The Hose Connector is a quick-release connector that is essential for the ease of use of watering equipment when irrigating the site or when using it in portable car washes. A feature of modern connectors is that they withstand high pressure in the pipe without additional waterproofing. Such elements are easy to install and easy to use.
Varieties of hose connectors
All quick couplings have a common feature - the presence of a nipple outlet connecting it to an adapter for a faucet, sprinkler or irrigation gun.
The hose connector can be made of plastic or metal alloy. The composition of the material depends on the working pressure in the pipe. Plastic connections of the middle price segment withstand about 10-15 bar. Metal and brass products are designed to work at pipe pressures above 15-20 bar.
Often the word "connector" refers to a coupling that connects two watering hoses of equal or different diameters. In this case, it should be borne in mind that the coupling is really designed to connect two hoses, however, in order to then separate them,you will need to unscrew the cover and pull out the pipe.
The threaded connector is designed for use with other elements of the same design. Depending on the details of the bundle, an external or internal thread of a certain diameter may be required. Such connections are also connected to the nipple and can be quickly pulled out.
What is it made of?
The classic hose connector consists of the following items:
- Tube holder with housing. A watering hose is inserted directly into it. After the cap is tightened, it is tightly and hermetically fixed inside the connector.
- Release mechanism. It is he who provides the ability to remove the device in one motion.
- Twist cap. With it, the hose is fixed in the connector. It has an internal thread that is screwed onto the tube holder. As a result, the design is fixed, compression is provided.
- Stop valve. Installed in connectors with automatic closing. It is a plastic or metal piston with elastic bands providing tightness. The essence of his work is that when the connector is connected to the nipple, the latter presses on the piston. In the connected state, the valve is always open, and after disconnection, the pressure in the pipe closes it. This allows you to stop the flow of water without turning off the tap.
- Elastic bands for sealing. They are located inside the quick coupling and do not allow water to escape through the threads.
Standard sizes
All connectors are designed for standard diameter hoses and are produced according to certain parameters. Universal adapters can connect tubes of different diameters, but these connections are extremely rare in the domestic market.
- 3/4" Hose Connector Quickly connects 3/4" or 19mm flexible tubing.
- The 1" device is designed for 25-26mm hose.
- 1/2" hose connector. It is used for pipes with a diameter of 12-13mm.
- Rare 1/4", 3/8" and 5/8" models are designed to connect the corresponding hose sizes.
Scope of application
The hose connector is used wherever there is a need to use water supplied from a hose.
The most widespread use of quick connectors is when watering household plots, lawns and flower beds, connecting to car wash equipment.
When choosing the material and size of the adapter, consider the following factors:
- Working pressure in the pipe.
- Flexible tube diameter and nipple size.
- Weather conditions at time of use.
- Possibility of mechanical damage to irrigation fittings.
Other irrigation fittings
The watering hose connector is just one of the irrigation fittings. Other parts are required for it to work successfully.
- Nipple. It is a cone connecting twoconnector. There are rubber bands at the ends to ensure a tight connection. This element can be of two types: STANDARD and POWER JET. Depending on this, a fast connection is selected. Two elements of such reinforcement cannot be fastened together using parts of different sizes.
- Tee. It is analogous to a nipple. The difference is that it has three connector connections.
- Coupling. Connects two flexible tubes. If the element is reducing, then it can be used to connect hoses of various diameters.
- Adapter for faucet. This device is designed to connect the hose to the water supply. Depending on the tap thread, it may have an external or internal thread. The other end has a nipple connector.
- Pistols and sprinklers. There are a huge number of sprinklers of various modifications. At the end they have a nipple connector that fits the connector.
All elements of irrigation fittings are necessary to ensure ease of use. A variety of sizes and shapes allows you to choose elements that provide quality watering in each specific situation.
