From what material are the end connectors made; plastic is often weak and it breaks?
258488
They are plastic. I have had this for a month now with no problems at all. I don't crank down on the fittings when I tighten them however
1087262
I don't think so. For $10, if it breaks just get a new one. This one is metal and more durable than the previous plastic one. It works great.
32057
Found many listings for hose's on Amazons site. That said save yourself a problem and buy one made of metal not the plastic that these come with. I have had to replace 4 already over the last 3 years due to the connector breaking.
1076462
Sorry of...but breaks easy...cheap plastic parts. And the seller won't refund me for it..
1274424
It's just cheap plastic and thin wire. Mine broke by just putting it on my belt! Didn't last more than a week.
150990
The tension rods are metal and the snap connectors are plastic. The plastic connectors don't appear that they would break with normal installation.
925881
The poles are metal. The connectors are plastic. So far, it's been very durable. I use this many times a year.
258293
The silver parts are metal. The handle and plastic tube that connects the tip to the handle are plastic, as well as the blue dome. The black end cap is also plastic, but removes to reveal a mini usb port.
1087088
The end of the hose that attaches to it is metal but the connection on the unit itself is plastic like everything else. I have had mine a little over two yearsand the plastic reel inside the unit has deteriorated and broken just from thestress of winding the hose on it. I had originally given it a two star rating butnow I would change to one star.
1549028
mine broke also and I had to get friend who works at molding plant to make me one. Connectors are no good, 2nd one for me that broke. If you can buy one I don't know where.
2038354
I think the model I have is plastic parts. I have had no problems with it as yet ( a few months ).
677925
Plastic barb connectors. The metal ones don't adhere to the rubber hose as well and can leak easier.
1227679
Doubt it, this is a design flaw. Read my review. I really wanted to love this device but they should have used metal instead of plastic at the stress point. You can Super Glue this together, not a great option but I did it to mine and it's holding so far. I used a gel type super glue, figured it would handle vibrations better. So far it's held for 4 months. I would however recommend to anyone buying this to carefully take the little screws out (VERY CAREFULLY), and putting a few drops of super glue under the connection and replacing the screws. The weak point is the screw housing tubes, they are plastic and will eventually break. I figure that if you glue before it breaks, it will relieve the stress on the plastic.
641330
Plastic quality is about standard for a USB cable: flexible and durable. The problem that I experienced with this product is that the microUSB plug doesn't work with all of my devices, which was annoying.
1826775
Neither. It's all metal, except for the connectors, which are hard plastic.
1148697
It is plastic with a stainless steel element bottom that connects to another plastic connecting bottom that receives the plug in cord.
1990969
Plastic. I suggest you pass on this as eventually you will not see this product as useful.