Please don’t underestimate how helpful these types of videos are to us garden consumers. I’m always interested to know the differences in similar products, and knowing your experience with them. Videos and demos from a trusted consumer are much more valuable than reading a simple amazon review. I truly appreciate them.
I have owned the Guilmour, Melnor and Dramm and I prefer the Dramm over the others because it lasts longer. The Guilmour is good but over time the black bands dry out and crack making them useless.The Melnor connect gets tricky sometimes and does not want to snap. The Dramm lasts forever. Mine are going on 30 years.
Thank you for detailed information on the quick connect with water shut off/water stop. This was the ONLY video that actually showed in detail how the shut off works. Made my outdoor life a bit more easier . Keep up the good work.
SO HELPFUL, especially to see you using them to show us the specifics of their details. This is so much better than just reading through the reviews on a sales website. We know you are a sensible gardener, and follow your advice. It is also good to consider the difference between the shut-off lever on the Dramm and the other brand, because arthritic hands sometimes offer challenges to older gardeners. A good shut-off lever can improve our enjoyment. Thanks again.
Nice job! No messing around with unnecessary chit-chat before getting down to what we want to know. You're observations seem to be very logical and not biased. Much appreciated!!!
She did a great job, not the usual "bad comedy act" you tubers try to pull, or "let me tell you about my boring life" as if they were the most interesting people on the planet and 'we cared'. Was concise, to the point and no excess BS. Good job! got my thumbs up.
Just finding you 3 yrs. later. Can't tell you how much this video helped. After nearly 5 yrs of trying different confusing, poorly designed, drippy, inefficient connectors, I threw all of them to the curb. Hot, humid Texas is no place to keep banging your head into what seemed like a no-win situation. Thanks for your video - just in time for the crazy summer heat - just in time to show me which product is best. I vote for the Gilmour brass - even though the rubber might fail later down the road, the comfort factor alone seems worth it. Great, great video with excellent demonstration and personal take on them.Thanks again!!
I agree with Maria, the Gilmore and Melnor the rubberized grips will dry out and crack or lose their grip on the brass so the begin to slip after about 3yrs of being ouside exposed to sun and then they are worthless. You have to peel them off and use pliers to get enough grip on them to screw them on tight enough that they won't leak and then be able to take them off if you have to. (The point is to outfit them on every device and forget about them, leave them on permanently) But you will have to replace them. Over time the spring loaded ball bearings in the rings (you can see them if you look inside the ring,) will start to stick as the brass coupler ages and develops the dark metal patina. Its a form of mild tarnish that erodes the ball bearings ability to glide smoothly in its seated socket and instead of springing in and out as you couple and release the connection the bearings will start to stick and not pop out to grip the ridge on the male end. You will have to jiggle and wriggle , pull off and on the connection until the ball bearings finally pop in place and the spring load grip works. Otherwise they pop off when you turn on the water because it isnt locked on or leak because only some of the bearings are engaged. The spring loading lock has to grip tightly against an O-ring in the coupler to be water tight. We've used QR for 20 yrs all of those brands except the Dramm and replace parts on one end or the other at least every 3-5 yrs if the bearings stick or the o-ring can't be replaced. Luckily they are sold individually depending on which end you need.The Gilmore brass fittings are the better. Dont waste your time on the plastic ones or Melnors. I think I'll reinvest and re-outfit our whole garden with Dramms next spring.
Thank you so much! I just purchased the Dramm to connect two hoses. At 68 and multiple neurosurgeries, I need all the help I can get. Thank you so very much for a through explanation- I always learn from your videos.
Are Granddaughter walked in to the room last night when we were watching one of your videos. She asked how long have you been watching her my wife replied years! Are granddaughter watched for a while and replied She has gotten so professional !
Love these tutorials. I wish everyone doing a tutorial (teaching) was as knowledgable. Thanks Aaron for all your assistance. Let's see more of that pretty face....... Laura you are great! Happy Holidays......
Interesting on the reviews...She didn't say while the Gorilla Easy Connect® is made in the opposite direction. With our connector you only need 1 hand to release or connect (hence Easy Connect). This is perfect for those that have limited hand mobility. With the other connectors you have to use 2 hands to connect or reconnect. We're not sure why other manufactures never figured this out. All you need it your thumb and index finger. Also, Gorilla Easy Connect are solid brass with no plastic. Also, we offer a full 1 year warranty. We also have a full line of watering devices that are integral with each other.
