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Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming
loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"Jim xzy" wrote in message . 4.11... Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim One word ""supposed"". I have found that only like for like fittings/hoses are 100% compatible. However it does help to make connections when hoses and fittings are warm, BUT, even like for like fittings will blow apart if kept under mains pressure and left in the sun. I was thinking of making my own solar hot water system and snaked a very long Hozelock hose down our small garden, which because it is small is a sun trap. Filled it to mains pressure and left it. Not long before it blew apart. Didn't bother with the solar heating system and ALWAYS, note ALWAYS, take mains pressure off the hose assembly. Mike -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. .................................... |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote:
Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim In 30-odd years I've encountered the occasional male-female separation when one or other part wears but I've never had the connector actually separate from the hose. Do you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose. All the decent Hozelock-type fittings assume a standard hose diameter both inside and out but not all hoses are the same. If the internal diameter is bigger than standard then the hose will compress in the fitting and come away. If the outer diameter is less than normal then the compression fitting may not bite. Some hoses I have come across have an exceptionally hard outer wall and the plastic teeth in the fitting may not be able to penetrate into that to get a grip. In other cases, the outer wall is too soft - you can't win sometimes! Have a look at a hose end that has separated and see if you can see clear teeth marks in it from the compression fitting. If you cannot then either or both of the hose and/or fittings need to be replaced. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"Jake" wrote in message ... On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote: Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim In 30-odd years I've encountered the occasional male-female separation when one or other part wears but I've never had the connector actually separate from the hose. Do you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose. All the decent Hozelock-type fittings assume a standard hose diameter both inside and out but not all hoses are the same. If the internal diameter is bigger than standard then the hose will compress in the fitting and come away. If the outer diameter is less than normal then the compression fitting may not bite. Some hoses I have come across have an exceptionally hard outer wall and the plastic teeth in the fitting may not be able to penetrate into that to get a grip. In other cases, the outer wall is too soft - you can't win sometimes! Have a look at a hose end that has separated and see if you can see clear teeth marks in it from the compression fitting. If you cannot then either or both of the hose and/or fittings need to be replaced. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. Make absolutely sure you have inserted the hose end fully into the connector. If it is a very tight fit, soak the hose end in hot water for a short while then try pushng it fully onto the connector. Tighten the connector ring as tight as you can by hand. I've never had a connector come off the hose. Bill |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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"Bill Grey" wrote: "Jake" wrote in message .. . On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote: Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim In 30-odd years I've encountered the occasional male-female separation when one or other part wears but I've never had the connector actually separate from the hose. Do you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose. All the decent Hozelock-type fittings assume a standard hose diameter both inside and out but not all hoses are the same. If the internal diameter is bigger than standard then the hose will compress in the fitting and come away. If the outer diameter is less than normal then the compression fitting may not bite. Some hoses I have come across have an exceptionally hard outer wall and the plastic teeth in the fitting may not be able to penetrate into that to get a grip. In other cases, the outer wall is too soft - you can't win sometimes! Have a look at a hose end that has separated and see if you can see clear teeth marks in it from the compression fitting. If you cannot then either or both of the hose and/or fittings need to be replaced. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. Make absolutely sure you have inserted the hose end fully into the connector. If it is a very tight fit, soak the hose end in hot water for a short while then try pushng it fully onto the connector. Tighten the connector ring as tight as you can by hand. I've never had a connector come off the hose. Bill Sometimes it's advisable to cut an inch or so off the end of the hose because the hose over time will stretch and hot water as you say does help force the hose over a connector. Stephen. -- http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk From the Wirral Peninsula. Coach painting tips and techniques + Land Rover colour codes "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble". Henry Royce |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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: o you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? No - it's about 2bar, i.e., average. And I never have the tap turned full- on either. Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose I think it's the hose. It ooks like the Hozelock type (dark green, with criss-cross reinforcement, but the OD may be less than ideal. I don't think the teeth on the fittings are getting a proper purchase. Jim |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
