This item did the job for which it was made. . This was purchased as a connector between the main hose and a 15 ft. shorter hose.  The valve, being closer to the  area being watered allowed me to be able to see the sprinkler, he force of the water, and just what was getting the water.  I was experiencing a leak where the shut off valve was attached to the main  hose  I then purchased a different shut off thinking maybe the first one was defective.  THE FIRST ONE,  THE ONE BEING RATED HERE, IS PERFECTLY GOOD.  My main hose is defective and  will be replaced this next summer.