Dramm Brass Hose Swivel 18gpm

Live-Rotation Brass Swivel Stops Hose Twist Before It Starts

Changing direction repeatedly during hose watering builds up twist at the connection point behind the nozzle, and that twist eventually becomes a kink. The Dramm Brass Hose Swivel sits inline between hose and tool and rotates freely under full water pressure, absorbing that directional movement so the hose itself never has to twist. It is rated at 18 GPM for full-flow compatibility with high-output watering tools, and its solid brass body resists the corrosion that greenhouse humidity and outdoor exposure cause in lesser fittings.

Threading directly onto a standard 3/4in hose connection, the swivel installs between the hose end and any watering nozzle, water breaker, or trigger valve already in use, adding rotation without changing anything else about the setup.

Key Features & Benefits

• Live swivel action: Rotates freely under water pressure, letting the hose turn with your movement without building the twist tension that causes kinking behind the nozzle.
• 18 GPM flow rating: High flow capacity accommodates high-output watering tools without a pressure drop at the swivel connection.
• Reduces hose twisting: Absorbing directional changes during use extends hose life by cutting down the repeated twist-and-straighten stress that fatigues hose material over time.
• Solid brass construction: Corrosion-resistant body holds up through years of humid greenhouse and outdoor irrigation use.
• Standard hose thread: Fits standard 3/4in hose connections for direct installation between hose and any watering tool.

Who Should Use This

Greenhouse workers and cultivators who run long hose lengths and change direction often during watering are the direct fit for the Brass Hose Swivel, particularly in narrow aisles or complex layouts where twist builds up fast and creates kinking right behind the nozzle.

About Dramm

Dramm Corporation has manufactured watering and irrigation hardware in Manitowoc, Wisconsin since the company's founding in the early 1940s, when John G. Dramm's original water breaker nozzle established its watering-tool business. The swivel reflects the same brass-and-precision-machining standard Dramm applies across its hose hardware line.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the swivel perform under full water pressure?

Yes. The Dramm Brass Hose Swivel is a live swivel designed to rotate freely while under pressure, unlike ball-lock swivels that only move when the water is off. That means it keeps working through an entire watering pass, not just between uses.

What flow rate does this swivel support?

The swivel is rated at 18 GPM, giving full-flow compatibility with high-output watering tools without creating a restriction at the connection point. That is enough headroom for most greenhouse hose watering setups.

Will this eliminate hose kinking completely?

The swivel prevents the twist buildup at the hose-to-tool connection that causes most kinking from directional movement. Kinks from sharp bends in the hose body itself are a separate issue that the swivel does not address.

What is the swivel made from?

The Dramm Brass Hose Swivel is made from heavy-duty brass for corrosion resistance and durability in greenhouse and outdoor irrigation use. That construction is built to hold up through years of daily connect-and-disconnect cycles.