$60 Garden Hose Failure - Testing the ZERO-G PRO 75' Hose "The future of advanced hose design" NOT
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2020
- Wanted to make a product review video on a garden hose and the thing broke before I even got a chance to move it around the garden.
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What was the other gray hose you were using?
I was waiting for someone to ask that. It is the Teknor Apex Heavy Duty 5/8-in x 50-ft Heavy-Duty Kink Free Vinyl Gray Coiled Hose. The same company that makes the Zero-G. Great hose and half the price. I was hoping the Zero-G would be of the same quality since it was the same company. I got it from the local auction house so I did not purchase it new.
@@CMooreStarts You bought a hose at an auction?
I needed a trash can and some garden rakes, There were two of the Teknor Apex 5/8-in x 50-ft Heavy-Duty hoses coiled up in the bottom of the trash can with about 10 garden tools sticking out. It had 2 shovels, a couple spades, a couple pruners, and some rakes. I bid $5 and won everything in the trash can.
I've got about 400 ft, of the gray version in 50-foot lengths. the oldest is 3yrs. Use them on construction sites, home, farm. I'm sold on them. They transport well , coil well, light weight, etc etc. So far, no failures. The connecting ends have really good grip area that makes putting them together pretty easy.
These are the 5/8s version.
Yes, the gray version has the defect fixed. Thanks!
Thanks for saving me the trouble
Your welcome.
We've had this zero g water hose for maybe 2 years and it never does this weird clogged look on hose. My uncle got it since it's easier to move around your car when washing it instead hard rubber. I do like prefer the rubber ones though, plus the way they look.
I have been using the non pro version at work cleaning & flushing boilers for over 5 years and have not had an issue. I hope yours was just made on Friday and the rest will be OK because having a 3/4 hose will be great for draining heating systems & tanks over the 5/8 standard version.
I have had good luck with other Tecknor hoses. It might have just been this production run. The return desk at Lowes had several turned in when I took that one back. Happy Gardening!
Sorry my friend that your hose failed and you were disappointed. Thank you for your video.
No worries. It made me buy the Flexzilla hoses which I really like.
I found these hoses to be very reliable, you just got a blooper. One thing that has happened to me after owning these for the past three years is the coupling can easily freeze to a brass outlet, so take them off before the first freeze.
I never had a chance to have it outside before. Came apart the first time turned on the water. Happy Gardening!
This video will drive me to Flexzilla, not looking to dink around with refund game. Thanks for the vid
Thanks, I just was researching the Flexzilla might have to pick one of those up and try it out.
I had the same experience. First time I turned it on, the fitting blew off at the nozzle.
I should have made the video sooner. :) Hopefully you got a refund.
I did get a refund. I had tried one of the 50 ft shrinking hoses a few years back with the same experience so I think I'll stick with good quality conventional hoses until they overcome the shortfalls with their fittings.
Yikes!!! I have been hearing so much good things about these hoses, picked up 2 25 foot RV sections for camping this spring and summer. I hope they got it squired away!
The newer ones have the defect fixed. Have fun camping!
Just about bit on this one today at lowes,,,thanks ….
No problem. I believe they changed the design after all the failures. Happy Gardening!
Wow, returning ASAP!
I heard they drastically reduced the price. I was curious how much you bought it for?
I bought the 100’ Zero-G and just about lasted a year before the male end broke off. Customer service at Apex was nice in helping, but confusing as I didn’t know they wanted me to cut the good end off as well and send pictures to ensure hose was nothing more than a long useless tube.
After they approved, I opted for the digital visa refund which was less than the 100’ hose is in store. I opted to invest 1/2 the money into 1/2” brass hose couplings at Lowe’s with clamps as reg 3/4” wouldn’t fit. (1/2-3/8” barb) needed and adjustable clamps. We still have a 50’ that works
Like the “never kink” which kinked in the SE heat, loved the hose but not sure if will buy replacement. All wife did was unscrew the nozzle and it fell off. ( if repairing, tie not in hose to prevent inside rubber tube from slipping in. Otherwise, each cut the inner hose remains 1” deep
Fix the cheap connectors and this is great. Much better than the cheap exapanding hose. ASTV that turns into a water balloon after a few uses
If they are nice but confusing, they keep a good reputation but save money from the people who don't want to go through the correct process.
