modawg2k Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hey, where can I find a lever to put just in front of my fireman hose so i can turn water on and off like the videos? I've looked online and the stores and I just find some very small plastic looking things that would not get the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Beemer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Any hardware store. They have them at Walmart in the garden area. modawg2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Dramm-22373-Aluminum-Shut-Off-Valve/dp/B002HJGUUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487885564&sr=8-1&keywords=dramm+valve+aluminum modawg2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/Dramm-22373-Aluminum-Shut-Off-Valve/dp/B002HJGUUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487885564&sr=8-1&keywords=dramm+valve+aluminum This is not the cheapest valve to be found...but I have a few of them and don't regret paying the price. Very nice quality and works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 This is not the cheapest valve to be found...but I have a few of them and don't regret paying the price. Very nice quality and works really well. I've had 2 of them for almost 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 FWIW, I have the ones made with a brass body instead of the aluminum. Same company, just 2 different versions priced within a dollar or two of each other. modawg2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 red94chev Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Yeah, I had a plastic one and it lasted 2 weeks before cracking in half. My current brass one has been on for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BluedogGMC Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 I like the all brass better because it does not have a catalytic reaction of the two different metals coming together since most hose connections are brass. I had an aluminum connector on once and it seized up when I tried to take it off. modawg2k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gforce52 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have the one mentioned above and like it but sometimes find it difficult opening and closing and have since found a different one to try https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TLN81U/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_11?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER I like this one better as it is easier to open and close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I have the one mentioned above and like it but sometimes find it difficult opening and closing Have you tried loosening or playing the with nut on top? I have one and have found that to be my issue on occasion. One time I thought it was toast though and I was able to fix it. They are bomb proof really. The one you linked looks great too. Edited February 27, 2017 by LFairbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I have the one mentioned above and like it but sometimes find it difficult opening and closing and have since found a different one to try Water overtime will cause build up of calcium, rust and other things. I had the same happen to both of mine. Loosened the nut on to and soaked in CLR mixed with water. I also opened and closed it a few times while it was submerged in CLR (wear gloves). I then let it soak in distilled water to get the CLR and then ran water through it for a while to flush it even more before using it on a vehicle. Like I said... I've had mine for nearly 10 years (3 years with hard water), pretty good for $20 IMO. Dramm makes good products. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gforce52 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Yeah I've cleaned it, it definitely helped. This new one just seems to work easier when compared to the other one when new. Both work great I just prefer the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hey, where can I find a lever to put just in front of my fireman hose so i can turn water on and off like the videos? I've looked online and the stores and I just find some very small plastic looking things that would not get the job done.
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