Canopy Expandable, Retractable Garden Hose - 50 Ft Features a built-in shut-off valve that saves you endless trips to the faucet & helps conserve water Durable hosepipe is made from double-layer of crack-resistant latex that outperforms other brands Equipped with heavy-duty nickel pipe fittings, built to withstand high water pressure without leaking Coiled hosing expands to extend coverage over large area & retracts for convenient, compact storage .Kink-free, lightweight, flexible material ensures optimal ease of use while watering your lawn Our guidance is that customers should be able to either loosen the screw that connects the lever to the hose or use pliers to turn the lever the first time if the lever proves too difficult for them to turn by hand. After the initial turn of the lever this problem should dissipate.