I've been using the Bon Air Hose Nozzles since its inception.
When it break, I grab another one out of my stash
I had 2 remaining....grabbed one today, which leaves me with one backup......
What normally breaks it the center piece...it's plastic.
I went to use it today and it flew right out......
I don't believe I opened it the last time I used it - dunno...maybe water froze, it cracked . Maybe....
This is the weak part as this is the part that always breaks....so I generally do *open* it after every use during the winter
Anyhow, going to need to replenish and have at least 2 more in the backup[ stash one day.
What's your (hose nozzle) of choice.
Nothing fancy. I just get a metal one with the multiple different spray types from my farm supply or hardware store. I didn't always insist on the metal ones until I broke a couple plastic ones at really inconvenient times.
For several years I used a fireman's style nozzle. I may pick one of those up this Spring.
I have become partial to this Gilmour model. The swivel is a plus and the flood setting comes in handy for flood rinsing panels which leaves very minimal residual water behind.
I have become partial to this Gilmour model. The swivel is a plus and the flood setting comes in handy for flood rinsing panels which leaves very minimal residual water behind.
I do miss a good flood setting. Very few seem to have it any more. Not only is it great for flood risning a car, but I like it when watering our flower and tomato pots too.
I've always had a shutoff control right off the hose end with a fire nozzle. Not a trigger style.
Mainly for a few reasons -
I generally have set spray on the nozzle on the nozzle type I use. To close it, you need to *turn the thing to close to stop the flow*
The shutoff let's me achieve the same without changing the nozzle pattern
Going to post #7. Same thing. I generally use a 36 extension and a 24" looped angle head with a -rainhead- on it for the overhand planters and such. Dramn Red Head or Dramm Yellow Head. The red head has like 1000 holes in it.....it's a very soft pattern especially for the delicate petals on the Summer Annuals
They do wear out semi quick as the body is plastic with a metal front sieve on it. What generally happens is the front *round* which get's dropped, put on the floor, UV, etc....it cracks or breaks iff and then a smidge of waters starts coming out of it once broken. So either you continue to use it and get a bit of overspray........or you replace it.
I love this topic. Also, pictures would be nice when mentioning your favorite hose nozzle.
I personally use the same Orbit nozzle posted by MisterSnoop. That thing is great and built to last. The only downside is the on/off lever tends to get stiff with age, but when it’s new it just doesn’t get any better IMO.
For wheels, I switch to a classic brass nozzle because it provides a strong stream that’s a bit wider than the jet setting on the nozzle.
And for the final rinse I switch to this hose piece to provide a smooth sheeting rinse.
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