How to Replace the End of a Garden Hose
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- Опубліковано 26 бер 2019
- Replacement of a garden hose end connector is an easy repair. The replacement ends are called male menders and female menders.
If you've replaced the washers on the end of a garden hose that connects to the faucet and the washer on the sprayer or attachment that connects to the male end of a garden hose, then the likely problem is the hose connector.
In the U.S. the threads are standard, but hose sizes vary. The most common size garden hose is 5/8 inch, some hoses are 3/4 inch. The hose size is the inner diameter of the hose.
The video shows how to replace a damaged or leaking garden hose end. The best hose male mender I have found so far is Ace Hardware's Male Mender Heavy Duty. The item number is 7303829. The item number for the Female Mender Heavy Duty 7303837.
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UA-cam won't allow me to add to the video. One thing you might want to do is put some Loctite blue (breaks away
with tools) thread locker on the threads on the two pieces of the hose mender. I found that the fitting would occasionally loosen. The thread locker prevents that from happening. I still think it's the best mender I've found. There is an additional Know How Now video on how to fix the hose if it is leaking at the connection: ua-cam.com/video/KSosaCEqJpM/v-deo.html
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No unnecessary words. Detailed and precise direction. thank you.
You are welcome. One more thing, if you don't have some blue Loctite (breaks loose with tools) thread locker. Pick some up and put it on the mender's threads. I did find that some times the two pieces of the mender worked loose. I am still very pleased with the mender. UA-cam won't allow me to add any thing to the videos, so I can't add the advice about the thread locker.
Thank you for this... I was able to find the exact parts... and now I have a working hose. You also gave me the confidence to cut my hose, something I've never done before.
You are welcome. Way to go on the successful repair.
Thanks ! I could not figure out why my new sprayer was shooting water all over. It did not come with a rubber ring! So appreciate this!
You are welcome!
I wish I had seen this video before I threw away a good quality thick hose which I cannot easily find a replacement. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome. Yep, that's why I fixed my hose.
Excellent video! Here are some tips I learned from pro craftsmen. Use the 1" mark on the left side to measure the inside diameter instead of the end of a ruler or measuring tape. A heat gun or hair dryer can also be used to soften the hose end. Or use food grade silicone to slide in the fitting if none of the above is available. Use blue loctite on the threaded connections to keep from twisting off. Lastly, use Teflon tape and Teflon dope on the threaded connections to preventing leaking.
Sunshine works just as good in getting a hose to soften.
This is what useful content looks like! I love finding exactly what I needed to know right up front, inclusive but not convoluted, and not full of personality branding.
Thanks, Ethan, that's exactly what I try to accomplish with every video on the channel. If you decide to go with the Ace Hardware mender, put some loctite blue on the threads. I found that if you don't, the mender will occasionally loosen. After applying the loctite, the mender has been perfect.
@@Know-How-Now Thank you!
This was super helpful- perfect speed and great close up angle- I never thought I would be able to tackle something like this myself but no man in sight and i googled it - this city girl is going to try it herself ... lol
Go for it Kim, you can do it. If you buy the Ace Brand, one additional thing you might want to do is buy a tube of Loctite blue thread locker : www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/specialty/loctite_threadlockerblue242.html
Apply the thread locker to the threads on the hose mender before screwing it together, around the 3:50 time on the video. This will prevent the mender from occasionally loosening. I am still very pleased with the Ace Hardware mender.
Thank you for your how to videos! Watched your video this morning and within an hour had two hoses easily repaired and back in use. Thanks again!
You are welcome, Marjorie. Way to go on repairing the hoses. As many others have done, please consider subscribing to the channel. It's free and you easily be able to find over 200 repair and how to videos.
I can attest to the problems encountered using a 5/8"-3/4" mender on a 5/8" hose. The blister on my thumb from twisting the two pieces together is almost healed now. That hot water trick probably could have saved me some hassle.
I have a lot of hoses and find myself mending them often. I really like that style you're using and will look for it for my next repair.
Great video! I bought the Ace Hardware repair kit myself, but it didn't explain how to use it. Now I know how to use it. Great video!
It's always nice to hear the video has been helpful. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Nice tip about the hot water!
