Hose connectors
A single brass pair from Nelson, $19 and rated 4.1, which is hard to justify against HQMPC.
A single brass pair from Nelson, $19 and rated 4.1, which is hard to justify against HQMPC.
Best for: A loyal Nelson user.
There is nothing wrong with it, but HQMPC gives twice as much for the same money.
NH, or National Hose, is the standard American hose thread.
3/4-8 NH, the US hose thread.
One male and one female.
A $6.50 repair pair for a cut or leaking hose end, rated 4.5.
Best for: Repairing a leaking hose end.
A heavy-duty Y splitter with a shutoff valve on each outlet, rated 4.6.
Best for: Running a hose and a timer from one faucet.
A $9 plastic quick-connect set with a water stop and twist-lock, sold by Amazon.com.
Best for: Fast tool changes around the yard.
A wall crank reel in resin with a leader hose, holding 100 ft of 5/8-inch hose for $48.
Best for: A simple tidy wall reel.
A steel cart holding 250 ft of 5/8-inch hose for $81, with a basket and a 3.8 rating.
Best for: A long hose on a budget.
A light two-wheel-style cart for up to 150 ft, but with a poor 3.3 rating from 326 buyers.
Best for: Very few buyers. Prefer the VEVOR.
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