Looking for Better Water Hose and Pressure Washer Fittings

[chilly]

I am looking for some affordable but long lasting quick disconnect fittings for my water hoses and pressure washer guns, cannon, and hoses

I am currently on the second set from Amazon after the first set failed in a matter of weeks and they replaced them

The second set was marginally better, at least the "stainless" balls in the retainer mechanism didn't rust the second time around

The issue I have is corrosion and oxidation

The brass is oxidizing horribly, and the coated steel fittings are corroding

Our water is hard but it certainly isn't corrosive

The fittings are cheap Chinese crap and I knew better going in

My bad

I would prefer some decent stainless fittings but I am not going to go the Obsessed Garage route for a couple of reasons

Any help or input would be appreciated

[Buster906]

Milton on Amazon is a good brand I am told.

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[dgage]

Eley hose fittings are the best I’ve used and very heavy duty. And I mean HEAVY. I won’t own another brand if they continue to make these.

And Milton is a good brand and what I use for air fittings.

[grovlet]

I have been fighting this battle for years now..... My next option is to go MTM Hydro parts:
Garden Hose QC - Brass (https://www.mtmhydroparts.com/collections/fittings/products/brass-garden-hose-qc-coupler)
Garden Hose Plug - Brass (https://www.mtmhydroparts.com/collections/fittings/products/brass-garden-hose-qc-plug)

They also have stainless but that get's pricey.....

Also - I'm sure Eley is high quality - but I have 3 hose spots - so need a bulk option = too pricey for my shoes:wowwow::laughing::rolleyes: You can even get stainless MTM for cheaper than Eley Brass:confused::checkit:

[dgage]

I have been fighting this battle for years now..... My next option is to go MTM Hydro parts:
Garden Hose QC - Brass (https://www.mtmhydroparts.com/collections/fittings/products/brass-garden-hose-qc-coupler)
Garden Hose Plug - Brass (https://www.mtmhydroparts.com/collections/fittings/products/brass-garden-hose-qc-plug)

They also have stainless but that get's pricey.....

Also - I'm sure Eley is high quality - but I have 3 hose spots - so need a bulk option = too pricey for my shoes:wowwow::laughing::rolleyes: You can even get stainless MTM for cheaper than Eley Brass:confused::checkit:

No kidding. The other thing about Eley brass is they are so heavy, if you needed a weapon, you could bypass the knife and cut off a section of the hose and you’d have a mace. ;)

[grovlet]

Here's another option - if you are looking for one stop shopping for valves as well:
Gorilla Quick Connects (https://gorillaeasyconnect.com/)

[chilly]

I will check out all these options and thanks to all you guys for the input

:props:

[chilly]

So I have been checking these brands out and I actually considered MTM when I was first setting my system up so I went back and yeah, they are proud of their stuff

The company is essentially based in Italy and has an enormous plant there so I ASSUME their fittings are made there (seems like most of the spray guns are)

As I said, they are pricey, so, just for giggles I went on OG and looked at fittings there

Even more Pricey? Yup, figured that going in

Made in USA? Nope

Made in China? Yup, stamped or engraved right on the fitting

Costs more than a European made MTM fitting and made in China

I won't go into my rant about OG but guess who I WON'T be buying fittings from

[grovlet]

FYI- I have the full MTM setup (Gun / Hose / Fitttings / Nozzles / PF22 Cannon) - had it all for 2+ years now - now to be fair - I'm a hobbyist - and it is not used a ton - but I use it pretty regularly during the warmer months = no issues at all.....

I don't think they are that pricey - not the cheapest - but customer service is top notch - perfect answer for one stop shopping.

[noorth]

I am looking for some affordable but long lasting quick disconnect fittings for my water hoses and pressure washer guns, cannon, and hoses

I am currently on the second set from Amazon after the first set failed in a matter of weeks and they replaced them

The second set was marginally better, at least the "stainless" balls in the retainer mechanism didn't rust the second time around

The issue I have is corrosion and oxidation

The brass is oxidizing horribly, and the coated steel fittings are corroding

Our water is hard but it certainly isn't corrosive

The fittings are cheap Chinese crap and I knew better going in

My bad

I would prefer some decent stainless fittings but I am not going to go the Obsessed Garage route for a couple of reasons

Any help or input would be appreciated

Contact MTM directly? I have no idea frankly. I wouldn't buy anything from obsessed garage personally. Mosmatic is another highly regarded brand. I have the MTM black hose and SS quick connect fittings it works great. I got it from carzilla in calgary canada. Carzilla sells both brands.- Chris knows his stuff.