Quick connectors extend the life of hose and faucet threads by preserving delicate brass threads.
Brass vs.
Plastic Hose Quick Connectors
Brass hose quick connectors last long and resist cracking.
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Plastic quick connectors should be replaced every year or two.
Brass hose connectors are slightly smaller and heavier than plastic quick hose connectors.
Brass quick connectors cost about twice as much as plastic connectors.
Tip
Garden hosesare mostly 5/8-inch diameter, with some that are 3/4-inch or 1/2-inch diameter.
check that you buy the correctly sized hose quick connector.
Unlike threaded hose quick connectors, this pop in won’t loosen when the hose twists.
Cut Off the Female Hose End
Drain the garden hose.
With a sharp utility knife, cut off the female end of thegarden hose.
Choose a spot about one to two inches past the end fitting.
Cut the hose squarely, not at an angle.
If you anticipate installing many connectors, purchase a scissors-style flexible tube cutter.
This $15 to $20 tool cuts hoses squarely and cleanly.
Clean the Hose
Wipe off the end of the hose with a clean cloth.
Fit on the Faucet End Connector
Slide the faucet end connector onto the end of the faucet.
If the connector won’t slide, try warming up the hose or daubing it with dish soap.
Attach or Detach the Hose
Push the hose connector firmly into the faucet connector.
You may need to pull back on the retractable collar to attach the hose.
you might now wind the garden hose into yourhose reelto keep it organized.
This bang out of connector is simple to install in just a few minutes, with no cutting required.
The coupler’s large plastic or rubber ring is considerably easier to turn than a hose’s brass ring.
The cut-off lever shuts off the water flow faster than turning the faucet handle.
This connector throw in is easy to install but bulky and may loosen over time.
A quick disconnect fitting on a garden hose works by pulling back on the retractable collar.
This releases the connection.
Quick Connectors for Garden Hose.
LSU College of Agriculture.
