Description
Keep a usable hose in service
A local split need not mean replacing the whole hose. This ½-inch Bradas LIME LINE hose mender joins two sound hose ends with a straight grey body and a ribbed lime retaining nut at each side.
Use it to reconnect hose after cutting out a damaged section, or to connect two compatible lengths. Both ends are specified for ½-inch garden hose; check the hose size before ordering.
One mender supplied, including both nuts. Hose is not included.
See how the hose is held
The photograph shows one retaining nut loosened to expose the gripping fingers around the hose. In use, each nut screws over its end of the central body to secure the hose.
Put the nut onto the hose first, seat the hose fully on the support and tighten the nut by hand. Repeat at the other end. Both nuts should be secured before the water is turned on; they are shown loosened here only to explain the attachment.
This is not a push-to-lock garden coupling. It does not clip onto a spray gun or tap connector, and its nut threads are not BSP connections for other equipment.
Check the condition of both hose ends as well as their nominal size. Split, stretched or brittle material should be removed so the fitting has sound hose to grip.
Make the repair in three steps
Remove the damage
Turn off the tap and relieve pressure. Cut out the damaged section, leaving clean, sound ends. The hose will be shorter by the length removed, so check that it will still reach.
Join the ends
Slide a lime nut over each end, seat both ends on the mender and hand-tighten the nuts. Keep the hose relaxed rather than pulling against the new joint.
Check before watering
Open the tap gradually and inspect both connections. Turn off the supply and drain the hose before loosening either nut or disconnecting the mender.
Choosing a hose repair fitting
Can I use it to extend a hose?
Yes, it can join two compatible ½-inch garden hose lengths. Check that both ends are sound and the same suitable nominal size before fitting.
Is it specified for ⅝-inch hose too?
This version is specified for ½-inch garden hose. For another hose size, choose a mender explicitly suited to that size rather than relying on a wider-fit claim.
Does it attach to a garden quick connector?
No. It grips bare hose at both ends using its screw-on nuts. A detachable garden quick-connect join needs the appropriate separate plugs or sockets.
What is included with one unit?
One lime and grey plastic Bradas LIME LINE mender, comprising the central body and two retaining nuts. Hose, taps and watering accessories are not included.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | HOCON12MEND001LIME |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Colour | Green, Grey |
| Material | Plastic |
| Nominal hose size | ½-inch garden hose at both ends |
| Connection type | Straight bare-hose to bare-hose mender |
|---|---|
| Hose retention | Two ribbed screw-on nuts with gripping fingers |
| Product range | Bradas LIME LINE |
| Pack contents | One central body and two lime retaining nuts |
| Hose included | No; hose sold separately |
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.