You have probably experienced the frustration of dealing with garden hoses that kink, leak, or are simply too large to store ...

Aluminum may react with other metals in a process called galvanic corrosion, which can fuse the fittings, making them impossible to separate without damage. Some hoses now offer quick-connectors ...

The heavy-duty brass fittings connect the hose to the water supply and the spray nozzle, and a built-in valve shuts off the water if switching between spray nozzles or linking multiple hoses together.

Do all garden hoses have the same fittings? All residential garden hoses manufactured for use in the United States have a 3/4-in. fitting to attach to all outdoor faucets and watering accessories.