Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

These hose quick connectors are the only ones I've found that don't leak and don't wear out in a few months. There is no rubber gasket to dry up or break, but because they are carefully machined, they seal completely - metal on metal. Kind of like the gasket-less faucet design that all better quality faucets use.

If you only own one hose, these are a worthwhile investment.
I maintain five landscaped acres around my home. While I have yard hydrants, they're few and far between. Over the years I've accumulated nearly a quarter mile of hose.
I've tried every connector in the book. These work as advertised. Way outlast plastic. Easy to use. Can even be used while the water is running without getting soaked (okay, a tiny bit wet - but practice will quickly teach you how to minimize that problem).
I've used these for over 15 years. After several years I occasionally find a problem with my water depositing minerals and rust on the little stainless steel locking ball bearings. A quick and easy disassembly, application of a bit of silicone grease, and a new gasket (easily obtained) puts them right back in business for another four or five years of heavy use.
They are compatible with other brass connector brands, but not perfectly. I don't know if still true, but Sears sold them in Craftsman packaging for years.
I cannot remember being disappointed with an L R Nelson product.
Amazon's price is as good as I have found - and the free shipping offer made it a no brainer to stock up on a few.

Best hose/device-coupling gizmo I've ever had!!! Seals well, and very easy to snap/un-snap. Wish I had found something like this long ago; is way better than various plastic types I've used for over 30 years; the plastic ones deteriorate relatively fast. This item appears very durable.

I've used these Nelson couplers for nearly 20 years. I still have most of the originals in service. The only parts I have had to discard were damaged when I drove over them with my pickup truck. Put a female on each water faucet and the business end of each hose. A male connector goes on each device (nozzle, sprinkler, drip hose etc.) Changing setups is a snap, literally.

In the past I tried other brands, but the plastic parts quickly deteriorated from the constant exposure, or broke from repeated stress.

These Nelson connectors will be the last couplers you will ever need to buy.

2pcs for pver 8...harbor freight has a 6pc set for a few cents more. i wish i'd of bght theirs. gotta be careful of amazon pricing.

I have had these for 10 years now. They always work, last forever, and won't break. The obvious downside is they are expensive and to accomplish what you want, you need to buy enough for every faucet, hose, timer, and sprayer since the idea is you use quick connect for everything. If you just have a few then they get in the way and you have to unscrew them sometimes, then of course you run the risk of losing them.

I treated myself when I won my office NCAA basketball pool with 12 sets and have never regretted it.

These are easy to use, last a life time and do not leak.