Connectors are usually made in either plastic or brass and while there are different grades of plastic, it’s fair to say that the brass connectors will be the most long-lasting. The connector serves as a hose extension joint so that you can lengthen a short hose with an additional hose to be able to reach and water all areas of the garden. The hose is lightweight but still felt sturdy and we liked the angled connector which reduces the chance of kinking.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). On the whole, cheaper hoses have less layers, which affects their strength and durability over time. As the outer locking ring is brass, it can be tightened more than a plastic ring, making the grip more secure. 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.Hose pipe connectors are used to attach the end of a hose to a tap connector, creating a tight seal for optimum water flow. Revoking your consent to receive the newsletter does not affect the validity of the extended warranty.

The taps use stainless steel 1/4 turn balls inside which are mounted in Teflon seals for durability.It’s all thanks to their stainless steel ball bearings, which lock onto the tap connector, and the nylon teeth, which dig into the outer wall of the hose. This feature allows you to regulate the water pressure or shut off the flow when needed, contributing to water conservation efforts. 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. The Y-coupling is made of durable plastic, this makes it not only robust, but also protected from frost for all-year-round use.

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. Flexible – due to the robust nature of our tap and garden hose connectors, they allow flexible movement from the tap, allowing you to get to those hard to reach areas of your garden. If you want to easily connect two hoses together, then GARDENA has the right adapter for you with the Extension Joint.Also, if you are planning on mounting a timer, plastic fittings are not suitable due to the mains water pressure. Tap and garden hose connectors are attachments that allow the smooth flow of water from your outdoor tap to your garden hose. 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. Properly fitted fittings minimise the risk of leaks, which can lead to water wastage and inefficiency in the watering system.