ELEY Garden Hose Splitter - Water Hose Splitter and Water Hose Adapter, Expandable Y Hose Connector for Adding Another Water Connector, Great Gardening Accessories and Supplies (Gold, Black)

I needed a three way garden hose splitter as I just added a utility sink in my backyard and I was already splitting my garden faucet with a garden hose and float valve dog water bowl. After reading a lot of complaints from other splitters breaking within a few short months, I decided to spend the extra money and get the ELEY 2-Way Brass Y Valve. I ordered/purchased the Valve on Tuesday 10/27/20 with an estimated delivery date of Nov 6-12. I'll be darn if the valve didn't show up just three (3) days after I ordered it via FedEx, (Friday 10/30/20). Given the valves weight, that was the best $8.36 I spent on S/H as far back as I can recall. I wasted no time removing the old valves and splitters I had temporarily hooked up so I could try the new sink, and replaced them with the ELEY 2-Way. I hooked the garden hose to one of the two valves so I can turn it on and off. Although not necessary, I hooked the sink to the other valve but plan on leaving it on or (open) all the time as I have a stainless steel braided high pressure hose going from the valve to the sink, and should anything leak or burst when I am not around, it is outside. Lastly I removed the cap from the bottom of the Y fitting and attached the stainless steel braided high pressure hose to my dogs water bowl. Reality is I was shopping for a three (3) way valve splitter but there weren't many to be found and the quality just wasn't there. While there were plenty of four (4) way valve splitters, likewise the quality was a concern. When I came across the ELEY it was a no brainer. It is most likely the BEST/HIGHEST QUALITY valve/splitter you will ever come across. Although it is three to four times more expensive compared to other valve/splitters, only the ELEY comes with a 10 YEAR WARRANTY against leaks or defects! One last point worth mentioning, the diameter of each valve's bore/through hole is .551 inches or 14mm. You will not find many splitter valves out there with 1/2 inch bore/through holes.

I rarely leave reviews, but I just had to for this item. This has to be the best 2-way brass valve I've ever bought. It's more expensive than the other valves out there, but I was personally fed up with buying a new one every year after the old one broke. Quality over quantity. This ELEY is the real deal and obviously made to last. If this is an example of the quality of their output, I will certainly be checking out other ELEY products in the near future.

I used this to split my outdoor hose bib to supply a hose for washdown and a timer controlled drip system for containers. For this reason, I need to have the valve to which it is attached always open so that the water would always be there for the sprinkler timer. I think the valves in this are better than the valves in the hose bib to which it is attached. They are easy to operate and open and shut with clean crisp action that inspired confidence. The heft, finish and precision of the machined elements give the same confidence that this hose wye is here to stay. I wish I felt the same about my dishwasher or myriad other “durable” goods which lately feel more disposable than durable. This is a throw back. The kind of thing you find in a vintage shop that makes you feel they just don’t make things the way they used to. Someone still does. I wish they would make a dishwasher.

After reading so many reviews about other similar products that are cheaper but failed after a short time period, I ordered two the these 2-Way brass valves to work with two clothes washing machines I have in my basement. These are not cheap but well worth the price -- very well made and beefy. And a great value compared to what a plumber would charge to run another set of water lines to my second washing machine. Don't waste your time or money on cheaper versions of these types of valves. Buy this brand and be happy.

So I had a very positive opinion of this Y-valve, until I went to turn my house on after a day or two of freezing weather, I found the adapter pictured above. The faucet had been shut off the whole winter and I was greeted by this after the weather had warmed up to the 50's.

Very sturdy and nicely made. I would recommend it wholeheartedly for irrigation applications. Unfortunately, we used it as a Y in plumbing for a cabin in line with a pressure tank, and it leaked after overnight freezing. Granted, not what it is designed for, but it looks so robust (and expensive), I thought it would be a safe choice for attaching the priming/draining hose and prefilter diversion. Hence, I cannot recommend it for an indoor location.

I bought this y valve in April 2020. Very solid and love the U handle. Envisioned many years of service. HOWEVER, after draining water out and leaving open for the Colorado winter, this April, one of the handles is leaking water. Should I buy another and bring it indoors for the winter? Or buy a cheap one that I know will only last a couple years?

I don’t write many reviews; but after the conflicting reviews when I purchased this I thought I would. I bought two of these and both were in a custom box with a plastic molding to hold them securely in place. I was worried about gauges in on the neck of the item because that seemed to be one of the biggest complaints. They were perfect and of very high quality. I live in Texas with many 100 degree days. I don’t buy the cheap ones, but very few make it to two years I will not need to replace these next summer or for many summers to come. I am very impressed and pleased with this product. I know just hope they don’t walk off.