These new hozelock quick connect hose connectors are a step ahead of all the others all internal parts are made from ultra tough engineering plastics for a long leak free life and the connection to the tap is guaranteed secure up to 10 bar thanks to a triple locking system the sleeve is easy to use even when wet due to the twin soft touch pads and the hose remains securely connected thanks to barbs that connect with the inside and outside of the hose hose kinking swelling and leaking at the conn