Hozelock 2050 Hose End Connector 1/2in - Pack of Three These new quick connect hose connectors are a step ahead of all the others. - The sleeve is easy to use even when wet because of the twin soft touch pads. - The hose is firmly connected thanks to barbs that connect with the inside and outside of the hose. - Hose kinking , Hose swelling, and hose leaking at the connection point with the fitting is virtually eliminated due to the ingenius flexible hose-tail on the nut.