Dear Santa Yes please may I have three Dramm Quik Connects and three Dramm Shut off valves for my hoses! They work really well for Laura......... and..... I have been a very, very good girl this year!
Coffee with Laura and an honest review of product how great to start the day with this!! I appreciate you showing all types and prices as I need to provide a reason for the product I want to get for our garden at work!!!
I started using Quick Connects a year ago due to you telling us about them. When I went to set up this past Spring, found out my husband took all of them off. Said he put them with my stuff. Couldn't find them. Guess who bought New Quick Connects. Absolutely LOVE them and they make life so much easier. 💕💕💕
I'd never heard of Quick Connect before this video and I can tell already it's going to be one of those little things that makes a HUGE difference in my life! Thank you so much for sharing!!
We have a large property, when we first started buying hoses and quick connects we bought the best quality we could find-no regrets spending that money as 20 years later hoses and quick connects are going strong. One thing to keep in mind for shut offs is how much water flow they allow when open-they can vary significantly so take note.
Every year, at the end of the summer, Laura’s most preferred Gilmour quick connect with black rubber is on sale Walmart; it costs a little over 3 dollars. I bought them last yr and this yr after watching her recommendation
Amazing! and a real game changer, now I will be getting some of these because there is nothing more annoying when you have to run back to the faucet to turn the water off, and then fix the sprinkler and then run back to the faucet to turn it back on, way to much running back and forth. Thank you so much Laura for sharing an amazing video.
Love these I have used these for years at home and work don't know what it was like before I found them. Thank You for everything . Hope you had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving day see you the next time.
Thank you many times over. I busted the faucet on the outside of my brick house with plumbing wrench trying to get the hose off of it. Will replace with solid brass 3/4" freeze free faucet that drains itself and put on hose kink protectors with the quick connectors. This is an expensive lesson. Our water is really hard around here and hoses tend to get stuck on the faucets.
AMLeonard sells the best brass connectors. Expensive? Yes, but you get what you pay for...I've wasted money on the plastic ones. Great video today! Make garden life so much easier!
Thanks guys. I appreciate knowing what's what. I only need a few so I'll order the long lasting ones for spring. It would be great to not have to fuss around. Anything to make life easier.Even for my little gardens. And no leaks is huge with city water. 👍
Great video! Two things you did not mention that may deserve merit. 1) internal diameter. Generally the plastic ones where it has an exposed O ring are smaller in diameter, and restrict flow. That also applies to the hose selection as well - smaller diameter hoses allow less water flow. For small yards, that may not mean much, but for larger operations or long hose runs, it makes a difference. 2) Interchangable - the first three you show have very similar designs, and you may be able to use them all together. I've found however that the cheaper plastic ones from different manufacturers may leak more, or just not work. I think you did a video on hose selection, but if not, that may be a good topic to touch on. Thanks!
I just clicked on the Amazon link and ordered some Dramm pieces. Thanks for such a great comparison video. My parents have used a quick connection system for years and I’ve always wanted to have some in our garden.
Love this video! I am so getting this for my parents for Christmas! They both have arthritis and so many wonderful comments are from people with that problem. Anything good to make life easier, right? :). Thanks Laura and Aaron! Y’all are doing FANTASTIC with your videos!
Do you ever have trouble with hard water messing up your shuts offs or sprayers/sprinklers?? I have the Gilmore and they are great. Pressure between hoses and attachments are sometimes difficult. I would not want the one with an automatic shut off because you couldn’t use your house without an attachment (if you need to fill a bucket or drain the hose!) and pressure would remain constant on the hose even if it’s off at the hose bib.
Hmm, interesting thought on the auto shut off aspect. I suppose you would need to shut the water off and then use something attached to the end to allow the pressure to release off the hose. I read another comment above and the ppl left the pressure turned on through a season and ruined their hoses. I see where that would obviously happen but I hadn't thought about the auto shut off holding the water. I usually leave my hand sprayer attached to my hose or reattach it when I have used the sprinklers. I always squirt water from the hose after I roll it up or set the sprayer where it's locked in the open position while I'm rolling up my hose. So, it could all be remedied fairly easy. I would have to always remember and sometimes I don't always remember! 😲 I am at an arthritic age and we will be purchasing some of these before spring. It will be a total game changer and I probably do want the one that has the auto shut off feature. My hoses suffer because I tend to bend them and hold them while changing from one tool to the next... Yeah, I'm too lazy to walk and turn the water off! Ha! Happy gardening!!!
