Do any of you use the water hose quick connects found at the local home improvement stores. Looks like this -->clicky They look awfully handy, they also look like they may leak around the coupling? Feedback from any of you that use them would be appreciated. :)

I use a number of them with my water hose and filter hookup. Always but the better brass ones, all the same brand. I tried to get the ones where I bought both parts at the same time. You are right, the cheaper ones will leak, but I have no problem with the ones I have. If I do have a small leak, just twist them a bit to reaseat, and the leak goes away. To take them apart, be sure to turn water off, and release pressure in the hose or they will be very difficule to take apart, and will usually spray water on you.

I use the poly version, no leaks.

I use the plastic ones from Home Depot on all my fittings from the hydrant back to the trailer. They have not leaked and are at least three years old now. Have them on the Y, filter, and entrance to trailer.Barney

I use the brass ones. I use a rubber chair leg cap to keep dirt and debris out while not in use. 5/8 inch on the ones I have.

I use a 90 degree quick disconnect for my water inlet. I remove the elbow each time. Even having to attach the elbow each time makes it easier to attach the hose and eliminate a crimp.

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Tennessee_Nomad

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Feb 19, 2014

Water hose quick connect question

Do any of you use the water hose quick connects found at the local home improvement stores. Looks like this -->clicky They look awfully handy, they also look like they may leak around the coupling? Feedback from any of you that use them would be appreciated. :)

Johno02
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Feb 19, 2014
I use a number of them with my water hose and filter hookup. Always but the better brass ones, all the same brand. I tried to get the ones where I bought both parts at the same time. You are right, the cheaper ones will leak, but I have no problem with the ones I have. If I do have a small leak, just twist them a bit to reaseat, and the leak goes away.
To take them apart, be sure to turn water off, and release pressure in the hose or they will be very difficule to take apart, and will usually spray water on you.

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