I just summited a claim today and also thought about putting different ends on. I have the one in the video and 2 50' grey hoses that I've had for 3 years and one of them started leaking around the crimped connection.
I've had several gray Zero-G's and they were all good except they ALL fused.
I do like the parent company Teknor-Apex's heavy duty plastic hoses. They last quite a while. They are all gray also. Happy Gardening!
I have used two of the gray ones for five years without any issue. Read the Coupling Care recommendation on the bottom of the box and the Warranty info.
Thank you. Happy Gardening!
Thank you
Hope it helped.
This company have Great customer service. I had 120 ft hose from the same company, Apex POWERFLOW heavy duty UV resistant with lifetime warranty. Bought it in 2012. It was great like new until I decided in 2022 that I 'm not going to roll it and hide it from the sun anymore after each use. So I just let it sit on the lawn in the sun after use. It lasted only 1 year before it split, and started kinking badly. I contacted the company and they ask me to send a photo of both ends cut , which I did. I got a refund me in 1 day.
I was about to buy Flexzilla hose, but many reviewers complain it get sticky gooey after sitting in the sun.
I 'll mostly likely be buying either another Apex or Gilmore
I have had good luck with other Tecknor hoses. It might have just been this production run. The return desk at Lowes had several turned in when I took that one back. I noticed the newer ones seemed to have changed the connections. Happy Gardening!
Install a quick connect on the valued hoses using Teflon tape to insure no fusing.
Good idea but for $60 I shouldn't of had too.
Thanks you save me some time and money.
No problem 👍
I have three of these green and one black and all have been abused without failures. That one was just a Friday hose...lol
Lol
I've owned my two 75' Zero-G Prro hoses for almost 3 years and never had a problem with mine. They are light weight, tough, and coil easily. The main reason I bought them was because I wanted a hose that would give me maximum gpm water flow to .y sprinkler. All of my cutoffs are 3/4" quarter turn ball valves that give a full 3/4" opening and doesn't decrease the water flow. All of my nozzles and attachments also have full 3/4" openings. Don't understand why anyone would buy a 3/4" hose and then attach it to a diverted that probably has a 3/8" opening. You may as well buy a 3/8" hose! Always match your hose size to the openings of what you are attaching them to!
Glad your hoses are holding up. I really wanted to take mine into the garden mulch and see if it would get wood chips stuck in it. Also thanks for adding the info on hose sizes.
The splitter you got, doesn't that choke the water volume? defeats the high pressure hose right?
It would if I used more than one valve open on the splitter and/or using two or more hoses at once. Maybe if I had two going at once, the hose might have survived? My well is set at 30psi max. I know my home town's city water pressure is close to 40psi and I have to use a reducer on my camping trailer to keep the pipes from leaking when I visit. The company should have built a pressure reducer into this hose.
Being a guy that can't seem to toss anything, I think I may have found a permanent fix to repair these hoses. I'll post it on my youtube channel later on this week. Tried a bunch of ideas, one seems to be working extremely well
The thing is if you pay $60 for a hose, it shouldn't leak. I don't like to throw things away either.
@@CMooreStarts Totally agree. I just really love the weight of this hose and the manageability of it that I'd like to make it work.
Fran M and why I m repairing mine as I know the end won’t come off when I am done. It’s an awesome hose other then this flaw.
What is your channel address so I can check it out.
ruclips.net/user/CMooreStarts
Thanks brotha, you just saved my 60 bucks , and a headache
Happy gardening!
Had a 100ft zero g do the same thing. Within 5 min the end blew off like it was never actually connected.
Funny thing is I have another 25ft hose that’s I’ve been using for almost a year and I love it. Gotta be something strange with their production process. Here’s hoping the replacement 100ft’er on the way is one of the good ones. 😎
I was lucky enough to get a refund from Lowe's and bought a Flexzilla. I do like the Tecnor Apex's regular model of hose though. I just don't think they thought through the production of the 100' or 75' Zero-G models. Good luck on the replacement.
