I bought one of these fittings for a Sun Joe SPX3000 'cause the original plastic fittings leaked. These leak worse. Any solutions? Thanks!
1250253
Did you remove the water filter from the Sun Joe, use needle nose plier pull that little white plastic out before you connect the new fitting, the reason it leaked bad because the new fitting already has the water filter. I has same that problem ,so after I pull that water filter from Sun Joe out, it worked good , just very little leak, I used teflon thread , no more leaks.
1250254
I added a second washer to the female connector and was able to get the leaking to stop.
1250255
I like the power washer, but the fitting does leak, I was going to purchase one of those fittings, I wish I had a sulotion. If you find something please let me know. Thanks!
743600
Im not sure. This comes as a set (male/female). I switched over all my connectors with these. Plastic ones went into the garbage. I also keep the O rings oiled up. No leakage so far.
542056
I had a similar issue with a Rhino tank. However, mine would connect, but it leaked. I bought some yellow gas line tape and wrapped the connection on the tank 3 or 4 times - no more leak issues.
255919
My suggestion to you is not to buy these expandable hoses that consist of the plastic fittings. I've experienced first hand that this hose is nothing but garbage and everyone that I know that purchased one had the same problem (leaks). Continue with the heavier but reliable hose until some company can produce a reliable flexible hose that will last for multiple years.
111759
Have had no problem with leakage so far on the two units purchased around last June (2013) for my large pool. I suspect you received a defective unit, or it was damaged somehow compromising the seals. Suggest you send back for replacement if possible.
821909
Yes. Test all fittings with a water / soap spray to make sure there are no leaks...
1492706
Peter: As I am not a chemist and given the importance of what type of material potable water will be flowing through, I would strongly recommend contacting Gilmour directly. I am sure they would be more than willing to insure your drinking water safety by advising exactly what material the connectors are made of. I can tell you that I own a couple of pair of these fittings and they work flawlessly. I am using them on a 3/4" garden hose into a 3100 psi power washer and to which the added flow has made a significant performance difference. No issues what-so-ever.
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You do not need metal fittings. Screw the clear provided plastic coupler to the power washer, snap the small end of the clear adapter into the blue end of the provided plastic hose adapter and, and screw the hose into the black end of the hose adapter. I did this and no leaks. The people who complain about leaking have incorrectly screwed the black end of the hose adapter into the macine. The threads do not fit correctly between the power washer and black end of the hose adapter
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maybe it has different threads? or is it leaking?if it's just leaking use Teflon tape. if it's the threads, home depot might have thread adapters.
764630
No. Both of the hoses I own have the same problem. I just wrapped tape around the connectors and don't use the function that shuts them off at the connector, because then they leak right through the hose. It's a problem I just decided to live with. Otherwise I like the hose.
74065
If I remember correctly the manual shows attaching the tubing to the wrong fitting. Attach it to the brass fitting instead of the plastic one
2190997
I would think you could remove that fitting and add a female threaded/sweat fitting. The internals are mostly plastic, so I would keep the heat away from that. That fitting works well....I used it with 3/4" PVC.
392258
Mine leaked at pool attachment the coupling has two screws holding it together try tightening them it then screw it on. Worked on mine.
2011724
Mine has never leaked so I'm not sure. You may want to contact the company and ask them.
826085
I have the elongated model. I think you should call the professional installer. He or she needs to come tighten something before it leaks.
946192
I can't find anyone that sells fittings. If you find connections with outside diamater of 3/8", you could use clamps to secure it or maybe force the hose on it and maybe glue them.
424861
NO, the fittings are designed to be used with 3/4" Garden Hose connections. Could you adapt the fittings for air? I suppose you could be I've always found that air will leak where water will not. Plus I'm not sure the increased pressure of air would be smart. ie: Water 30-50psi Air up to 120psi.