Brass elbow leaking

[Corps012588]

I've had a brass swivel elbow on my claber hose reel for a few months now and it's just started leaking. Are these elbows serviceable or is it a case of a new one as they aren't expensive?

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[Dave B]

I had the same issue

Tried changing the big rubber washer that goes in the end and no change

Turned out to be the small one where the elbow swivels which isn't serviceable

Had to get a new one in the end

Have a look on ebay at hose reel swivels as they are the ones that never wear out but are expensive

Or just replace the cheap ones every few months

 

[Iron Giant]

Never have much of an issue, But I don't leave my reel under pressure when not in use once
I have completed job(s) and have to drive to next jobs once I have turned the controller off I drain so much water from the reel

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[Guest]

I had the same issue
Tried changing the big rubber washer that goes in the end and no change
Turned out to be the small one where the elbow swivels which isn't serviceable
Had to get a new one in the end
Have a look on ebay at hose reel swivels as they are the ones that never wear out but are expensive
Or just replace the cheap ones every few months

What's the expensive ones called?

Are we talking about standard hozelock type?

 

[Dave B]

They are called hose reel swivels and are big bulky brass items usually found on cox reels and the like

For the expense it's probably better to use the brass elbows

 

[Guest]

Anyone used the pro 026 connectors for there hose or system? Interesting the don't have o rings like the hozelock type...

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-reels/hose-reel-connectors.html

 

[Corps012588]

Just an update. I managed to service the elbow today and it's working like new again. They are threadlocked but will give with enough pressure.
I rebuilt it with brand new rings, silicone grease and ptfe tape so it can be serviced again in the future.
The only tools needed were a vice and an Allen key.

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[Dave B]

Anyone used the pro 026 connectors for there hose or system? Interesting the don't have o rings like the hozelock type...

http://gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/all-products/pump-hose/hose-reels/hose-reel-connectors.html

They are like rectus fittings and don't need an o ring

You will however need a pro26 female for the hose