Polaris Hose leaks

[aylad]

Is there any trick to getting the Polaris hose to not leak at the joints? I just got a new Polaris 360 and I've tried tightening and everything else I can think of to get the hose to not leak at the joints with only temporary success at best, and one joint that will not stop period.

I have the 380 and have not ever had problems with leaks. The hose on mine is a real bear to get over the fittings because it's so tight, then it has the plastic ring that screws down over the top of the fitting to make sure it stays tightly. Does yours have the rings?

Janet