Help Me Find A Good Hose

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by henry

Pull way more hose then I like to through the garlic patches if you coil them in a figure 8 they never kink.

That is how I laid out cable when I had to pull it.
Each loop cancels out the other loop so is doesn't twist up and kink.

Worth

[My Foot Smells]

Originally Posted by Worth1

How could a 1/2 hose give more output than a 5/8 hose?

Worth

hahaha.......... you got me. meant 3/4 hose. good morning!!

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by My Foot Smells

hahaha.......... you got me. meant 3/4 hose. good morning!!

I thought so.
Morning to you too.

Worth

[jillian]

I have been researching garden hoses for some time now and I am getting frustrated. I have learned that rubber hoses are the most durable but not an option for me because I need a 100 ft. Hose which would be too heavy for me to lug around. My current hose is nearly worn out and kinks if I look at it. But apparently the only hoses that truly don't kink are the rubber hoses which again, at 100 ft. Would be too heavy to lug around the gardens.

Any updates from anyone here? Opinions would be most welcome. I just want a durable , weather resistant, kink "resistant", no fabric and not too heavy hose.

Here is one that is still a "maybe", I have ruled out more than a dozen for one reason or another.
http://gilmour.com/hoses/lawn-and-garden/garden-hose# (I am considering the Super Duty)
Amazon price around $66 , which is a good mid range price imo, hose is heavier than I would like but not as heavy as the Craftsman rubber. Anyone here have any experience with the Super Duty Flexogen?

Did I mention that I am confused and frustrated? Hopefully someone here will have found the perfect garden hose since the last post
Thanks,
Jillian

[Gardeneer]

A good hose should have a thick nylon re enforced wall.
To help prevent kink .

-- do not loop/coil your hose in circular form. . Every loop puts one twist on it. ( figure "8" shape coiling won't put twist )
-- Do not leave it under direct sun, if possible.
-- Do not leave it under pressure, after use. in hot weather Shut the water off and leave the sprayer/wand open so no pressure build up should take place.
At the end of season, drain it and keep it in the garage.

JMO

[jillian]

Thanks for the tips Gardeneer. The Flexogen Super Duty does tout 8 layer construction with reinforced core, so maybe is a good choice?

I liked this hose, but it is twice the price. But wow the reviews are incredible. Just don't think I want to pay that much for a hose. https://www.eleyhosereels.com/collec...oaAt7fEALw_wcB
The 100 ft. Is $130.00.

I will have to look tomorrow to see if I can find the place where I got them, but I have 2--the 1st one I bought over 15 years ago, and when I moved here 10 years ago I needed a 2nd one, and found it again. They are 100' long--and 1/2" diameter. Very lightweight and easy to move around. They will NOT kink! They can be run over with a car and not be damaged. I also have reels that wind up the hose by water power. These came from Lowe's & Home Depot. The hoses were about $75 each, but they are great- light weight--(I am an 83 year old woman) I will post as soon as I can and let you know if I find the source online that I purchased from.

[taboule]

Good topic, glad someone brought it back.

Lots of good comments so far. One thing I'd like to add is about the fittings: they have to be of equally good quality. Most of the hoses I see now have cheap alloy fittings, some pseudo-random-aluminum-zinc-unknown-scrap-crap alloy that quickly corrodes and binds -literally welds to its mate if you leave it long enough. Who needs that Solid, heavy brass only for me.

[dmforcier]

Or just flat breaks off. I've had that happen twice on supposedly reputable hose. They tend to weakness at the base of the threads.

I have been away all day- went to the casino for a day out- but I will check on the hose and give you some info.---promise!

[jillian]

Today I went ahead and ordered the Gilmour Flexogen Super Duty Hose. https://www.amazon.com/Gilmour-Flexo.../dp/B00002N8K3

I have my fingers crossed and will give updates on it!

I found it! I had to go back through my online banking to 2008 when I bought my 2nd one (one for front yard, one for back).
Here's the link- they have many lengths- the 1/2" diameter is very easy to move around, and I leave mine out year round. It never gets stiff- you will love it!
https://www.factorydirecthose.com/pr...h-garden-hose/
I hope the link works- if not, just Google Factory Direct garden hose 1/2"

[SueCT]

I was looking at the 5/8". It really doesn't kink?

Trust me, you will be MUCH happier with a 1/2" hose- the smaller diameter is less weight and gives better pressure than a bigger diameter. As for not kinking--if it should get pinched when you try to pull it around a sharp corner, for instance, as soon as it kinks it will work itself out of it-I can't explain it, but it does NOT want to kink ! It is an incredible hose, and I have gardened over 50 years- I managed a greenhouse at one time and I detest the constant fight with stiff and awkward hoses. I can't say enough for this one--they should pay me for my praise !

[SueCT]

I am most concerned about watering my lawn with it. Will my sprinkler cover as much area and apply as much water in the same amount of time with the 1/2 inch? I use 5/8 now and need to water one spot to for 3+ hours to get 1/2" of water in my rain gauge to the grass. So I am just u sed to using 5/8", which I think is the most common available.