I bought a 100' Zero G hose last year. The good, the fittings seem well made. The bad, I do not like the hose at all, the I.D. is very small, it looks like a straw with material on the outside, I don't get good water volume with it. I'm trying to give it to one of my daughters, no takers yet Thanks
ID in the 25' flexzilla is also small 1/2". The 100' has a larger ID. I think 3/4".
One months light use end blew off, the crimp is poor, they have you cut off both ends upload photo then hope they agree to replace it and how much they send!!!
I've heard that several times.
Wat water hose u recommend.. Try to find a good one...?
The same company (Tecnor-Apex) makes a really good heavy duty hose although its a little bulky. If you are looking for a hose for around the garden, I love the Flexzilla 50' kit for $30. Here's the link to the video. ruclips.net/video/JSasG5TTvoY/видео.html
Flexzilla also makes a good 100' hose for $60.
Mine lasted a year but ultimately suffered the same fate. Tried to repair it but wasn't able.
I thought about repair but just wanted my money back. Were you able to use the warranty?
@@CMooreStarts I didn't try it.
Companies count on that.
When you return the hose to lows did you had to show your ID
No. I had my receipt. Happy Gardening!
Ive been using mine with no problems thus far
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Looks like you didn’t have quite enough water pressure for a 3/4 size hose
LOL. Well water.
Some very loud chickens!!!
They have been paying for themselves with the eggs. :)
Is it repairable? I'm interested how it was suppose to fasten the hose to the head.
I saw a couple of videos on repairing them and I could have probably done it with a hose clamp, but I wanted to get my money back. Without messing with it (cutting it apart), I couldn't see how it was supposed to connect to the head. Maybe they left a part off and that's why it failed. I was really disappointed though, because I had been using Teknor Apex's 50ft Heavy-Duty Kink Free Vinyl Gray Hose for a couple years now and really like it. I did however find a hose better than the Zero-G, its the Flexzilla 100ft and I did a video on it.
Depending on hose diameter, I had the 100, hose and said 5/8” I think but I had to get 1/2”x3/8” barb over in plumbing section and adjustable clamp. 6$ for male and 12$ for female end. Will see how long this holds up. Just broke 2 weeks ago. I already had the male end fixed and had to take it back off 3 times 4 right pics for company. It broke. Why make me cut both ends off?..
Problem with a mid section repair is that the hose will loose it's flat fire-hose style and won't roll up flat.
Best hoses are the Sears Craftsman, if still available. Guaranteed.
Craftsman is a good brand.
I miss not having Sears around. And had a craftsman hose for 10 years before running over it with mower. 😧
I actually have 2 zero G hoses one is 5 years old the other one is just 2 years old a 100 foot and a 50 foot. They’re great I’ve never had any problems. Sorry this happened to you.
Thank you! Happy Gardening!
What about pression machines that works tío?
I'll have to check that out. Thanks.
I have same hose, never had any issues. Maybe you just got a bad one
Glad you got a good one. Happy gardening!
I only buy Craftsmanship black hoses. As long as Craftsman is still in business not Sears now cuz Craftsman and Sears are two separate companies. Craftsman hoses are guaranteed for life.
I love my Craftsman 128 piece socket set.
So, you can return a craftsman hose and they'll refund you or give you a new one for life?
Only the craftsman black rubber hoses are guaranteed for life.
Unfortunately, even the old standby Craftsman black rubber hose is no longer the same quality as it used to be. Sometime in past 10 years they must have switched to a different manufacturing spec and the fittings are no longer as good or resistant to deformation.
That hose which looked like it had been to a few to many bar fights, that's mine. :/
Lol. Happy Gardening!
this exact thing happened to my customers zero g while i was using it. no time to repair mid-job had to go out and buy him a brand new one. terrible design defect. this was 3 weeks ago and im still really pissed off.
just got my refund. scumbags short changed me.
I would think after all the returns the clerk at Lowes told me about, that Teknor Apex would have fixed their hose.
@@CMooreStarts i wouldnt think. im surprised it made it out of the testing phase with such a defect.
