Here I am on my day off researching garden hose fittings. I never thought my life would come to this 🤣

@motorheadbanger90

Ай бұрын

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.

@mollypitcher9380

Жыл бұрын

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.

@rubyoro0

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reviews!

@carolinebeck807

4 жыл бұрын

This is spot on about the Gilmour. Mine have slipping black bands and they tend to leak over time.

@heinkristen1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I was going to choose gilmour, but i will now get dramn

@andrea.rivers

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent assessment of these.

@mos6507

4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know quick connects go back 30 years. I only found out about them recently.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

@jimskipper1167

4 жыл бұрын

Me too! These are going on my Christmas wish list.🎄🎁

@rodyenriquez5751

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@juliansdiamonds

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

Perfect timing. My husband was just complaining about disconnecting and reconnecting the hose and attachments recently. He would love this!

A lot of great information! Thank you, Laura & Aaron! Hope y’all have a wonderful weekend! 💚🌿🚰

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!!!

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.

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.

Never thought about using quick connects before - I’ll have to try this coming season!

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!!

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.

Thank you for doing a video on this. You've certainly saved me some time, money, and frustration.😊

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.

@avagrego3195

11 күн бұрын

thanks for this information

I never knew I needed the quick connect but it’s a must for me now!!! 😁

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......

Brilliant! I had no idea about quick connects! Thanks for sharing something so practical and useful. I'm shopping now!

Very helpful. Thank you. I’ve heard you mention them but didn’t realize how helpful they are.

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.

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.

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!

Thank you this is perfect timing now I know exactly what to get come spring.

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've always seen these in the stores, but wasn't sure how to use them. Great information. Thanks a lot.

Yes! Been looking at getting these- going on my Christmas list- thanks again LAURA and Aaron!!

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.

My husband went to the hardware store and came back with these. Love!!

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!

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.

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!!!

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.

Thanks for the presentation. Brass and the industrial ones look solid. I need alot of upgrading in my garden

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.

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!!!

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. 👍

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!

Love that you brought this subject up. Didn't even think this was an option.

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.

I love it when you do gardening product reviews. Thanks

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.

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.

@sunsetatshabooms4558

Жыл бұрын

Which ones did u get?

You guys literally have a video for everything. Im obsessed with this channel!! 😍

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!!

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

Great video Laura and Aaron. This was so informative. I will definitely be buying some for the coming Spring!

This was really helpful. I think I will give the quick connect a try this year.

This video and the comments are super helpful! Thank you.

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!

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 !

Ordering some of these, for the barn too!! Love this thanks for the tip

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!

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!!!

@sherrywhitaker3369

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information!

Quick connects are so handy. Need to add the shut offs big time! Great info and demonstration.

Quick connects have been a game changer in our garden, too. Pull back the collar and - snap - done!

Why am i watching this?! I live in an appartment, in Europe🤷‍♀️ i guess i just like your videos 😊

@Bamboo4U2

4 жыл бұрын

Got a balcony?

@frectiedmenthos1

4 жыл бұрын

@@Bamboo4U2 nope 😂 ...just a bunch of interior plants

@InverseDream

4 жыл бұрын

I’m in an apartment too. The love for gardening and getting to be with Laura transcends all 😂

@TwoAndAHalfCatsGaming

4 жыл бұрын

I just love watching Laura. And I dont have garden either 😁

“Hard core gardening”. Lol! That should be the name of your next channel🤣

We’’ve used the Gilmour for several years and they’ve held up well on our 3 hose bibs and multiple sprinklers/wands/sprayers. I’d love to see a similar comparison on hoses!

Thank you so much for this video!! I have wanted to incorporate quick connects into my garden!

Thank you for doing this. We’ve just been talking about quick connects.

Excellent video! This one I definitely needed the information for my gardening use. Need some of these products to simplify things.

I cant believe I have never thought about this. What a good idea!

