{"product_id":"quick-connector-with-stop-24204","title":"Aussie Gardener click on hose connector with stop","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuality click on hose connector that is compatible with all the standard click on fittings in Australia.  This model has the water STOP built in allowing you to change from hose gun to sprinkler without turning the tap off. It automatically stops the flow of water when there is no attachment in the fitting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat makes this one unique to other brands is that it also has a twist to lock mechanism which prevents accidently seperation of hose fittings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt still functions the same as other fittings in that you click them together and to pull them apart you slide back the green section. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptional use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo give extra protection, once you have clicked together, turn the green section to the right which puts it in lock mode. This stops the green section from sliding back and therefor cant accidently come apart. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRemember to twist the green to the left to unlock it and then it functions as a normal click fitting. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRubber grip surfaces make this easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #80ff00;\"\u003eRetailer Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the STOP version of hose fitting.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt has an extra piece inside that stops the water flowing out when there is no hose gun or sprinkler attached. This means you can disconnect the fitting from the spray gun or sprinkler without having to turn the tap off. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese are a good quality hose fitting to the standard of brands like Gardena. They do have an extra feature unlike any brands in Australia (that we are aware of) and that is the optional twist to lock mechanism. \u003cbr\u003eSee details above. \u003cbr\u003eThis fitting is a perfect match for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiegardenerwholesale.com.au\/products\/aussie-gardener-dream-hose\"\u003eAussie Gardener Dream Hoses\u003c\/a\u003e (a genuine non kinking hose) but can also be used on any brand of 12\/13mm hose as commonly sold in Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually this STOP fitting goes on the nozzle end of the hose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can also sell these as a complete set with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiegardenerwholesale.com.au\/products\/tap-caddy\"\u003eTap Caddy\u003c\/a\u003e if you really want to delight your customers with something special. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePotential Problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe twist to lock function works really well and this may catch out some customers who forget they have locked it and are wondering why they cant get the fitting off. It is simple to untwist and then it functions as a normal click on fitting. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome customers forget it is a STOP fitting and question why there is no water coming out. As soon as they plug in the spray gun or sprinkler it works as normal. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are supplied as loose fittings with no additional packaging or barcode. They would be best displayed in a tote or crate.  Take care as there are 2 versions of this fitting that look very similar. This one has STOP printed and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aussiegardenerwholesale.com.au\/products\/quick-connector-24203\"\u003eother\u003c\/a\u003e doesn't. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aussie Gardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48168691269921,"sku":"AG02229","price":9.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0860\/7727\/6449\/products\/click-on-hose-fitting-with-STOP_b80fbe41-ea48-4f10-a881-4cfd5e6c06e4.jpg?v=1709069672","url":"https:\/\/www.aussiegardenerwholesale.com.au\/products\/quick-connector-with-stop-24204","provider":"Aussie Gardener Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}