@@debbief6923 Yikes! I bet that was a wet messy lesson! I'm sorry that happened but it is a lesson not soon forgotten when something like that happens...
I’m definitively going to try the Dramm models. The grips on the others, while comfortable, would break down and get sticky over time here in Orlando’s weather. Thanks for the comparison. You did all the research for me. Much appreciated.
I found the ones with auto shutoff to be the best. When you uncouple the pressure pushes a ball and cuts of the water so you don’t have to shutoff in order to couple or uncouple.
Thank you Laura! It's always good to have a comparison, some times is better to spend a little more upfront and have it for life, than spend less in the beginning and then triple or more in the end. I don't know, my opinion.... either do it well or forget it. You don't have to buy everything at once. Buy it for the hoses first then for the wands and then the rest.
Any of the hose quick-connects with the automatic shut-off valve built in, you have to remove the device before you can have the hose free-flowing. This gets to be a pain after a while when you just need to fill a bucket or watering can.
i love these kinds of videos! they are so informative and your explanations are just the best... i have quick connects at the faucet but never thought about using them at the hose end (so a big DUHHH for me).... what a frustration-saver, especially when you're hands are all wet and it's hot and you just want to get done and etc! 😂 definitely sending this video to the 'water man' (hubby) and adding these to my wish list!!!
Just a note on the automatic shutoff - they make is impossible to remove all attachments and use the hose as just a hose - to fill watering cans or buckets. I have found the separate shutoffs to be the best.
Thank you Laura for the video. I'm definitely getting a quick connect. It was a pain to get my hose off for winter, these would make it so much easier.
I discovered these a few years ago and they were absolute game changers. Especially because one of my spigots is really low to the ground which is not fun with a stiff hose. They are definitely NOT all made the same quality. lol I think one of mine is the Melnor and it's not been reliable, but it's also on the one I use the most. Before I realized they were not all built the same. The only time I take them off is when I need higher water pressure for spraying something specific which will vary based on the age of the hose and the connection.
Thankyou! I will definitely purchase a few of these. Having large gardens it's a lot of connections to water all walking back 100 feet to shut water on and off. Will make a difference.
Excellent review Laura! First time to your channel. This is how vids on RUclips should be-clear, concise with demonstration and objective along with personal bias. I have the Gilmour brass fittings with the black easy grips & have used them for more than 10 years. The black easy grips have lasted with no chips or cracks. The fit when screwed on sometimes leaks. I have to use Teflon tape to all connections to avoid leaks with the Gilmourl. I should have bought the Dramm, but they were unknown to me when I purchased the Gilmour brand. Different brands are not always interchangeable. Thank you for this informative video.
Hi Laura and Aaron! Thank you so much for going into detail on the different quick connects and the shut off valves. I can see how useful they would be. I'm leaning towards the Dramm because of the rubber on the Gilmour, thinking it won't last as long out in the weather, but if they had replacements, I'd go with them. As for the shut off valve, I'd definitely go with the Dramm because of the longer shut off piece. The valves we have hooked to our faucet, to hook up more than one hose, have the smaller pieces and they are sometimes really hard to turn on and off.
Well fate (and the RUclips algorithm) brought us back together again. Twice in a day! 😄 And again…you covered a topic that was really helpful. I’ve been hearing about quick-connects from the lawn care videos I’ve been watching. But no one has really explained or showed how to use them. So once again, thank you for covering a topic that is maybe obvious to others but extremely helpful to me. Quick connects make it easy to…connect (and disconnect) parts? You don’t say! 🙃
I didn't know that there were so many "quick connects". Thanks for all the great info! I have a small yard but garden A LOT!! Very "riveting information" lol.
A long awaited video! I have a large property with 6 hydrant faucets. I usually have hoses connected full time in some but for others this would be great, especially this time of year where I'm not keeping them connected full time. Thanks for the comparison! I tried a cheap version of this years ago and it didn't last a whole season so I was anxious to see what you used and were happy with over all. I think I would probably choose the one you use the most, partly because it's a tried and true for you (and I know you have put it through the paces) but also because I would not need it on very many areas so price isn't as much of an issue. Thanks again!
