anyone have experience with this type of hose joiner.....it has a leak and I can't seem to remove the fitting for inspection.

I have a similarly looking connection which drops a few drops sometimes. I did not have the courage to pull it apart because l think it is a glued in - l am afraid permanent - joint. I mean the hose to joiner connection is glued. We are talking of the right hand side one of the two parts, naturally. If lucky, silicon been used instead of more permanent glue.
I am afraid it is a cutting job for both of us. If l must, l would cut the joint where l think the pipe ends and get a fresh one and l would use silicon.

What is it connected to at the far right southace

Another connector and then a T piece ,

leaking connector was not glued in it actually just slid of the tube.

I solved the leak by inspecting it and then sliding it back onto the pvc tube.

I am just intrested on how it clamps and seals onto the pipe. I will try and sorce a new spare one after Easter and maybe get a better understanding on this connection system.

I'm just taking a stab here, but I have seen something similar. Does the outer piece of the fitting apply pressure to an inner section to seal onto the (blue section) of hose as the outer piece screws up onto the thread? Does that make any sense?

Depending on what it is used for (eg drinking water or not), I would be tempted to replace it with one of those SS braided thingy's you get from Bunnings.

on the hose end most usually push in against the collar similar to the nylon air lines used in factories
www.google.com.au/search?q=push+in+hose+fittings&client=ubuntu&hs=9bE&channel=fs&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=VgQeVa39NIr68QWQ74HABw&ved=0CCcQsAQ&biw=2560&bih=943
In the f0ur drawing along the top you will see a collar on the end that has to be pushed in to release the locking system
Happy easter South Ace I been crawling around the bottom of my stern locker was worried when I went in there might have to wit till I lost weight to get out I made it home for a coffee and collect more tools for the second innings today on the boat

www.plumbingsupply.com/small-tube-push-in-fittings.html#diagrams

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Thats the design theory have fun with the little bugger

I would use a hose tail in brass for the fitting on the left and use rubber hose not plastic on the right. Use quality ss clip. Keep any silastic at home for the fish tank!

Personally, I would avoid using any metal clips on the plastic hose like this. Looks like 6mm fridge type hose. You will find that the hose will move a bit when used and over time this can cause the clips to cut the plastic hose. Use only plastic clips. Small dabs of silicone to stop any rattle between plastic clips works well.
Used miles of the stuff in boats and houses for fridges and filters.

It's all good. Don't know how but the connector came off with out any drama and went back on the same...

Its stopped the leak and now the locker is not collecting water and the pressure pump is not cycling anymore!

i think it's a great stystem better than hose clamps I just had not come across this fitting before.

thanks HO2 for the link , and hurry up with the progress update pics...I can't wait here for ever!

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It's all good. Don't know how but the connector came off with out any drama and went back on the same...

Its stopped the leak and now the locker is not collecting water and the pressure pump is not cycling anymore!

i think it's a great stystem better than hose clamps I just had not come across this fitting before.

thanks HO2 for the link , and hurry up with the progress update pics...I can't wait here for ever!

been slack lately put a couple up today S.A . Been worrying you might be stuck out to sea some where then thought probally that Swedish back packer taking up your time

No I did a solo 24 hour 150nm motor passage and the Perkins didn't miss a beat !