I need to get my mom some of those. She’s been having trouble with the hoses becoming “welded” on to the fittings; we’re not sure why though. But I think she would love to have some quick connects for Christmas because she’s always going from a sprinkler to wand to regular hose end pretty frequently.

@bokononisti2820

3 жыл бұрын

If you mix brass and aluminum fittings, you will have galvanic corrosion, which essentially fuses the fittings together.

@davidnash8724

2 жыл бұрын

@@bokononisti2820 Anyway to prevent it? Anti seize grease etc?

@bokononisti2820

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidnash8724 Anti-seize, but since it's an outdoor application in contact with water, you may need to reapply every year or two. Easier to just use same metal fittings.

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.

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!

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.

Very well done, all around nothing different. The both of you are pros. THANKS FOR THE GOOD STUFF

I see you do the quick connect and I always wondered how! Thank you for the info!

I really appreciate when y'all do reviews of products. It inspires me to try new things, or new brands. Also, super excited for the crescent pots to be in bloom next spring! Do you still remember what is in each pot, or will you have to rewatch your own video for a refresher?

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. It's a long walk back to the well and tends to get time consuming when you are trying to get things done...

Excellent presentation. I like your second choice because it is all brass and is made in our country. Thank you.

Thank you for the info and great comparisons! You just helped me out with my Christmas list!!

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 I have been wanting one it is now in my Amazon cart 😁

Anything to save a few steps back and forth to the hose and bending. Great tips.

Thank you for this video. I’m giving some for Christmas 🎄

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.

@valeriestrickler6902

4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be trying out the Gilmore brand and the Dram along with the Dram shut off valve.

Excellent review Laura! First time to your channel. This is how vids on KZread 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.

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. 💕💕💕

Really great information presented in a easy to comprehend manor !

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

Thanks for the video and checking them out! It appears my husband was right that solid brass beats everything else when it comes to hoses! Could you maybe do a video comparing hose end fertilizer sprayers/bottles? I know Dramm and Chapin make some and they, too, help cut down on time. Love your channel!❤️

When you first mentioned them a couple of years(?) ago, I purchased the Amazon Choice version, and I LOVE them. I don't know the brand, and it's not stamped on my quick connects, so they must be a generic. They are still functioning well for my purposes. However, for the spigot/hose I use the most, they are leaking at the hose/watering attachment point and it is an utter pain. I like the shutoff valve you use. I think I would prefer a separate one rather than an all-in-one. Thank you for this comparison video; I'm going to put the Gilbmour on my list.

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!

Loving your videos so far. It's so hard to find actual use cases for all these accessories, and of course love the gardening videos. If you ever make another hose fitting type of video, can you include the bore sizes? Lots of these products don't list that so it's hard to tell the flow rate you can get.

Just found out about quick connects! Found your vid and boi did it help!!! Thank you for making this

This is great info, I think I might buy a couple for Christmas gifts! I have the Gilmore brass easy shutoff that you showed at the very end. The black rubber broke off early in the season and it’s almost impossible to shut off now.

I’ve used the brass Gilmore connect for years & they work well for the price. I do find that they eventually start to leak where they screw into the hose but if I wrap the threads with Teflon tape before I screw the brass connect in it takes care of any leaking

stumbled upon this looking up soft wash options for my home. This video provided lots of useful info. Thanks!!

Thanks for the info! I could use one of the quick connects and some of the shut-offs!

I remember buying 2 sets of the quick connects/disconnect and yes they are great to have, they almost remind me of my pnuematic tools however, I quickly realized they are super sensitive to sand getting in. Eventually the sand will start to grind off the brass surface and they begin to stick open or closed and finally resulting in a constant slow leak. These gave me bout 1yr and 2 months.

I never knew they offered this... brilliant. thanks

I love the quick connects! I just wanted to add that the auto shutoff inside the quick connect seems to slow down the water flow when I use them with the sprinkler. It seems to effect the pressure a bit. Just my opinion. Thank you for your videos! I have learned so very much from you!

The Dramm has a good internal size, some others have a smaller one and really cut volume and pressure.

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!