Garden Hose Fitting Repair Tool - 5/8 Inch Hose
Tool Requires ELEY Fittings
This tool is designed to be used ONLY with the patent-pending ELEY full-flow, lead-free brass fittings. You MUST have this tool in order to attach these ELEY fittings to an ELEY polyurethane garden hose or most other brands of 5/8-inch ID garden hose.
Replace Damaged Hose Fittings with a Factory-Quality Repair
Use this innovative tool from ELEY to professionally press a drinking-water-safe, lead-free ELEY brass fitting onto a 5/8-inch garden hose! The only after-market kit that delivers a FACTORY-QUALITY hose fitting repair.
- Do-it-Yourself Factory-Quality Pressed-on Hose Fittings.
- Replace Damaged Hose Fittings.
- Will work on most brands of 5/8-inch ID garden hose.
- Lead-Free Brass Fittings, 100% Drinking Water Safe.
- 5/8-Inch FULL Flow Fittings.
- Will NOT work on collapsable, metal-covered, or washing machine hoses.
Make Custom-Length Garden Hose
You can create a custom-length hose by cutting a standard-length garden hose to the desired length and pressing on the desired ELEY fitting. Standard lengths of ultra-durable ELEY polyurethane garden hose are 6-1/2, 12, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, and 200 feet. For example, say you want a 17-foot hose.
- Buy 1) this tool, 2) a male or female fitting, and 3) a standard 25-foot hose.
- Cut the 25-foot hose down to a 17-foot length.
- Using this tool, press the new ELEY fitting onto the cut end of the 17-foot hose.
What do you do with the hose left over? We recommend buying another fitting and pressing it on that hose's cut end to create another one. In this example, it would be an 8-foot hose. Or you could cut it again and make two shorter hoses.
Make Same-Fitting Custom Hoses
Need a hose equipped with two male or two female fittings? No problem. Using this tool and one of our ELEY fittings, simply cut off the fitting you don't want and press on the one you want.
- Purchase 1) this tool and 2) the male or female fitting you'll need.
- You can modify an existing hose or purchase a new ELEY standard-length hose.
- Cut the end of the hose that you don't want.
- Using this tool, press the new ELEY fitting onto the cut end of the hose.
NOTE: Our hoses should not be used for indoor washing machine hoses.
How it Works - Instructional Video
Watch this video to see how the repair tool works with the ELEY fittings using the included 5mm x 8mm hex key wrench.
- The first half of the video shows the installation of the ELEY female fitting. (Starts at 00:08)
- The second half of the video demonstrates the installation of the ELEY male fitting. (Starts at 02:42)
Frequently Asked Questions - Hose Repair Tool
What is the pressure rating of the repair fittings?
Our polyurethane garden hose, which includes our proprietary pressed-on fittings, is rated at 150 PSI. However, the pressure rating of a non-ELEY hose repaired with our repair tool and fittings will depend on the condition, quality, and size of the hose tube and cover.
Are any other tools needed with this repair tool?
We provide a 5mm x 8mm hex key wrench for use with the repair tool. You can speed the process up by using a power drill with a 5 mm hex bit for tightening the four screws that attach the two halves of the tool together. We recommend you use the included 8mm hex key tool for hand tightening down the press screw so you can feel the resistance as the fitting gets pressed into the hose. You'll need to use a cutting tool of your choice (common utility box cutter knife works great), for cutting the garden hose.
Can I buy the ELEY polyurethane garden hose without fittings on the ends?
No. We only sell our polyurethane hose in finished, standard-length assemblies, which include one male and one female fitting.
Does ELEY still make custom-length hoses?
No. Instead, we now offer this repair tool, our full-flow & lead-free brass fittings, and our standard-length polyurethane garden hose from which you'll be able to make your own custom-length hose. Because of the labor-intensive processes involved in making custom-length hoses, we charged considerably more per foot than our standard-length hoses. With this process, you'll end up with two custom-length hoses (should you also choose to press a fitting onto the other cut length) and a garden hose fitting repair tool that can be used to install factory-quality pressed fittings onto almost any brand of garden hose for years to come. No more cheap after-market fitting repairs from the big box or hardware stores.
Do the fittings and this tool work in repairing non-ELEY brand hoses?
We have tested our repair tool and fittings on many hose brands, but not all of them. The outside diameter (OD) range of 5/8-inch hose for effective use with the ELEY garden hose repair fittings is 0.85 to 0.90 inches. We would not recommend it for any collapsible (or self-retracting) hose, hoses with a metal cover, or hoses that have a multi-sided cover. The tool and fittings are designed for a 5/8-inch ID garden hose ONLY.
What is the MIN and MAX hose OD measurements for these repair fittings to work?
A successful repair isn’t so much dependent on the outside diameter (OD) of the hose as it is the wall thickness. Minimum thickness would be 0.10 inch and maximum would be 0.15 inch. Circular hose shapes only, no polygons. If it is more convenient for you to use the outside diameter (OD) of 5/8-inch hose for effective use with the ELEY garden hose repair fittings, you'll want to look for an OD measurement from 0.85 to 0.90 inches.
Are the fittings drinking water safe?
Yes. Our fittings are made from lead-free brass and are 100% drinking water safe.
Do you offer this tool and repair fittings in a 3/4-inch ID?
No. Sorry. 5/8-inch ID hose only.
Can an ELEY hose fitting be reused if cut off a hose?
No, they cannot be reused. There is no acceptable method for successfully separating the collar and barbed fitting once they are pressed together.
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