[Ken]

I would value any feedback from wfp users as to which brand of 'hozelock-type' connecters they use. I have tried B&Q own brand which come apart if you sneeze near them (useless), some no-name black and orange ones (better - but sometimes pop apart and other times won't even if you really pull), brass ones (Not bad but the little grub screw fell out after 2 weeks and the thing flew apart) and also official 'Hozelock' ones (which seem ok at the mo, if a bit pricey). Also what hose reels do you use? I got some B&Q ones that will take 50m of Tricoflex for £20. Stood on the handle of one of them last week and snapped it straight off! Looking for a replacement, what's good and not loads of dough?

[bm012e7270]

I TRIED THE LOT AND I GO BACK TO HOZELOCK

[Majestic]

Has got to be Hozelock, our local B&Q have a half price sale on all hozelock stuff, have a look at yours.

[Philip Hanson]

Dragging up an oldie here, but this week I tried a connector from CLABER and found it much more durable than Hozelock or Gardena (as sold by B&Q).  It didn't pop free of the join at every opportunity like the others.  I have to say, the quality is very good.

Anyone else used any Claber Gear?  It's black and orange with a distinct "CLABER" logo.  (Not to be confused with Gardena which is grey and orange)



Claber also do a range of top quality anti-kink hoses called "SilverGreen".  From what I have been able to find out, Claber is a market leader in many countries (like Hozelock is here) and is just starting to appear in the UK.


-Philip

[Grafters Cleaning Services]

it's hozelock for me but the other day in my local diy shop i clocked some brass ones that i might try later

[sham33]

I think the brass ones are useless, they always seem to leak easy. I've gone back to hozelock.

[thewindowcleaner1]

Tried saving using all the others, back to hoselock, cost more last longer.