4 months after expiry of the warranty breaks again the hose on the control panel. Thus, the oral irrigator is unusable. Of course, no more claims to replacement or repair Our fourth device, and the durability is always shorter. The first devices of hose held at least 4-5 years. How easy would be a kink in the hose anzubringen- as with any cable connection. But that is probably of Brown would not! For me, Brown is no longer wanted - absolutely no recommendation to buy !!!