Brilliant idea to soak the old hose in hot water to soften it up. I was stymied up to that point because my old hose was so stiff. Heating it up worked like a charm. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Love it. Would have saved a lot of money buying a new hose had I watched this first. My problem is that the hose is new. And leaks from both my front and back water spout. I am going to try and replace the washers on both sides. Thanks for the video. It was very precise and compact and told me just what i needed to know.
If one washer doesn't fix the leak, try stacking a 2nd washer on top.
Huh, I never considered softening the end of the hose in hot water. Gonna try that tomorrow when I fix our hose at work.
Thank you so much for this video. We have a hose that was run underground from the point of our spigot to a water feature. This year, the hose started leaking and we weren't sure what to do. This will be a life-saver as the hose goes at least 30 feet or more and we would have had to dig up the hose to replace it. Thanks again!
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help. I enjoy hearing from people who have found the videos helpful. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Wow! Great video! Nice camera work, nice audio and thorough explanation. My sprayer was stuck on the end of the hose to the point that I (and others) could not get it off. I cut the hose, took the end (with sprayer attached) to Ace Hardware and bought the same kind of male mender you showed in the video. Fixed the hose in about 15 minutes. You're my hero :)
Thanks for the compliment, Carol. One thing I discovered after I installed the mender, it started to loosen a few times. If that happens with yours, get some Loctite blue (it will lock the threads, but you will be able to break the bond with tools) and put it on the threads. Other than that, I am very pleased with the mender.
EXACTLY my issue - a sprayer not wanting to come off
I had bought a new sprayer which came with another sprayer- 2 for the price of one 🙂 and would discover it was a NO go 🥴
It is VERY frustrating - being independent and only wanting help! when needed
These types of videos and google are the places to go to 🤓
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I appreciate the thoroughness and the close-up camera angles showing the parts details.
Thanks for the compliment, I do my best to make quality videos worth the time spent watching them. Have a great day.
Best video about repairing the hose end, straight to the point. Thank you!
You are welcome, Annie.
Thank you! I needed to see how to fix my hose and you explained how to do it perfectly!
You are welcome, Mercedes! Have a great day.
Thanks for the info. It was really helpful, going to fix my hose right now!!
You are welcome, Patricia. The only thing I would add is that the end sometimes comes loose. Buy some blue Loctite thread locker (it will prevent the end from loosening and the blue type can be broken loose with tools) and put it on the threads.
I love these videos !!! I can try to fix things now !!! (my Dad taught me a lot but somewhere that confidence he instilled got lost...now it is BACK !!! THANK YOU !!!)
Just great video... Helpful accurate detail, very well done. Compression fittings are the way to go!
Put a some thread locker that breaks away with tools on the threads. I found that sometimes the fitting tended to loosen. I can't add to the video, other than that problem, which is easily solved, it's the best hose mender I've found.
Exactly what I needed to know. Thank you for getting right to the point, describing assorted options, and guiding through each step.
You are welcome. I am very pleased with the hose mender. One thing you might do is to add a couple of drops of Loctite blue (breaks free with tools) on the threads of the two pieces of the mender. The mender did loosen a few times until I secured it with the thread locker.
Thank you for your clear and succinct instructions!!!!!
You are welcome, Victoria!
Best video ever simple great at explaining and giving and showing examples. Thanks so much
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help. If you do buy the Ace Hardware mender, put some Loctite blue (breaks loose with tools) thread locker on the two pieces of the mender's threads. I found that it will sometimes work loose if you don't do this.... sorry UA-cam won't let me add to the videos after they are uploaded.
At 1:36 in the video, that is a solid brass male fitting. You could take a flat file and dress the end until it is perfectly flat all the way around. That will stop the leaks on the male side.
Little known fact: brass is easily eroded by a leak even at household water pressures. If a leak develops on the male side, it will etch a path across the flat end of the male fitting creating a permanent leak path which gets worse with time. How long does that take? 30 minutes or less. But solid brass can be dressed with the flat file mentioned above.
I have been using the plastic hose fittings for about 15 years. If I acquire a hose with a stamped brass fitting, I cut it off immediately and replace it with plastic. Plastic does not erode if a washer leak develops. Plastic also presents a nice, flat end to the male side. Similarly female side brass fittings can erode and leak permanently. Plastic female replacements work very well. I also like to use the #15 o-ring instead of a flat washer on my hoses and attachments.
