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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    I've had the 50' Flexzilla SwivelGrip for what seems like a few years now. It's been a great hose, and I'll echo much of what Eldorado has said. Nice and lightweight, very flexible and easy to maneuver around the car, never had it kink on me with the water on, easy to reel back up. The reports on it building up a level of grime over time is correct. I have mine stored outside in the hose reel that remains covered, but it has built up a bit of a nasty finish over this time that I haven't felt the desire to try and clean off yet. Has not altered its performance for me, zero leaks and decent flow, grab a set of brass quick disconnects and you're good to go.

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    I will third what Eldo said. I love my 50' Flexzilla. WHY THE HECK DO YOU NEED 100' ? Geesh that is a long run and a bunch of hose to roll back up.
    "Dirt likes detergent so much better than the surface that it's attached to, it'll leave that surface to go hang out with the soap"...aim4squirrels

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    Depends on your needs. For me, as a mobile detailers, I wanted something light that did not take much room.

    I have been using collapsible 100' hoses for 2 years now. The first one lasted me a season, so about 7 months. I broke it by mistake.
    They are fragile but I think the weight (Less than a pound) and the space saving (collapse to something that can be stored in a small grocery bag) makes up for it.

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    I hate hoses cause the always kink

    But I use the Craftsman black lifetime guarantee- they have replaced one in the past for me but these things last for YEARS

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    Craftsman 100' all rubber (black) hose... never kinks and fits perfectly on my Ely hose cart. Takes little to no effort to reel in when wrapping up.

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    I use the craftsman all rubber hoses too. I have the 100,50,and 25 I'll never use another brand as long as they make them

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    The Craftsman rubber hoses are very good, but the Gilmour Flexogen Pro is even better. Higher burst strength and uses steel couplings (vs. brass). Like Craftsman, carries a lifetime warranty.


    Flexogen Pro Hose | Gilmour


    Neither of these hoses are for someone who is looking for something "light" though ...

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    Quote Originally Posted by 57Rambler View Post
    The Craftsman rubber hoses are very good, but the Gilmour Flexogen Pro is even better. Higher burst strength and uses steel couplings (vs. brass). Like Craftsman, carries a lifetime warranty.


    Flexogen Pro Hose | Gilmour


    Neither of these hoses are for someone who is looking for something "light" though ...
    It very well might be better but for what that 50' Gilmore cost I got my 100' craftsman. I'm sure they're both great and i 100% agree with you about the weight i have to drag every inch of the 100 to my driveway whenever i wash the cars

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    Quote Originally Posted by Rrthomas78 View Post
    It very well might be better but for what that 50' Gilmore cost I got my 100' craftsman. I'm sure they're both great and i 100% agree with you about the weight i have to drag every inch of the 100 to my driveway whenever i wash the cars

    Around here they are the same price, $30 for 50', $60 for 100'.

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    Re: A good 100' water hose

    Quote Originally Posted by 57Rambler View Post
    Gilmour Flexogen Pro........ uses steel couplings (vs. brass).




    I'd worry about them rusting over time.

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