This Orbit zinc male mender is made to replace the end of a standard garden hose. This gray mender will be used when the attachment end of your old hose has been damaged or needs to be replaced. The Orbit Irrigation male hose mender lets you to easily go from a poor performing hose to a full functioning hose. Heavy-duty metal construction protects against corrosion. Orbit Irrigation has created a unique design that allows for easy installment with minimal effort. The Orbit Male Hose Mender extends the lifetime of your hose.