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Title: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 06 October 2010, 23:47
Hi guys .I have got a 30mt PW hose at the mo.....Also i have just recieved a through flow PW hose reel from Norhern tool......
Q1 does anyone know who or where i could take the hose and reel to get it all connected together, its a pain reeling 30m by hand.... :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 07 October 2010, 15:14
dunno... i was looking at a pressure washer hose reel and a longer hose myself... what connection do you have on the end of the hose?
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 07 October 2010, 15:23
don't know if this would help?

http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/pressure-washer-fittings-98-c.asp (http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/pressure-washer-fittings-98-c.asp)

I guess with the right connections it will be straightforward?  :undecided:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 07 October 2010, 16:09
none of those are suitable Guy....Had a look at them last night.....But i hav found a company that will do it for its called PIRTEK...they do a lot of hydraulic stuff...was talking to the guy in the Oxford branch and its all going over to him on monday .....(will do it there and then for me) :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 07 October 2010, 16:51
Quote from: new to vw on 07 October 2010, 16:09
none of those are suitable Guy....Had a look at them last night.....But i hav found a company that will do it for its called PIRTEK...they do a lot of hydraulic stuff...was talking to the guy in the Oxford branch and its all going over to him on monday .....(will do it there and then for me) :grin: :grin:

:afro:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 12 October 2010, 22:59
Hi guys....
Well i got my PW hose sorted on Monday, took it to the guys at PIRTEK Oxford Branch(yes the same guys you se on the building sites replacing hoses on diggers ect) they were really helpfull..
Gave them my hose an hose reel and within 30 mins it was all connected...
Got it back home connected it to the PW, no leaks :grin: :grin: and no more of the dreaded pulsing from the machine either, double bonus me thinks :grin: :grin:
Any way if you need anything for your Karcher eg a custom made hose to your own length(£2.20 per mtr) then you cant go wrong....
Really pleased with the service i got from these guys and would highly recomend them ... :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 12 October 2010, 23:11
Quote from: new to vw on 12 October 2010, 22:59
Hi guys....
Well i got my PW hose sorted on Monday, took it to the guys at PIRTEK Oxford Branch(yes the same guys you se on the building sites replacing hoses on diggers ect) they were really helpfull..
Gave them my hose an hose reel and within 30 mins it was all connected...
Got it back home connected it to the PW, no leaks :grin: :grin: and no more of the dreaded pulsing from the machine either, double bonus me thinks :grin: :grin:
Any way if you need anything for your Karcher eg a custom made hose to your own length(£2.20 per mtr) then you cant go wrong....
Really pleased with the service i got from these guys and would highly recomend them ... :grin: :grin:

super stuff!! :cool:

the pulsing in your pressure washer could also be due to your O rings being worn... my started doing this... then promptly died... I moved over to kranzle after that!
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 12 October 2010, 23:18
Had the same PW for over 2 years now....POWERCRAFT one from ALDI..(its really a rebranded Karcher :grin: :laugh:) when it does give up the ghost think i will go for a nilfisk as i have heard only good things about tem..... :grin: :grin:You cant go wrong with a kranzle though...... :grin: :grin:
By the way Guy have you got any spot pads for a rotary so i can do the headlights with... :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 12 October 2010, 23:38
Quote from: new to vw on 12 October 2010, 23:18
Had the same PW for over 2 years now....POWERCRAFT one from ALDI..(its really a rebranded Karcher :grin: :laugh:) when it does give up the ghost think i will go for a nilfisk as i have heard only good things about tem..... :grin: :grin:You cant go wrong with a kranzle though...... :grin: :grin:
By the way Guy have you got any spot pads for a rotary so i can do the headlights with... :grin: :grin:

certainly have!

nilfisk are good... i have only heard good things about them too!
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 14 October 2010, 23:29
How much are the spot pads Guy.....
I take it they have a M14 thread on them or do i need a separate backing plate for them...????
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: Guy on 14 October 2010, 23:36
Quote from: new to vw on 14 October 2010, 23:29
How much are the spot pads Guy.....
I take it they have a M14 thread on them or do i need a separate backing plate for them...????

this is what I use  :smiley:

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/3M_Perfect-it_III_75mm_Pads_1.html (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/3M_Perfect-it_III_75mm_Pads_1.html)

you will need a separate M14 backing plate

http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Festool_PT-STF-D80-M14_70mm-Backing_Plate_1.html (http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Festool_PT-STF-D80-M14_70mm-Backing_Plate_1.html)

happy days... small areas can now be polished!  :cool:
Title: Re: PW hose....?????
Post by: new to vw on 14 October 2010, 23:46
Cheers Guy..
Thanks for the help bud :grin: