Are these junk like the rest of the quick connects that are on the market? I am sure the aluminum ones are lighter on the ship than brass but all the others that I have purchased are not worth the trouble of trying to unfreeze them.

Hello NotSoQuickConnect, Than you for reaching out to us. The quick-connect feature is designed to work best when there is no water pressure in the line. We recommend turning off the water supply before disconnecting the quick connectors. This should make the process easier and help prevent any issues. If you continue to experience difficulties, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us directly at usasupport@meridianintl-usa.com—we’d be glad to assist further. Thanks,