Thank you for making this video. I found it very helpful. I have arthritis in my hands, wrist and other areas, so the gilmore quick connect looks like a good option for me. I appreciate you sharing. Stay safe!
I bought a box full of old ones at a yard sale a bunch of years ago and have been loving them. I had a bunch but still need more male fittings for more gizmos.
Well good grief!!! Do I need this! Just had to take all the hoses off the house to put the insulation covers on for the Winter. It literally took me 3 days to get one of the hoses of the faucet- don't know of someone screwed it on crooked or what but it was a bear!!!🤨 Thanks Laura! I'm gonna remember this for next Spring!👍
I even enjoy your hose connector videos!! I would really love to watch a video on building a cold frame. I know that’s a huge project and you would be welcome to demo in my yard, haha! I love your channel, now my husband watches and it inspires us!
The plastic one works fine. I've had them for 5+ years and they still work. If they leak, I can afford to buy an o-ring and mine have manual shutoffs which is a nice option. All the quick connects are cheaper at the local farm store if you don't shop Amazon like me.
This is really helpful. I have some plastic Melnor QD hose connectors (the green-and-yellow ones) on my hoses... They work well enough, but I'm looking to replace them. Your video gives me a lot of good food for thought!
Thank You! I value your experiences and have gone through many of the cheep parts that don't hold up or leak like crazy. That lighter metal one could be aluminum. I understand that if it gets too hot in the sun it can cause it to weld together and become impossible to come apart. I have never had that happen to me but I think I will stick with brass. Thanks again.
Why don't I already have these? Thanks, Laura, for introducing me to a new garden toy. My hoses are so finicky and one leaks terribly, so they'll be getting a QuikConnect makeover this Spring, ~ Lisa
Here I am on my day off researching garden hose fittings. I never thought my life would come to this 🤣
dude...too relatable...25 years ago all i cared about was pokemon and now I'm into lawn care...fml
Please don’t underestimate how helpful these types of videos are to us garden consumers. I’m always interested to know the differences in similar products, and knowing your experience with them. Videos and demos from a trusted consumer are much more valuable than reading a simple amazon review. I truly appreciate them.
AND she was objective with no real sales pitch (like Proven Winners / Espoma all the time).
I have owned the Guilmour, Melnor and Dramm and I prefer the Dramm over the others because it lasts longer. The Guilmour is good but over time the black bands dry out and crack making them useless.The Melnor connect gets tricky sometimes and does not want to snap. The Dramm lasts forever. Mine are going on 30 years.
Thanks for the reviews!
This is spot on about the Gilmour. Mine have slipping black bands and they tend to leak over time.
Thanks!! I was going to choose gilmour, but i will now get dramn
Excellent assessment of these.
I didn't know quick connects go back 30 years. I only found out about them recently.
i live in an apartment with no garden or even a hose but i watch reviews of quick connect because it's by Laura. love it!
I have stood at the garden center, trying to figure out what I needed . Now I know!! Thanks Laura and Aaron🌲
As a senior, I will be putting these on my hoses in the spring. I'm constantly tightening my hose connections when they loosen from use.
Thank you for detailed information on the quick connect with water shut off/water stop. This was the ONLY video that actually showed in detail how the shut off works. Made my outdoor life a bit more easier . Keep up the good work.
SO HELPFUL, especially to see you using them to show us the specifics of their details. This is so much better than just reading through the reviews on a sales website. We know you are a sensible gardener, and follow your advice. It is also good to consider the difference between the shut-off lever on the Dramm and the other brand, because arthritic hands sometimes offer challenges to older gardeners. A good shut-off lever can improve our enjoyment. Thanks again.
Nice job! No messing around with unnecessary chit-chat before getting down to what we want to know. You're observations seem to be very logical and not biased. Much appreciated!!!
She did a great job, not the usual "bad comedy act" you tubers try to pull, or "let me tell you about my boring life" as if they were the most interesting people on the planet and 'we cared'. Was concise, to the point and no excess BS. Good job! got my thumbs up.
Perfect timing. My husband was just complaining about disconnecting and reconnecting the hose and attachments recently. He would love this!
