So I've been using plastic quick-connect couplers on the downstream ends of my garden hoses, for easy connection of nozzles and such. I need a few more.
I thought I'd bought the original ones from Amazon, but can't seem to find them in my order history. Maybe using the wrong keywords? So, search for hose couplers.
I note that there are shiny brass ones available, and figure those might be a better deal in the long run. Hm. The first model I look at (sold under various brand names) doesn't appear to be compatible with the plastic ones (said plastic couplers being some sort of industry standard, conveniently matching the pre-installed washout plug on the lawnmower).
There's another model (again, from multiple vendors) that does look like the plastic ones. As I'm getting ready to order some, I notice that something doesn't look right.
Ah. The female coupler, as would be expected to contain an automatic shutoff valve, has male hose threads; the male plug has female hose threads.
This must be for the Australian market. Things are backward there, right? Like hose bibs have female threads, so the male end of the hose is upstream? And nozzles and sprinklers accordingly have male threads? 'Cause that's the only way this makes sense.
Unless this is yet another product designed by someone who wasn't going to use it himself and was unclear on the concept.
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