Split pressure washer hose

[leen...]

Hi All,

Went to use the pressure washer (Parkside) and the hose to the wand has a small split in it :( It "works" but water sprays out of the split and soaks the user.

The hose is connected to the wand with a screw thread with a circa 11mm nut (well I used a 7/16 spanner to get it off). I assume I could get a new hose but was wondering if there is any way of repairing it?

I was hoping I could remove the fitting on the end, cut the hose and then refit but it seems to be factory connected to the hose by some sort of crimp. Tried some gaffer tape and not strong enough. Anyone have any cunning ideas?

My spare wand is also split so if anyone has any ides about how to "glue" that too would be appreciated :)

Thanks

Lee.

[Andy Burns]

Don't think any glue is likely to withstand 140bar

see if

can make up a replacement to fit?

[F Murtz]

You would be able to get a fitting that can befitted without a crimper like the old oxy hose fittings that screw on

[Tim+]

Bin them both. ;-). Seriously, no bodging is going to be man enough to withstand the pressures involved.

Tim

[newshound]

But your oxy hose was after the pressure regulator, so unlikely to take

100 bar or whatever.

Replacement hoses are available. Alternatively, firms that make replacement hydraulic hoses for tractors, diggers, etc. should be able to cut your hose one side of the split, and fit a new matching connector. Or make a complete replacement hose.

I recently had great service from Pirtek, making a custom flexible hose for my ATV at a fraction of the price of a factory replacement (plus there were none available, anyway).

Just google for replacement hydraulic hoses. If you are on good terms with your garage, you will probably find they already know the best local firms.

[alan_m]

Self amalgamating tape?

Peal off the backing and stretch the tape to 2/3x its length as you wind it on.

[Roger Hayter]

It may be possible to use a small hose clip in place of the crimp, having cut off the split end.

[newshound]

Sure, you have to assess the overall condition, but a good supplier should be able to advise

Agreed; Though my replacement was made from the sort of hose that they use for motorcycle hydraulic brakes and is probably more flexible than the original in my case. Apparently they make quite a lot of these, presumably the bike manufacturers have a big markup.

I guess they also keep the hose that is used for industrial pressure washers and the like.

I would have little confidence on any other sort of "DIY" repair.

[Brian Gaff (Sofa]

Where did you store it, those things last much longer if stored in the house than in an unheated outbuilding or a loft I have found. Brian

[Harry Bloomfield, Esq.]

on 14/08/2021, Roger Hayter supposed :

A Jubilee type clip will not work because they never tighten up by remsining roumd in shape. Could I suggest a wire clamp might just work?

This sort of idea works very well indeed - much tighter than any other type of clamp

[newshound]

It does not have to remain round on a thick-walled rubber hose because elastic deformation of the rubber accomodates it. But I do agree that wire clamps work much better. They apply much more even radial pressure. This is why they are now invariably used on new motor vehicles.

One advantage of a jubilee clip is that, applied over a simple hole (or a very short axial split) there is a chance of creating enough pressure and the right pressure distribution to close up the hole.

But not a solution I would expect to work here.

[alan_m]

Are you sure that its not just cheaper?

[newshound]

Yes.

[AJH]

I made up a simpler version after seeing this some months ago, M10 bolt with two 2.5 mm holes drilled so it will take wire from a coat hanger and smaller, an 18mm hex section from an old road pin with three 10.5mm holes for the bolt and drive it with a 17mm ratchet spanner.

I has been very useful albeit a bit wasteful in wire and fiddly, I only use the 10.5mm hole 30mm from the working tip.

[newshound]

That's a very cunning tool!

[Tim+]

Very clever!

Tim