Hose Recommendation?

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pwaug

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Looking for a new hose for the garage. Want something flexible and easy to coil up for storage and it needs to stay flexible at lower temperatures as my garage is insulated, but not heated. I've never seen it below 40 degrees and it has a drain so I wash the cars there all winter long. Would prefer to not get rubber to avoid the weight as my wife also uses the hose for plant watering. Also, I have lower water pressure (50 psi) and was wondering if moving from a 5/8" hose to a 3/4" would increase my pressure at the nozzle?? Would appreciate any experiences you've had with various brands!!
 
pwaug said:
Looking for a new hose for the garage. Want something flexible and easy to coil up for storage and it needs to stay flexible at lower temperatures as my garage is insulated, but not heated. I've never seen it below 40 degrees and it has a drain so I wash the cars there all winter long. Would prefer to not get rubber to avoid the weight as my wife also uses the hose for plant watering. Also, I have lower water pressure (50 psi) and was wondering if moving from a 5/8" hose to a 3/4" would increase my pressure at the nozzle?? Would appreciate any experiences you've had with various brands!!
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I went with the Neverkink 5/8" after retiring an expensive 3/4" rubber hose. We too have low water pressure and I can't say conclusively that either hose flowed more water.



I also wash all year round and this Neverkink hose is good in the cold weather. It has frozen a couple times but it wasn't a big deal. The weight of the Neverkink is pretty good, certainly easier to handle compared to the rubber. I've yet to come across the "perfect" hose, but this Neverkink is certainly on the recommended list.
 
I bought the Pocket Hose that you see advertised on TV. Shrivels up when the water shuts off.. I couldn't be happier with it. It was driving me nuts having a 50 foot hose on a reel. Damn thing kinked up, leaked and I finally had enough.

I bought at Home Depot for $14.80. That was the 50 foot and a wall mount for $5.00. Hose also has a quick shut off valve on it. One of the best buys ever. I'll be getting another for the backyard.



Pocket Hose 1/2 in. x 50 ft. Expanding Garden Hose-7205 at The Home Depot
 
WaxManRonnie said:
I bought the Pocket Hose that you see advertised on TV. Shrivels up when the water shuts off.. I couldn't be happier with it. It was driving me nuts having a 50 foot hose on a reel. Damn thing kinked up, leaked and I finally had enough.

I bought at Home Depot for $14.80. That was the 50 foot and a wall mount for $5.00. Hose also has a quick shut off valve on it. One of the best buys ever. I'll be getting another for the backyard.



Pocket Hose 1/2 in. x 50 ft. Expanding Garden Hose-7205 at The Home Depot
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while its a nice idea, the pocket hose isnt nearly as durable/well made as even a light duty hose. not ideal for someone who will use it frequently.
 
mnewxcv said:
while its a nice idea, the pocket hose isnt nearly as durable/well made as even a light duty hose. not ideal for someone who will use it frequently.
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Time will tell. I'm certainly not whipping cattle with it, so we shall see how durable it stands up. So far so good.
 
At the outset, I was intrigued by the pocket hose, yet, five pages of negative reviews on the Home Depot we page make me think otherwise....



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I use the X hose. I'm sure it's not the "best" hose in the world but the convenience (very small when empty) and (in my case) non-kink makes it an easy choice. I don't know if it's the Home Depot make/model but I like mine.
 
Thanks for the input!!! Anyone using Glmour Flexogen hoses?? They seem to have good reviews--light weight, flexible and they have a lifetime warranty that is apparently honored even with the slightest of problems.
 
pwaug said:
Anyone using Glmour Flexogen hoses?? They seem to have good reviews--light weight, flexible and they have a lifetime warranty that is apparently honored even with the slightest of problems.
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I have 2 of them and they are the best hoses I've ever had. They don't kink and seem very durable.
 
P-nut said:
I have 2 of them and they are the best hoses I've ever had. They don't kink and seem very durable.
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Thanks for the input!! How is the flexibility of the Flexogens when it gets cold? I wash in my garage all winter -- the garage is insulated but unheated and it gets down to the low 40s so I need a hose that stays flexible at those temps.
 
Anyone have specific experience with the Gilmour Flexogen use in cold weather? Does it maintain it's flexibility when the temps are in the high thirties to low forties??
 
I've had a few hoses that expanded when in use and compressed when drained, and none of them held up. The problem spot across all of them was around the fittings. The area where the hose and fitting met always ended up leaking. The longest I've had one last was maybe 2 months before failure. Also, the fittings were all made of plastic, so they aren't built for the long run.



As for Gilmour's Flexogens, they're great durable hoses. I've never had a failure (currently own 2 of the 8 ply, 100' & 50' 5/8") and they've been rock solid for the past 7 years. Their only downside is they're somewhat stiff and take some time to loosen up. This is exaggerated in the winter.



Two years ago, I moved to the Gilmour Farm Hose for anything auto related:

Amazon.com: Gilmour 29 Series 6 Ply Farm Hose 5/8 Inch x 90 Feet 29-58090 Red: Patio, Lawn & Garden

It's nice and flexible because its 6 ply, which proves to be a big difference. Flexogens also come in 6 ply, but they're are a bit more expensive than the commercial grade Farm Hose for roughly the same length...the Farm Hose only comes in 90'.
 
Amused said:
I've had a few hoses that expanded when in use and compressed when drained, and none of them held up. The problem spot across all of them was around the fittings. The area where the hose and fitting met always ended up leaking. The longest I've had one last was maybe 2 months before failure. Also, the fittings were all made of plastic, so they aren't built for the long run.
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The XHose PRO has brass fittings and is a much more durable hose.

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I really like the ease & convenience. Small, lightweight and non-kink.



"The main claim by the makers of the XHOSE PRO is that it’s a new and improved model of their original, with brass fittings and a higher quality material so it’s more durable.

They say it’s covered by patents, which checks out, and should put an end to the debate about which expandable hose came out first."



It’s pretty interesting to note where they've made improvements, particularly on the brass fittings, and making this a little stronger than the original so it can be used for professional

jobs, or in a professional role where it’s getting daily use and still expected to work every day.
 
cjbigcog said:
I have had one of these: 50ft Garden Hose: Find Craftsman Products Only at Sears

for about 15 years. No problems at all. Lifetime warranty.
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That's the hose I'm replacing--it's about 15 years also--works fine, but gets black on the garage wall and all over your hands everytime you touch it. But thanks for the reminder--I forgot it had a lifetime warranty.





EDIT: cjbigcog-- Took the hose to Sears--explained the problem--replaced in an instant. Thanks for solving my problem!!!!!
 
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