Description
A quick-connect end for your hose
Fit this grey and white female hose connector to a ½-inch garden hose to connect it to compatible watering equipment. The female garden socket accepts a matching male click plug on a nozzle, spray gun or suitable tap adapter.
The hose is held by the rear retaining nut and gripping teeth. A separate release collar uncouples the plug, so you do not need to undo the hose connection each time you disconnect an accessory.
One connector supplied. Hose, adapters and watering tools are sold separately. Photos showing hose or more than one view illustrate fitting and appearance.
Attach it once, then use the click socket
The hose-retaining nut and accessory release do different jobs.
Fit the hose
Shut off the water and release pressure. Remove the rear retaining nut and slide it over a sound hose end. Push the ½-inch hose fully onto the gripping section, then tighten the nut by hand.
Connect the plug
Insert a compatible male garden click plug into the female socket until engaged. Open the tap gradually and check both connections. A bare threaded tap needs its own suitable adapter.
Disconnect and drain
Turn off the tap and release pressure, then use the release collar to remove the mating plug. Leave the hose nut fitted unless removing the connector from the hose. Drain after use and keep grit out of the socket.
Recognise the hose joint
The fitting photo shows where the rear nut sits around the hose. The hose remains attached here when you release a watering accessory from the female socket at the other end. The blue hose is shown for illustration and is not included.
The specified ½-inch size refers to the garden hose. It does not make the female socket a ½-inch BSP thread: threaded taps need a separate adapter ending in a compatible male garden plug.
If a connection drips, shut off the water before checking the hose end, seating and mating plug. Do not rely on extra force on the retaining nut to compensate for an incorrect hose size or damaged hose.
Grey connector questions
Which hose size does this version take?
It is specified for ½-inch garden hose. Do not assume it fits ⅝-inch hose because another connector in the range does; use a fitting expressly specified for your hose size.
Can it attach directly to my tap?
It connects to a compatible male garden click plug. If your tap has a bare BSP thread, you need a separate tap adapter matched to that thread and providing the right plug.
Does it shut off automatically when disconnected?
This is the standard connector, not the separately specified water-stop version. Turn off the tap and release pressure before disconnecting it.
How many connectors are supplied?
One grey and white connector. The hose shown in fitting photos and any tap adapters, joiners, nozzles or spray guns are separate items.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | HOCON12F001GRAY |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Colour | Grey, White |
| Material | Plastic |
| Hose compatibility | ½-inch garden hose |
| Connection type | Female garden quick-connect socket |
|---|---|
| Mating fitting | Compatible male garden click plug |
| Hose attachment | Screw-on retaining nut with profiled gripping teeth |
| Connection style | Standard connector; turn off water before disconnecting |
| Quantity supplied | One grey/white connector; hose, adapters and watering tools separate |
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.