Have the items bought, because I was still looking for an inexpensive 2t hose. Have seen, such as a Maxi hose with fittings for under 15 euros which was very poorly rated front purchase also similar items on Amazon. The fittings in this product are comparable to standard Gardenakupplungen, have been in use and other Hozelock Armturen am satisfied with this. The hose is top for this price, especially when you consider that there are no no-name fittings do so, but the Hozelock fittings. Let's see if he has located 2-3 years outdoors and in the sun, Lt. But packaging it is well UV resistant.