Garden Hose Fitting Repair Tool, 5/8-Inch ID Hose

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  • Delivers factory-grade repair of garden hose fittings
  • Patented design: Patents-Eley Hose Reels
  • Make custom-length hoses
  • Make hoses with male-to-male or female-to-female fittings
  • Solid, rust-proof aluminum construction
  • Designed for use exclusively with patented ELEY garden hose repair fittings (linked below)
  • Ideal for repairing most brands of 5/8-inch garden hose
  • Frequently Asked Questions
ELEY hose fitting repair tool with the female and male hose repair fittings against a white background

Requires ELEY Fittings

This tool is designed to be used exclusively with ELEY full-flow brass fittings. You must use this tool to properly attach ELEY fittings to a 5/8-inch garden hose.

Replace Damaged Hose Fittings with a Factory-Quality Repair

Use this innovative tool from ELEY to professionally press a durable brass fitting onto a 5/8-inch garden hose. Manufactured using high-quality materials for reliable use with drinking water. This is the only aftermarket kit designed to deliver factory-quality pressing and hose-fitting repair.

  • Do-it-yourself factory-quality pressed hose fittings.
  • Replace damaged hose fittings.
  • Works with most brands of 5/8-inch ID garden hose.
  • Made with durable brass materials for drinking water use.
  • 5/8-Inch full-flow fittings.
  • Will NOT work on collapsable, metal-covered, or washing machine hoses.

Make Custom-Length Garden Hose

Create a custom-length hose by cutting a standard ELEY garden hose to the desired length and pressing on the ELEY fitting of your choice. 

ELEY polyurethane garden hoses are available in standard lengths of 6-1/2, 12, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, and 200 feet.

For example, to make a 17-foot hose:

  • Purchase the following ELEY items: 
  1. Hose Repair Tool
  2. ELEY Fitting(s) of choice
  3. 25-foot hose
  • Measure from the male fitting and cut the hose to 17 feet.
  • Use the ELEY Hose Repair Tool to press the new fitting onto the cut end.

Create Hoses with Matching Fittings

Need a hose with two male or two female fittings?

Using the ELEY Repair Tool and the appropriate fitting, you can modify a standard hose or create a custom configuration to fit your setup.

Important: ELEY garden hoses are for outdoor use only and are not intended for indoor applications, including washing machine connections. Do not leave an ELEY hose under constant water pressure. Shut off the water at the source after each use.

How it Works - Instructional Video

Watch this video to see how the repair tool works with the ELEY fittings using the included 5mm x 8mm hex key wrench.

  • The first half of the video shows the installation of the ELEY male fitting. 
  • The second half of the video demonstrates the installation of the ELEY female fitting. (Starts at 5:00)

Frequently Asked Questions - Hose Repair Tool

Will cutting and modifying my ELEY garden hose with the ELEY Hose Fitting Repair Tool void its warranty?

No—an ELEY garden hose that is cut and modified using the ELEY Hose Fitting Repair Tool and genuine ELEY hose fittings, in accordance with ELEY’s published instructions, remains covered under the original hose warranty.

Coverage does not include damage or failure caused by improper modification, incorrect installation, misuse of the tool, third-party fittings or repair components, or failure to follow ELEY’s published instructions. 

View the ELEY Warranty Policy.

What is the pressure rating of the repair fittings?

Our polyurethane garden hose, which includes our proprietary pressed-on fittings, is rated at 150 PSI. However, the pressure rating of a non-ELEY hose repaired with our repair tool and fittings will depend on the condition, quality, and size of the hose tube and cover.

The pressure rating does not mean an ELEY garden hose can remain under constant water pressure. Shut off the water at the source after each use. Closing a nozzle or an attached shutoff valve does not shut off pressure at the source.

Are any other tools needed with this repair tool? 

We provide a 5mm x 8mm hex key wrench for use with the repair tool. You can speed the process up by using a power drill with a 5 mm hex bit for tightening the four screws that attach the two halves of the tool together.  We recommend you use the included 8mm hex key tool for hand tightening down the press screw so you can feel the resistance as the fitting gets pressed into the hose.   You'll need to use a cutting tool of your choice (common utility box cutter knife works great), for cutting the garden hose.

Can I buy the ELEY polyurethane garden hose without fittings on the ends?

No. We only sell our polyurethane hose in finished, standard-length assemblies, which include one male and one female fitting. 

Does ELEY still make custom-length hoses?

No. Instead, we now offer this repair tool, our full-flow & lead-free brass fittings, and our standard-length polyurethane garden hose from which you'll be able to make your own custom-length hose. Because of the labor-intensive processes involved in making custom-length hoses, we charged considerably more per foot than our standard-length hoses. With this process, you'll end up with two custom-length hoses (should you also choose to press a fitting onto the other cut length) and a garden hose fitting repair tool that can be used to install factory-quality pressed fittings onto almost any brand of garden hose for years to come. No more cheap after-market fitting repairs from the big box or hardware stores.

