Description
Connect a smaller hose to a larger one
This ½-inch to ¾-inch garden hose mender joins two compatible hose ends of different sizes. Use it to connect existing lengths or repair a mixed-size run where the remaining hose is sound.
The white retaining nuts secure each hose to the grey central body. One end is sized for ½-inch hose, approximately 13mm internal diameter; the other takes ¾-inch hose, approximately 19mm internal diameter.
One white/grey reducing mender supplied, with both retaining nuts. Hose is sold separately.
The retaining nuts make the connection
The photograph shows the central body with the nuts removed. Its two differently sized gripping ends sit inside the hose ends. Slide each white nut onto its hose before seating the hose on the matching end, then tighten the nut by hand.
Match the hose bore, not its outside diameter or the width of a tap thread. Check that both hose ends are flexible, round and free from splits. A brittle or stretched end may need trimming or replacing before it can form a sound joint.
The threads visible on the body are for the retaining nuts. They are not BSP tap connections, and the mender does not use a pair of garden click sockets.
Make the joint on sound hose
Turn off the water and release pressure before starting.
Check both sizes
Use ½-inch hose at the smaller end and ¾-inch hose at the larger end. If you are repairing damage, remove the damaged section and check that the remaining length will still reach comfortably.
Seat and tighten
Loosen the nuts, put the correct nut onto each hose and seat the hose on its matching gripping end. Tighten by hand and leave slack around the joint so it is not pulled sideways.
Check under water flow
Open the tap gradually and inspect both ends for movement or drips. Turn the water off and release pressure before adjusting. After watering, close the tap and drain before storage.
Questions about the reducing hose mender
Are 13mm and 19mm the hose inside diameters?
Yes. They are rounded equivalents of the nominal ½-inch and ¾-inch hose bores. They do not describe the outside diameter of the hose, the retaining nuts or a BSP thread.
Can it join two hoses of the same size?
This version has one ½-inch end and one ¾-inch end. For two hoses of the same size, choose a straight mender with matching ends rather than trying to force a hose onto the wrong side of this reducer.
Does it need separate garden quick connectors?
No. It attaches directly to the two bare hose ends using its central body and included retaining nuts. It does not clip onto the female sockets found on hose-end quick connectors.
Will the reducer increase the flow from a smaller hose?
No. It provides a connection between the two hose sizes; it does not boost the water supply. Available flow still depends on the supply, hose lengths, smaller bore and other fittings in the run.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | HOCON12-34MEND001WL |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Colour | Grey, White |
| Material | Plastic |
| Smaller hose end | ½-inch nominal internal diameter (approximately 13mm) |
| Larger hose end | ¾-inch nominal internal diameter (approximately 19mm) |
|---|---|
| Connection form | Straight reducing hose-to-hose mender |
| Hose attachment | Two screw-on retaining nuts with gripping ends |
| Quantity supplied | One reducing mender with both retaining nuts |
| Hose included | No |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty—or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects—you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully—taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them—unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value—or refuse the return entirely—depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered—such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications—or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty—or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects—you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully—taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them—unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value—or refuse the return entirely—depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered—such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications—or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.