Best Hose and Nozzle for Watering

[Paradox]

@bobbywett
Another thing that is nice to have is a wand. Helps you keep your feet drier.

Melnor 33 in. 8-Pattern Watering Wand 442-599 - The Home Depot

RelaxGrip handles are designed to provide a more comfortable grip, so you can get more chores done with ease. The long 33" wand makes it easy to water a hanging basket of petunias, or wash off the top

www.homedepot.com

This makes the valve even more useful to have so you can switch between the nozzle and the wand.
I get a similar life span out of the wand as I do with the nozzle

 

[Tieball]

Dramm one touch water wand is the best I've tried. I've got two of them.

I think that my mineral water would plug up a Dramm quickly. I'm better with a shower and mist setting on a nozzle. I do clean nozzles after each season of use though. Something to do before winter sets in and I generally take care of tools regardless of whether expensive or not.

 

[leatherback]

Pretty happy with this hose attachment from Gardena. It has a control to reduce waterflow and the grip allows stepless increase/reduction of water too.

Gardena Classic Bewässerungsbrause: Gartenbrause zur Bewässerung von Topfpflanzen und Beeten, frostbeständig, Einhandbedienung, verpackt (18311-20) : Amazon.de: Garten

Alles für Ihre Gartenarbeit - Kostenloser Versand ab 29€. Jetzt bei Amazon.de bestellen!

www.amazon.de

 

[Paradox]

Here is a similar one to what leatherback posted on the American Amazon.com site.
If they are really frost proof, thats pretty good although they are around 3-4 times the price of the ones at Home Depot or Lowes.
If they last 3-4 as long it would be worth it. I usually detach and bring all mine into the garage so freezing usually isnt a problem.

Amazon.com : Gardena 32131-FP Frost Proof Multi Pattern Nozzle, Water Stop : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : Gardena 32131-FP Frost Proof Multi Pattern Nozzle, Water Stop : Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

 

[smjmsy00]

just got "Joshua Roth" watering wand from sumo bonsai. I think it's identical or nearly so as the masakuni(sic?) ~30$, Nice fine spray. Hoses are always a problem for me.

 

[leatherback]

really frost proof

Mine is outside yearround. It got damaged because the metal front had an interaction with a stone in the yard, which is why I am replacing it this season. But.. works well. 12E is not a lot of money is it?

 

[Paradox]

Mine is outside yearround. It got damaged because the metal front had an interaction with a stone in the yard, which is why I am replacing it this season. But.. works well. 12E is not a lot of money is it?

On the U.S. Amazon site, it is $35, compared to $8 at Home Depot or Lowes, yes I would say that is an expensive nozzle.
If they last 4x longer than what I typically get out of the ones I buy at Home Depot or Lowes then its comparable.

We cant leave hoses out connected year round here. If any water in them freezes, you can get a busted hose or nozzle.
I disconnect and drain them every fall
I actually have one I need to replace because I forgot to take off the nozzle last fall and the plastic split at the seam from freezing water.

 

[Hbhaska]

I have a nozzle/wand, Dramm 14861. I liked the gentle shower because of several tiny holes but the problem was I had two filters (ion exchange and polyphosphate) upstream connected to my hose; live in Southern California and needed better quality water. As a result there was some drop in pressure and caused issues with the flow. Plus for smaller pots, there was so much flow that it caused flooding. Now I have swapped the nozzle to Dramm 12343. Essentially has less number of holes and is intended for low pressure or smaller pots. I like this combo much better.

 

[andrewiles]

@bobbywett
Another thing that is nice to have is a wand. Helps you keep your feet drier.

