Hozelock Metal Hose Repair Connector

Brass - A copper and Zinc Alloy

Nickel - A corrosion resistant conductive metal

hose - A hollow tube for carrying liquid from one location to another.

strong - A descriptive word for an item that has physical strength

Year - The time it takes the planet earth to orbit the sun. This takes around 365.25 days.

Resistant - Something that can repel against something.

Year - 365 days (366 days in a leap year), the time taken for planet earth to make one full revolution around the sun.

Wickes began trading in 1972 as a do-it-yourself store. They now have over 200 stores throughout the UK. The company focus on supplying products to the building trade, as well as materials for home improvement projects. Their products range from fitted kitchens and bathrooms, to all manner of building supplies. They sell doors, windows, flooring, tiles, paint, wallpaper, decorative materials, lighting, heating, plumbing, work wear and gardening supplies. They also offer professionally designed bespoke kitchens and bathrooms, alongside their budget take home ranges. The company was purchased by the builders merchants Travis Perkins in 2005. They now also have stores in mainland Europe, Ireland and South Africa.