Do the fittings and this tool work in repairing non-ELEY brand hoses?

We have tested our repair tool and fittings on many hose brands, but not all of them. The outside diameter (OD) range of 5/8-inch hose for effective use with the ELEY garden hose repair fittings is 0.85 to 0.90 inches. We would not recommend it for any collapsible (or self-retracting) hose, hoses with a metal cover, or hoses that have a multi-sided cover. The tool and fittings are designed for a 5/8-inch ID garden hose ONLY.

What is the MIN and MAX hose OD measurements for these repair fittings to work?

A successful repair isn’t so much dependent on the outside diameter (OD) of the hose as it is the wall thickness. Minimum thickness would be 0.10 inch and maximum would be 0.15 inch.  Circular hose shapes only, no polygons. If it is more convenient for you to use the outside diameter (OD) of 5/8-inch hose for effective use with the ELEY garden hose repair fittings, you'll want to look for an OD measurement from 0.85 to 0.90 inches. If you don't have a digital caliper and only have access to a tape measure or a ruler, you'll want to look for an outside diameter between 13/16 and 15/16 of an inch, with 7/8-inch being the sweet spot for an ideal fitting repair.

Are the garden hose fittings made with drinking water safe materials?

Yes. ELEY garden hose fittings 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.

For more information, see Drinking Water Safe & Garden Hoses: What You Need to Know

Do you offer this tool and repair fittings in a 3/4-inch ID?

No. Sorry. 5/8-inch ID hose only. 

Can an ELEY hose fitting be reused if cut off a hose?

No, they cannot be reused. There is no acceptable method for successfully separating the collar and barbed fitting once they are pressed together.

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Overall rating: 4.9264708 / 5 from 68 reviews.

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  • "Reasonable price, fast shipping, very nice quality - works perfectly!" — Kirsten B.
  • "The tool was easy to use as well" — Gail C.
  • "High Quality works well" — Gail C.

Reviews

Great Fitting Repair Tool

"I've tried other fitting repair options in the past (in one instance I crushed the hose end by running over it with my truck!) Invariably, my past repair methods either end up leaking, are bulky or if using hose clamps, damage the hose end over time. Not only are Eley's hose end fittings of extreemly high quality, you cannot damage them by running over them! This is the only repair tool I have found that is a win-win. I get a professional repair WITH top quality fittings! Using this method I can now creat hose ends at varous lengths for different purposes, such as short anti-kink hose protectors that DO NOT LEAK!"

— Phil B. (5/5)

I have repaired two howes

"I have repaired two howes with the Eley repair tool and fittings and found the process very easy and the results perfect. I particularly like the Female fitting which has a large collar and is much easier to tighten up by hand than most commercial fittings."

— Robert Z. (5/5)

great, im in my 70's

"great, im in my 70's finally a system that really works. . after fighting with those big box stores on their junk that will always leak just a matter of tim, items that i ordered were here in just a few days. . great company to deal with"

— Steve C. (5/5)

Heavy duty and excelent quality.

"Heavy duty and excelent quality. It set the fittings with no problem. Highly recomend."

— Martin N. (5/5)

I am very pleased with

"I am very pleased with the tool and the solid brass fittings. My garden hose fittings are now perfectly leakproof. Follow Eley's video instructions for total success. Repair Hint: The mistake I made on my first try was to apply silicone plumber's assembly lubricant. Which I normally do on threaded plumbing fittings. However, the hose blew off of the lubricated barbed fitting. Doh!. My second try was to stuff the dry fitting into the hose without lubricant. Resulting in a predictably solid connection."

— Gordon D. (5/5)

What an absolutely marvelous creation

"What an absolutely marvelous creation this is! After years and far too many dollars donated to mediocre repair fittings that never quite fit properly, I was thrilled by the quality, simplicity and effectiveness of this critter. My only “what about” comment regards mounting. I’ve used the tool once and realized rather quickly that in future it must be mounted and that mounting affixed to something to create the necessary stability. This is probably not an issue for the average male, but as a 77 year old female I found those few final turns challenging to say the least. Otherwise, well done! Clear instructional video, very high quality materials (including the fittings) and overall a product I would recommend to anyone."

— Jenny H. (5/5)

Quality Item

"Had some trouble older stiff hoses but eventually got a solid end on. Product is definitely high quality."

— John V. (4/5)

The tool worked great fitting

"The tool worked great fitting hose ends. . . so much so that I am going to order more hose ends to do more of my hoses!"

— John N. (5/5)

Updated Tool

"I ready like the updated compression tool. Good Job"

— Charles P. (5/5)

Hose repair like no other

"This hose repair equipment and method is so superior to hose clamps and cutting your arms on those clamps, that the expense is well worth it. I shared it family and neighbors, and it’s a hit. Thank you"

— Ronald B. (5/5)

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