Which hose connectors?

Dale Transparent said:

Hi All, I am just wondering if you have any recommendations for hose connections? Any particular brand?

I am running 12mm hose from pumps to Di vessel fitted with male swivel connections, so I'm looking at attachments that join the hose to the swivel connections.

Have previously used Hoselock aquastops, but they don't seem to be durable and I am replacing on an annual basis.

Thanks in advance, Dale

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Apw1210 said:

claber make great connectors. If you mean joining a hose to the hose reel most swivel connectors are pants and leak. A commercial direct fitment 3/4 high pressure rated fitting would best suit. 

That is proving you have a 3/4 bsp fitting

https://www.bladerightcleaningsupplies.co.uk/shop/water-fed-window-cleaning/hoses-reels/heavy-duty-90deg-hosereel-swivel/

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Dave B said:

Perfect except I use a rectus 26 barb on the end to be able to remove the reel easily.

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Dale Transparent said:

Thanks both, I have rectus fittings connecting my reel, but I am look for fittings to link my pump hose to the Di vessel, if that makes sense.

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Baldmonkey said:

I used to use the hoselock system (standard hose pipe connector) but I was sick of them not fitting properly and weeping, so got sick of it and just put my bare hose directly onto the male fitting of the hoselock system and got an oclip big enough to hold it and it has never dripped since I did it 5 months ago. 

If you struggle getting the hose over, boil the kettle and leave the end in a mug of boiling water for a few minutes and it will pop straight on. 

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Dale Transparent said:

Thanks @Baldmonkey, I was considering this, but wasn't sure if it would work or not. Do you remove the rubber o-rings on the male fitting or do they create a seal?

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Dale Transparent said:

Thanks @Baldmonkey, I was considering this, but wasn't sure if it would work or not. Do you remove the rubber o-rings on the male fitting or do they create a seal?

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