Questions and Answers for Orbit 5/8 in. to 3/4 in. Heavy-Duty Zinc Male Hose-thread Repair Mender Hose and Sprinkler Repair

A:  Yes, this should fit your hose.

A:  This hose mender is designed to fit on the end of any 3/4 inch or 5/8 inch garden hose.

A:  These hose menders are designed for irrigation purposes and are not recommended for hot water usage.

A:  No, this is for the male hose end. You need the female version to attach to the hose bib faucet. 

A:  No. This is the piece you would attach your sprayer on. For the faucet end you would need this: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-5-8-in-3-4-in-Zinc-Female-Hose-Mender-56688/205585047

A:  No, this is meant to replace the end of a hose that has been damaged.

A:  It does not. It is a “male” connection. A nozzle or trigger sprayer attaches to this connection. 

A:  Hi Sam, The Hose Mender is designed to be used for irrigation purposes only.

A:  I've drank from worse and lived.

A:  No

A:  5/8 hose work perfectly

A:  5/8

A:  Both sizes 5/8 and 3/4 are considered to be "typical". I think you would be most happy with 3/4 as I , but it depends on how much water flow you want and what your household water pressure is. I am usually disappointed when I use a 5/8 hose.

A:  5/8

A:  5/8

A:  Thanks for your question. Although there's no warning about lead, the California Proposition 65 warning includes a notice for arsenic content. Prop 65 does not attempt to determine safe levels of toxic materials, so it's up to the consumer to use the general warning to make an informed decision.

A:  think so, but dosent say so.

A:  It would be hard to find leaded fittings in the State of CA.

A:  According to mfg specs no lead in this product aluminum and zinc plate.

A:  Call the manufacturer to find out.

A:  Yes, you should always use a washer, and replace it when it leaks.

A:  Brief overview of the repair process: Neatly trim the end of the hose that you want repaired. Insert the brass fitting into the end of the hose. Then screw the metal brackets together, thereby clamping the hose over the brass fitting. There is no place to put a washer in this process. After you have made the repair and wish to connect the female end of another hose or wish to connect something like a spray nozzle, then, yes, by all means use a washer to ensure a good seal between whatever you're connecting and the newly repaired hose. The washer fits inside the female end of whatever you're connecting.

A:  I did. A washer always aids in bimetal connections and makes removing the fitting much easier

A:  No washer needed for the mender itself. A washer would would be needed in whatever you attached the hose to. Ex: Jet spray nozzle, sprinkler, etc

A:  No washer is needed for this male adaptor. Neither does it need a metal strap. The female adaptor needs a washer, but I believe it comes with one.

A:  No washer is required as this is a male fitting,

A:  No washer needed this slides into then clamps on to the end of your damaged hose. A washer is used on anything you attach to the male threaded end.

A:  No

A:  As far as l know, there is no washer with this piece. Washer goes on the female end. But you do have to make sure it made for exact hose size, usually 5/8 or 3/4.

A:  Not absolutely required, but highly recommended.