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Old 07-01-2011, 11:34 AM   #1
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outdoor shower

I'm still having trouble getting my outside shower hooked up on my new Cougar 324. I tried lubricating the male connector but still cannot get it hooked up. It appears there maybe a plug that needs to be punched out. Any thoughts on that? Also shouldn't water run when you open the hot or cold faucet even though the coiled hose is not connected. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 07-01-2011, 01:09 PM   #2
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That's the model with the slip collar fitting, correct? I don't think water will come out unless something is connected, there is probably a spring ball valve that gets pushed open by the end of the male fitting. Could be that yours is stuck and keeping that hose from fully seating? Hate to ask the obvious, but you are pushing back on the collar while trying to insert the hose, right?
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Old 07-01-2011, 02:17 PM   #3
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I have the same problem with the quick connect at my outside sink faucet. Mine started corroding within 1 month from new. It is just a poorly designed cheap set up and does not to well in the elements. It is a faucet isn't it?
Anyway, I don't even use it because it is such a piece of junk. I plan on replacing it with a different/better style disconnect. Anyone have ideas?
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Old 07-01-2011, 02:53 PM   #4
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The old style is exactly like the inside shower and threads on and off. Problem there is with hose off water will still come out of faucet. The only time I use mine is to winterize it. Have a Happy Fourth, Hank
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:23 AM   #5
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I have the coiled outside shower hose with my 318SAB. For the longest time, I thought I had the wrong hose because it wouldn't connect when pressing it in. And, the water WILL NOT flow without the hose in place.

I finally tried pushing the coiled hose in real hard, and it popped in place. So, it does work now, but I doubt I'll ever use this as a shower.
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Old 07-02-2011, 09:52 AM   #6
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That PIA quick connect

Hi Imoser, is your quick connect similar to this for the outside shower?



My outside quick connect is a bear to hook up. First off, don't "punch" anything out. You'll ruin it. There is a sleeve on the outside that needs to be pushed back. While pushing it back you insert the hose male end and push really hard. I'm talking really hard! You'll feel a bit of a snap when it finally connects and the sleeve will be released. You are pushing against a valve at the back of the connecter that allows the water to go into the hose. It is slightly easier to connect before your water system is pressurized because you aren't having to fight against the valve plus water pressure.

To remove you again push the sleeve back and work the male end around a bit until it pops out. On mine the water pressure pushes the male end out once it finally releases. I have to fiddle with it for a while and I usually get blasted with water (good for a laugh if you have friends standing around watching).

Honestly, neither is an easy task. I've considered grasping the hose metal (not the male end that gets inserted) with a pliers to insert it. Once I have it connected I leave it until I leave my site.

Good luck!
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Old 07-03-2011, 11:18 AM   #7
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OK, since I read and responded to this post yesterday, its been killing me. Since my quick connect has not worked right, I decided to remove it and figure out why it us so hard to operate.
I took the quick connect apart and found it to be full of rust. When taken apart, there are two small metal pins. These pins are what hold the quick connect in place and were covered with a layer of rust. This rust causes them to seize up and not hold the quick connect fitting in place. I placed the tiny pins in a bench vise, cleaned them up with a wire wheel, and put the assembly back together. It works like brand new now.
Because of the poor design andcheap material used (should be stainless steel parts), this cleaning just needs to be done from time to time.
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Old 07-12-2011, 10:38 AM   #8
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Thanks for all the input

I'm going to try pushing in the male part very very hard.
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Old 07-12-2011, 11:03 AM   #9
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I'm going to try pushing in the male part very very hard.

That's how I roll!
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Old 07-12-2011, 11:11 AM   #10
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I'm going to try pushing in the male part very very hard.
You might want to go out to dinner and a movie first.
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Old 07-12-2011, 09:18 PM   #11
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I don't care who ya' are, that's funny right there...
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Old 07-13-2011, 07:49 AM   #12
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You might want to go out to dinner and a movie first.
I agree!! That is hilarious!!!
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Old 07-13-2011, 01:23 PM   #13
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This thread should be sticky!
This is going down hill quickly.
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Old 11-11-2011, 07:34 AM   #14
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Outdoor shower worked fine on new 346LBQ, then one stop experienced same problem. Unscrewed the metal quick connect from the plastic pipe, then screwed it back on, but not so tight. Connector has worked fine ever since. Be careful to make sure the threads are perfectly aligned since the ones on the plastic pipe look like they'll strip fairly easily. Good luck.
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Old 11-11-2011, 08:37 AM   #15
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Howdy All;

I'd be careful about how hard ya push on the valve.....
Ya might push the whole she-bang outta the wall...

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Outdoor shower worked fine on new 346LBQ, then one stop experienced same problem. Unscrewed the metal quick connect from the plastic pipe, then screwed it back on, but not so tight. Connector has worked fine ever since. Be careful to make sure the threads are perfectly aligned since the ones on the plastic pipe look like they'll strip fairly easily. Good luck.
Thanks for the tip, RetiredDip. I have had a miserable time trying to connect the blue coiled outside shower hose. Even draining the water tank and opening the inside faucets to depressurize the system did not help. Saw your post and loosened the quick connector and tried again. It snapped in much to my joy. Tightened it slightly so it doesn't leak and I will keep it hooked up forever. Thanks again.
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Old 07-30-2013, 07:08 PM   #17
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I am happy to report that the outdoor shower quick connect/disconnect was clearly and correctly labeled; and it worked correctly on the first try. It is located in the water cabinet, right where I expected it to be.
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