How to Save Money When Buying Two Piece Hose Fittings

NMO Redpower
Posted 6/12/ 14:31 (#)
Subject: Hydraulic hose machine


MOI'm looking at getting my own hose machine. I know I'm going to have several dollars tied up in inventory but trips to town aren't free either. Looking at a couple options, one is Discount Hydraulic hose. Seems like several people on here have used them and got along good. How is their hose holding up a few years down the road? My tillage equipment sits out so I want hose that weathers good. The other option is a company that was at the farm show called Air Hydraulics. Anyone ever deal with them? They are actually a little cheaper than Discount and they have a really good deal on a hose machine. They sell their own brand hose too. I'm all about saving money but don't want to cheap out either. Looks like I could save a pile making my own though. Thanks for any thoughts!

45 miles south spingfield il.I guess I'm the odd man here. I bought a weatherhead machine and lots of large fittings at auction . I purchased hose and those fittings that were used the most from discount hydraulics. One end would be a good crimp =, the next "didn't look right" I messed with this for quite awhile, never sure if hose would hold or not.
I got frustrated and purchased a gates system- lots of money but feel very confident with what I make now. I also read where everybody gets along fine with the cheaper fittings but did not work for me. Good luck however you decide to go.

NW Wisconsin+1 for Gates. Great hose system.

Dawn Mo I use Parker reusable ends made all my own hoses even fixed a dozer tilt hose in field with a ax and 2- 12" creasants and a pocket knife. No skive fittings and hose works better with a vise and electric impac wrench Just kept 3/8 single wire and 1/2 double wire hose and male fittings with adapters

Southern Lower MichiganWith the machines that use a disc stop to set the crimp, you are usually tied to their fittings, and hose. There is some interchange with other brands.
The Adjustable machines, can be used with just about any brand, of hose, and fittings.
I have a Aeroquip , and have not had a problem with any fitting crimp yet. (except for the ones that I used the wrong die, and over crimped,crushing the center tube )
I have been using Discount for the last 10 years. When I first started most of the fittings, were Weatherhead, and Kurt. now most of them are Made in China.
But so far I haven't had any problems.
Joe


Kingdom of Callaway - Fulton, Mo Have you checked Baum Hydraulics? They sell a cheap starter kit for what you are wanting to do. If you buy two rolls of hose, the machine and fittings are really cheap.Gates 707 machine, Gates Mega fittings, and mostly Gates two wire hose. Quarter inch thru inch and half. With proper info, can do about any hose.


Callao MissouriSpend 2k with A&I they will toss in the crimper. About the best way to get started as far as I am concerned. Jon


Nevada, IowaCould you tell me more about these? Is there an assortment or kit available through some source. I live very close to a machinery dealership but it's expensive and time consuming. me if you'd rather.

Wallis, TX

The only downside to an adjustable machine like mentioned, is they can under crimp a fitting and have the hose fail catastrophically.

Goto HT-HYDRAULICS to know more.

FYI we went with Parker, for us it was a better deal from the distributor than anyone else.

Dawn Mo The ends cost about 1.5 times of the cost of crimp ends The first ones I got were on a David Bradley Loader made in the 50's The only ones I have had fail is on old hose that I did not cut off enough and the leak was still in the hose. I used mostly 3/8 single (some times less than $1/ft ) wire because it is rated at psi and worked for and 700 versatile You screw the top piece down on the hose then clamp in vise and screw the thread part into the other until seated works better if they have some oil on them
Sussefull Farming had a person try a kitt that was a nylon braided hose a few months back. Stated it was a new thing. Baum Iron has them and about any hose supplier should have them.

sw NebraskaI have a Weatherhead T 420- I bought on ebay and a bunch of fittings with it at the time and never have had a problem. Restocked this year with fittings and some hose from Discount hydraulic hose. I bought a roll of their abrasion resistant premium 1/2 inch hose and blew a fitting off. It is slightly smaller in diameter. I gave them a call and within an hour they had a crimp spec with the correct spacer and die and it works great now. It is really cookbook easy to make good hoses with a Weatherhead and every NAPA store around here stocks fittings if you need something you don't have. The simplicity and ease of use sealed the deal for me although I like the Gates and Parker systems also.JDEEREMAN
Posted 6/13/ 13:11 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Hydraulic hose machine

The use of plastic in hose pipe attachments has helped to reduce the cost of hose pipe connectors over the years, and today, you can purchase a wide variety of good quality plastic hose pipe fittings that are durable and reliable. Depending on their usage and external conditions, hose attachments can last for years and years, but as with any outdoor irrigation equipment, harsh weather conditions and continual use can reduce their sturdiness over time. When buying plastic hose fittings, you need to inspect the quality of the plastic used. Cheaper hose fittings will use a cheaper plastic, whilst more expensive hose end fittings will use ABS plastic, much tougher and more durable that will perform well for years rather than only a few months.

