I have an elbow attached to the short hose on my water filter. I always attach and remove the whole filter/hose/elbow assembly as a unit - and store it that way. I like the elbow because it helps reduce some of the pressure that the filter gives when hanging from the city water connection. And it keeps the filter off the ground. I do the same thing with my water pressure regulator - always leave it connected to the hose and store it - that way the hose/regulator always comes off the city water faucet as an assembly. Of course this advice is a little late for you I guess. Others should heed your advice or take measures to insure it doesn't happen to them! Hope the repairs are not too painful.
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