are these washers rubber or rubber like plastic? being "made in china" I find them suspect.
1080026
Almost everything made in china is suspect, They are more rubber than plastic.
1080027
They feel like rubber. I can't say for sure (no chemical analysis or anything) but they are more flexible and don't have the plastic feeling of the standard washers that come with hoses. Performance wise I couldn't be happier regardless of the actual material.
1498359
They are made of sturdy wash and reuse plastic. My husband has been using his for months. I expect if he doesn't lose them, they will last for years.
549595
They seem to be either coated in thick plastic which kind of feels like rubber OR they are metal/concrete filled that is coated in plastic.
1641930
These are made in China. They appear to be decent quality stainless, clean easily and are supposedly made in an environmentally friendly supervised factory. I do have to say that I needed a new lid handle insert because after using it, it has deformed and they no longer fit together, and have written their "customer service" 5 times and gotten no where. Basically NON existent customer service or warranty support. Just be aware
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
969261
Don't know about anyone else, but I received two hoses and do far they are working well. Certainly don't expect any problems as the original reinforced rubber hoses lasted 15+ years ran were still working when I replaced them. Expect these to last longer but the washer will probably go before the hoses.
1741222
They are rubber hose washers. I drink out of my hose all the time when I work out in the yard or water my garden. I'm doing fine as far as the washers are concerned. I did not read the package to see if they were specifically drinking water safe.
1828836
Are you talking about the seals that contact the hose ends? Yes they are standard washers. If you are taking about the O-rings on the male quick disconnects, I have never had one go bad.
1430448
They are made of a thick rubber compound, not plastic. Read my review for installation and modification tips.
1767
I believe them to be rubber. They have a little flex to them unlike hard plastic ones.
1682922
Not sure. They are apparently hard plastic, not rubberized. My chair is on a carpet. It is a wonderful chair!
1652663
Not really sure but they seem to be well made. Installation was easy and they look good. Hope this helps.
1032397
They are plastic but almost feel rubberized, I expect them to last as long as the rest of the wagon, it's very well made. My new phew recently got a lower priced wagon about 80.00, and those tires seem like they might crack over time or either over exposure to the sun, these don't seem that way at all. ;-)
644135
The original brushes seem to be rubber. I have ordered replacement brushes from Amazon with no issues.
1417848
They are a rubbery material. I've had mine since sometime back in the summer and they have worked well.
783448
Mine is plastic. Never had one come apart but I wouldn't think it'd hurt the washer. If there's particles, probably good to remove them. I'd imagine it's just cleaner though. I'd check into getting it replaced.
1786131
They just don't fit properly. It is as though you need extra washers. The poor translation of instructions from Chinese are not a help either. Sorry!