Just finding you 3 yrs. later. Can't tell you how much this video helped. After nearly 5 yrs of trying different confusing, poorly designed, drippy, inefficient connectors, I threw all of them to the curb. Hot, humid Texas is no place to keep banging your head into what seemed like a no-win situation. Thanks for your video - just in time for the crazy summer heat - just in time to show me which product is best. I vote for the Gilmour brass - even though the rubber might fail later down the road, the comfort factor alone seems worth it. Great, great video with excellent demonstration and personal take on them.Thanks again!!
My husband went to the hardware store and came back with these. Love!!
I agree with Maria, the Gilmore and Melnor the rubberized grips will dry out and crack or lose their grip on the brass so the begin to slip after about 3yrs of being ouside exposed to sun and then they are worthless. You have to peel them off and use pliers to get enough grip on them to screw them on tight enough that they won't leak and then be able to take them off if you have to. (The point is to outfit them on every device and forget about them, leave them on permanently) But you will have to replace them. Over time the spring loaded ball bearings in the rings (you can see them if you look inside the ring,) will start to stick as the brass coupler ages and develops the dark metal patina. Its a form of mild tarnish that erodes the ball bearings ability to glide smoothly in its seated socket and instead of springing in and out as you couple and release the connection the bearings will start to stick and not pop out to grip the ridge on the male end. You will have to jiggle and wriggle , pull off and on the connection until the ball bearings finally pop in place and the spring load grip works. Otherwise they pop off when you turn on the water because it isnt locked on or leak because only some of the bearings are engaged. The spring loading lock has to grip tightly against an O-ring in the coupler to be water tight. We've used QR for 20 yrs all of those brands except the Dramm and replace parts on one end or the other at least every 3-5 yrs if the bearings stick or the o-ring can't be replaced. Luckily they are sold individually depending on which end you need.The Gilmore brass fittings are the better. Dont waste your time on the plastic ones or Melnors. I think I'll reinvest and re-outfit our whole garden with Dramms next spring.
Thank you so much! I just purchased the Dramm to connect two hoses. At 68 and multiple neurosurgeries, I need all the help I can get. Thank you so very much for a through explanation- I always learn from your videos.
Are Granddaughter walked in to the room last night when we were watching one of your videos. She asked how long have you been watching her my wife replied years! Are granddaughter watched for a while and replied She has gotten so professional !
Love these tutorials. I wish everyone doing a tutorial (teaching) was as knowledgable. Thanks Aaron for all your assistance. Let's see more of that pretty face....... Laura you are great! Happy Holidays......
I will put the Dramm on my wish list for Christmas, birthday etc. Being over age 65 and still working in the garden these will help so much!
Interesting on the reviews...She didn't say while the Gorilla Easy Connect® is made in the opposite direction. With our connector you only need 1 hand to release or connect (hence Easy Connect). This is perfect for those that have limited hand mobility. With the other connectors you have to use 2 hands to connect or reconnect. We're not sure why other manufactures never figured this out. All you need it your thumb and index finger. Also, Gorilla Easy Connect are solid brass with no plastic. Also, we offer a full 1 year warranty. We also have a full line of watering devices that are integral with each other.
A lot of great information! Thank you, Laura & Aaron! Hope y’all have a wonderful weekend! 💚🌿🚰
Dear Santa Yes please may I have three Dramm Quik Connects and three Dramm Shut off valves for my hoses! They work really well for Laura......... and..... I have been a very, very good girl this year!
Me too! These are going on my Christmas wish list.🎄🎁
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Coffee with Laura and an honest review of product how great to start the day with this!! I appreciate you showing all types and prices as I need to provide a reason for the product I want to get for our garden at work!!!
I never knew I needed the quick connect but it’s a must for me now!!! 😁
I started using Quick Connects a year ago due to you telling us about them. When I went to set up this past Spring, found out my husband took all of them off. Said he put them with my stuff. Couldn't find them. Guess who bought New Quick Connects. Absolutely LOVE them and they make life so much easier. 💕💕💕
I'd never heard of Quick Connect before this video and I can tell already it's going to be one of those little things that makes a HUGE difference in my life! Thank you so much for sharing!!
We have a large property, when we first started buying hoses and quick connects we bought the best quality we could find-no regrets spending that money as 20 years later hoses and quick connects are going strong. One thing to keep in mind for shut offs is how much water flow they allow when open-they can vary significantly so take note.
Which ones did u get?
