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    I have an outside tap and so i bought a Hozelock 60m Cart With 50m Multipurpose Hose
    and when i connect it to the tap it feels quite secure but once i turn the tap on (even slow) the hose falls off, i have been a bought a new hose connector and the same thing happens and i am at my wits end as to what i can do, has anyone got any ideas as to what i can do to stop it happening x

  • #2
    Which bit falls off what bit? Got any pics?

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    • #3
      no pics but it all falls off, apart from the white plastic screw at the top

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      • #4
        Is the connector similar to this?

        Hozelock 3/4-inch Pro Metal Threaded Connector for Taps: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors

        ... and is the silver bit falling off the white bit?

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        • #5
          yes thats right, i also have the same fitting all in plastic and that falls off too
          Last edited by suzan; 27-02-2014, 07:44 PM.

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          • #6
            I had a similar problem a couple of years ago and it was because I had used a connector that had a oneway valve that stopped the water going into the hose so the water was blowing the connector off.

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            • #7
              You can get brass ones if you think the plastic is a problem. Veggielots post makes sense too though. Even with a tap on low, it will still equalise at mains pressure and blow the pipe off if there's a valve in the wrong way

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              • #8
                it is once water gets through the pipe that it falls off, so i dont think the valve is the problem.

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                • #9
                  Do you mean the silver part is falling off from the white part?

                  That is odd, I don't think it should be doing that

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                  • #10
                    Silly question I know but have you taken of the connector that comes with the tap??

                    Or do you mean that the fitting in #4 stays in place but the hose connector falls of that fitting??

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by AllInContainers View Post
                      You can get brass ones if you think the plastic is a problem.
                      Brass ones are definitely the way to go. I used to use plastic but they don't last. Brass is more cost effective in the long run and more robust.

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                      • #12
                        I think we need a photo of it after it's fallen off, is that possible?
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                        • #13
                          I have been given this advise (hope the pic works) so i am going to give this a try and i will let you all know if it works.

                          The outside taps usually have a tapered part on the end (like in this picture) so that you can push a hose pipe on the end without any special fittings. The best method is to put the end of the hose in boiling water for a couple of minutes before pushing it on the tap. Secure it with a hose clip.


                          Last edited by bearded bloke; 28-02-2014, 08:58 AM. Reason: Fixed image link

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                          • #14
                            Pic doesn't work, but I know what you mean - I have a similar set up as my hose reel has a male connection. However, this does mean that you won't have a quick release from the tap. A brass connector as described earlier would let you quickly clip the pipe on and off

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                            • #15
                              Hope this helps Suzan:

                              Hozelock - How to connect your hosepipe to a garden tap using Hozelock 2175 & 2050 connectors - YouTube
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