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screen printing => Equipment => Topic started by: mimosatexas on May 29, 2016, 05:11:27 PM
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I've tried a few different brands of coil hoses for my spray nozzle in the washout booth, and some of the "no kink" style garden hoses, and they always fail after a while. I was wondering what everyone is using, and if anyone is using a braided steel hose like you would use to hook up a washing machine or something equally durable. I don't like the stiffness of the standard garden hoses, and the coil hoses are all cheap molded plastic instead of braided in any way so they inevitably crack. Thoughts?
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I use a smaller diameter rubber(ish) line, not unlike what comes with a cheap add-on shower head.
Of course, I also am not using a standard garden nozzle, but rather nozzles more like those that come on garden sprayers
btw, many have gotten away from these for developing in favor of their pressure washers.
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I use pressure washers in both my booths, but I also have the line split to fan spray nozzles for soft rinsing screens and general washing/rinsing that don't require the pressure washers.
Could you link to the specific type of hose you're using?
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unfortunately not as they were just hunks laying around from old hand held showers and pet washers. What I have now is white, and has the look of a reinforced covering.
Actually, I just found it online and here's a link to the entire product, but unfortunately the hose listed in replacement parts costs way more than it should because of its fittings which you don't need.
http://www.rinseace.com/product/pet-shower-deluxe# (http://www.rinseace.com/product/pet-shower-deluxe#)
I wonder if a good plumbing supply might have something similar in bulk.
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I use a GoodYear reinforced rubber hose, works great.
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the small RV white hose works good as it's light weight.
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I use a hookup hose as well...I think it's like 8ft. You can also use washing machine hoses with an adapter. Those are awesome as well...and short.
My problem is with the sprayer. i can't seem to find one that won't leak after a few months.
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the rv hoses are still too stiff in my opinion (using one now while I figure out another option). I really like the coils...
Seems like there are quite a few more expensive rubber/pvc options out there, but they are not exactly designed for this use, but rather as fuel lines or for compressed air, but I would image they would work, right?
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try the washing machine hookup lines...they are bendable and made for long use.
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try the washing machine hookup lines...they are bendable and made for long use.
I always liked RV/boat hoses. The thin white ones. Light and flexible.
For the nozzle, Dramm. All day, every day. The one touch nozzles are great because you don't have to squeeze the damn thing, less hand fatigue. They are cheap, can be found most anywhere and they last.
http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html (http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html)
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try the washing machine hookup lines...they are bendable and made for long use.
I was really close to grabbing one of these, but wasn't sure. I think I will tomorrow morning though. The RV hose I'm using now is fine for the most part, but I still feel like I am fighting it to get the nozzle to angle the way I want when cycling screens.
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but I still feel like I am fighting it to get the nozzle to angle the way I want when cycling screens.
know exaclty what you mean.. the nozzle isn't in the right position and the threads are locked down..
wrap that threaded end in a butt load of PTFE tape and then thread it on and place in the right position.
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Just bought one of those dramm nozzles off amazon. Looks like it will be nice to work with!
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but I still feel like I am fighting it to get the nozzle to angle the way I want when cycling screens.
know exaclty what you mean.. the nozzle isn't in the right position and the threads are locked down..
wrap that threaded end in a butt load of PTFE tape and then thread it on and place in the right position.
Add a quick-connect to the hose and nozzle and rotate it any way you want.
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but I still feel like I am fighting it to get the nozzle to angle the way I want when cycling screens.
know exaclty what you mean.. the nozzle isn't in the right position and the threads are locked down..
wrap that threaded end in a butt load of PTFE tape and then thread it on and place in the right position.
Add a quick-connect to the hose and nozzle and rotate it any way you want.
I've tried just about all of the available quick connects and they either leak, lock up, require adapters to fit a garden hose and or generally can't handle the abuse of heavy use. Last time one went, grabbed the teflon tape.
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For the nozzle, Dramm. All day, every day. The one touch nozzles are great because you don't have to squeeze the damn thing, less hand fatigue. They are cheap, can be found most anywhere and they last.
[url]http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html[/url] ([url]http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html[/url])
why have i never seen this! my carpal tunnel thanks you brother!!
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I've tried just about all of the available quick connects and they either leak, lock up, require adapters to fit a garden hose and or generally can't handle the abuse of heavy use. Last time one went, grabbed the teflon tape.
My experience as well. They ALWAYS leak...
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try the washing machine hookup lines...they are bendable and made for long use.
This is what we went too after busted water hoses and such....Extremely durable...Gets the job done.
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For the nozzle, Dramm. All day, every day. The one touch nozzles are great because you don't have to squeeze the damn thing, less hand fatigue. They are cheap, can be found most anywhere and they last.
[url]http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html[/url] ([url]http://www.rainwand.com/hand-held.html[/url])
why have i never seen this! my carpal tunnel thanks you brother!!
Right? Our screen guy looked at it like it was the golden idol on Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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I just wanted to update this thread and say thanks to everyone, especially Evo! The Dramm nozzle is a freaking revelation! Super easy to use, well build, excellent pressure on the fan settings, and it even lets you switch between horizontal and vertical fans. The washing machine hose is working well so far also, though I still prefer the flexibility of the coil hose honestly. Not worth worrying about or researching any more at this point though.
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i used a coil hose and hated it...it tangles with everything.
I like the dramm nozzle though