Corroded Fittings

I brought the hoses in today, disconnected the splitters from the faucet bibs and stored them in the garage. Cold temps are finally coming, with some rain and possibly snow.

The fittings on the hoses always corrode and are nearly impossible to get off. The one by the kitchen door came off, but I could not separate the one in front. 

Jim and I worked on it, used WD40 oil, got the hairdryer out to heat the metal threads and used the biggest wrench.

It came off after much difficulty, but destroyed the leader hose fitting in the process. 

So I ordered a new leader -- fortunately I had an Amazon record of what I got last time (in April 2024) and ordered exactly the same size, the same item. 

It worked well for my rigged extension system from the front faucet around to the back. It lasted just two years, but the replacement is only $17 and I can rescue the system next spring after our debacle getting the old one off.

I always need new Y splitters every year, they don't last long. I got these heavy duty brass ones ($18 each) with longer shut off levers -- the plastic ones I've been using are not as sturdy.