Thanks for taking the time to comment with all of the tips. I always love when people add comments like yours. Have a great day.
Very, VERY informative video. Thank you.
You are welcome. I do my best to make the videos informative. I spend a lot of time trying to make them accurate and attempt to give good advice. While doing the research, I too sometimes get an education.
Our hose may be thicker then others. But at the last minute, we took a set of pliers and scrooled it inside the hose opening to widen it enough to fit the female mender in more than half way. We locked it down with the clip. we then cut two small pieces from a piece of the hose that we sliced off earlier cut it open so that we could add coverage around the full circumference of the upper part of the mender and added another clip to lock it down. We're glad that It actually worked for us.
Thank you! This is a great demonstration that will save me from buying a new hose! Simple enough for me to try!
You are welcome, Rita. Buy a tube of Loctite thread locker, the type you can break loose with tools. Put a little thread locker on the threads of the two pieces of the hose end. It will prevent the hose end from working loose. I still love the Ace brand hose end, but I found it sometimes came loose until I put thread locker on it. Sorry that recommendation is not in the video. I can't edit to add it.
Exactly the info I was looking for and the comments were helpful too! Thanks!!
You are welcome. I still like the Ace Hardware mender. If you use it, don't forget to put a little Loctite blue on the threads, other wise it tends to loosen up.
OMG... I'm definitely a DIY'er.. You video is makin' me feel like a Pro! Thanks for posting and saving me money👍👍
You are welcome. I still really like the mender. You may want to buy some Loctite blue (breaks free with tools) thread locker and put it on the threads of the mender. I found that mine would sometimes start to work loose until I put thread locker on it. Sorry it's not in the video, it's only after the video that I discovered the flaw.
That was really helpful! Thank you so much for explaining it in detail, as I do this for the first time =)
You are welcome. I still am using the hose with the Ace Hardware mender on it and am pleased with it. Buy some Loctite blue thread locker and put it on the threads, otherwise, it tends to work it's way loose. It's the one flaw with the mender, that is easily resolved.
This is a GREAT VIDEO...u have helped me fix my water hose...I really did not want to buy another one. Thanks so much.
You are welcome, Lisa. Way to go on the successful repair.
Great video with very details steps. It worked. Thanks.
You are welcome, David. The only thing I would do differently is to put some Loctite (the grade that breaks loose with tools) on the threads. I did put thread locker on mine later because the connection sometimes does loosen.
Thank you. I am ready to head to the hardware store and confident. Girl power.
You are welcome. If you buy the hose mender shown in the video, pick up some loctite blue and put it on the threads of the mender. The only complaint I have about the mender in the video is that the two pieces sometimes work them selves loose. I put some thread locker on the threads. Problem solved. I love the mender, its the best. Here's a link to the thread locker: www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/specialty/loctite_threadlockerblue242.html
Hey thank you for the info on fixing my hose. I think after watching it, I can do it!
You are welcome, Liz. Buy a tube of Loctite thread locker (blue - allows tools to break the bond). Put it on the hose mender threads to prevent it from working loose. That is the only flaw (solvable with the thread locker) I found with the Ace Hardware mender.
This is the best video on replacing hose ends. It is very true it is best to match the fitting's to the hose's inner diameter to make the repair simple. It can be very difficult to get a bigger diamater in a smaller hose and usually involves reaming, soap, a mallet, and brute strength. Get the right size and the repair is easy with a utility knife/heavy-duty scissors and a screwdriver. Unfortunately it is hard to find hose end repair kits in 3/8, 1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 inch diameter. You will have to use a 3/8-1/2 or 5/8/-3/4 kits.
Thanks for taking the time to write the thoughtful comment, David. It's been a while since I've installed the Ace Hardware hose mender. I am still very pleased with it. One thing that I discovered is that sometimes the two pieces on the mender would loosen. A little Loctite blue on the threads and the problem is solved. Too bad I can't add to the video. Hopefully those menders haven't been cheapened, they are great.
Thank you so much! You always come to my rescue when I am frustrated with a home repair. I have been trying to use that mender with the screw together bracket to no avail. Also, on the hoses I have been successful with, I end up scraping my fingers when using it. I will definitely look for this hose mender you demonstrated. Funny enough, I have a partial piece of it in my mending box so I had one at some time, ha ha. Thanks again for your great videos! (Oh, I successfully rebuilt two very old (ancient) outdoor faucets with your help. I had to search a long time to find the dome shaped washers for the inside and once I did the repair was great!)
