How to Repair a Soaker Hose
According to SavingWater.org, soaker hoses can save water and simplify maintenance in your garden. They put the water where the plant needs it most, at the root zone. They also use less water, which saves you money. Several hose-mending kits are available and it is important that you choose one that fits your soaker hose diameter and best suits your needs. If you use your hose often, look for brass mending kits. Plastic mending kits are sufficient for less frequently used hoses. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Utility shears
- Male replacement end
- Female replacement end
- Mending barb
- Flat-head screwdriver
Instructions
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Replacing the Hose Ends
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Repair the female or male end of the soaker hose. Remove the damaged end of the hose by cutting with a pair of utility shears.
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Slide the hose clamp onto the cut end of the soaker hose. Slide the replacement male or female hose end into the cut end of the soaker hose. Push the replacement male or female end into the soaker hose until the hose and the repaired end are snug against one another and the barbs from the replacement end are no longer visible.
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Slide the hose clamp over the repaired area on the soaker hose. Turn the screw clockwise on the hose clamps until the screw no longer turns, securing the replacement hose end onto the soaker hose.
Repairing a Cut
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Remove the damaged area from the soaker hose, using utility shears. Slide the repair hose clamps onto both ends of the soaker hose.
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Slide the end of the hose onto the mending barb, pushing the hose up and over the barbed ends until the barbs are no longer visible.
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Slide the hose clamps over the repaired area and turn the screws clockwise to tighten the clamps onto the mending barb, holding the hose securely in place.
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