wrote in message ... In message "Bill Grey" wrote: "Jake" wrote in message . .. On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote: Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim In 30-odd years I've encountered the occasional male-female separation when one or other part wears but I've never had the connector actually separate from the hose. Do you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose. All the decent Hozelock-type fittings assume a standard hose diameter both inside and out but not all hoses are the same. If the internal diameter is bigger than standard then the hose will compress in the fitting and come away. If the outer diameter is less than normal then the compression fitting may not bite. Some hoses I have come across have an exceptionally hard outer wall and the plastic teeth in the fitting may not be able to penetrate into that to get a grip. In other cases, the outer wall is too soft - you can't win sometimes! Have a look at a hose end that has separated and see if you can see clear teeth marks in it from the compression fitting. If you cannot then either or both of the hose and/or fittings need to be replaced. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. Make absolutely sure you have inserted the hose end fully into the connector. If it is a very tight fit, soak the hose end in hot water for a short while then try pushng it fully onto the connector. Tighten the connector ring as tight as you can by hand. I've never had a connector come off the hose. Bill Sometimes it's advisable to cut an inch or so off the end of the hose because the hose over time will stretch and hot water as you say does help force the hose over a connector. Stephen. Yes it's always best to cut off an inch or so to have a clean new bit of hose to work with. Bill |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"Jim xzy" wrote in message . 4.11... Jake wrote in : o you have exceptionally high water pressure (lucky you if you do)? No - it's about 2bar, i.e., average. And I never have the tap turned full- on either. Pressure aside, you may have inferior quality fittings or hose. You will know if that applies. Alternatively you may have a non-standard fitting or hose I think it's the hose. It ooks like the Hozelock type (dark green, with criss-cross reinforcement, but the OD may be less than ideal. I don't think the teeth on the fittings are getting a proper purchase. Jim My hose looks just like yours but I've has no trouble with it. It may well be your hose then. Bill |
There's been some very helpful advice given freely here.
There are I'm sure, many experts who'd charge a fortune to cure the problem of "premature separation." |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On Mar 12, 5:41*pm, Jim xzy wrote:
Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim A lot are not compatable/farfromit though they look superficiially similar. After a while they wear and will leak/blow off anyway.. Get the brass ones or just buy new. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote:
The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Can't say I've ever had that and to be honest I'm rather surprised that they can blow apart there are the moderate water pressure you say you have. I wonder if it is an assembly error? The hose side of these connectors is not "push fit". You should unscrew the collar completely and thread it onto the hose then push the hose fully onto the back of the connector, right over the raised lip, then slide and screw up firmly the collar. -- Cheers Dave. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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ll.co.uk: I wonder if it is an assembly error? The hose side of these connectors is not "push fit". You should unscrew the collar completely and thread it onto the hose then push the hose fully onto the back of the connector, right over the raised lip, then slide and screw up firmly the collar. Yes, I realise that. I think the problem with my hose is that the plastic is not thick enough, which causes two problems: (a) it stretches too easily and (b) the teeth on the fittings don't get a good purchase. At the end of the day, I may have to bite the bullet and buy a non- cheapskate hose! That's an expense I'd have liked to avoid, cos I need about 30 metres of the stuff to reach the furthermost nether-regions... I learned one lesson though: don't buy Hozelock-lookalike hoses from Aldi, no matter how tempting the price! They also spring leaks very easily. Actually, this hose is about the third one I've had bad luck with and the other two were purchased from somewhere else. Can anyone recommend a make of hose that will not give these kind of problems, and doesn't cost a king's ransom? Jim |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
On 13 Mar 2012 10:28:49 GMT, Jim xzy wrote:
