3Sets of Connectors for Garden Water Hose Expanding Hose Female Male Repair Kit

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In this article we are going to take a detailed look at one family of products in particular and the supplies that are made to accompany them. We are going to talk about expandable hoses, how to care for them, review several of the best repair kits that are currently on the market for them, give a couple of great options you can look for when trying to buy a good one that will help you avoid ever needing to fix them, as well as some of the best practices for ways to increase the longevity of the hoses themselves. Breakdown of an Expandable Hose and Areas to Care For

Need to sort out a garden hose problem in a hurry? ‘If you need a temporary fix, you can use hose clamps, zip ties, duct tape, rubber and silicone patching, or epoxy putty,’ says Ismael. ‘Just remember that these are not ideal or long term solutions.’ You can also use a hose repair kit to fix a leak in just about any hose - flexible or otherwise. This is the more permanent solution (other than just buying a new hose). What Do I Need to Repair a Garden Hose?Finally, the last featured product is from a different manufacturer, but still well-known for its quality and ease of use. This product also features both the male and female adapters and is also made out of a durable plastic. The main difference between these last two are the price, this one being slightly more expensive, but not by much. Brass Garden Hose Joint Male Pipe Adaptor Repair Kit Breakdown and Pros: Not only is duct tape not made for watertight seals, but there are better options out there. As mentioned above, use electrical tape or specialized rubber hose repair tape. What Is the Best Tape to Repair a Garden Hose? So why is this model so much cheaper than the others we have reviewed above?
Well, for one thing, the fittings and connectors on this expandable hose are all made out of plastic instead of brass which obviously lowers the cost to the manufacturers and therefore reduces the price we have to pay as customers. The FitLife expandable hose is available in 4 sizes- 25m, 50m, 75m, and the largest is 100m. These lengths are the maximum the hose can be expanded too under high water pressure, but with average pressure you should expect less than that. Still, a 75m or 100m model should be long enough for most gardens regardless of pressure.
Like the ANSIO expandable hose, this model comes with high quality brass fittings and a spray gun. The spray gun has 8 different sprays to choose from and each work well with a good level of output pressure-wise.

They’ve developed a newer style of trigger too since I last tested and bought an expandable hose. Rather than a trigger they have a switch that varies the power of water pressure. You can easily water seedlings with this type of switch. I found it very handy: The newer style switch is very nice to use on expandable hose pipes Garden hose repair kits often come with a few standard parts. They'll come with a replacement gasket or two (small rubber O-rings), a threaded adaptor that slides into the hose, some screws, and a clamp. If you prefer to clean patio pavers without a pressure washer or rely on your garden hose to make light work of watering your flower beds, making sure it's free of leaks is essential to getting the job done fast. This is a great bit of kit to service awkward spots in the garden. I use these to get to the hard to reach spots, and the last ten metres of my garden by connecting it to a standard hose. This has served me pretty well and I am far more happy with the weight of this product and ease of movement than a conventional hose. It allows so much more comfort and therefore less energy required to get the watering sorted! If you’re not at full strength you will super appreciate this piece of watering kit. Always read the instructions that come with your hose and follow them closely. Not doing so could shorten the working life of the product or impair its functions.
Pay close attention to where the hose is lying as some rough surfaces can cause damage to through excessive friction and the same is true for sharp corners and edges.
Many expandable hoses are not supposed to be used with hot water either as this too will damage them. Storing an expandable hose.
When storing an expandable hose for winter, much like a normal hose reel, it is important that you fully drain it of water as any left inside the hose can freeze and cause damage to the hose itself. Storing your hose in a carry bag that keeps it from being affected by the cold too much will ensure that you will have a fully functioning garden tool to work with next time the sun arrives. Expandable hose FAQIf the leak is large (more than 1-2 cm) go buy a hose mending/repair kit from your local DIY shop. (Spoiler alert for the question below asking if hose repair kits work - they do.) Simply read and follow the instructions on your repair kit and replace it.* This is the only product that we are reviewing in this article that is made of brass. Many of the tutorials and articles that are available out there for a guide on how to fix an expandable hose will feature brass connectors to do it, as they are going to be very durable and generally made of a better-quality material. GardeningWill Expanding Hose Female/Male Repair Kit There are two types of tape that work well to repair garden hoses. The first, you already know - electrical tape. It's readily available, cheap, and most people have multiple rolls in their homes. This makes it excellent as a short-term stopgap measure against leaks. How much pressure is your water system delivering? If your system pressure is on the low side that would be a good thing. How many minutes do you use the hose? Is it used to water an entire lawn or a few potted plants? Is the hose left with water pressure on the repair or do you relieve the pressure every time it is used and stored? The last one is where is the hose repair located? Is it in the middle of the hose where there would be nothing to support the zip ties from stretching or under the end fitting?

Expansion and contraction of the hose is smooth without any annoying kinks to have to deal with, and with high water pressure you will get a good deal of range to help you reach the far corners of your garden. When fully drained the hose will contract itself into a nice manageable size and is easy to store away. Depending on where the leak in your garden hose is, you'll have different answers. Let's just dive right in! A good expandable hose can be a smart buy if you’re someone that gets frustrated with having to manhandle heavy rubber hoses, twisting out kinks and trying to find a good space to store them, but there are a few things to know before you make your purchasing decision. The hose is 50ft in length and extremely lightweight and easy to adjust and move around the garden – pretty much inline with the ANSIO and the FIT in terms of ease of use and manoeuvrability when compared directly. From its contracted length of about 5.5 metres, it’ll expand to a staggering 16 metres. Once finished, it’ll simply retract again for easy storage. This product is another one that has been made with durability in mind and sports the same kind of dual layer latex with tightly knitted, fabric coating as other quality models.But getting to the crux of the test – the hose flexibility. I have to say when these first arrived in the UK they were pretty spindly. Since testing and R & D has happened they are now three layers of flexi PVC – this is a long way forward from where they were right at the beginning. The overall "should you/shouldn't you" question here is a bit difficult to answer, as everyone has their own thoughts on it. Some say that the above solution (gasket vs. no gasket) is the only important factor, but others disagree. Most arguments boil down to whether or not you'll cause undue stress on the hose and valve, but others have to do with chemicals . Flexible hoses are also known for being much more lightweight than many traditional hoses are, again because of their material. If this is one of the reasons that you may be gravitating towards an expandable hose, keep this characteristic in mind when trying to find the hose that is right for you.