It was an easy fix once I ordered the right part, and I’ve since learned to keep extras in stock. Couplings are useful things, and they’re the next up in our series on mechanisms. Couplings ...

of pipe must be removed, you can make the repair by cutting the pipe and soldering (“sweating”) on an ordinary pipe coupling.

and they can also be used to fix leaks between your hose and any attachments. If the leak continues with a new gasket, your hose may need a new coupling due to damaged or stripped threads.