Melnor 33 in. 8-Pattern Watering Wand 442-599 - The Home Depot

RelaxGrip handles are designed to provide a more comfortable grip, so you can get more chores done with ease. The long 33" wand makes it easy to water a hanging basket of petunias, or wash off the top

www.homedepot.com

This makes the valve even more useful to have so you can switch between the nozzle and the wand.
I get a similar life span out of the wand as I do with the nozzle

I'll second this one from Home Depot, though I have the $9 version that only has the single shower head setting. After getting this I realized I'd wasted years of my life not having a nozzle on a 2 foot stick.

It's hard to go wrong for $9, esp. when it has "Gentle Rain Shower" in the name.

 

[canoeguide]

I'm don't mind paying for great tools, but I haven't found a compelling reason to not just use a $5 wand from a box store. Telescoping, 9 different spray patterns, adjustable flow, and when I leave it out some night and it freezes, it's easily replaced.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert-Gardener-Telescoping-Shower-Wand/128564034

 

[Jeramiah]

I'm don't mind paying for great tools, but I haven't found a compelling reason to not just use a $5 wand from a box store. Telescoping, 9 different spray patterns, adjustable flow, and when I leave it out some night and it freezes, it's easily replaced.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Expert-Gardener-Telescoping-Shower-Wand/128564034

I used to do this as well. But after a few times of replacing and buying a new one every year, it adds up. As soon as I started selling the Joshua Roth watering wands I have not had to replace the wand since. I have left this one out for 3 or so years in Minnesota winters and it has never burst and has never needed replacing.

I wrote a little blog post about watering my trees if anyone is interested.
https://sumobonsaisupply.com/i-love-to-water-bonsai/

 

[Firstflush]

I got the smaller 18” Melnor. The shower setting is great and is soft. One of the better “shower” settings I’ve used. I’m impressed. The thumb lever that controls the pressure is robust and smooth.

 

[eryk2kartman]

Just a note, please check your water pressure, i got mine Dramm 1000 and that smaller nozzle for 5.5 GPL and i have to say the 1000 one is not usable at all and smaller nearly doesnt work with house water pressure. So it wasnt great buy for me......

 

[Firstflush]

They are usually color coded. What color was the 1000 dramm?

 

[eryk2kartman]

mine is green, does it make any difference ? i though it was only color
this one

Dramm Corporation 30in. Green Colormark Wand 10-12502 : Amazon.co.uk: Garden

Great prices on your favourite Gardening brands, and free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

and this is extra head i got too

Dramm 12343 Rain Water Wand, Natural : Amazon.co.uk: Garden

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Dramm 12343 Rain Water Wand, Natural.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Firstflush]

In the plant industry, each color is a different dramm.

 

[eryk2kartman]

In the plant industry, each color is a different dramm.

So which one should i get ?

 

[Brian Van Fleet]

Pocket Hose is a great idea, but they don’t last more than a few weeks in my garden. Good for infrequent use where you’re not dragging them around rough ground. The ‘Neverkink’ brand does nothing but kink. They’re terrible.

I bought this Briggs & Stratton hose (I’m sure I didn’t pay $90) and it doesn’t kink, but it leaves my hands black and sticky after coiling it back up, even more than a year later.

This is the sprayer I use. I prefer to have the trigger on the back instead of the front. Shower setting is very good, but I never expect these things to last more than a year or two.

 

[bobbywett]

I have a nozzle/wand, Dramm 14861. I liked the gentle shower because of several tiny holes but the problem was I had two filters (ion exchange and polyphosphate) upstream connected to my hose; live in Southern California and needed better quality water. As a result there was some drop in pressure and caused issues with the flow. Plus for smaller pots, there was so much flow that it caused flooding. Now I have swapped the nozzle to Dramm 12343. Essentially has less number of holes and is intended for low pressure or smaller pots. I like this combo much better.

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Thank You

 

[bobbywett]

I'll second this one from Home Depot, though I have the $9 version that only has the single shower head setting. After getting this I realized I'd wasted years of my life not having a nozzle on a 2 foot stick.

It's hard to go wrong for $9, esp. when it has "Gentle Rain Shower" in the name.

Thank You