that's what I have done. I don't now know if it is protecting the relay. Maybe it might be worth playing around with an open relay to see whats going on if I get some time.

 

[PTWC]

Guys,

The only way it will work is if you follow my diagram exactly.

:specs

 

[john39]

Thats excellent Beccs, really impressed. Now all you want is a reel /emoticons/smile.png

were can i buy this reel from jimmy

 

[jimmyboots]

were can i buy this reel from jimmy

Got it from Wilkos mate but they not stocking any at the moment. Might be time of the year.

 

[john39]

Thats excellent Beccs, really impressed. Now all you want is a reel /emoticons/smile.png

jimmy I came across this reel. I have also 40m of 5mm hose, what fittings do I need to attach the hose to the reel? I bought a orange adopter called qrc stop, but the hose is to small to connect onto the narrow end.

 

[Gavin]

Not quite sure which bit you mean but looking at the pic do you mean one of the first two on this page?http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems.html

 

[john39]

No gav its a plastic orange adapter

 

[jimmyboots]

john I have used what you got I think. Hot water and a lot of pursuasion and I got the hose on. Also you can use these. Dear but good. 6 or 8mm Barb

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-6mm-hose-barb.html

 

[john39]

john I have used what you got I think. Hot water and a lot of pursuasion and I got the hose on. Also you can use these. Dear but good. 6 or 8mm Barb
http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-6mm-hose-barb.html

jimmy does this fit onto the reel#'

 

[jimmyboots]

on the outside of the reel I have this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181133331805?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Then, onto that will go any hozelock type fitting. Yes this will fit onto the first fitting

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-6mm-hose-barb.html

If you are connecting a bigger inner diameter hose then get a fitting with bigger barbed end like this 8mm

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-8mm-hose-barb.html

or this 1/2" end

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-a-hose-barb.html

Gav posted the page with all the fittings on a few posts up :thumbsup:

 

[john39]

whats the first connector that goes onto the reel so I can attach the hose

 

[jimmyboots]

whats the first connector that goes onto the reel so I can attach the hose

The actual reel hose.

This will do, with whatever sized barbed end you need. These fittings are for normal hozelock type fittings

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-6mm-hose-barb.html

 

[john39]

The actual reel hose.This will do, with whatever sized barbed end you need. These fittings are for normal hozelock type fittings

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/qr-metal-hose-coupling-systems/quick-release-straight-through-coupling-with-6mm-hose-barb.html

View attachment 3522 Will that fitting fit straight onto this and then the hose goes on ?

 

[jimmyboots]

View attachment 5536 Will that fitting fit straight onto this and then the hose goes on ?

Yes :thumbsup:

 

[john39]

Oh ok cheers

 

[Murphy]

Hi I was looking at the wiring diagram, can some 1 tell me what a presure switch is please?

 

[jimmyboots]

No probs @john39 I also use these. This is what I thought you had when you said you had an orange one

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-fittings-adapters/standard-1-2-hose-fittings/aquastop-female-end-stop-fitting-for-microbore-minibore-hose.html

@Murphy . A pressure switch is a switch on the pump that stops /starts the water when a Tap is used on your hose. When you turn the flow of water off on your Tap the pressure switch cuts out the pump so it stops pumping.