hoserepair
My garden hose rack-mount, my shop-vac, etc.. all have a plastic thread to attach a garden hose.
I try hard to hit the thread just right, but sometimes I miss.
This leads me to wonder if I'm not unduly shortening the life of all these devices by not strengthening their plastic tip.
Does there exist a minuscule extension that I would thread permanently on each such plastic tip to turn it into a brass tip one? What name should I use to ask for this gadget at the hardware store?
I suspect you could.. well, you could make your own using cut up gift cards or credit cards. It won't be as nice as the originals, but I think the plastic would be the right material.
Could you put up a photo of the groove this snaps into?
Most products you purchase will have the information on the label. If no information is provided you can look for a marking similar to the following that will help you identify the type of plastic it was made with.
ABS does not have a symbol, but is often marked >ABS<.
In your case, I'd look around the base of the hose reel you should be able to find it. If not consult the manufacturers website.
Best Answer
It's called "a very short hose". :) You can make your own with parts commonly available at hardware and big-box stores.
Alternatively, install a simple valve, an elbow, or a backflow preventer:
Be aware that extending a plastic connection with a rigid part adds torque stress to that connection. Use caution to not lever on it.