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Yeah I changed to JG fittings from the tank right through the pump and up to about 30cm from the hose reel. I looked at several work arounds to fit JG directly to the reel but nothing was going to be a long term solution so I went with Pro26 (Rectus 26) fittings at the reel. Touch wood not a drop from them since.John guest tubing and fittings to a fixed point after the pump, in my case the outside port. Then after that flexible hose to the hose reel. Think it was @P4dstar that recommended John guest until the reel many moons ago. I don't have any more leaks at all since trying that.
Pics mate?Yeah I changed to JG fittings from the tank right through the pump and up to about 30cm from the hose reel. I looked at several work arounds to fit JG directly to the reel but nothing was going to be a long term solution so I went with Pro26 (Rectus 26) fittings at the reel. Touch wood not a drop from them since.
I've asked elsewhere and don't think I'll get any help! So ideas of parts would be helpful ?
Recently changed to a two man setup and the problem is the pump outlets leak with any movement on the hose, I need to fix it so when the reels are lifted in and out there's no leaks.
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Do you have a jg fitting on the tank??
No your not being rude at all, that's what the problem is and the hose is probably too stiff. I'll maybe have a look at plumbing pipe clips in B&Q and fit different hose.I dont want to be rude rude but I think half your problem is the fact that you have far to much unsupported weight on the fittings coming out of the pumps , it’s putting a strain on them causing them to leak I think you are very lucky you haven’t broken them off , try fixing your hoses from the pumps to something solid with cable clips to prevent so much movement and I think you will find it will be fine
The clips and hose aren't the problem, those ? barb elbows the pumps come with are mate. John Guest fittings are all sweet but there are other alternatives too. If you want to stick with 1/2'' hose you could just get a metal barb and PTFE the cr4p out of it;No your not being rude at all, that's what the problem is and the hose is probably too stiff. I'll maybe have a look at plumbing pipe clips in B&Q and fit different hose.
I've asked elsewhere and don't think I'll get any help! So ideas of parts would be helpful ?
Recently changed to a two man setup and the problem is the pump outlets leak with any movement on the hose, I need to fix it so when the reels are lifted in and out there's no leaks.
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Yeah mateThey 1/2 fittings?
I think his leaks were coming from the barb at the pump @spruce.We operate the same way you do.
We have brass 3/4" tap connectors screwed onto our hose reels and Hozelock hose connectors coupling up to it.
What I did was to purchase a tube of silicone adhesive and fill the inside of a Hozelock hose connector with it. It needs to be done in such a way that the dried silicone doesn't restrict the connector from locating on the tap connector. Once on this stops any drips from wetting the inside of the van.
We do the same with the connectors at the van port.
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Is the tank bolted to the floor or is it ratchet strapped?
Both mate. Bolted down, strapped with 2x 1 tonne straps through the baffle and then another 2 500KG straps on top.Is the tank bolted to the floor or is it ratchet strapped?
Paranoia mate. I saw a video once showing what happens when you get hit from behind carrying 500L of water ?Fair play mate that's good safety.
If thats worked am I right in thinking you don't have any PTFE on them? That could have solved the problem. I would still add more hose to take some pressure off the joint itself when working outside the van.I'm sure these plastic pump connectors are meant to be hand tight but as the worker left the hose/reel in such a position that caused it to leak for 10-20 minutes I took a pair of pliers to it, and Bob's yer auntie... Sorted for now although as its been said it could break so I'll fit a longer hose on his supply and fix it down.
I'd like the external ports but can't drill holes in the van and also every time you disconnect the reel the water drains out.