Garden Hose Quick Connect Sets
Upgrade your watering setup with a premium and innovative quick-connect system designed for durability, performance, and everyday convenience.
- Eliminates constant threading and unthreading of your hose and watering tools
- Drinking water safe materials, including lead-free brass components
- 3/4-inch full-flow design for maximum water output
- Industry-standard garden hose threads (GHT) fit most brands of 5/8-inch ID garden hoses.
Rugged Brass Construction
Both the socket and plug are made from high-quality, lead-free brass for long-lasting durability and reliable performance. These materials are commonly used in applications involving drinking water contact.
3/4-Inch Full Flow
Many quick-connect systems are labeled as 3/4-inch, but that typically refers only to the threads—not the internal diameter. ELEY is engineered differently, delivering a true full-flow 3/4-inch internal path for maximum performance.
Push-n-Click Locking Pins
A revolutionary design for fast, secure connections. Simply push the plug into the socket until you hear (or feel) the solid “click” of stainless-steel locking pins engaging—creating a dependable, water-tight seal.
Easy-Slide Release Sleeve
Disconnect in seconds with a smooth, one-handed pull. The precision slide sleeve releases the stainless-steel locking pins, allowing for quick, effortless disengagement.
Easy-Access O-Ring Seal
Our advanced design positions the O-ring on the plug—rather than inside the socket—for a more durable, long-lasting seal. This approach also makes inspection, lubrication, and replacement simple and accessible.
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Smooth Operation, Long-Life Design
ELEY's cutting-edge design places our extreme-duty O-ring seal on the plug rather than inside the socket because it delivers a more reliable, long-lasting, and leak-free seal. It also allows for easier inspection, lubrication, and replacement of the O-ring when needed.
To keep your system performing at its best, the Garden Hose Quick Connect Maintenance & Repair Kit (Item #1185, sold separately) includes a 100% Silicone grease tube and 10 replacement O-rings.
A light application of silicone grease once or twice per year helps extend O-ring life and maintain smooth, effortless operation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Quick Connectors
These FAQs are specific to the Quick Connect item. For general FAQs (specifications, ratings, etc.) about all ELEY watering tools, visit our Watering Tools FAQs.
What maintenance is required?
Depending on the frequency of use, the O-rings on the plugs should periodically be coated with a thin layer of Silicone Grease. This will not only improve the performance of the quick-connect set but also increase the life of the O-rings.
Are the O-rings pre-lubed with silicone grease, or should it be applied before first use?
We recommend applying a thin layer of 100% silicone grease to the O-rings before first use. You don't need to remove them from the plug to do this; simply apply the grease to the installed O-ring. If you need to order silicone grease, we sell it along with a 10-pack of replacement O-rings with our item #1185 Quick-Connect Repair & Maintenance Kit.
Are the quick-connect sets made with drinking water safe materials?
Yes. ELEY quick-connect sets are manufactured using high-quality materials commonly used in applications involving drinking water contact, including lead-free brass components that comply with federal lead-free standards, stainless steel components, and durable EPDM rubber O-ring gaskets.
For more information, see Drinking Water Safe & Garden Hoses: What You Need to Know.
Does the socket stop the water flow when I remove the plug from it?
No. The plug cannot be removed while under pressure. The water pressure must be first turned off before the quick-connect set can be separated. There are two methods of doing this. First, by shutting the water off back at the faucet/water source. The second method is to install a ball valve directly before the socket. (See photo) This will allow you to shut the water off right at the quick-connect set, without having to return to the faucet/water source. Eley offers two garden hose ball valves that work perfectly for this application, our straight Garden Hose Ball Valve and our Swivel Garden Hose Ball Valve.
Can I leave the quick-connect socket & plug outside during freezing temperatures?
Both quick-connect pieces (the socket and plug) are "pass-through" items, which means they will not "hold" any water by themselves and are, therefore, not susceptible to freeze damage by themselves. (See photo) Just make sure they are not connected to each other in a closed system that is full of water.
The socket can remain attached to the socket and the plug attached to the hose as long as they are disconnected from each other. Water should be drained from all hoses and watering tools prior to the onset of freezing temperatures, to prevent freeze damage, as our warranty does not cover freeze damage.
How will these "perform" with flowing water in freezing temperatures?
You'll likely have some difficulty. Even with water flowing in freezing environments, it doesn't take much moisture to cause the brass parts to stick together. In particular, it may be challenging to get the sleeve on the socket to slide to disengage the plug. The quick-connect sets were designed to operate in above-freezing conditions.
Are replacement O-rings available? What size are they?
