Description
Change watering tools without undoing the hose
Leave the hose secured at the rear and use the front quick connection to change your watering equipment. This orange and black Cost Wise connector fits ½-inch garden hose and has a female socket for a compatible male garden plug.
The marked locking control gives you a lock position to set after connecting. Return it to the unlocked marking before releasing the accessory joint.
One connector supplied. Hose, tap adapters and watering equipment are sold separately.
Secure the hose once, then use the quick socket
This close-up shows how the rear nut and gripping section hold the hose. The loosened nut is shown separately on the hose so you can see the attachment underneath. Tighten the nut for use; it is not the accessory-release control.
At the other end, the female quick socket accepts a matching male garden plug. Fit a suitable male-plug adapter to a threaded tap, or connect to compatible watering equipment. Follow the lock and unlock markings when engaging or releasing that connection.
The hose in the photo illustrates the attachment and is not included. For two hoses already fitted with female quick connectors, use a separate compatible double-male garden joiner between them.
From hose end to watering equipment
Check the hose size and mating plug before fitting.
Attach the hose
Shut off the supply and relieve pressure. Put the loosened rear nut onto your ½-inch hose, seat the hose fully over the fitting’s hose-gripping section and tighten the nut by hand.
Engage the quick connection
Insert a compatible male garden plug into the female socket and set the control to its marked lock position. Open the tap gradually and inspect the hose attachment and accessory joint.
Release and put away
Turn off the water and release pressure before uncoupling. Unlock the control as marked before operating the release mechanism. Drain the fitting and keep dirt out of its socket and hose-gripping parts.
Before you connect
Do I loosen the hose nut to change a spray gun?
No. Once the hose is secured, leave the rear nut fitted. Shut off the water and release pressure, then unlock and operate the front connection’s release mechanism to remove a compatible male-plug accessory.
Does the lock stop the flow of water?
The locking control secures the quick connection; it is not a water shut-off tap. Turn off the supply and relieve pressure before disconnecting rather than relying on the fitting to stop the water.
Can I screw it onto a bare threaded tap?
No. The front connection takes a compatible male garden plug. Use a separate suitable tap adapter with the correct tap thread and matching male plug.
How many connectors are supplied?
One orange and black connector is supplied. Gallery images show different views and example setups; additional fittings, hose, taps and watering equipment are not included.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | HC12-LOCK001-ORANGE |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Colour | Black, Orange |
| Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Cost Wise |
| Hose size | ½-inch garden hose |
| Front connection | Female garden quick-connect socket for a compatible male plug |
|---|---|
| Locking control | Marked lock / unlock positions on the connector body |
| Hose attachment | Rear retaining nut and gripping section |
| Body construction | Plastic-bodied connector |
| Quantity supplied | One connector; hose, adapters and watering equipment 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.