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Step 9Lock the hose in
A tight fit won't be enough to ensure the hose stays put, and the last thing you want is water pumped all over the ground, dead plants and a burnt out pump!
Get some stiff wire, such as a coat hanger, cut a small piece.
Drill a hold right through the end of the hose, push the hose into the end cap, then lock it in with the wire.
Bend the wire a bit so it doesn't just slide out of the hose.
Before you seal the joint, put the end cap on the pipe, and measure the length of hose needed to go to the next pipe down.
Use some waterproof silicon sealant on both sides to finish the job.
Let the silicon set overnight.
Get some stiff wire, such as a coat hanger, cut a small piece.
Drill a hold right through the end of the hose, push the hose into the end cap, then lock it in with the wire.
Bend the wire a bit so it doesn't just slide out of the hose.
Before you seal the joint, put the end cap on the pipe, and measure the length of hose needed to go to the next pipe down.
Use some waterproof silicon sealant on both sides to finish the job.
Let the silicon set overnight.
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Jun 29, 2009. 11:32 AMSkydvr
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There are nylon barbed hose fitting that are threaded on one side. You could drill and tap (if you have the tools sitting around), or there are also lock rings that will thread on. Use either silicone or o-rings to seal it. A simple hose clamp will make sure the hose stays on the fitting. Much cleaner and less likely to have leaks.
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