Thank you for doing a video on this. You've certainly saved me some time, money, and frustration.😊
Never thought about using quick connects before - I’ll have to try this coming season!
Every year, at the end of the summer, Laura’s most preferred Gilmour quick connect with black rubber is on sale Walmart; it costs a little over 3 dollars. I bought them last yr and this yr after watching her recommendation
I love it when you do gardening product reviews. Thanks
You guys literally have a video for everything. Im obsessed with this channel!! 😍
Love that you brought this subject up. Didn't even think this was an option.
Amazing! and a real game changer, now I will be getting some of these because there is nothing more annoying when you have to run back to the faucet to turn the water off, and then fix the sprinkler and then run back to the faucet to turn it back on, way to much running back and forth. Thank you so much Laura for sharing an amazing video.
Brilliant! I had no idea about quick connects! Thanks for sharing something so practical and useful. I'm shopping now!
Love these I have used these for years at home and work don't know what it was like before I found them. Thank You for everything . Hope you had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving day see you the next time.
“Hard core gardening”. Lol! That should be the name of your next channel🤣
Thank you for this information. I began gardening just a few years ago and I didn't know about these. These would be so helpful!
Oh I love this!! So much better than running to the house to turn the water off. Thanks for this video!! I am off to order some now!!!
Thank you many times over. I busted the faucet on the outside of my brick house with plumbing wrench trying to get the hose off of it. Will replace with solid brass 3/4" freeze free faucet that drains itself and put on hose kink protectors with the quick connectors. This is an expensive lesson. Our water is really hard around here and hoses tend to get stuck on the faucets.
Yes! Been looking at getting these- going on my Christmas list- thanks again LAURA and Aaron!!
AMLeonard sells the best brass connectors. Expensive? Yes, but you get what you pay for...I've wasted money on the plastic ones. Great video today! Make garden life so much easier!
Very helpful. Thank you. I’ve heard you mention them but didn’t realize how helpful they are.
Thanks guys. I appreciate knowing what's what. I only need a few so I'll order the long lasting ones for spring. It would be great to not have to fuss around. Anything to make life easier.Even for my little gardens. And no leaks is huge with city water. 👍
Great video! Two things you did not mention that may deserve merit. 1) internal diameter. Generally the plastic ones where it has an exposed O ring are smaller in diameter, and restrict flow. That also applies to the hose selection as well - smaller diameter hoses allow less water flow. For small yards, that may not mean much, but for larger operations or long hose runs, it makes a difference. 2) Interchangable - the first three you show have very similar designs, and you may be able to use them all together. I've found however that the cheaper plastic ones from different manufacturers may leak more, or just not work.
I think you did a video on hose selection, but if not, that may be a good topic to touch on. Thanks!
Thank you this is perfect timing now I know exactly what to get come spring.
I've always seen these in the stores, but wasn't sure how to use them. Great information. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the presentation. Brass and the industrial ones look solid. I need alot of upgrading in my garden
I just clicked on the Amazon link and ordered some Dramm pieces. Thanks for such a great comparison video. My parents have used a quick connection system for years and I’ve always wanted to have some in our garden.
Quick connects have been a game changer in our garden, too. Pull back the collar and - snap - done!
Great video Laura and Aaron. This was so informative. I will definitely be buying some for the coming Spring!
Quick connects are so handy. Need to add the shut offs big time! Great info and demonstration.
Love this video! I am so getting this for my parents for Christmas! They both have arthritis and so many wonderful comments are from people with that problem. Anything good to make life easier, right? :). Thanks Laura and Aaron! Y’all are doing FANTASTIC with your videos!
Do you ever have trouble with hard water messing up your shuts offs or sprayers/sprinklers?? I have the Gilmore and they are great. Pressure between hoses and attachments are sometimes difficult. I would not want the one with an automatic shut off because you couldn’t use your house without an attachment (if you need to fill a bucket or drain the hose!) and pressure would remain constant on the hose even if it’s off at the hose bib.