Thanks for the kind words. I enjoy hearing from people who watch the videos. It looks like Ace Hardware still sells those menders. If your local Ace Hardware doesn't stock them, they will order them for you. Get some Loctite Blue thread locker (breaks free with tools) and put it on the threads. Mine was sometimes working loose when I used the hose. The thread locker fixes that problem. Link to menders: www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/watering-and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303829?store=17325&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9-kBhCHARIsAHpBjHh_LfnIiLnmKtMOmYefMoT2r4bli2ySX2fLedjpwyvNBJUZXOJHFdMaAmKfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/watering-and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303837?store=17325&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9-kBhCHARIsAHpBjHiLXmuIriLjt2FJ3bU6RxT7658Dwb6zB_oen3hSd8LhMcwkwb-L0rYaArUkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
@@Know-How-Now Thanks! I am in Canada and I notice our selections are becoming sparse. Some places in other towns have the plastic version of this, but I drag that hose long distances so I will have it ordered. Gosh, the last straw for me was a big cut on my knuckle with that clamp version.; even if I could stop the leak with plumbers tape I don't want that on my hoses. What a silly design, eh? Good luck to you; you are a handy woman!
Best wishes for the repair. I've been around long enough to learn that if I don't do repair something without some thought, I have to do it a second time. Worse yet is if I have to pay someone who doesn't do it right the first time. Worse yet, sometimes the problem is discovered too late for a call back. I do my best to make videos that swat the problem down on the first try. lol.
Thank-you! You just saved me @ $60.00! Great Video!
You are welcome!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you.
You are welcome.
thank you for your knowledge.
You are welcome.
Thank you for describing that there are two different sizes of hoses here in the USA, I will be using that knowledge to buy the right repair kit when I head down to the hardware store this weekend!
You are welcome. Best wishes for the hose repair.
@@Know-How-Now Thanks again, first for the response and second for the info!
PS - If you buy the ace hardware mender, put some Loctite blue (breaks loose with tools) thread locker on the threads of the mender. After I used it a while, I found that the two pieces of the mender would start to loosen. The thread locker solved the problem. Other than that fixable snag, I am very satisfied with that hose end.
Excellent video! Good tips that will save me from throwing away a hose. For the final step, I may put the main part of the hose in a vice so I can secure the rest using two hands.
I can't add to the video after it is posted. Get some Loctite Blue (breaks away with tools) thread locker and put it on the mender threads. Sometimes the mender did start to loosen. The thread locker solved that problem. I am still very pleased with the mender.
@@Know-How-Now Thanks for your reply. My first attempt, yesterday was not successful. The end fixture leaked. I will cut the hose more cleanly and try with Loctite. I'm guessing that it is best not to apply Loctite while the hose is wet (eg after warmed by water). Incidentally, my type of end mender is different: a ridged metal piece that goes into the hose and a plastic piece with metal screws on the outside.
You don't need Loctite for that type of mender. The Loctite keeps the two pieces of the Ace Hardware mender from loosening up... it's not a sealant. It's hard to say why yours is leaking, it could be that the mender is not a good fit to your hose.
Exactly the info I needed. Thank you!
You are welcome!
Great video!
very helpful gonna find the hose mender if I can here in canada
Before cutting end, loose clamp, take out connector. Cut leak end for new to install 5/8" connector and save bucks. 😎
Great video, love the hose in hot water pro tip
Thanks for the compliment. I still think the Ace Hardware hose mender is great. I did find that the two pieces tended to loosen. The solution is to put some Loctite Blue (breaks apart with tools) thread locker on the two mender pieces.... then the mender is perfect.
Thanks for the knowledge
It's my pleasure to help.
first & last vid i needed to find a smarter fix. thank you!
You are welcome. I am still liking the Ace hose mender. Hopefully, they don't cheapen the quality. One problem I found after I made the video (I can't change the video after it's uploaded) is that the mender sometimes works it way loose. Get some Loctite Blue (can be broken loose with tools) and put it on the mender threads... problem solved.
super helpful and concise, thank you!
