100FT Expandable Garden Hose Pipe,Flexible Expanding Magic Hose with 3/4", 1/2" Fittings,Garden Hose with 7 Function Spray Nozzle

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Enjoy effortless watering with the ergonomic, thumb-controlled spray nozzle with ten versatile spray patterns to match task at hand. I give this expandable hose 9/10 and in my opinion, it’s the best of the three I tested but do read the “what I didn’t like about the Flexi Hose” section above as some of the issues could be important to you.

It’s worth pointing out that, due to its longer length, this may not be the best expandable hose for people who struggle with heavy lifting. Once filled, it’s one of the weightier options.Some expandable hoses come with plastic hangers to fix on walls or fences to wind your hose around when it’s not in use. I have a feeling that if you buy the Superhoze, you’ll probably be claiming the warranty, so keep your receipts. The Overall Quality Expandable hoses are more prone to rips and tears than regular garden hoses. So keep them away from sharp corners and pointed objects. Avoid dragging the hose over rough terrain or across gravel. When it’s at-rest, an expandable hose is only one-third of the size that it reaches when water flows through it. A regular garden hose is always the same large size. The smaller size of the expandable hose makes it easier to roll up and store. Lightweight When considering the durability of the hose, you need to consider the materials used. Durable hoses can be identified by how long they last. For example, the HmiL-U Garden Hose can be used at least 1000-1500 times before it starts loosing some of its expandable qualities. That is more than double what some regular hoses can do. Optimal working conditions

The manufacturer claims that is is tested and proven to last for 1100-1200 uses, which is pretty impressive.An inline tap or valve allows the user to adjust the flow rate before the water enters the nozzle, spray gun, sprinkler, etc. For example, if you want to use an expanding hosepipe with a sprinkler, you’ll need one with an inline tap/valve. Otherwise, the hosepipe will shrink and might not be long enough to reach the sprinkler. 6) Will you connect the hosepipe to a pressure washer?

Expanding hosepipes can be connected from the tap to the pressure washer but remember that it may shrink once switched on. The length of the hose matters depending on the area of coverage. If you have a large area to cover then you obviously need a long hose. If you have a small space to cover then a short hose will work well. You can always settle for a longer hose if you are not sure if the short hose will be effective in years to come. You might move to a larger place and require a longer hose. The only downside of buying a longer hose than needed is you do loose a little pressure the longer the hose is.For most medium-size gardens, a 30 m expandable hose will be perfect. These hoses only measure around 10 metres long when not in use, so, as you can imagine, they’re easy to store and help with conserving storage space. In a large garden, a 45 m hose will give you plenty to work with. These retract down to approximately 15 m. The hose’s expansion and retraction may take some getting used to, but once you’ve got the hang of it, you’ll love how the hose recoils to its original size when the water is turned off and drained. This makes it incredibly versatile and easy to store compared to a standard hose reel with 100ft of hose pipe coiled into it. This is great because a lot of the expandable hoses only come in the largest 100ft lengths – (which puts them at risk of ending up coiled on the floor and accidentally getting trodden on!) The spray gun has 9 functions, like most other expandable hoses. So you can delicately water your seedlings but also blast your car. Layers of latex – the more layers of latex that a hose has, the more durable it is. Most expandable hoses have 2 – 3 layers of latex. That said, the Fitlife Garden Hose featured on the above list has 13.

Has a tough polyester fabric on the outer of the hose – much better at protecting from rogue thorns or holly! Premium quality – it costs the same for a 50ft hose as some 100ft expandable hoses because it is higher quality.The connectors, couplings, and fittings that attach your hose to the water supply and nozzles or sprinkler heads can be made of different materials. Emergency uses: An expandable hose can serve as a temporary water source for tasks like extinguishing small fires or flushing wounds. Accessories are a must when it comes to hoses. There are brands that do not offer accessories and that is a shame because you just want to use the hose right out the box. Brands that do offer accessories come in handy as the accessories elevate the user experience. Some of the common accessories include adapters, storage bags, hose hangers and couplers among others. These accessories allow you to use and store your hose with no problems. You would be surprised that a bit of peace of mind goes a long way.