I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg

Jim

"Jim" wrote

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down something
in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what kind of
attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg


Wash Basin taps usually come off the tank in the loft, so little pressure
compared to mains water. Are there connectors for those taps?
We had an outside tap installed straight off the mains and have never
regretted it.
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Regards. Bob Hobden.
Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK

On Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:15:56 +0100, Jim
wrote:

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg

Jim

A study of what is available on this page will give you some options.
http://www.hozelock.com/product-cate...ap-connectors/

But in my and I suspect many other peoples experience a hose connector
pushed onto a tap invariably ends up leaking a jet of water up the
wall ,on to the floor or keeps blowing of if there is any sort of
pressure to be useful. Get a proper tap with a thread ,known as a BIB
tap installed that a decent connection can be mechanically threaded
onto to. If you can DIY it then sourcing such a tap from somewhere
like screwfix or toolstation will be around the same cost as one of
those plastic tap adapters anyway.
Eg BIB tap with check valve £5.97

Hozelock round tap/oval tap adapter £ 5.99.

The tap will last and be easy to use.

The tap adapter will involve faffing around tightening a clip, and
eventually leak and fall off.

G.Harman

On Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:15:56 +0100, Jim
wrote:

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg

Jim

There isn't anything that will fit those taps and stay on without
leaking. I had a tap for the hose fitted outside a few years ago.

Those hoses that curl up are a great idea but they don't last. I'm on
my third. The balloon like tube inside the hose eventually bursts as
the hose expands. The first one I had cost about £20 but it only
lasted a few weeks. Since then I have used the ones at £8.95 from
eBay.

Steve

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Neural Network Software for Windows http://www.npsnn.com

On 28/07/2016 13:58, Stephen Wolstenholme wrote:
On Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:15:56 +0100, Jim
wrote:

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg

Jim

There isn't anything that will fit those taps and stay on without
leaking. I had a tap for the hose fitted outside a few years ago.

Those hoses that curl up are a great idea but they don't last. I'm on
my third. The balloon like tube inside the hose eventually bursts as
the hose expands. The first one I had cost about £20 but it only
lasted a few weeks. Since then I have used the ones at £8.95 from
eBay.

Steve


Thanks guys for all the info, however i'm unable to have a tap fitted
outside for 2 main reasons, one it's social housing and i'm not allowed
to do that plus i live on 1st floor so another problem to deal with.
I will have a look at those links posted now.

Jim

On 27/07/2016 23:00, BobHobden wrote:
"Jim" wrote

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg


Wash Basin taps usually come off the tank in the loft, so little
pressure compared to mains water. Are there connectors for those taps?
We had an outside tap installed straight off the mains and have never
regretted it.
Bob your right it does come of bathroom tank and normally pressure is
rubbish but it does have a pump fitted now so it should be ok i'm not
looking for huge amount of pressure just enough to get into nooks and
crannies of the bike

Jim

On Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:12:20 +0100, Jim
wrote:



Thanks guys for all the info, however i'm unable to have a tap fitted
outside for 2 main reasons, one it's social housing and i'm not allowed
to do that plus i live on 1st floor so another problem to deal with.
I will have a look at those links posted now.

Jim

Havn't you got room anywhere inside that you can fit a suitable tap?

That you live above others and probably could be held liable for for
any damage caused by water leaking down below would suggest even more
importance of ensuring a connection does not leak .

Here is another idea for you as you say you are on a first floor and
also using a pump, presumably running the hose out of a window or
down some stairs.
Just fill sink/bath and weight the end of the hose so it stays under
the water and let it syphon out. You could use a bucket or bowl in
sink/bath and leave tap gently on to match the rate at which you are
using it, leave the plug hole unobstructed so any overflow from
bowl/bucket runs safely away.

or forget a hose and use a pump up garden sprayer ,should be able to
clean a bike with a decent one, you can get a back style one that
holds 16 litres for less than £20.
http://tinyurl.com/jywjdm9

G.Harman

On Wed, 27 Jul 2016 20:15:56 +0100, Jim wrote:

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing (eBay item number 252476736643 for example) to hose down
something in the winter from salt on the roads, does anyone know what
kind of attachment is needed for these taps.
https://s26.postimg.org/nklgtpq0p/20160727_184515.jpg

Jim

If you have a dish washer or washing machine then you probably have some
scope there for fitting a 'Y' connector to the cold feed and then an
adapter to take a hose.

Firm connections with washers are usually far better than trying to clamp
onto a tapered lump of metal on a modern tap.

Cheers


Dave R


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Windows 8.1 on PCSpecialist box

In message ,
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But in my and I suspect many other peoples experience a hose connector
pushed onto a tap invariably ends up leaking a jet of water up the
wall

Whilst this is true, I found the best protection was a damp tea towel
draped over the tap/connector, containing any squirts and directing
leakage into the bowl and down the plug hole.

--
Graeme

On Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:16:24 +0100, Jim
wrote:

I'm looking at getting one of those hosepipes that curl up to almost
nothing

If this is the 'x-hose' do be careful, the oringnal version, which is
being sold at car boots and cheap 'outlets' , burst, and many were
returned faulty, they have now bought out ver 2, hopefully better, but
maybe not to be found being sold cheaply.