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Pricestavern · 06-13-2016, 06:21 PM

We have a 1.5" plastic waterline runing from pump under the cabin down into the lake to draw water. Each Fall we need to disconnect the lower end just above waterline to drain the hose for winter. Each spring we need to reconnect the two halves.
What are the best options for an easy on/off connection? It's not a rigid pipe and there is a little flex. We tried a plastic 'Quik Connect' fitting but it leaks when the pipe flexes. We tried a threaded, galvonized connector but that ended up frozen (rust?) and I had to cut it out in the fall.

Is the metal Quik Connect going to take the slight pipe flex? Is there another option?

Thanks,
Rich

06-13-2016, 06:21 PM	#1
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 389 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Water line easy connection? We have a 1.5" plastic waterline runing from pump under the cabin down into the lake to draw water. Each Fall we need to disconnect the lower end just above waterline to drain the hose for winter. Each spring we need to reconnect the two halves. What are the best options for an easy on/off connection? It's not a rigid pipe and there is a little flex. We tried a plastic 'Quik Connect' fitting but it leaks when the pipe flexes. We tried a threaded, galvonized connector but that ended up frozen (rust?) and I had to cut it out in the fall. Is the metal Quik Connect going to take the slight pipe flex? Is there another option? Thanks, Rich