On 5/6/2014 9:22 AM, KenK wrote:
How can I keep garden hose connections usable? After a year or two, the
connections are corroded and impossible to unscrew, even using WD-40 or
other freeing chemicals.

Is there something I can smear on them to keep them operating freely?

TIA



Well, a little coating of oil probably would not hurt. Primary concern,
have both parts free of grit and sand when you screw them together.
Much better, put a "quick connect" on them and you won't have to
screw/unscrew. Picture he

http://www.lowes.com/pd_228724-306-09QCGF_4294612474__?productId=3103555&Ns=p_product _qty_sales_dollar|1&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNs%3Dp_prod uct_qty_sales_dollar%7C1&facetInfo=

I have a gob of them, attached to faucets, hose, and connections for my
pond pump. No other way, IMO.