Leak from backpack connector

[Eviestevie]

new backpack from gardener today when pole is connected and I turn the flow tap to off it leaks water out of the ez snap fitting I'm new to backpack and this fitting it was fitted by gardener with the backpackView attachment 3760

 

[Smurf]

Shoddy fitting there I would say to @Alex Gardiner /emoticons/biggrin.png

 

[Smurf]

I'm sure Alex will be along soon with an easy way you can fix it without sending it back

 

[Smurf]

Dose the pump turn off when that tap is closed?

 

[Posh]

Can you just not put a jubilee round it??

 

[johnny bravo]

have you checked the fitting is crimped tight, and not just left on hose ready to tighten.

if you phone them or email them he will send you a couple of o rings to fit on. you dont need special crimpers, you can use plyers or cutter to tighten the sides up onto pole hose.

 

[johnny bravo]

is there anyone on here from Chesterfield, to go and fit a o ring on his hose, for him to get going.

just put help needed in chesterfield.

im sure someone will be along to help you out.

 

[Eviestevie]

The o ring is tight its leaking from the right side of the nut were the hose goes in thanks for ur helpView attachment 3761

 

[Smurf]

That what happens when they use single crip rings as obviouly it's not sealed onto the barb properly. You will need to crimp it some more to stop the water getting past it. Either that just cut it off/spread it apart and as suggested and put a jubilee clip on it instead.

 

[abs]

The o ring is tight its leaking from the right side of the nut were the hose goes in thanks for ur helpView attachment 5821

It does look from that pic that it would tighten more m8

 

[Eviestevie]

That what happens when they use single crip rings as obviouly it's not sealed onto the barb properly. You will need to crimp it some more to stop the water getting past it. Either that just cut it off/spread it apart and as suggested and put a jubilee clip on it instead.

Thanks smurf

It does look from that pic that it would tighten more m8

il get a crimp then and tighten it some more was spraying everywhere lol

 

[abs]

Thanks smurf
il get a crimp then and tighten it some more was spraying everywhere lol

If that don't work if it was me I would cut that off and throw it away ,add a little plumbers tape and attach the hose with a small jubilee clip and tighten that with plyers for a good snug fit

 

[Eviestevie]

If that don't work if it was me I would cut that off and throw it away ,add a little plumbers tape and attach the hose with a small jubilee clip and tighten that with plyers for a good snug fit

Ok if doesn't work can u just remove the O ring or cut the back pipe and start again? Also I want to fit the flow tap to the pole any ideas?

 

[abs]

Ok if doesn't work can u just remove the O ring or cut the back pipe and start again? Also I want to fit the flow tap to the pole any ideas?

Yes m8 cut ditch that o ring cut the pipe back and start again with a jubilee

 

[Alex Gardiner]

It does not look like this has been tightened correctly - apologies for this. I will feed this back to the team who are responsible for fitting these on before they get sent out.

It will need tightening a little bit more - you can usually do this with a pair of wire cutters - crimping from either side of the fitting to tighten it. Alternatively if you have the correct O Ring crimpers then these can be used.

If crimping it tighter does not work then please let me know via my email - [email protected]

 

[abs]

It does not look like this has been tightened correctly - apologies for this. I will feed this back to the team who are responsible for fitting these on before they get sent out.
It will need tightening a little bit more - you can usually do this with a pair of wire cutters - crimping from either side of the fitting to tighten it. Alternatively if you have the correct O Ring crimpers then these can be used.

If crimping it tighter does not work then please let me know via my email - [email protected]

I've found you know it's tight enough when its touching metal ,if its not touching it will go tighter

 

[Eviestevie]

Ok thanks how would you attach the

It does not look like this has been tightened correctly - apologies for this. I will feed this back to the team who are responsible for fitting these on before they get sent out.
It will need tightening a little bit more - you can usually do this with a pair of wire cutters - crimping from either side of the fitting to tighten it. Alternatively if you have the correct O Ring crimpers then these can be used.

If crimping it tighter does not work then please let me know via my email - [email protected]

thanks Alex il do that.impressed with the delivery I ordered it yday afternoon so very quick il be placing a order soon for a slx

 

[Smurf]

If you have a screwfix by you then this would do the job http://www.screwfix.com/p/7-carpenters-pincers/16019 or any diy store should sell them

 

[Eviestevie]

Cheers smurf go there in morn il live 30 seconds away from screefix

 

[johnny bravo]

you will need some eventually, and you will order lots of useless items that are wrong sizes etc.just pinch it right on the inside of the o ring with your new crimpers.

its so exciting isnt it.

we know whats on your christmas list, a new brush head from gardiners L O L, OR A NEW POLE

haaaahaaaaaa

 

[Eviestevie]

Ha I'm on iPad now making a shopping list