You are welcome! I am still very pleased with the hose mender. I did find that sometimes it would start to loosen & I'd have to give it a twist to tighten it up. I put some Loctite blue (breaks away with tools) on the hose mender's threads.... problem solved.
@@Know-How-Now noted! You’re awesome.
Always the best tutorials
Thanks for the compliment, Steven. I do my best to make quality videos. One thing you might want to do is put some Loctite blue (breaks away with tools) thread locker on the threads on the two pieces of the hose mender. I found that the fitting would occasionally loosen. The thread locker prevents that from happening. I still think it's the best mender I've found.
awesome explaining !
Thanks for watching the video and the compliment, Cliff. It's been a while since I installed the hose end. I am pleased with it, the only thing I would do differently is to put some loctite (blue - breaks away with tools) on the threads to prevent the end from loosening. Some time after installing it, I did take it apart and put thread locker on the threads because occasionally it did start to loosen.
Excellent video thank you so much
You are welcome.
Wow thank you. I gotta go to ace hardware. I like that hose replacement end
I am still very satisfied with the ace hardware replacement end. The only complaint I had is that is would sometimes work loose. I put blue (breaks away with tools) Loctite thread locker on threads of the two hose end pieces. It now does not come loose.
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Thanks lol I keep loctite handy.
Thank you
Thank you! I have possibly three ends to repair and I am happy for your video. :-)
You are welcome. I am very pleased with the hose mender. One thing you might do is to add a couple of drops of Loctite blue (breaks free with tools) on the threads of the two pieces of the mender. The mender did loosen a few times until I secured it with the thread locker.
@@Know-How-Now Thank you for the tip! I will be ordering some tomorrow. :-)
Excellent! Thank you!
You are welcome!
Thanks - very useful
You're welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Great video I’ve actually done this before, but have to do it again I wish I had this video the first time I’m confident this time will be a breeze
I am still satisfied with the hose end from Ace Hardware. I had to put some blue loctite on the threads because it would sometimes work loose. Wish I had realized that when I made the video. I can't change it after it's uploaded.
Thank you. Thank you.
You are welcome, Richard.
awesome thanks for the lesson!
You are welcome. I am still loving the Ace Hardware hose mender. If you use one of those, get some blue loctite thread sealer to keep it from working loose. That's the only flaw I have found and it is easily fixed/solved.
bought the factory style brass ferrule crimper tool,best like original,
I like using about a 24 mm dog ear clamps on repairing these hoses. The dog ear clamps are far smaller profile than a hose clamp and you don't have that big bulky tightening area to worry about it's just a little knob in place of the tensioner.
Thanks for the suggestion, Jeff. I do still like the Ace Hardware hose end. It's holding up well. I did have to put some loktite blue on the threads because the two pieces would sometimes come loose.
Thank you so much!!!
You are welcome, Homero.
nice vid. yeah, that is a good sturdy looking mender. I'm going to get one.
I'm still pleased with the hose mender. Hopefully Ace doesn't cheapen them. Last time I looked at them, they were the same quality. You might want to get some Loctite blue thread locker (breaks away with tools) if you don't have some. I did find that the mender would sometimes loosen without it. I wish UA-cam would let me add to the videos. The thread locker never goes bad, I've had a tube for at least 10 years.
@@Know-How-Now yes I will use that I think I have some in my shed very good advice thank you
Nice video. Simple job, but sometimes a little how to will give someone the confidence to make the repair. Plus a source for parts is helpful.
Thanks, I usually don't recommend a specific brand or part, but this is the best hose mender I have found. Pick up some Loctite Blue (breaks free with tools) thread locker. Put it on the threads between the two pieces of the mender. If you don't do this I found the two pieces sometimes come apart. Sorry it's not in the video, I didn't think it would work itself loose. Still, it's a great mender.
Awesome tutorial video. I was just about to throw away my BEST garden hose, which I have had it for the past almost 30 years (a very memory from my childhood days, while watching my beloved, deceased Dad, who was my rock) and has been flawless (except with the broken tip, which just replaced after watching your video), and so far this hose is with zero problems and wear and tear. Thank you very much
You are welcome, Abdul. The hose in the video came from my parents. It is around 30 years old too. It's been a while since I made the video. I am very pleased with the Ace Hardware mender. Buy some Loctite red thread locker and apply it to the mender's threads. If you don't the mender works itself loose after a while. That's my only complaint about the mender, but there is a fix. Wish I had realized that when I made the video. UA-cam won't let me make changes.
