Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
The picture of the end that I posted showed a copper sleeve outside the hose that should have been crimped tight over the threaded end piece. It was likely dry fitted and never crimped.
Lifetime warranty garden hose lasted 30 seconds
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Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I also usually ditch the hose clamps and use the 3/4” PEX rings. The end result is nice and neat and won’t come loose.
Bonsai Nut
Nuttier than your average Nut
That's an air hose(?) A contractor grade water hose is normally 3/4". I'd be concerned about water volume in a smaller hose.
ChefB
Mame
I’m no stranger hose blowouts. Try these out you won’t regret it: https://www.amazon.com/Flexzilla-Wa...ocphy=9025101&hvtargid=pla-349028016220&psc=1
BrightsideB
Omono
Remember this thread:
www.bonsainut.com
@Cajunrider are you going to return and try a new one? Feel free to log your experience in the thread. I felt like it could be a good resource based on peoples experience with hoses.
Water hose review thread
I thought that a general thread on the subject of water hoses alone would be helpful. Couldn’t find anything when I looked. Sharing tips and tricks people use to make using their hose easier etc. For me I station my hose in the middle of my watering area to make it easier to not have to drag a...
@Cajunrider are you going to return and try a new one? Feel free to log your experience in the thread. I felt like it could be a good resource based on peoples experience with hoses.
vp999
Omono
Nvm that’s a wrong link
vp999
Omono
Sorry …that was the wrong link posted.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I returned the hose and bought the 100 ft Teknor Apex heavy duty hose for 1/3rd less than what I paid for the Good Year.Remember this thread:
Water hose review thread
I thought that a general thread on the subject of water hoses alone would be helpful. Couldn’t find anything when I looked. Sharing tips and tricks people use to make using their hose easier etc. For me I station my hose in the middle of my watering area to make it easier to not have to drag a...
@Cajunrider are you going to return and try a new one? Feel free to log your experience in the thread. I felt like it could be a good resource based on peoples experience with hoses.
Gr8tfuldad
Chumono
After you use it, nothing compares to it.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Definitely will keep that in mind. What I bought costs $.55/ft. Flexzilla is $.99/ft.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I am a sucker for a good blade.
Gr8tfuldad
Chumono
Secret is to go to Walmart starting now and they start marking them down. Ive gotten 50’ for $ 30.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
I found Flexzilla for $65/100 ft on Amazon. However, I'm set for hoses now. Perhaps after I move to the new place.
BrightsideB
Omono
I have to get a couple hoses for the yard to keep some new sod watered later this week. Not the best time but 3 syllables HOA. I am going to give this one a try.
After seeing people talk about the flexzilla in such good light I am going to get one of those as well and see the difference. These two seem to carry the best reviews in their category for the price
After seeing people talk about the flexzilla in such good light I am going to get one of those as well and see the difference. These two seem to carry the best reviews in their category for the price
Maiden69
Masterpiece
I went through 3 hoses and 2 outside reels. Hoses popped because of the sun hitting them directly in the summer, and the metal reels gave up because they were in line with my irrigation system, so the pressure busted the frame open, so I moved into this one. I bought it on sale, I think a little over $100, but now I don't have to manually roll the hose back. The only drawback is that the house is 1/2" ID, so the water flow is not that much with either of my DRAMM nozzles. It works great with any of those multi-spray nozzles. It reliefs the pressure when it coils back preventing the unit from expanding at the center.
MaciekA
Shohin
Consider this comment another vote for Flexzilla. I study/help out at three gardens and they all use Flexzilla.
While we're on the topic, a note about the DRAMM Kaleidescope wand. It only takes a couple months before the included squeeze valve permanently sticks to on. There are reviews that mention this problem. Great wand, but that squeeze valve is sacrificial. So it's a good idea to consider a valve with a more durable design if choosing this wand.
While we're on the topic, a note about the DRAMM Kaleidescope wand. It only takes a couple months before the included squeeze valve permanently sticks to on. There are reviews that mention this problem. Great wand, but that squeeze valve is sacrificial. So it's a good idea to consider a valve with a more durable design if choosing this wand.
pandacular
Omono
I use a Dramm Touch N' Flow; any experience with those? seems to be holding up, but I've only had it for the summer. Looks like a similar valve, but I think mine is from a different line
MaciekA
Shohin
The Touch n' Flow valve is the part in question. When it goes bad, the hand grip part itself opens and closes easily, but the brass bit that sticks out is much more sluggish. I haven't looked into fixing this yet.
pandacular
Omono
I'll keep you in mind if mine ever breaks down. I really like the mechanism.
