Garden Hose

[trek]

Did a search and have come up empty handed. I'm tired of my cheap garden hose's bubbling and/or leaking. What garden hoses do you all use and recommend? I've thought about buying one of the Goodyear's professional, or the Flexogen from the Depot but wanted to see if anyone knew of something better.

Link to Depot Hose Search (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/Ntk-All/Ntt-garden%20hose/h_d2/Navigation?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&Ns=None&recordCompareList=&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&style=A&rpp=48)
(checked AG doesn't carry garden hoses :xyxthumbs:)

[DLB]

I have 2 of the pro Goodyear 50' and one of Lowe's best offered 100'.
I am not overly impressed with either. The Goodyear being my least favorite. They kink very easily, and the rubber compound is heavy and grabs everything is slides across.

The Lowe's one is great in regards to the hose material, but the end can be hard to screw on and off.

The main thing to look for in ends is that they have a good sealing joint (the Goodyear's have a poor design here) and that the hex part of it is easy to grip with your hands (the Lowe's one that I have is about the same width as a wrench head, not good for hands).

Something like this:
http://www.waterrightinc.com/images/sh50-600.jpg
with beefy well made ends is ideal.

Also - the stiffer hose material is pretty good IMO. There is a balance though.

DLB

[08krewkab]

great hose.....

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07169602000P?keyword=craftman+water+ hose

[vwgtivw]

Can't beat the Sears Craftman 5/8 hose.

[MI Mike]

Did a search and have come up empty handed. I'm tired of my cheap garden hose's bubbling and/or leaking. What garden hoses do you all use and recommend? I've thought about buying one of the Goodyear's professional, or the Flexogen from the Depot but wanted to see if anyone knew of something better.

Link to Depot Hose Search (http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5/Ntk-All/Ntt-garden%20hose/h_d2/Navigation?Ntx=mode+matchpartialmax&Ns=None&recordCompareList=&langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&style=A&rpp=48)
(checked AG doesn't carry garden hoses :xyxthumbs:)


You get what you pay for, go with the Goodyear. Tried the Flexogen, it kinked even though the packaging said it would not. Sent the company an email mid summer, still waiting for a reply. I found a good deal at Lowe's. :xyxthumbs:

[DLB]

My dad has one of these - it will probably be my next hose.
NeverKink at Lowe's: 5/8"Dia. x 100' Water Hose (http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=6131-1596-8885-100&lpage=none)
Nice big ends.

The Crafstman hose has ends like my current one, and I do not like them. (Personal preference).

DLB

[Finemess]

Can't beat the Sears Craftman 5/8 hose.
X2!

[tuscarora dave]

I was at Ace hardware the other day and was looking at the hoses. I saw some real cheap POS ones but was very impressed with the commercial grade hoses there and the price was reasonable too.

[Bunky]

I was at Ace hardware the other day and was looking at the hoses. I saw some real cheap POS ones but was very impressed with the commercial grade hoses there and the price was reasonable too.

I purchased an Ace hexagonal shaped (no kink design) hose with a lifetime warranty. It does really kink much less but is heavier than the usual cheaper ones. The warranty is piece of mind. I think the fittings on the end could be a little better but it works nicely.

[Blackfire]

Rapid Reel. I've been using that hose, along with their power reel for over 10 years and it's nearly in perfect condition.

Rapid Reel (http://www.rapidreel.com/)

[ScottB]

I had both the Goodyear (black professional) Flexogen and Kinkless model, and all blew after the hard time in Florida heat. I learned one thing, keep the receipt and the cover package. Had three replaced in the last couple months. One at Lowes immediately, and two thru mail by cutting off the cuppling and mailing to company and they sent out replacements without complaint under their lifetime warranty.

[VISITOR]

the craftsman 75 ft. all rubber black hose + lifetime warranty = :dblthumb2:

p.s. i've been through several different hoses and they have all burst near the top (we have one water valve capped-off outside so our water pressure is high) when not in constant use and with this one, i haven't had any problems. if you break it, bring it in and they replace it. that easy...

[oldmodman]

I have been using a pair of red rubber 3/4 inch X 50 ft. hoses for the last 25 years and they have never failed. And they have not gotten hard either.
I'm not positive that these are the same mfg but they look the same.
Reinforced Rubber Hose 3/4 Inch By 75 Feet 18-34075 by Gilmour Manufacturing at HardwareAndTools.com (http://www.hardwareandtools.com/invt/1607746)
They are good for water up to 180 degrees and up to 400psi.

[belcherm58]

I always buy the contractor hoses. I use them on a pressure washers and do contracting for home remodeling and such.