Thumbs up! Very helpful!
Thanks for the thumbs up Casey. I still love the hose mender. On thing that I discovered is that the mender would sometime work it's self loose. Put some Loctite blue thread locker on it to stop that from happening.
Love it👍🏼💯
Thanks for the compliment, Francisco!
I want that mender !!!
It's been a few years since I've installed it. I am still satisfied with it.
Quality video👍🏼
Thanks 👍
I always had water spewing out threads no matter what nozzle I used and despite putting new washer in the nozzle. Discovered by wrapping the threads with Teflon thread sealing tape, no more water spew.
Thank you...
You're welcome, George.
I love this repair because anyone can do it, esp. since the pricier alternative would be to replace the entire hose, for those who didn’t know that this was possible.
If anyone watching feels more comfortable using scissors over a utility knife, sharp scissors can also cut through a hose. For those wondering if the hose menders at the 99 Cents Only store are any good, I’ve bought and used several of their hose repair products, and they work (might need a bit of Teflon tape and/or silicone for a watertight seal). I installed them about 2 yrs ago, and haven’t had any issues.
Thanks for taking the time to comment about your experiences with garden hose repair. I feel that the constructive comments by the viewers are a valuable part of UA-cam videos.
Know How Now - I love that we have online communities where we can share our real-life experiences and learn from one another. 🤗
Excellent tutorial! Now I can fix my garden hose instead of buying a new one. I don't understand why 23 people did not like this video. Huh??
Is from store owners that sell hoses 😃
@@ThatEmoGirl such a simple repair and it looks original also.
HLM
Love it! Just found this now... easier than I thought it would be. I got 110' hoses on clearance last year, found they are way too long for my yard... .can I use this method to cut the hoses and to make 2 hoses from 1? Thanks again!
Yes, get one male & one female end. If you buy the Ace Hardware hose menders, use some loctite blue thread locker on the menders, otherwise they tend to work there way loose. It's the only complaint I have about them and it is easily solved.
Good point of view on "mending" a hose end. I wonder why the manker of that nice hose end decided to use plastic on the threaded collar ring. You really have to wonder, 90% brass but then they went 10% plastic and on a threaded part.
Good point.
That compression fitting repair unit appears to be the best solution to a leaky hose repair I have seen yet. Thank you!
You are welcome, Greg. I've been using the hose for some time now and am still pleased with the fitting. The only down side is that occasionally it does start to untwist. I might try putting some "tool breakable" loctite thread locker on it.
Great video!!! Thank you!!!! :-)
You are welcome, Kurt! Thanks for the compliment. For anyone who has a connection that is leaking between the hose connector and the spigot or hose connector and the nozzel, I have a companion video to this one that shows how to fix that problem. Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/KSosaCEqJpM/v-deo.html
There are now over 200 repair/how to videos on the channel. Click on the channel name to find them. They are organized by playlist.
Thanks for teh video =)
You are welcome.
This gave me confidence to replace my own hose-end that had a car run over the end.
I am still very satisfied with the ace hardware replacement end. The only complaint I had is that is would sometimes work loose. I put blue (breaks away with tools) Loctite thread locker on threads of the two hose end pieces. It now does not come loose.
useful.
Okay. I think I can do this! Headed to the hardware store.
Best wishes for the repair, Lisa.
Mine still leaks around the new mended connector. I still can’t use it without getting wet 😞. I only have the kind that has grabbers that you crush down with pliers. I’m going to try the one that screws on, maybe I’ll have better luck.
You have nice hands and you know what you're talking about. I like the compression set up from Ace.I installed a decorative 4 x 4 post with a hose holder and a water valve. I've been having trouble though. The 3 foot hose going from my house to the 4 by 4 keeps blowing off the end. No matter what I install, the thing just blows right off. My pressure is about 45 psi but I think I'm going to buy the unit you showed. Thanks much for making the video!
Mine sleeps out often and it is frustrating.
Excellent video! Thank you! Just saved me from having to buy a new hose.
