This connector hose came in and I installed it on my Craftsman hose reel. It works and fits perfectly and is doing a great job so far. The shiny brass connectors are a big improvement over the original connector hose that had grown old and leaky over the years.It also served as an occasion to service the Craftsman reel which I had been intending to do but had successfully put off for several years. The o-ring should be lubricated to keep it from drying out and starting to leak. In light of the occasion I also put a new hose on the reel and now it looks and works as good as new.The hose was shipped in very adequate boxing and arrived in perfect condition. If you're using a hose reel this connector hose is a good catalyst for updating and maintaining your reel.I'm very pleased with it.