Brass hose couplings are usually more expensive than plastic hose couplings, as they are a heavier, sturdier material and cost more to manufacture than their plastic counterparts. Sometimes they are chrome or nickel plated for extra protection and durability.

If you are looking to invest in hose attachments that will last for a long time, brass hose fittings will be your best choice. The quality of brass hose fittings vary massively. Cheaper brass hose fittings don't share the same attention to detail as their more expensive counterpart. Cheaper brass hose fittings tend to fall apart after heavy use. We only stock the best brass hose fittings money can buy.

Arguably a gardener's bread and butter, a hose tap connector is used to connect a hosepipe to an outdoor tap. Designed to be watertight to prevent leaks, most garden hose tap connectors will fit standard outside taps.

Hose tap connectors are designed to easily screw onto your outside tap, to allow you to quickly and easily attach your garden hose with minimal fuss.

Quick Tip: Choosing the correct size thread for your garden tap can be confusing. We have a brief guide on how to accurately determine what size you should choose. Tap sizes are usually 1/2" BSP, 3/4" BSP, 1" BSP.

A hose coupling is a piece of equipment that connects, or couples, a hose's end to another hose appliance, such as a spray nozzle or garden tap. Hose couplings offer multi-purpose use and are found in several different designs and finishes depending on your needs. Hose couplings such as the Claber Easy Grip Hose End Connector or Hozelock End Connector Pro are another useful hose pipe attachment.

Ergonomically designed for easy grip, with the ability to handle high water pressures of up to 40 bar, hose couplings are designed for easy use with long-lasting results. Hose couplings are widely used for garden watering and can help secure your garden hose for leak-free, consistent results. With both plastic and brass models depending on your needs, hose couplings are designed for minimal damage from UV rays or rain for long-lasting use.

Hose joiners do what they say on the tin - they're used to join two hoses together! Hose joiners are excellent for those who need to extend the reach of their water flow beyond a single hose length. Hose joiners are available in different materials, including plastic and brass, which we stock. High-quality plastic hose joiners such as the Claber Easy Grip Hose Joiner offer long-lasting results, a good performance life, and an ergonomic design for ease of use.

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Brass hose joiners are suitable for most standard-size garden hoses and are professionally designed to connect two hosepipes easily. Hose joiners and hose repair connectors are also helpful as they can quickly repair a broken or damaged hose.

Hosepipe accessory adaptors convert a female threaded connection of an irrigation accessory (such as a sprinkler) into a male quick-click connection, allowing you to use a garden hose fitted with a hose end connector. Accessory adaptors come in many different styles and designs, but with the sole purpose of connecting hosepipe accessories to a hosepipe. The most common size accessory adaptor has a 3/4" BSP male thread.

Depending on the width of your hosepipe and the specific hosepipe accessory you are attaching, you may need a certain size of accessory adaptor. Hose accessory adaptors look similar to tap connectors but serve a different purpose!

Available from Easy Garden Irrigation in multiple designs and styles, including the Claber Two Way Tap adaptor and the Claber two-way metal adaptor. A hassle-free solution, these hose pipe fittings are designed to help you get the most out of your outdoor tap and maximise how you use your water supply.

Two-way tap adaptors (also known as tap splitters) fit directly to your existing garden tap and allows you to connect multiple hose pipe fittings to one water supply. Two-way tap adaptors will enable you to direct water flow to different hose applications and appliances to match your specific irrigation needs. Tap splitters or two-way tap adaptors are designed for multi-purpose use, allowing you to direct water flow to different applications simultaneously.

Two-way tap adaptors are the ideal garden hose tap fitting to manage other watering needs, such as washing the car or filling up a bucket. It is typical for each outlet of a two-way tap adaptor to have shut off valves, allowing you to control the water flow for each outlet independently. A typical setup is to permanently connect a garden irrigation system to one outlet, with the other outlet free for a garden hose. With water timers conveniently incorporated into the design, two-way tap adaptors allow you to have complete control and manage all your outdoor tap needs without disturbing your irrigation system.

Tap adaptors tend to be made of plastic, with simpler, sturdy brass designs also available. This allows for far more freedom and flexibility with your garden hose use. At Easy Garden Irrigation, we supply brass hose splitters for quality and long-lasting results.

Take your water irrigation to the next level with a 3-way hose connector! Designed for larger gardens or homeowners with extensive garden irrigation systems, a 3-way hose connector (also know as a Y-Shape hose connector) allows you to connect multiple garden hoses or sprinklers to your water source. You can use a 3-way hose connector to connect three female hose ends together, enabling you to disperse your water to multiple areas of your garden.

For homeowners that need easy access to water without disturbing garden irrigation systems, a 3-way hose connector offers even more freedom and flexibility. Easily control your outdoor water supply with a 3-way hose connector, and join up to three garden hoses in different directions.

At Easy Garden Irrigation, we stock the Claber 3-way hose connector, brass 3-way hose connectors, and many more.

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