How to Repair a Cut or Hole in Your Garden Hose

Got a leaky hose hole that needs repair? Gashes, rips, slices and more can cause your hose to leak. Replacing your hose can be expensive. But with a few simple tools you can fix that problem yourself. Here's how to fix that cut garden hose, or plug up that leak in no time!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hose mender
• Sharp knife
• Pliers or vice
• Soapy water

1. Locate your hole or cut. If it's a large cut it should be pretty obvious. But if not, just hook up your hose and turn on the water. If it's a relatively small hole, spray the hose with soapy water before you turn it on. The air from the hose will cause the soap to bubble where the gash is.

2. Using a sharp knife, cut the section of the hose out that contains the hole. Make sure your cuts are clean and straight on either side of the hole.

3. Slide the cut hose ends over each side of the hose mender. The two hose ends should now be almost touching. You can buy house menders at any garden or hardware store. They come in three different sizes: 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4. Make sure you have the right size for your hose as this is crucial for sealing the water in.

4. Crimp the flanges down onto the hose with your pliers until they are firmly against the rubber. This is what prevents the hose from coming out of the mender when moved. If you have a vise it, it can make the crimping part a lot easier. It just depends on your strength. You can also set it on the pavement and pound it with a hammer.