Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

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  • How to Repair the Broken End of a Garden Hose
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              How to Repair the Broken End of a Garden Hose
  • Measure the diameter of the inside of the original hose.

Measure the diameter of the inside of the original hose.

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Step 2

  • Choose the right size of the hose end.
  • Know the difference between the male and female ends (the featured end is female).
  • Hoses typically come in sizes 5/8", 3/4", and 1/2".

Choose the right size of the hose end.

Know the difference between the male and female ends (the featured end is female).

Hoses typically come in sizes 5/8", 3/4", and 1/2".

Step 3

  • Remove the original broken end by using a utility knife to cut 2-3 inches from the hose.
  • Place the hose on a flat surface such as a workbench, and perform a smooth, straight cut.

Remove the original broken end by using a utility knife to cut 2-3 inches from the hose.

Place the hose on a flat surface such as a workbench, and perform a smooth, straight cut.

Step 4

  • Remove the fitting.

Remove the fitting.

Step 5

  • Attach the new fitting.
  • Slide the clamp onto the hose.
  • Insert the new fitting.
  • Soak the hose in warm water or let it sit in the sun to make it more pliable.

Attach the new fitting.

Slide the clamp onto the hose.

Insert the new fitting.

Soak the hose in warm water or let it sit in the sun to make it more pliable.

Step 6

  • Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver.

Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver.

Test your new and improved hose by turning on the water and watching for leaks.

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pwkoughan - Jun 9, 2022

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Warm water is a good idea.