Also, if you are planning on mounting a timer, plastic fittings are not suitable due to the mains water pressure.

As the name suggests, hose connectors provide a secure connection between the tap and the hose pipe. It may be a small piece of equipment but it makes a huge difference and is essential for the optimum usage of your garden hose. Our snap-on brass tap and garden hose connectors are professional versions of the popular tap and garden hose connectors from manufacturers such as Hozelock and Gardena. The auto water stop function cuts off the water flow immediately and only starts again as soon as you connect a new watering accessory, such as a spray nozzle, to the hose.Hose pipe fittings come in a wide range of types and sizes to accommodate different hose diameters and connection requirements.

Simple to use – even if you aren’t great at DIY, our garden hose connectors are easy to set up and use yourself, so you don’t have to worry about hiring a fitter.They can also be used to extend or connect two pieces of pipe together using a double ended connector, great for dividing or lengthening an existing reel. Yes, brass fittings are generally more durable and resistant to wear and tear compared to plastic ones. Rubber hoses kink easily and can even get in a tangle, whereas expandable hoses, with their fabric outer layers, are designed to be anti-kink and anti-knot. When it comes to hose adapters, they are used to connect sprinklers, spray guns or hoses to a single tap.

With water conservation becoming more important than ever,check out this fascinating discussion between Arit Anderson and water expert Janet Manning on the BBC Gardeners’ World podcast. Each outlet is fitted with a leak free ball valve to allow the manifold to withstand full mains pressure, which is essential if using an irrigation timer. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS – This Water Hose is made with Durable material with solid brass fittings – 1/2 Tap Connector and 3/4 Standard Connector. The adapter is attached to the end of the hose and then goes into action every time you want to change a watering accessory.their standard plastic models, but don't add much durability as only 1 part is metal, the rest is plastic. Tight and secure – as they’re made from brass, the lock on the hose connector is very secure, meaning it won’t pull off from the tap. This fitting lets you extend the length of your hose, allowing two lengths of hose equipped with female connectors to be joined to create a longer hose. Suitable to use with 13mm irrigation supply hose and drip line, they have a compression nut to make sure the connection is locked tight.