Dramm Brass Hose Swivel 18gpm

Dramm Brass Hose Swivel 18gpm - Move Freely, Prevent Hose Twist

The Dramm Brass Hose Swivel is a live-action swivel fitting that allows unencumbered rotational movement between your hose and any attached accessory while under full water pressure. As you move through growing areas and change direction during watering, the swivel rotates to absorb that motion and prevent hose kinking and twisting at the connection point. Rated at 18gpm for full-flow compatibility with high-output watering tools. Made from heavy-duty brass for corrosion resistance and lasting durability.

Key Features & Benefits

• Live swivel action: Rotates freely under water pressure, allowing the hose to turn with your movement without building twist tension that causes kinking behind the nozzle.
• 18gpm flow rating: High flow capacity accommodates high-output watering tools without pressure reduction at the swivel connection point.
• Reduces hose twisting: The swivel absorbs directional changes during use, extending hose life by reducing the repeated twist-and-straighten stress that fatigues hose material over time.
• Brass construction: Corrosion-resistant brass body provides long service life in humid greenhouse and outdoor irrigation environments.
• Compatible with standard hose fittings: Fits standard hose thread connections for direct integration between hose and watering tools.

Who Should Use This

The Dramm Hose Swivel is used by greenhouse workers and cultivators who work with long hose runs and change direction frequently during watering. It is particularly valuable for operations with narrow aisles or complex layouts where hose twist builds up quickly and creates kinking problems behind the nozzle.

Compatibility

Fits standard garden hose threads. Install between the hose and any attached watering tool for live swivel action under pressure. Compatible with Dramm and third-party watering tools on standard 3/4-inch hose threads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the swivel work under full water pressure?

Yes. The Dramm Hose Swivel is a live swivel designed to rotate freely while under water pressure, unlike ball-lock swivels that only move when pressure is off.

What flow rate does this swivel support?

The swivel is rated at 18gpm, providing full-flow compatibility with high-output watering tools without creating a restriction at the connection point.

Will this eliminate kinking completely?

The swivel prevents twist buildup at the hose-to-tool connection point, significantly reducing the kinking caused by directional movement. Kinking in the hose body itself from sharp bends is a separate issue addressed by the hose design.

What material is the swivel made from?

The Dramm Hose Swivel is made from heavy-duty brass for corrosion resistance and durability in greenhouse and outdoor irrigation use.