Time for a new Water hose! Advise!

[Badlilstang]

I have used cheap hoses for a while and I am fed up with this last one that has a bubble in it. I am looking for a hose that will work well with my Electric pressure washer. I was thinking of trying the Apache hose on pressurewashersdirect.com but not sure if I could find something local at Home Depot or Lowes that would work just as well. I need about 50ft.

[TuxedoTaurus]

I have used the Swan 75' footer contractor grade hose ($40-$50 I think) from lowes w/ a honda gas powered pressure washer with no problems.

I would just make sure to get something labeled heavy duty or contractor grade.

[Badlilstang]

I have used the Swan 75' footer contractor grade hose ($40-$50 I think) from lowes w/ a honda gas powered pressure washer with no problems.

I would just make sure to get something labeled heavy duty or contractor grade.


They might have changed the way they are built.. they have the worst reviews I have ever seen for a water hose lol.. some one even mentions not what htey used to be.


I might give this one a try..
Legacy Manufacturing HFZWP550 Flexzilla Pro 5/8 X 50 Zillagreen Water Hose - Air Tool Hose Reels - Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Manufacturing-HFZWP550-Flexzilla-Zillagreen/dp/B00DYTD9EI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1401417618&sr=8-3&keywords=Flexzilla%C2%AE+PRO+Water+Hose)

[Just02896]

I've been using neverkink hoses from Lowes. Lifetime warranty. First one lasted through 4 years of heavy useage and developed a bulge. Warranty swapped it for a new one last year, no questions asked.

[Badlilstang]

I've been using neverkink hoses from Lowes. Lifetime warranty. First one lasted through 4 years of heavy useage and developed a bulge. Warranty swapped it for a new one last year, no questions asked.

Did you have to buy the lifetime warranty?

[TuxedoTaurus]

Wow that's where mine came from. I used it in the Chicago area and it was left outside 24/7 through -25 to over 100 degree weather. I have had it for 8 years with no issues other than some color fading from the sun. All I do is make sure to never leave it pressurized after rolling it up, and never leave the spigot on. Which seems like common sense but you never know.

[Evan.J]

I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem

[Badlilstang]

Wow that's where mine came from. I used it in the Chicago area and it was left outside 24/7 through -25 to over 100 degree weather. I have had it for 8 years with no issues other than some color fading from the sun. All I do is make sure to never leave it pressurized after rolling it up, and never leave the spigot on. Which seems like common sense but you never know.


I wonder if they changed the build quality on that one. Sounds like yours was awesome lol.

[Slimsadie]

A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.

[Badlilstang]

A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.

That was the one I linked.. the down side is its only 150psi burst rate.. which is kinda low compared to Apache 200 PSI or NeverKinks Commerical grade 400 psi burst..

Neverkink 3/4 in. x 50 ft. Commercial-Duty Series 4000 Water Hose-9884 50 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Neverkink-3-4-in-x-50-ft-Commercial-Duty-Series-4000-Water-Hose-9884-50/203203423)

I guess All I really need is High flow.. something that doesn't kink.. and something that lasts...

[kevin_1981]

A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.

I second that! Amazing hose so far (2 years). I also used a craftsman all rubber hose for a few years... VERY sturdy, and left out in the sun without problems... heavy as all hell though. I will probably buy another flexzilla for my front yard hose as well.

[JHL88]

just don't buy the x hose or x hose pro. they don't hold up worth a dam.

[PA DETAILER]

I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem

:xyxthumbs: Love mine.

[HUMP DIESEL]

I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem

This one! Have one in the shop and with Craftsman, if it bust, you can get a new one.

HUMP

[Just02896]

Did you have to buy the lifetime warranty?


Nope. The hose came with the lifetime warranty.