Yes, thanks Des. I did finally persuade the compression joint to part (bonded tight by probably 40 years or more of use). I've fitted the hoses supplied by Bristol - top hose - old rubber and a near correct fit, needed the hole making and I added some sealant. Bottom hose - brand new silicon type - was completely incorrect with Bristol thinking that the 400 hose matched the 405 type. This was true in so far as once you have cut a third of the hose off (including the specially bonded side pipe) then the hose is an ok fit!
Cliff.
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