[michael robinson]

does anyone know where I can buy some female hose connector that fits on hose reel but with an on/off tap so when not in use and stored in van for next job etc water will not run.

[Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)]

GArdners do a cracking one.. It doesn't leak.. I bought one at sainsburys and it didn't seal.. Go look at Mr G's

[wpclean]

I use purefreedom male end with a tap, and Gardiner female Ez-snap ends on end of pole hose.

[SPE]

I have always used these on a short length of 1/2" hose on the end of my microbore via a barbed reducer
http://www.gardena.com/uk/water-management/hose-connectors/hose-connector-with-control-valve-13-mm-1-2/
by far the best of this style of connection.
Check the website for a stockist near you as the price has gone up a fair bit on ebay for one (£10.50 inc delivery).
I'm not very gentle with them (get dragged on floor and knocked about) but my last one must have done about 18 months before needing to be changed.
Simon