Question Best Water disconnect

[TJ&LadyDi]

The Water Filter Store used to sell a 75-degree version of the angled quick-disconnect male fitting, but I don't see them listed any more. I have a couple and they are quite handy where the 90-degree version might be just a bit too tight.

TJ

 

[Akdare]

Actually, the 75 degree ones are what I have, but I can’t find them anymore, either. Needless to say, they will not be traded in with my old coach!

 

[MapNerd]

I use the same ones @Neal posted which I got from lowes. If/when one breaks, I will check out the ones from RV Water Filter Store. They can leak but it was quickly resolved with a bit of plumbing tape.

To prevent myself from leaving anything behind I have mine setup as water source —> Brass Y with shut offs. On each shutoff, I have a quick connect. On the first Y valve, I have quick connect to to my water softener’s input. Coming out of the water softener, I have my pressure regulator, with a quick connect coming out of that and into the RV hose. To cap the RV hose when it’s time to pack up, I replaced the attached white plastic cap with matching quick connect and put a brass plug on it so I can quick connect the plug, giving me a barrier to prevent contamination while in transit.

When it’s time to go:
1. unscrew the hose Y from the spigot and disconnect it from the water softener.
2. Disinfect with a spray of Clorox bleach (just courtesy and always disinfect when I arrive)
3. Use the quick connects on the softener to connect its input hose to the output of the pressure regulator on the other end, creating a closed circuit on the softener to prevent contamination.
4. Cap the RV hose with the attached quick connect that has a brass plug.
5. Pull the hose in, holding a towel in your hand and guiding the hose through your hand to give it a wipe down as it comes in.
6. Stow the water softener and hose Y.

The hose Y is also really helpful for relieving pressure when it’s time to disconnect. Just shut off water spigot and open the second valve on the Y.

Also have a quick connect on my water hose for rinsing off which I can quickly attach to the second hose Y valve. My paint is too new for anything more than that until January.

 

[Gizmo]

These are what I use and found that they have less restriction than the metal ones and a positive connection. The only downside is the cost. These are 3/4 inch without any kind of restrictions and I have never had one leak.

Banjo GHMT075B Polypropylene Cam & Groove Fitting, 3/4" Coupler x GHT Male: Camlock Hose Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Banjo GHMT075B Polypropylene Cam & Groove Fitting, 3/4" Coupler x GHT Male: Camlock Hose Fittings: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

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Amazon.com

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

I didn't realize that Banjo made them in that size, and with hose bib threads. Interesting!

TJ

 

[J&JD]

I, too, have had good luck with the Gorilla Easy Connect system

 

[Joe Hogan]

Installed the Kwik Links on the CanyonStar. Nice clean connections. Thank you for this thread.

 

[Neal]

Gosh'durnit, who here is responsible for making me buy these? I want names!

 

[DKRITTER]

Sorry Neal but, we had some small issues with the style you have dripping occasionally.

We found these on Amazon and they are 100%. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VMEWTK2/?tag=rvf01-20

I will say this, we have stopped using quick connects all together. I connected 2 25' (blue & black) ZeroG to my wetbay and a Y at the regulator which I attach to the faucet when we hookup. I've found this to be much simpler.

 

[Neal]

I was kidding I'm sure you know @DKRITTER but it is interesting. I don't feel comfortably leaving anything connected to the black tank rinse that has a path to my fresh water system. I'm trying quick connects like others, doesn't mean I will stay with them either but for now they are working well for me.