This Gardena ORIGINAL Water Stop is designed specifically for 13mm (1/2″) and 15mm (5/8″) hoses, making it ideal for standard domestic garden watering applications. The connector attaches to your hose outlet and provides automatic water control – stopping flow when accessories are disconnected and resuming when reconnected, eliminating trips back to the tap. The POWER GRIP technology features a specially shaped sleeve nut that delivers exceptional grip and trouble-free assembly, even in wet conditions. The grooved soft plastic handle sits comfortably and securely in your hand, whilst the protective rubber ring safeguards against knocks and scrapes during garden use. The dark hose end design makes it easy to identify and operate when switching between sprinklers, spray guns, and other watering tools. As part of the Original GARDENA System, this water stop ensures perfect compatibility with the full range of GARDENA watering accessories, maintaining reliable, watertight connections throughout your watering setup. Features and Benefits: • Dark hose end enables easy accessory changes without returning to the tap • POWER GRIP specially shaped sleeve nut for very tight fit and trouble-free assembly • Grooved soft plastic grip for comfortable handling • Protective rubber ring prevents damage • Compatible with Original GARDENA System watering accessories • Maintains watertight connections from start to finish