Looking for suggestions on backwash hose connections

[rajung]

I need to replace my hose this year again, 1 1/2", standard, thin wall cheap hose.
I think about going to a reinforced style since these don't last for me as I have to go across land scape rock and such.
My multi port has the regular slip on type fitting for hose but those are a hassle getting the hose to slip over, really tight .Anyone know if there is a twist lock style connection possible like the discharge hose set up like for sewage , landscape pumps? Sure would be quicker for opening / closing time. Plus if I go to a re-enforced style hose I bet it would be even more stiff to connect. Could be I am over thinking all this , lots of time to think with this long winter weather.

 

[proavia]

1 3/4" fire hose - you can find them on ebay and other places for a reasonable price. Or call your local fire department and ask what they do with their de-certified fire hoses. Sometimes they will give them away for free.

1 3/4" fire hose will fit (snug) over 1 1/2" PVC. If you look around, you can also find adapters and/or quick connects to make hook up easier. Since you aren't using the hose with lots of pressure, the fire hose itself should last you pretty much forever - as long as you drain and bring inside in winter.

 

[rajung]

I did find what is called a BANJO connector, gonna try them. I also see on ebay 1 1/2 old fire hose.
Are fire hoses overly heavy at 100ft? thanks for the idea.

 

[proavia]

I have a 1 3/4" x 50' hose - it weighs under 20 pounds.

 

[splashpad]

@rajung , somethign like these? 1 1/2" Uncoupled Fire Hoses

 

[rajung]

Thanks for the link

 

[chiefwej]

Trash pump discharge hose with cam lock fittings is what I used. Here is an example. As a retired Fire Chief, I could have had fire hose free, but it’s overkill, designed for 100 psi. Double cloth jacket makes it heavy and harder to handle. This is plenty durable and much lighter and easier to use than fire hose.
https://www.amazon.com/Abbott-Rubbe...=gateway&sprefix=2+inch+trash,aps,208&sr=8-15

 

[rajung]

I ended up going with a cam lock style fitting, although made out of nylon / plastic- not aluminum , and re enforced blue hose 1 1/2"
I need 75 ft so will trim 25 ft off of this 100ft hose I bought.
Even this hose at 100 ft weighs 13 Lbs. Now just to work on a reel set up
Thanks to all for ideas.

 

[BoilerHorn]

@rajung , can you share the exact components you used to create your new backwash hose? Thanks!

 

[rajung]

Sure, here are the links for the connectors and hose- hopefully the addresses work
hose: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H92BMSP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
female connector: BANJO - 150C - 1½" FEMALE COUPLER x 1½" HOSE SHANK - CAM LEVER COUPLINGS 791206028096 | eBay
male connector: BANJO -150F90 - 1½" 90° MALE ADAPTER x 1½" MALE THREAD - CAM LEVER COUPLINGS 791206028294 | eBay