Hmm, interesting thought on the auto shut off aspect. I suppose you would need to shut the water off and then use something attached to the end to allow the pressure to release off the hose. I read another comment above and the ppl left the pressure turned on through a season and ruined their hoses. I see where that would obviously happen but I hadn't thought about the auto shut off holding the water. I usually leave my hand sprayer attached to my hose or reattach it when I have used the sprinklers. I always squirt water from the hose after I roll it up or set the sprayer where it's locked in the open position while I'm rolling up my hose. So, it could all be remedied fairly easy. I would have to always remember and sometimes I don't always remember! 😲
I am at an arthritic age and we will be purchasing some of these before spring. It will be a total game changer and I probably do want the one that has the auto shut off feature. My hoses suffer because I tend to bend them and hold them while changing from one tool to the next... Yeah, I'm too lazy to walk and turn the water off! Ha!
Happy gardening!!!
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Yikes! I bet that was a wet messy lesson!
I'm sorry that happened but it is a lesson not soon forgotten when something like that happens...
I’m definitively going to try the Dramm models. The grips on the others, while comfortable, would break down and get sticky over time here in Orlando’s weather. Thanks for the comparison. You did all the research for me. Much appreciated.
Very well done, all around nothing different. The both of you are pros. THANKS FOR THE GOOD STUFF
I found the ones with auto shutoff to be the best. When you uncouple the pressure pushes a ball and cuts of the water so you don’t have to shutoff in order to couple or uncouple.
Thank you Laura! It's always good to have a comparison, some times is better to spend a little more upfront and have it for life, than spend less in the beginning and then triple or more in the end. I don't know, my opinion.... either do it well or forget it. You don't have to buy everything at once. Buy it for the hoses first then for the wands and then the rest.
Any of the hose quick-connects with the automatic shut-off valve built in, you have to remove the device before you can have the hose free-flowing. This gets to be a pain after a while when you just need to fill a bucket or watering can.
i love these kinds of videos! they are so informative and your explanations are just the best... i have quick connects at the faucet but never thought about using them at the hose end (so a big DUHHH for me).... what a frustration-saver, especially when you're hands are all wet and it's hot and you just want to get done and etc! 😂 definitely sending this video to the 'water man' (hubby) and adding these to my wish list!!!
Thank you for this information!
Just a note on the automatic shutoff - they make is impossible to remove all attachments and use the hose as just a hose - to fill watering cans or buckets. I have found the separate shutoffs to be the best.
I cant believe I have never thought about this. What a good idea!
This video and the comments are super helpful! Thank you.
Thank you Laura for the video. I'm definitely getting a quick connect. It was a pain to get my hose off for winter, these would make it so much easier.
stumbled upon this looking up soft wash options for my home. This video provided lots of useful info. Thanks!!
I discovered these a few years ago and they were absolute game changers. Especially because one of my spigots is really low to the ground which is not fun with a stiff hose. They are definitely NOT all made the same quality. lol I think one of mine is the Melnor and it's not been reliable, but it's also on the one I use the most. Before I realized they were not all built the same. The only time I take them off is when I need higher water pressure for spraying something specific which will vary based on the age of the hose and the connection.
Just found out about quick connects! Found your vid and boi did it help!!! Thank you for making this
Thankyou! I will definitely purchase a few of these. Having large gardens it's a lot of connections to water all walking back 100 feet to shut water on and off. Will make a difference.
Excellent review Laura! First time to your channel. This is how vids on RUclips should be-clear, concise with demonstration and objective along with personal bias. I have the Gilmour brass fittings with the black easy grips & have used them for more than 10 years. The black easy grips have lasted with no chips or cracks. The fit when screwed on sometimes leaks. I have to use Teflon tape to all connections to avoid leaks with the Gilmourl. I should have bought the Dramm, but they were unknown to me when I purchased the Gilmour brand. Different brands are not always interchangeable. Thank you for this informative video.
Ordering some of these, for the barn too!! Love this thanks for the tip
Hi Laura and Aaron! Thank you so much for going into detail on the different quick connects and the shut off valves. I can see how useful they would be. I'm leaning towards the Dramm because of the rubber on the Gilmour, thinking it won't last as long out in the weather, but if they had replacements, I'd go with them. As for the shut off valve, I'd definitely go with the Dramm because of the longer shut off piece. The valves we have hooked to our faucet, to hook up more than one hose, have the smaller pieces and they are sometimes really hard to turn on and off.
Well fate (and the RUclips algorithm) brought us back together again. Twice in a day! 😄
And again…you covered a topic that was really helpful. I’ve been hearing about quick-connects from the lawn care videos I’ve been watching. But no one has really explained or showed how to use them. So once again, thank you for covering a topic that is maybe obvious to others but extremely helpful to me.