You are welcome, Brenda. If you have chosen to use the Ace Hardware hose mender, you may want to put a little thread locker on the two pieces of the mender's threads. After I made the video (You tube won't allow me to add to the video after it is uploaded) , I found that the two pieces would sometimes work loose. Loctite makes thread locker blue - that's the strength that will break free with tools. That's the one you want to use. Other than that (problem solved) I love the Ace Hardware mender.
Buy the stretch one they are brilliant ,and are easy stored ,as they shrink back.
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Great hot water 💦 tip 👍
We brought the female hose mender 5/8 in but can not get it to slide into the 100 feet hose. We tried the hot water suggested with no success. Any suggestions? We may just purchase a new hose.
What about the transpieces?
THANKS! NOW Need to find 'Ace Hardware', none around here.
lol is your Hose Nozzle leaking, (now)? _hate that_ never fails, one fixed, on to next . . .
The hose end is working great, much better than the other one. I really like it. The only thing I would change is that I would (and will do this when I find some free time... it's not a urgent problem) is that I would put some Loctite red thread locker on the mender threads. There have been a couple of occasions where I've had to give the mender a twist because it has started to loosen. Red thread locker would prevent the mender from coming loose and it will break loose with tools. You may be able to buy the mender from an on line Ace Hardware store.
So I went out and bought Ace Hardware's hose repair units. The male, which you show here, works beautifully but the female unit is actually a mystery. I got the hose attached just fine but the female unit itself actually comes apart. The threaded portion barely fits in to the base and it's impossible to turn it on to the fixture because it separates. Maybe I'm not using this right but wow...such a nice unit with a huge flaw..
I'll have to look at the female ends next time I get to the hardware store. Sorry I don't have an answer for you.... maybe someone else has used one and can help. I still love the one I used in the video. I did end up putting some thread Loctite blue thread locker on it. It would sometimes get loose.
@@Know-How-Now Thanks for responding, the male end is perfect..
I looked at the reviews on Ace’s site and they are horrible. People complain about them coming apart.
Hi Bill, I occasionally had the two pieces twist loose some time after making the video. I had pinned a note to the top of the video comments with a solution. Somehow it has disappeared. I have added a new one. UA-cam won't allow me to add to a video. Just put a little Loctite blue thread locker(breaks away with tools) on the threads of the mender pieces and the problem is solved. I still think it is the best hose mender. It is also possible that they have reduced the quality of the mender since I bought mine. Metal prices are through the roof at this time.
A good video but I am confused. You list two items in the description male mender and female member. Does that mean I have to order both of these parts?
No you don't have to order both parts unless both ends of the hose need to be replaced. There is a male connection on one end of the hose and a female on the other end.... order which ever one needs to be replaced. I also recommend you buy some Loctite blue, it's a thread locker. I found that after I made the video the two pieces of the mender would sometimes get loose. At 2:50 if you stop the video, you will see the threads as I take apart the two pieces. Put a few drops of the thread locker on the threads and the problem is solved. Home Depot sells the thread locker, here's a link: www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-Threadlocker-Blue-242-0-20-fl-oz-Specialty-Glue-209728/100371826
I couldn't find that compression style mender.
If you Ace store doesn't stock them, they will order them for you. Here's the links with the item numbers.
www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/watering-and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303837?store=17325&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9-kBhCHARIsAHpBjHiLXmuIriLjt2FJ3bU6RxT7658Dwb6zB_oen3hSd8LhMcwkwb-L0rYaArUkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/watering-and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303829?store=17325&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy9-kBhCHARIsAHpBjHh_LfnIiLnmKtMOmYefMoT2r4bli2ySX2fLedjpwyvNBJUZXOJHFdMaAmKfEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Would a 15mm Tap hose screw into the thread
The threads fit US standard threads on a spigot. See link to wikipedia page about garden hose threads below. If that doesn't help, you would be best served by contacting the manufacturer, they will have all the specs. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_hose
There newer types. Let’s upgrade. Ones w/o those prongs(?) . That clamp that tightens using plain screw driver makes much easier. ( I’m an older person who relies on videos. I
What is the name of the adapter (first one) that you got at Ace Hardware?
They make both a male and female hose mender: www.acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/watering-and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303829?store=17325&gclid=CjwKCAjw4qCKBhAVEiwAkTYsPCBzZdDVe43ev5BaXt5KvwiaqMgmxtlhWIJEAZunultiia1YsNL5YBoCG8IQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds