Favorite Garden Hose?
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The Flexzilla is pretty highly rated and worked well until it got really sticky for some reason. It's like the outer layer broke down and the whole hose got really sticky and tacky.
Another vote for Flexzilla. 5/8" x 100' is usually what I buy...or short 4' to 6' whips to my hose reels.
-Mac
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I have tried lots of different hoses. The cheap collapsible ones are Ok for 1 or 2 seasons, I have those for the wife to do her plant watering because they are easy for her to manage. I always keep a backup for when they break, and I have fixed a few with a collapsible hose repair kit from Amazon.
For myself I tend to like the canvas/Kevlar hoses, they are kind of in between collapsible and traditional rubber/plastic hoses. I like the fact that I can bag one up and take it to a jobsite, and they are pretty durable if you get a quality one, like a Zero G.
Now for a hose that will remain in the same location, I don't think you can beat a good commercial quality rubber hose. The big issue with those is manageability once you get over 25 feet. To solve that I use a hose reel on a metal cart. The plastic ones are junk. I use this one because the COG is low so it doesn't tip over and it's easy to push/pull around. It's not perfect, and it did arrive with some broken plastic parts that are purely aesthetic, but it's 10x better than the plastic junk. I use it with a contractor grade rubber hose.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDF2B63S?tag=wranglerorg-20
For myself I tend to like the canvas/Kevlar hoses, they are kind of in between collapsible and traditional rubber/plastic hoses. I like the fact that I can bag one up and take it to a jobsite, and they are pretty durable if you get a quality one, like a Zero G.
Now for a hose that will remain in the same location, I don't think you can beat a good commercial quality rubber hose. The big issue with those is manageability once you get over 25 feet. To solve that I use a hose reel on a metal cart. The plastic ones are junk. I use this one because the COG is low so it doesn't tip over and it's easy to push/pull around. It's not perfect, and it did arrive with some broken plastic parts that are purely aesthetic, but it's 10x better than the plastic junk. I use it with a contractor grade rubber hose.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDF2B63S?tag=wranglerorg-20
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If you have a costco, I've had good luck with this hose for a couple of years.
https://www.costco.com/p/-/flexon-5...e-with-guard-grip/4000267125?sp=lws&langId=-1
https://www.costco.com/p/-/flexon-5...e-with-guard-grip/4000267125?sp=lws&langId=-1
We got like 5+ years out of a pair of these. Still using one (like 7 years later) but the outer sheath is busted in a couple spots. Still works and for what we use it for it's fine.
KennethS
TJ Expert
I have Flexogen hoses from Ace hardware, one in front and one in back. They have held up well for several years now. I looked at Stine's web site and they have the Ace Flexogen hoses in stock.
https://www.stinehome.com/home-impr...avy-duty-premium-grade-garden-hose/72054.html
https://www.stinehome.com/home-impr...avy-duty-premium-grade-garden-hose/72054.html
We have 3 things that kill garden hoses. Heat, high water pressure and forgetfulness. In the past, if we forgot and left the hose bib on, the heat and pressure would ruin a hose in short order. I grew weary of buying Home Depot grade overly expensive junk and purchased a couple Dramm Colorstorm in both 5/8" and 3/4". I now own 6 for various uses and leave them on 24/7 in the summer with zero issues or failures and have for several years.
When I bought the first one, I likely would have purchased the Gempler version since it now higher heat and pressure rated.
https://gemplers.com/products/dramm...toYxUc7aa2bnq760OoCh10J0okX_9moSUUe_CilaHeHfr
When I bought the first one, I likely would have purchased the Gempler version since it now higher heat and pressure rated.
https://gemplers.com/products/dramm...toYxUc7aa2bnq760OoCh10J0okX_9moSUUe_CilaHeHfr
KennethS
TJ Expert
Eley
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/collections/garden-hoses
Also the hose reels and nozzles are the absolute best, but you pay for them. I bought two reels with hoses and nozzles a few years ago and do not regret the purchase one bit. They do not restrict flow at all.
https://www.eleyhosereels.com/collections/garden-hoses
Also the hose reels and nozzles are the absolute best, but you pay for them. I bought two reels with hoses and nozzles a few years ago and do not regret the purchase one bit. They do not restrict flow at all.
x2 on a heavy duty rubber hose.
I have one that has been in service for over 20 years. I put it away each winter before freeze and leave it out all spring/summer/fall. only needed new o-rings every few years but works flawlessly. its heavy and has to have overbuilt brass fittings but will last a very long time. Buy once cry once. Those expanding hoses never worked out for me. they would bulge and bursts and constantly threw them out after just 1 or 2 years max. The cost of a good heavy duty rubber hose has paid off.
AOSJ
TJ Enthusiast
Depends on the repair fitting and then how the hose is constructed. The cheaper hose actually have a rib inside them that has to be trimmed out or they will leak and you can't get the repair fitting inserted easily. Then you have the mess and hassle of dealing with whatever clamp you've chosen and it happens to be right where you need to grab the hose to remove and install it or any of various nozzles.
I would love the reel but I'm such a cheap ass I can't pull the trigger.
I will give that a shot to get me by in the meantime, but I eventually would like to get a higher quality hose. Even if repaired, it still kinks far too easily.
Thanks for this. The amount of hoses we've gone through is astounding. I've been looking for something that would last a long time.
I can't speak to the quality of the Gempler option but I do know they carry a lot of good stuff. If you do go with the Dramm option, once you get it, you'll wonder why you ever messed with crappy stuff.
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