Rugg

Buying Guide: Hose Couplings, Nozzles and Snow Tools

Hose Couplings, Menders and Connectors
The zinc threaded male hose coupling is made of metal, repairs the male end of a garden hose, and is leakproof and reusable. Rugg also offers a 3/4 in. plastic non-threaded hose mender and a zinc Y-hose connector with shut offs for using 2 hoses from one faucet. Match the thread type and hose diameter on your hose and faucet before ordering.

Spray Nozzles and Sprinklers
Rugg offers a plastic fan spray nozzle, a 1 pattern high pressure brass hose nozzle and a 9 pattern plastic sprayer. It also offers a 2750 sq ft aluminum head oscillating sprinkler and a plastic spike base impulse sprinkler. Check the hose connection size and the area you need to cover before choosing a model.

Ice Scrapers, Snow Brushes and Shovels
Rugg offers a 21 in. ice scraper and snow brush for clearing snow and ice off your vehicle, and a 51.5 in. extendable ice scraper and squeegee. It also offers a 35 in. Arctic Plow extendable trunk shovel and a kids plastic snow shovel that measures 12 in. W x 32 in. L. Compare the lengths you need before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rugg make?
Rugg offers garden tools and snow tools, including hose couplings, menders, end caps and Y-hose connectors, spray nozzles and sprinklers, bypass pruners, loppers, a weeder, rakes, a drain spade, a garden kneeler, ice scrapers and shovels. Compare the size or thread type on the old part before ordering a replacement.

How do I choose the right size?
Match the thread type, such as threaded or non-threaded, and the hose diameter before buying a coupling, mender or connector. Compare the size on the old part, such as 3/4 in., and measure your hose or faucet if the old part is missing. For snow tools, compare the length, such as 35 in. or 51.5 in., before ordering.

What does the Y-hose connector do?
The zinc threaded male Y-hose connector with shut offs lets you use 2 hoses from one faucet. Its twin shut-off valve lets you operate each hose independently and controls water pressure for each hose. Match the 3/4 in. size to your hose and faucet before you buy.