No fighting the connector or the tap, no leaks, just a dry connector- quality is really really good - the hose material seems very durable, the connectors feel very strong- looks great 0 the color is perfect from my garden and having been sitting outdoors in the sun for a few months, it has held up its colors fairly well- has a few handy accessories it comes with - a small thermometer to let you know the temperature, a convenient mount to hang the hose on when you are done using it a