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<p>Thanks, Jeff, just the kind of info I wanted.</p>
<p><br />The brass set from Dixon shows up for $7.92, but there's also an option for stainless steel - sure, that sounds like a good upgrade... but WHOA, $45 for one hose connector is outside of my window...</p>
<p>I did find a stainless set of 5 pair for $31.88 on Amazon, I may give those a try too.</p>
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<p id="reply-intro">On 2026-07-07 10:57, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:</p>
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<div class="v1gmail_attr" dir="ltr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br />From: <strong class="v1gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Jeff Scarbrough</strong> <span><<a href="mailto:fishplate@gmail.com" rel="noreferrer">fishplate@gmail.com</a>></span><br />Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:56<br />Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Garden hose quick connects<br />To: Lee Daniels <<a href="mailto:lee@automate-it.com" rel="noreferrer">lee@automate-it.com</a>></div>
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<div dir="auto">I use the Dixon brand. Used to be DGH7 on Amazon, but seems to be superceded by the 5000QCK. $18 at Amazon, by half that on this site that I know nothing about.
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<div dir="auto"><a href="https://hosewarehouse.com/products/500qck-by-dixon-valve-garden-hose-quick-disconnect-coupling-3-4-male-ght-x-3-4-female-ght-complete-assembly-unvalved-brass" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://hosewarehouse.com/products/500qck-by-dixon-valve-garden-hose-quick-disconnect-coupling-3-4-male-ght-x-3-4-female-ght-complete-assembly-unvalved-brass</a></div>
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<div dir="auto">I've used mine for more than a decade with no problem. I had to replace the rubber seal in a couple of older ones, but it was a simple task once you find a source for the seals. </div>
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<div dir="auto">HTH</div>
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<div dir="auto">P.S. just checked my order history - my most recent order was exactly ten years ago. </div>
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<div class="v1gmail_attr" dir="ltr">On Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 04:16 <<a href="mailto:lee@automate-it.com" rel="noreferrer">lee@automate-it.com</a>> wrote:</div>
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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: small;">I have a bunch of water hose quick-connect fittings, maybe two different brands, all are the metal versions. Similar to these:</span></p>
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<div style="font-size: small;">They are useful, but not really "quick", and often stuck or unable to connect smoothly, etc. </div>
<div style="font-size: small;">Home Depot has Orbit and Ryobi brands, plus some plastic ones.</div>
<div style="font-size: small;">Any suggestions about a premium brand that works better? I've tried the plastic ones, they work too but I'm an expert at breaking them. Are there more robust plastic opinions? I recall that the plastic ones seemed to be easier to attach/remove.</div>
<div style="font-size: small;">I see a "Gorilla" brand that appears to include an o-ring - looks like a good idea, anyone used these? </div>
<div style="font-size: small;">Lowe's has options also, including the Kobalt brand that also has the o-ring. </div>
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<div style="font-size: small;">I use my water hoses a LOT, having a convenient way to quickly connect my various devices is a big plus at my house. </div>
<div style="font-size: small;">Please let us know if you've found a best brand !</div>
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