The sleeve retracts to connect and disconnect the two ends of the fitting. Some ball and sleeve fittings function as push-to-connect fittings which are convenient for applications requiring frequent ...

The sleeve can be pulled back by the user for retraction in order to connect and disconnect the halves of the coupler. Cam-lock fittings are connected using tabs on the female half which fold down to ...

It isn’t a flashy garden hose, but it is one we’ve come to confidently rely on. This tough rubber hose isn’t cheap and can be heavy to wrangle, but its strong fittings and durable body ...

Hunting for the best garden hose is anything but straightforward. The packaging will shout about a hose's flexibility, manoeuvrability, durability and more. Add in anti-kink, anti-twist, anti-crush ...

[Robert] uses quick-disconnect fittings, with the female coupling rigged to a motor through a bicycle brake cable. The control box has a compressor, the release motor, and a wireless alarm remote ...

a compression mender is a quick and easy fix. The best part is it doesn't require any tools. This is my go-to hose repair ...

But if you need a temporary solution or don't use your garden hose often, it's a quick and cheap buy with most of the features you need. Best watering wand If you have trouble holding down a ...

aka the couplings (metal or plastic). We tested 13 hoses for durability, ease of use, and efficiency. The Dramm ColorStorm Garden Hose is our top choice overall, with a heavy-duty rubber design ...

The redesigned FF-Series flat face, quick-disconnect couplings feature an enhanced flow rate of up to 40% and a pressure rate of up to 400 bar. Carbon steel, environmentally friendly products with ...

Expandable garden hose review update 02:46 There's a new breed of as-seen-on-TV expandable garden hoses that promise to be lighter, easier to use and will never kink. Consumer Reports checked out ...

We tried out a new breed of garden hose that weighs as little as 1 pound and stretches like an accordion to roughly three times its original length with the water on. Then it retracts when you're ...

Complete a car AC recharge in just 30 minutes with a special recharging kit. Plus, find out the environmental impact of ...