garden hose attachments: alternatives to hozelock

tired_dad

Hi,

Ive not been too impressed with the longevity of a range of hozelock products attached to our garden hose.

The tap connector fittings always leak. The sprinklers and watering guns have not lasted as long as I feel they should.

Are there any alternatives?

Ta

esuhl

Don't know if it helps, but the rubber O-rings inside deteriorate over time. They're easily replaceable.

Here's a couple of examples from a quick web search:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hozelock-Replacement-O-Rings-10-Pack/dp/B0011JDAQ0
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/hozelock-garden-spares-kit---washers--o-rings-216517

Google search:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=hozelock+o-rings

Badrick

You can get a brass hose set at Toolstation for a third less than the equivalent plastic Hozelok set.

Scroll down HERE.

wrightk

All the connections on everything i have from the tap to various appliances pressure washer, sprinklers, brushes and hoses are all brass. I rarely get any leaks. They were more expensive short term but in the long term have probably saved me money

gadjah543

Brass is the way to go. I would never go back to plastic fittings.

DaftyDuck

Again, brass is best. All, plastic and brass, can be improved by using PTFE plumbing tape to aid the joint. Helps especially with the plastic-to-hose connectors.

tired_dad

Thanks to Badrick.

Straight to Toolstation. Got the package of fittings. Amazing.

Not a drop leaking.

Plastic fittings---- never again