Gilmour Full Flow Aluminum Four Way Connector #AY4FFM Review

I love this manifold compared to the other models out there. I dislike those expensive brass manifolds that have those stiff levers that close one way on the left and another on the right that I can never remember to turn the right way. They almost always come with a screw on bracket to support the manifold because the angles of the end ports put too much strain on the faucet with the hose attached.

This is what I like about the AY4FFM from Gilmour:

Pros:

- price is excellent
- aluminum is strong and doesn't rust
- plenty of threads
- all branches face straight down
- ball valves are easy to turn (and all close same direction)
- full-flow design
- 5th port bypass connection
- hot water rated

Cons:

- perhaps higher than normal mineral build up inside (maybe plastic would be better in this case only)
- "fatty" tap connector is too deep and too bulky

I can see why galvanic corrosion (brass hose on aluminum threads) could be a problem but a long time ago I gave up fighting withmanifolds trying to tighten or loosen the attached hoses when they are cramped so closely together. I always use plastic disconnects and while this does add to the overall cost I feel that all manifolds benefit from having them and I prefer the convenience.

If I could make one improvement it would be to the tap connector. Gilmour is using this fat connector on a lot of their hose accessories and while it is very easy to tighten as designed, it is too shallow for many male hose connectors that only have a few threads. These hoses won't seal against the rubber washer if the top of the connector hits something else first (tap knob, wide part of the hose connector, etc).

Why 5/5 given the cons? It's better than all of the other items out there that I've tried. I'm using two right now and plan to buy a 3rd through Amazon.

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Product Description:
45 percent more water flow. More performance from sprinklers and nozzles. Four way shut-off valve controls water flow. Heavy-duty aluminuum construction. Extra large handles for easy grip and turn. Easy-on swivel connector assures accurate connection to f aucet. Withstands hot water temperatures.

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