Garden Hose Attachments...How to Fix the Leaks!

Most people have an attachment to go along with their garden hose. Whether it is something as simple as a nozzle to control spraying or a sprinkler to keep your lawn watered, they all attach to the hose in the same place. At the end of the hose is a brass or metal piece called a coupling. This coupling is what attaches the sprinkler or nozzle to your hose. If the coupling cracks or begins to leak, then it will cause a leak in your attachment as well. Replacing this end fitting will result in clearing up the leak without having to purchase a new hose.

Replacing the End Fitting
Replacing the end fitting of your hose is a relatively simple procedure that doesn't take much time or money. To begin you need to get together all of the supplies that you will be using. This includes: pruning shears or thick scissors, detergent or hand soap, a bowl of hot water, a Phillips head screwdriver, and the replacement end fittings. The first step in the replacement process is the remove the old end fitting. Use your pruning shears to cut of the fitting as close to the brass or metal as you can. Then soak the end of the hose in the detergent and hot water. This makes the end of the hose more pliable and easier to work with. You will then need to place the stem end of the replacement fitting into the cut end of the hose. Make sure that the stem goes all the way in. You can use the hand soap to lubricate the stem if necessary. You then place the first collar piece under the stem and the other piece atop it. Screw the pieces together tightly to prevent any leaks and viola! You have done it! Your new replacement head should work for several years!

Checking the Washers
It is also possible that the problem doesn't lie in the hose, but in the attachment. Over time, the washers inside the attachment can rust or break. This causes the hose to fit irregularly, resulting in leaks. By simply replacing the washer you can stop these leaks and return both hose and attachment to normal working order. If you want some more great information on fixing the end fitting of your hose, plus some great tips, check out ehow.com.