Quick connects make it easy to…connect (and disconnect) parts? You don’t say! 🙃
Excellent presentation. I like your second choice because it is all brass and is made in our country. Thank you.
Why am i watching this?! I live in an appartment, in Europe🤷♀️ i guess i just like your videos 😊
Got a balcony?
@@Bamboo4U2 nope 😂 ...just a bunch of interior plants
I’m in an apartment too. The love for gardening and getting to be with Laura transcends all 😂
I just love watching Laura. And I dont have garden either 😁
I didn't know that there were so many "quick connects". Thanks for all the great info! I have a small yard but garden A LOT!! Very "riveting information" lol.
I'm going to be trying out the Gilmore brand and the Dram along with the Dram shut off valve.
This was really helpful. I think I will give the quick connect a try this year.
A long awaited video! I have a large property with 6 hydrant faucets. I usually have hoses connected full time in some but for others this would be great, especially this time of year where I'm not keeping them connected full time. Thanks for the comparison! I tried a cheap version of this years ago and it didn't last a whole season so I was anxious to see what you used and were happy with over all. I think I would probably choose the one you use the most, partly because it's a tried and true for you (and I know you have put it through the paces) but also because I would not need it on very many areas so price isn't as much of an issue. Thanks again!
Thank you for making this video. I found it very helpful. I have arthritis in my hands, wrist and other areas, so the gilmore quick connect looks like a good option for me. I appreciate you sharing. Stay safe!
I just realized this makes my switching between two hoses (front and back of house), a lot easier. Once again this Urban Girl is learning.😀
I bought a box full of old ones at a yard sale a bunch of years ago and have been loving them. I had a bunch but still need more male fittings for more gizmos.
Thank you for doing this. We’ve just been talking about quick connects.
Well good grief!!! Do I need this! Just had to take all the hoses off the house to put the insulation covers on for the Winter. It literally took me 3 days to get one of the hoses of the faucet- don't know of someone screwed it on crooked or what but it was a bear!!!🤨 Thanks Laura! I'm gonna remember this for next Spring!👍
Also, I think when you are disabled & live in pain all the time this would make life so much easier in the garden/yard! So helpful Laura!
Really great information presented in a easy to comprehend manor !
A lot of the the gilmour stuff comes with a prop 65 warning which tells me that the brass they use is not pure brass but rather brass and lead alloy.
This was informative for me. I need all the education I can get as a beginner gardener. It is also a great stocking stuffer for my mom!
Candie Smith good idea!
Excellent video! This one I definitely needed the information for my gardening use. Need some of these products to simplify things.
Thank you so much for this video!! I have wanted to incorporate quick connects into my garden!
I even enjoy your hose connector videos!! I would really love to watch a video on building a cold frame. I know that’s a huge project and you would be welcome to demo in my yard, haha! I love your channel, now my husband watches and it inspires us!
This was very informative and helpful.
The plastic one works fine. I've had them for 5+ years and they still work. If they leak, I can afford to buy an o-ring and mine have manual shutoffs which is a nice option. All the quick connects are cheaper at the local farm store if you don't shop Amazon like me.
After buying three wrong parts i found this video and ordered the 'Dramm'. I can't wait to receive it.
Thank you I have been wanting one it is now in my Amazon cart 😁
I see you do the quick connect and I always wondered how! Thank you for the info!
This is really helpful. I have some plastic Melnor QD hose connectors (the green-and-yellow ones) on my hoses... They work well enough, but I'm looking to replace them. Your video gives me a lot of good food for thought!
Thank you for the info and great comparisons! You just helped me out with my Christmas list!!
Great info! Thanks Laura 😊
This was a super informative and helpful video! Thank you!!
Thank You! I value your experiences and have gone through many of the cheep parts that don't hold up or leak like crazy. That lighter metal one could be aluminum. I understand that if it gets too hot in the sun it can cause it to weld together and become impossible to come apart. I have never had that happen to me but I think I will stick with brass. Thanks again.
Very interesting video ... thank you Laura 👍🏼
Why don't I already have these? Thanks, Laura, for introducing me to a new garden toy. My hoses are so finicky and one leaks terribly, so they'll be getting a QuikConnect makeover this Spring, ~ Lisa
Great video. Very helpful.