[Shop-talk] Fwd: Garden hose quick connects

[lee at automate-it.com]

Thanks, Jeff, just the kind of info I wanted.

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...

I did find a stainless set of 5 pair for $31.88 on Amazon, I may give 
those a try too.

Lee

On 2026-07-07 10:57, Jeff Scarbrough wrote:

> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Jeff Scarbrough <fishplate at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 11:56
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Garden hose quick connects
> To: Lee Daniels <lee at automate-it.com>
> 
> 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 superceded by the 5000QCK.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.
> 
> 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
> 
> 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.
> 
> HTH
> 
> Jeff the S
> Corrosion Acres, Ga.
> 
> P.S. just checked my order history - my most recent order was exactly 
> ten years ago.
> 
> On Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 04:16 <lee at automate-it.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have a bunch of water hose quick-connect fittings, maybe two 
>> different brands, all are the metal versions. Similar to these:
>> 
>> They are useful, but not really "quick", and often stuck or unable to 
>> connect smoothly, etc.
>> Home Depot has Orbit and Ryobi brands, plus some plastic ones.
>> 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.
>> I see a "Gorilla" brand that appears to include an o-ring - looks like 
>> a good idea, anyone used these?
>> Lowe's has options also, including the Kobalt brand that also has the 
>> o-ring.
>> 
>> I use my water hoses a LOT, having a convenient way to quickly connect 
>> my various devices is a big plus at my house.
>> Please let us know if you've found a best brand !
>> 
>> Lee
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