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I’m trying to install some push lok hose. I’m having the hardest time getting the hose pushed all the way up onto fitting. Does anyone have any tips? Is there a tool that makes this easier?
 

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I soak the hose end in very hot water before I try to slip it on the fittings, never had a problem getting them on.
 

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if the hose is fresh and pliable they go on easy up to 1/2". Once the hose ages and stiffens up they become more difficult. I've got some old 3/4" hose for spotfree in my IBA and they are nearly impossible to get on all the way.
 

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Have you tried talking dirty to it....LOL 🤣 otherwise the very hot water/air idea has always worked with those fittings.
 

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Randy,
Do those push lok fittings you linked above have a threaded end on them that I can screw directly into the regulators?
 

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