Can anyone recommend a make of hose that will not give these kind of problems, and doesn't cost a king's ransom? Take a look in Wickes, I bought 30m of yellow hose in the last year or so from there. IIRC they had good prices for decent hose compared to the other sheds. Heavy duty yellow 30m £21.99: http://www.wickes.co.uk/red-plastic-...s/invt/158414/ Cheaper green stuff 30m £12.48 http://www.wickes.co.uk/red-plastic-...s/invt/158411/ -- Cheers Dave. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On 12/03/2012 17:41, Jim xzy wrote:
Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... Apart from cutting off an inch or so off the hose as recommended by others, I have also wrapped a layer or two of insulating tape around the fitting to increase its diameter a fraction. You'll know when you've got enough tape on - if too much is wrapped round, you can't get the hose on at all. -- Jeff |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
Jeff Layman wrote in news:jjn948$392$1
@news.albasani.net: Apart from cutting off an inch or so off the hose as recommended by others, I have also wrapped a layer or two of insulating tape around the fitting to increase its diameter a fraction. You'll know when you've got enough tape on - if too much is wrapped round, you can't get the hose on at all. Jeff, Ah yes - that seems well worth a try - thanks! I'm not sure why I didn't think of that... Luckily I have some very good insulation tape with better stickability than most. Jim |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote:
Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim I can't help with Hozelock as I gave them up years ago. I know you don't want to buy new fittings but if you ever do, get the brass fittings as they rarely give trouble. I can't remember the name but I do remember they were cheaper than the plastic Hozelock fittings when I bought them. Steve -- Neural Network Software. http://www.npsl1.com EasyNN-plus. Neural Networks plus. http://www.easynn.com SwingNN. Forecast with Neural Networks. http://www.swingnn.com JustNN. Just Neural Networks. http://www.justnn.com |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On Mar 13, 10:28*am, Jim xzy wrote:
"Dave Liquorice" wrote hill.co.uk: I wonder if it is an assembly error? The hose side of these connectors is not "push fit". You should unscrew the collar completely and thread it onto the hose then push the hose fully onto the back of the connector, right over the raised lip, then slide and screw up firmly the collar. Yes, I realise that. I think the problem with my hose is that the plastic is not thick enough, which causes two problems: (a) it stretches too easily and (b) the teeth on the fittings don't get a good purchase. At the end of the day, I may have to bite the bullet and buy a non- cheapskate hose! That's an expense I'd have liked to avoid, cos I need about 30 metres of the stuff to reach the furthermost nether-regions... I learned one lesson though: don't buy Hozelock-lookalike hoses from Aldi, no matter how tempting the price! They also spring leaks very easily. Actually, this hose is about the third one I've had bad luck with and the other two were purchased from somewhere else. Can anyone recommend a make of hose that will not give these kind of problems, and doesn't cost a king's ransom? Jim The main thing is not to drive over them. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"Jim xzy" wrote in message . 4.11... Jeff Layman wrote in news:jjn948$392$1 @news.albasani.net: Apart from cutting off an inch or so off the hose as recommended by others, I have also wrapped a layer or two of insulating tape around the fitting to increase its diameter a fraction. You'll know when you've got enough tape on - if too much is wrapped round, you can't get the hose on at all. Jeff, Ah yes - that seems well worth a try - thanks! I'm not sure why I didn't think of that... Luckily I have some very good insulation tape with better stickability than most. Are you using the latest type of Hozelock hose connectors? See http://reviews.homebase.co.uk/1494-e...36/reviews.htm for some favourable reviews. |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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Stephen Wolstenholme wrote: On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote: Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... TIA Jim I can't help with Hozelock as I gave them up years ago. I know you don't want to buy new fittings but if you ever do, get the brass fittings as they rarely give trouble. I can't remember the name but I do remember they were cheaper than the plastic Hozelock fittings when I bought them. Steve The problem I had with a brass fitting one was the part where the hose pushes onto is too short, it still had the plastic compression bit which bites on the hose and the screw was brass so at least you could over tighten the brass thread without worrying about cross threading, unlike the plastic variety. Another alternative to Hozelock is Gardena whose fittings are supposed to be compatible. Stephen. -- http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk From the Wirral Peninsula. Coach painting tips and techniques + Land Rover colour codes "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble". Henry Royce |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On 13/03/2012 18:09, Jake wrote:
