The heavy-duty brass cylinder slides into your hose and has barbing on the sides to keep it secured within the tubing. Sturdy clamps hook onto the outside of the hose to further help keep the shank mender in place. The heavy-duty 5/8-in. brass hose mender works with 5/8-in. standard garden hoses. It attaches to the female-threaded end of a water hose to prolong its life. With durable brass construction and a comfort grip, this hose repair fitting is ideal for replacing the attachment end of your water garden hose. This garden hose repair kit is strong and long-lasting and ensures many years of dependable water hose repair. For all your garden hose fixing needs, this water hose repair part is perfect.