For the high price and glowing reviews, thought for sure I'd get several years of use from this "quality" hose but nope...I bought this last year and have used it about 5 months and now it leaks! I have never had a hose leak where this one does - about an inch up from the crimp on male brass fitting(see pic). Btw, the hose was drained and stored indoors last fall/winter and this is not a simple washer issue...It is leaking in the middle of the brass...Very strange and disappointing - especially for this price! Save your money...