On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:00:49 GMT, wrote: Another alternative to Hozelock is Gardena whose fittings are supposed to be compatible. Stephen. Whilst Gardena (and lots of other makes, some inferior) are "compatible", IME that doesn't necessarily mean "watertight". they may clip together but they often leak. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. Plastic Hozelock push off my pressure washer. I replaced it with a brass one, no further problems. -- Residing on low ground in North Staffordshire |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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writes On 13/03/2012 18:09, Jake wrote: On Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:00:49 GMT, wrote: Another alternative to Hozelock is Gardena whose fittings are supposed to be compatible. Stephen. Whilst Gardena (and lots of other makes, some inferior) are "compatible", IME that doesn't necessarily mean "watertight". they may clip together but they often leak. Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling happily from the dryer end of Swansea Bay. Plastic Hozelock push off my pressure washer. I replaced it with a brass one, no further problems. I use plastic Hozelock on my pressure washer -no problems. I've used Hozelock and Gardena mixed without any problems. -- hugh |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"Jim xzy" wrote in message . 4.11... Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... I've had similar problems, both with the genuine parts and the compatibles. I've found that (probably due to carelessness on my part while pushing the hose into the fitting) some of the plastic teeth have been bent back. You can realign these with the end of a small screwdriver if you do it very gently and then they will be OK if you don't put the tap on full pressure after that. HTH Tina |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On 14/03/2012 16:40, Christina Websell wrote:
"Jim wrote in message . 4.11... Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... I've had similar problems, both with the genuine parts and the compatibles. I've found that (probably due to carelessness on my part while pushing the hose into the fitting) some of the plastic teeth have been bent back. You can realign these with the end of a small screwdriver if you do it very gently and then they will be OK if you don't put the tap on full pressure after that. HTH Tina Brass kit from Screwfix £10. No brainer really |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose,under pressure?
On Mar 14, 4:40*pm, "Christina Websell"
wrote: "Jim xzy" wrote in message . 4.11... Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... I've had similar problems, both with the genuine parts and the compatibles. I've found that (probably due to carelessness on my part while pushing the hose into the fitting) some of the plastic teeth have been bent back. *You can realign these with the end of a small screwdriver if you do it very gently and then they will be OK if you don't put the tap on full pressure after that. HTH Tina I have this problem with a couple of hoses that have Hoselock Oblong watering attachments on them, I find that a couple of twists of insulating tape on the end of the hose(When it's dry) helps to prevent the end comming off to often |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
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hugh ] wrote: In message , writes In message Stephen Wolstenholme wrote: On 12 Mar 2012 17:41:34 GMT, Jim xzy wrote: [snip] The problem I had with a brass fitting one was the part where the hose pushes onto is too short, it still had the plastic compression bit which bites on the hose and the screw was brass so at least you could over tighten the brass thread without worrying about cross threading, unlike the plastic variety. Another alternative to Hozelock is Gardena whose fittings are supposed to be compatible. Stephen. Didn't one buy t'other a few years back? I did, but can't remember where from. -- http://www.stephen.hull.btinternet.co.uk From the Wirral Peninsula. Coach painting tips and techniques + Land Rover colour codes "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble". Henry Royce |
Any tips for preventing hozelok connectors coming off the hose, under pressure?
"stuart noble" wrote in message ... On 14/03/2012 16:40, Christina Websell wrote: "Jim wrote in message . 4.11... Does anyone have any easy way of preventing Hozelock fittings from coming loose under pressure? OK, it's possible that I am not using genuine Hozelock fittings or hoses, but they are supposed to be compatible. The fittings often come loose after a while when under pressure. That is to say, the hose gets forced free of the connector. (I'm not talking about the male and female parts of a connector coming apart.) Not sure if it's the fault of the connectors or the hose, but if anyone has a method of keeping them on (short of buying new hose and fittings), perhaps you could advise... I've had similar problems, both with the genuine parts and the compatibles. I've found that (probably due to carelessness on my part while pushing the hose into the fitting) some of the plastic teeth have been bent back. You can realign these with the end of a small screwdriver if you do it very gently and then they will be OK if you don't put the tap on full pressure after that. HTH Tina Brass kit from Screwfix £10. No brainer really If you do not have 150 yds of hose that does not have be connected in several places like I do. |
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