Converter hose and methods of use

A method of using a converter hose comprising an elastomeric, self-sealing connector having a proximal end and a distal end;

• wherein the distal end is coupled to a first end of a hose forming a passageway therethrough;
• wherein the hose is more rigid than the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wherein the converter hose does not comprise a ring proximate the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wheren the method comprises attaching the proximal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector to a fixture;
• and
• flowing water through the converter hose, wherein less than 1% of the water flowing through the converter hose escapes the proximal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector.

A method of using a converter hose comprising

• an elastomeric, self-sealing connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
• wherein the distal end is coupled to a first end of a hose forming a passageway therethrough;
• wherein the hose is more rigid than the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wherein the converter hose does not comprise a ring proximate the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wheren the method comprises stretching the proximal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector about a fixture;
• aligning the distal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector with an opening on the fixture;
• and
• flowing a liquid from the fixture through the distal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector and through the hose;
• wherein less than 1% of the liquid escapes the proximal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector during the flowing step.

A converter hose comprising

• an elastomeric, self-sealing connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
• wherein the distal end is coupled to a first end of a hose forming a passageway therethrough;
• wherein the hose is more rigid than the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector has properties and dimensions wherein when in use a single elastomeric, self-sealing connector self seals about peripheries of a fixture terminating in a round opening and a fixture terminating in a rectangular opening. and
• wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector has a wall thickness of about 1/32″ to ½″.

A converter hose comprising

• an elastomeric, self-sealing connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
• wherein the distal end is coupled to a first end of a hose forming a passageway therethrough;
• wherein the hose is more rigid than the elastomeric, self-sealing connector;
• wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector has properties and dimensions wherein when in use a single elastomeric, self-sealing connector self seals about peripheries of a fixture terminating in a round opening and a fixture terminating in a rectangular opening;
• wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector has properties and dimensions wherein less than 1% of water flowing through the converter hose escapes the proximal end of the elastomeric, self-sealing connector when in use.

A converter hose comprising

• an elastomeric, self-sealing connector having a proximal end and a distal end;
• wherein the distal end is coupled to a first end of a hose forming a passageway therethrough;
• wherein the hose is more rigid than the elastomeric, self-sealing connector wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector has a wall thickness of about 1/32″ to ½″;
• wherein the elastomeric, self-sealing connector comprises a thermoplastic elastomer having a durometer hardness Shore Type A or Shore Type OO value of about 1-50.