Rob, just a word from the wise. In my experience (and I am no expert) I have found the easiest hose to handle in cold weather is rubber hose, not vinyl like most garden hoses. I use goodyear 5/8 rubber hose. It is not too expensive either, go to home depot and get the red goodyear "hot water" 5/8 hose it is about 30.00 per 50 foot section. I use 200 feet of it but I replace the brass couplers and join the hoses with poly hose repair kits. This way you dont worry about washers and leaks.