Review on 2-Pack Premium Stainless Steel Water Flex Connectors for Water Heater and Water Softener (18x1 FIP) - Heavy Duty and Highly Durable with Extra Thick Washers by Jeffrey Connel

I installed a new water softener yesterday and three of my four connections were leaking. The fourth leaked like a sieve. I unplugged it and found that the washer was not installed properly and was now deformed. Unable to quickly find a replacement washer (and quite desperate) I ended up buying 2 packs of 1 1/4 OD x 5./16 ID x ⅛ thick rubber washers at Lowes and hammering the hole through the center with a ¾ inch saw . Two of these, stacked on top of each other, were now the same dimensions as the original, now useless, washer. I put it back together and now it's gone. The hoses are good and easily bent into the shape needed to connect. 5 stars for the hoses themselves. 1 star for the washers. 0 stars for no additional washers. : In the performance evaluation, I was asked about the points "ease of installation" and "value for money". I understand you. But I was also asked to give a star for "Transparency". because I can't see through it.