Nelson Brass Quick Connect Set, Male/Female 2-Piece N109C

by Nelson

Product Features

• Instant, leak-proof connection of hoses and watering products
• Female adapter attaches to male hose end or outdoor faucet
• Male adapter attaches to female hose end or to a nozzle or sprinkler
• Solid brass construction
• Fits all standard hoses and watering products

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 7.4 x 4.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0009NESAQ
• Item model number: N109C
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,966 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Brass Quick-Connectors, 2 Piece Male and Female Set

Product Description

Garden Hose Quick Disconnects Garden Hose Fitting Type: Male and Female Fittings Thread Size: 3/4-8 NH Material: Brass

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best garden hose quick connect system..., December 14, 2007

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Victor H. Agresti "remodeling-guy" (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nelson Brass Quick Connect Set, Male/Female 2-Piece N109C (Lawn & Patio)

LR Nelson Brass Quick Connector

Each of our garden hoses has a coupler on the business end. There's a male fitting on the other end of each hose, plus one on each nozzle, lawn sprinkler, or other accessory. I also put a coupler on each sillcock, so hoses can be easily disconnected prior to the winter freeze. With this setup, everything is a quick-disconnect.

Pros:

- Nearly 100% leak-proof connection, every time!

- Quality construction:

... machined brass; not perfect, but more than good enough for this purpose.
... stainless steel: retainer balls/C clip/spring
... rubber hose gasket and "O" ring in the coupling.

- The business-end of the coupler is tough enough to not be ruined if you accidently drop it on hard surface, unlike the previous brand of brass quick-disconnects I owned.

- Connection/disconnection of the adapter and coupler is easy - even for my wife, who is neither strong nor mechanically inclined. The "O" ring is deep inside the coupler, protected from physical damage; instead of on the adapter, exposed to damage. The adapter tip is tapered, so it won't dislodge or nick the coupler's O ring, and it barely slides past that "O" before locking in place and creating a leak-proof connection.

- The inside diameter of the male fitting is 1/2", which allows high water volume. Inferior quick disconnect systems are only 5/16" to 3/8".

- If the coupling accumulates mineral deposits [after years of use], it can be disassembled for cleaning by removing the C ring.

Cons:

- The serrations on the adapter are to grab when tightening it into a nozzle or other accessory. Unfortunately, I sometimes can't get it tight enough with just my fingers, for it to not leak. Tightening with a crescent wrench, by gripping the area just beyond the threads, stops the leak, but that leaves teeth marks. One solution to this issue would have been to make this part of the adapter with 6-sides, so an open-end wrench could be used. Using a crescent or similar wrench on the section of adapter that slides into the coupler could ruin it.

- Couplers are available with female hose threads only. If you want male hose threads, you'll need a male/male adapter, i.e., male hose threads on both ends.

- Adaptors are available with male hose threads only. If you want female hose threads, you'll need a female/female adapter, i.e., female hose threads on both ends (see Customer Images); do an Amazon or Google Product search on: brass female hose Adapter 3/4"

Other:

- As of this writing Amazon doesn't sell replacement "O" rings for this product. To find suppliers, Google Product search on: nelson o ring

- When the "O" ring eventually wears out, hardens, or cracks (it IS rubber after all); replace it with a new one. This, and the coupler hose gasket are the only parts to wear out.

- If there's resistance connecting the adapter to the coupling, apply some thick oil or silicone grease on the "O" ring.

- As of this writing Amazon doesn't carry just the male adapter; instead, selling only two-piece coupling/adapter sets. Google Product Search on "Nelson Brass" for suppliers.

Summary:

This is an excellent garden hose/accessory quick connect system. My rating would be 4.5 stars, but since that's not allowed, it gets 4 stars.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nelson brass fixtures last forever, July 1, 2007

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Arthur E. Lyman (Dobbs Ferry, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nelson Brass Quick Connect Set, Male/Female 2-Piece N109C (Lawn & Patio)

I bought some of the Nelson plastic connectors a few years ago, when I could not find the brass ones. They started cracking and leaking within a year or two. My dad has some of the Nelson brass fittings that are over 50 years old and still work fine. My own brass fixtures work just fine after 10 years.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brass Quick Connectors, July 25, 2006

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The Reader "Cindy" (Scottsdale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nelson Brass Quick Connect Set, Male/Female 2-Piece N109C (Lawn & Patio)

When I ordered a new multi-sprayer for my hose, I thought I'd better order this connector in case it was needed for the different hoses we have. It works perfectly, without leaking, which was my first concern.
I love the fast delivery Amazon offers and I love being able to shop at home and still be able to purchase top of the line, quality products, while saving time and fuel.