Garden hose end repair

[superduty1]

I want to replace the ends on a garden hose. The hose is 3/4". I am not a fan of hose clamps on these types of repairs. Has anyone used THIS clinch type of repair end? It seems the clinch portion would really be annoying on the end?

I have used THIS one and the outer clamp portion really doesn't seem to fit over the 3/4" hose.

Any other recommendations for garden hose repair ends? I am looking for a solution that isn't going to leak and hopefully not explode when you turn the hose off at the nozzle and the hose has to hold 125psi ??? or whatever pressure I have in my water lines.


Thank you

 

[Sumboodie]

40-60 psi in most water lines

 

[RTM]

I’ve seen one that uses a stainless steal band, but without the hose clamp used on a car. This had a special twister that left a fairly smooth band, of course can’t find it now.

 

[superduty1]

40-60 psi in most water lines

40-60 inside the house after the regulator, but I think it's considerably higher from the city service.

 

[Can I try?]

I've tried several garden hose repair methods in the past. My current preferred method is a barbed hose end held in place with a wire clamp installed with a ClampTite tool. It makes for a clean and strong repair.

 

[LeonardY]

Yes, they work if you are careful when you install them. Don't try to crimp it down all at once. Work your way around a little at a time. It's like tightening the bolts on a tire. You don't want to crush one side all at once. It will leak.

 

[superduty1]

I've tried several garden hose repair methods in the past. My current preferred method is a barbed hose end held in place with a wire clamp installed with a ClampTite tool. It makes for a clean and strong repair.

Great......Now, you are gonna make me buy another tool.

 

[dogdog]

I used the PEX soft copper rings with pex crimp tool to repair mine... 3/4 PEX rings fits perfectly onto the normal garden hose, if you have the heavy duty hose, then you might have to find a way to expand the right a ta-bit. (oh right , I used the line man's pliers to expand it evenly)


Supposedly those cinch style clamps also works. But I haven't used it. Soft copper looks nicer without anything sticking out.

 

[Wyoming09]

I have had a couple of this type for the last 2-3 years. So far so good. Not a fan of the type that uses the stainless hose clamps.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-Yardsmith-5-8-In-3-4-In-Metal-Male-Hose-Repair/50328331 or

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-Yardsmith-5-8-In-3-4-In-Metal-Female-Hose-Repair/50328335

 

[SpringerMan]

ClampTite.com, there are many more uses for it than just a garden hose.

 

[Swervyjoe]

I've tried several garden hose repair methods in the past. My current preferred method is a barbed hose end held in place with a wire clamp installed with a ClampTite tool. It makes for a clean and strong repair.

This. Beat me to it.

 

[MarineScott]

I have had a couple of this type for the last 2-3 years. So far so good. Not a fan of the type that uses the stainless hose clamps.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-Yardsmith-5-8-In-3-4-In-Metal-Male-Hose-Repair/50328331 or

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Yardsmith-Yardsmith-5-8-In-3-4-In-Metal-Female-Hose-Repair/50328335

I have the cheap plastic version of these, and have had no problems, in the last 6-7 years.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I like Oteiker clamps. Zoro sells a kit with the tool for around 55.00, they work great for air hoses too!

 

[theoldwizard1]

I want to replace the ends on a garden hose. The hose is 3/4". I am not a fan of hose clamps on these types of repairs. Has anyone used THIS clinch type of repair end? It seems the clinch portion would really be annoying on the end?

I have used the in the past. If the hose is good quality, they do not leak.

For a "professional" looking finish, get some dual wall heat shrink tubing (1-1/2") and shrink over the clinch portion !

 

[samss]

This style is easy to work with, no special tools involved and not too bulky.
https://www.acehardware.com/departm...and-irrigation/garden-hose-connectors/7303829

 

[Showkey]

As mentioned………….PEX clamps on conventional hose fitting are a good choice.

Clamp versions will have a catch point.

 

[Retroman]

I took my hoses to a hose shop and had them install them. got tired of the wife complaining about them leaking. When the hose's are shot I will remove them and have them reinstalled on new hose.

 

[RTM]

ClampTite was the version I could not find earlier.

 

[BigSteve63]

As mentioned………….PEX clamps on conventional hose fitting are a good choice.

Clamp versions will have a catch point.

This is what I use - repaired a hose couple years ago and still holding today.

Steve

 

[steaks&anvils]

What ever you choose, make sure your hose attachments will still fit on it. The horse barn fixed their hose and the hand sprayer wouldn't fit tight anymore. I hated the water running down my arm from that damn thing.

 

[merkyworks]

Another +1 vote for ClampTite tool (CLT01). Best tool you never know you needed.

ClampTite and spool of 0.041” SS wire is like the new duct tape for me.

Premium ClampTite Tool - CLT01

CLT01 Stainless Steel w/Bronze Nut This tool is machined stainless steel with a one piece body and nose and bronze nut. The tool was designed with the detailed craftsman who needs a long lasting tool able to hold up to extremely tough wire while clamping, binding and pulling the wire until the...

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[dscheidt]

40-60 inside the house after the regulator, but I think it's considerably higher from the city service.

this varies incredibly by region. Higher pressures let smaller mains deliver more water, but if you have to pump it into a water tower, bigger pipes can be much cheaper long term. (60 psi requires about 140 feet of head.) Here in Chicago, you're lucky if you get 50 psi from the street.

In places where there's high pressure water and a regulator, it's not uncommon for some of the outside spigots to be taken off before the regulator. It's a lot nicer washing a car with 100 psi water than 40.

 

[Cheepbeer]

Another +1 vote for ClampTite tool (CLT01). Best tool you never know you needed.

ClampTite and spool of 0.041” SS wire is like the new duct tape for me.

Premium ClampTite Tool - CLT01

CLT01 Stainless Steel w/Bronze Nut This tool is machined stainless steel with a one piece body and nose and bronze nut. The tool was designed with the detailed craftsman who needs a long lasting tool able to hold up to extremely tough wire while clamping, binding and pulling the wire until the...

clamptitetools.com

There’s some YouTube videos where people made them out of a turnbuckle. I got a turnbuckle, but I haven’t got around to making one yet.

 

[Old Steamer]

I took my hoses to a hose shop and had them install them. got tired of the wife complaining about them leaking. When the hose's are shot I will remove them and have them reinstalled on new hose.

I remember when the local NAPA would custom make hose by size and by the foot. The crimping tool they used was second to none - and it worked. If I had access to a hose shop, that's the way I would go.

 

[Honch]

I'm adding one more + for using a PEX crimper, it leaves a nice clean, smooth crimp.

I've had safety wire stuck in my hand far to many times to even consider using it as a permanent solution for this application.

 

[Sumboodie]

40-60 inside the house after the regulator, but I think it's considerably higher from the city service.

Depends on the area I suppose.