Favorite hose nozzle type

Which hose nozzle do you prefer?

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I like something with the eight different spray patterns even though I only seem to use one of those settings.:nixweiss
 
Hard not to specify brands, but my personal favorite is The Ultimate Hose Nozzle by Bon-Aire. I think there are several others similar (Griots and Nelson, both make ones like it).



An Ultimate Hose Nozzle link



It's big and bulky and will last forever I think. But the basic build is one that adjusts from a straight stream to a fan. It also has a large opening where more volume of water can get flow. I can get mud off if needed and twist to give a gentle shower as well.



I would look for something that has a rubber tip to avoid scratching the finish and can give mutliple patterns of spray. I personally never had good luck with the cheap ones lasting more than 1 season. I look at a good nozzle as I do my PC. A must have!



There are a few threads on here you can check out:



Nozzle Thread



Nozzle Thread 2



Nozzle Thread 3



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just a plastic connector that fits on the end of the hose that simply allows you to turn the water on and off. For a wide spray I just open the valve halfway. Most of the time though I just use the connector wide open so that you have a constant flow of water that can sheet off of your car which helps in minimizing drying.



Just my .02
 
adjulian said:
just a plastic connector that fits on the end of the hose that simply allows you to turn the water on and off. For a wide spray I just open the valve halfway. Most of the time though I just use the connector wide open so that you have a constant flow of water that can sheet off of your car which helps in minimizing drying.



Just my .02
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Ditto that. A simple shutoff valve is less than $5 from just about any hardware store. I always use full stream to rinse, so it works well for me . . .



Tort
 
The Ultimate nozzle by Bon Aire is definitely in my top 3 or 4 things I have found at Autopia. It is right up there with S100, clay, and microfiber towels.
 
I use a wonderful nozzle I bought from Napa. It is rubber and flows when you bend it. It flows just like the open end of a hose. If you want a pressurized flow, just put your finger over the end.
 
Scott P said:
I use a wonderful nozzle I bought from Napa. It is rubber and flows when you bend it. It flows just like the open end of a hose. If you want a pressurized flow, just put your finger over the end.
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I wish I had one of those:rolleyes:
 
Actually, I use a number of different nozzles, depending on what I'm doing.



Whatever I use, I keep a shutoff valve on the hose and use brass quick-disconnects to connect everything.



Similar to TortoiseAWD and adjulian, I just used a plastic (female) quick-disconnect for a nozzle until receiving my Griot's nozzles as a gift. I still use the plastic quick-d for wheelwells and tight spots under the car.



mercedesfanatic- well, you oughta get one. They're pretty inexpensive. I use the rubber bend-to-flow for rinsing under the hood and for when I'm only washing the wheels.
 
I just got the Bon Aire Ultimate hose nozzle. Thanks to someone on Autopia who told me that Home Depot has them! I went out there Friday and sure enough it was there, $19.97. Worth every darn penny.



Yeah I'd rank it up there with P21S and MF towels. An awesome find.
 
Just a correction; I don't use a quick disconnect, I'm using an inline shutoff valve. Plain old male/female hose threads on either side, with a ball valve in the middle, $3.95 from Wal-Mart, IIRC.



Tort
 
Scott P said:
I use a wonderful nozzle I bought from Napa. It is rubber and flows when you bend it. It flows just like the open end of a hose. If you want a pressurized flow, just put your finger over the end.
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I've been looking for one of these. Now I know where to get one. Thanks. :D
 
I love the Ultimate Nozzle from BonAire. It doubled my water pressure, is infinitely adjustable, rugged and can be easily cleaned if clogged. Being somewhat clumsy means I'm less likely to cause any real damage if I drop it on a car's finish because of the rubberized material it's made of. Worth the investment. :D
 
TurboCat said:
I just got the Bon Aire Ultimate hose nozzle. Thanks to someone on Autopia who told me that Home Depot has them! I went out there Friday and sure enough it was there, $19.97. Worth every darn penny.



Yeah I'd rank it up there with P21S and MF towels. An awesome find.
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I just bought one this evening... I went out and tried it... and I can describe it in one word.....



NICE! :xyxthumbs
 
FNG said:
This one works great for me! :D
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Hey I have that one too! Sometimes I forget to use it though...:)



I also like the Bon Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle.



Oh Geez! I have already answered this thread before. Sorry guys, I am running on very little sleep these days...! :rolleyes:
 
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