How to Replace a Garden Hose Coupling

A broken garden hoses are inconvenient and expensive to replace. Repairing a garden hose can be very easy and economical to replace. Follow these simple steps to replace a coupling. Individual manufacturer’s instructions may.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ulitity knife
• Screw driver
• Soup and water

1. 
   Cut Off Coupler

   Purchase a replacement coupling kit from you local hardware store. Use the size appropriate for your hose ½”-5/8” (13-15 mm I.D.). Cut off the broken coupling from your garden hose.

2. 
   Apply Soup & Water Insert Barb

   If the hose is stiff, wet the end of the hose with hot soapy water. Apply soapy water to the end of the coupler, or barb of the replacement coupler and insert into the cut end of the hose and press into the hose.

3. 
   Press In

   There will be resistance but the soapy water should help make it easier to press into the hose.

4. 
   Tighten Clamp

   Attached the clamp to the end of the hose and tighten each side equally. Test your new hose for leaks. Readjust clamp if necessary.

Resources

• eHow Home and Garden Topic Guide

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on 11/12/2009 Thank you for the excellent steps and the helpful pictures for each step. I need to do this and now know what to do.