Yes. A quick connect repair and maintenance kit is available, which contains ten O-rings and a tube of ELEY Silicone Grease, which is designed explicitly for our O-ring material. The Part number for this kit is Item #1185. If you want to try and find an O-ring locally, note that it is a metric O-ring. An inch O-ring will not work. The dimensions and tolerances of all the pieces must work together or, the assemblies will not work properly. The O-Ring is a 21 x 2 which is the ID and width. That makes the OD 25mm. Materials are important also. We use a drinking water safe EPDM. Periodically applying a thin coating of this 100% silicone grease to the O-rings will extend their life and improve performance.
Are they compatible with other brands of quick connectors?
No.
Are protective caps available to cover the quick-connect parts when not in use?
ELEY does not offer any protective caps at this time. We found these Sure-Grip protective caps from McMaster-Carr. However, they are NOT drinking water safe. We're sharing them to give you an idea of what might work.
We tested them, and they fit very well. They come in a 10-pack and, as of April 2024, are about $10 per pack. Follow these links to purchase these caps from McMaster.com.
There are likely many other options available from other retailers that would also work.
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Overall rating: 4.949157 / 5 from 3560 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Garden Hose Quick Connect Sets are highly regarded for their high-quality construction, excellent design, and smooth operation. Customers appreciate the full water flow and leak-free performance. However, they may face challenges in freezing temperatures and are not compatible with other brands. Regular maintenance with silicone grease is recommended for optimal performance.
Summary topics
- Disconnect Performance: 4%
- Connect Performance: 26%
- Overall Product Quality: 29%
- Construction Quality: 3%
- System Performance: 3%
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Review highlights
- "Construction feels solid and the quality has held up thus far (no leaks around the connection points)." —
- "These are well made, high quality full flow quick connects." —
- "good quality, tight fit, no leaking" —
Reviews
Amazing
"I love the way they are packaged. They come in perfect condition and you can tell they are really high quality. They fit together well with zero leaks. Satisfied with my purchase."
Best Quick Connectors in the World!
"These are absolutely the best quick connectors in the world, by far. Super heavy duty, easy to use, should last forever. BIFL friends you have found what you are looking for. I finally had enough of cheap connectors, so called heavy duty connectors, and found these and gave them a try and immediately ordered more."
These things are AMAZING. .
"omg these connects have made tending for my huge native plant garden SO MUCH EASIER. . . I can't express how effortless they make it to switch nozzles and drip lines, I can do it with one hand- and people let me tell you that alone is a miracle. My husband is sick of me talking about them and the hose I got , too. They are beautiful too, super quality brass (don't see that much anymore,) and arriving in the box nested inside cute little packages like some small work of art. Im buying more when they have them in stock and giving them as gifts to my gardening friends."
Quality is so hard to
"Quality is so hard to find these days. I have never been disappointed in Eley equipment. These are no exception. I keep them around because they are solid performers and just feel great. When I have a water need, be it new equipment or a family member in need, I’m covered. Arrived on time, very well packaged and ready to go. The Memorial Day sale provides an incentive from a cost basis but even at full price these are worth it, IMO."
Love the craftsmanship and quality
"This is by far the best. I can hardly find this quality anymore. I will never buy in big box or Amazon for garden needs. I know these are quite expensive but they probably last a lifetime."
I want to commend your
"I want to commend your company for outstanding customer service. I recently purchased several of your hose connectors and have been very happy with them overall—they’re solid, well-made, and make connecting and disconnecting hoses quick and easy. I did have one connector that became stuck and would not disconnect at all. After contacting your company and explaining the issue, you immediately sent me a brand-new replacement at no charge, along with a packet of silicone lubricant to apply to the internal O-rings to help prevent this problem in the future. That kind of responsiveness and willingness to stand behind your product is rare these days and very much appreciated. It’s clear you care about both your products and your customers. I’ll definitely continue using your connectors and recommending them to others. Thank you for the excellent support."
Well made without loosing waterflow.
"Well made without loosing waterflow. Amazing product. Used it for like 6years no leaks just put some of their grease on the seal to remove attachments easier. Got more now for new attachments. Love it"
Amazing!
"My items arrived very quickly, I ran into a bit of a snag with a missing anchor. I sent an email and in less than 12 hours, they shipped out a whole pack of anchors free of charge. This is impressive and speaks volumes of how good this company really is. All that to say, my hose reel and quick disconnects are FANTASTIC!"
Quick Connect Accessories
"Awesome quality: engineered for excellent reliability and functionality. I really like the way that Eley provides after-purchase support through the availability of parts and tech support."
I found Eley after I
"I found Eley after I got fed up with Home Depot quality. These are a thousand times better, but you need to buy silicone waterproof lubricant. I ended up buying another 8-10 connectors for all my watering tools. I also bought two 100' hoses and two hose reels. They are mounted on my brick walls (mounting is a lot more difficult than it looks in the videos). All total, about $1,000 spent so far. Never thought I would invest that much in watering equipment, but after loosing 120+ year-old tree and investing $10,000 in new plants throughout the yard, it's nice to have good equipment to help keep them alive."