I have 5 of these no problems at all
I wish this one had no problems. I wanted to know if the mulch in my garden would go into the hose material and possibly give me splinters. Unfortunately it did not make it that far.
Maybe if you didn't pull the hose the hose should still work for a long time
In the garden, you always have to pull the hose! Happy Gardening!
I have three of these Zero-G (non-pro), 2 of them leak. At least you can get a refund from the manufacturer. Very disappointing as I like the hose
Did you save your receipt and the UPC (Bar Code)? I read the fine print and was happy that Lowe's refunded my money. I usually don't save bar codes from what I purchase.
@@CMooreStarts nothing was needed other than providing them a photo of both ends being cutoff the failed hose. For anyone else reading this Call Teknor Apex customer service at 800-289-6786. Once you submit the photo and details online, they will give you a visa gift card for the current retail value of the hose. Whole process took less than 72 hours, very impressed! Would have rather had a replacement hose from them that solved the design problem, apparently they couldn't figure that out
That is pretty good customer service. I really like Teknor Apex's heavy duty hose with the spring guards at the ends.
I believe it’s partially because you put it on a side that was not in the direction you were taking it.
Thank you. Happy Gardening!
@@CMooreStarts I would still think it shouldn’t do that. From what it looks like when it broke, it kinda looks cheap, making me not want to buy one.
I believe the newer models may have addressed the issue, but I haven't tried one out.
That’s disappointing it turned out to be a piece of junk!
Thankfully Lowe's refunded my money. I couldn't imagine hanging on to a receipt and a product bar code for 10 years for a warranty, I only keep receipts for tax purposes and then end up loosing them.
When it seems too good to be true often is garbage. The reason they say a 10 year guarantee cuz they know you're going to lose the receipt and they got your money already so bend over LOLOLOLOLOL
Made in China lol
C Moore Starts i had to deal with company and their guidance was confusing. At least I could pull up when I bought at Lowe’s. Same replacement hose is 15$ more. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Don't get a Flexzilla hose either, keeps rolling like a snake.
Sorry to hear that it is still giving you rolling trouble. The 1/2 inch that I got last year was good along with the 100ft 3/8 and 1/2 from a couple years ago. You know sometimes with inflation, the manufacturers cut corners and change the chemical composition in order to keep the price close to the previous years. I wish I knew, that would be a good video. Please let me know if it ever loosens itself out after more use.
I was going to buy one but I already disappointed when I watched that video
I think they have improved the design in the past couple years.
If it get a leak you are screwed
True. I haven't seen any videos on being able to fix one of these things.
C Moore Starts if mind leaks in middle, I will likely go with the brass barbs and clamp. Saw a vid where one guy used vinyl pool glue and mega tape and seemed to work. Although I doubt I would bother. And depending on age and where it leaks, may shorten and add new end ( just tie hose in knots before cutting Ana’s you will never get to that inside hose.
Glad I watched this, won’t be buying that POS
Glad I could save you some time returning it or money if you lost your wrapper with the UPC.
Sir your video hurting my eyes. LOL
Sorry about that
dec 17 2021 ... similar story with a brand new 50' Flexzilla 3/4" hose .
during the 1'st hour of use last month the male end blew off.
took it to be a factory assembly failure and just fixed it myself with
a new barbed male end and 2 s/s hose-clamps.
the season finally cooled off enough to have used them both lightly since then.
a lousy 1'st impression for sure. yet they are being kept
as otherwise i like their light and flimsy nature.
unlike the stiff , heavy , fold-prone ones they replace
both hoses were a local wal-mart online order buy , shipped to my door.
the local ace sells them too , for more money.
Interesting. I haven't heard of that before. I know the 1/2 inch flexzilla quick disconnect actually unscrews so you can replace it or cut it past a hole and reinstall. Happy Gardening!
I bet you intentionally broke that thing by pulling on it as hard as you could. It wasn't on video so I guess well never know.
I wanted to take it through my garden and see if the fire hose type material picked up any of the wood mulch and could give me slivers, just like I did with my other two hose reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't even make it into my garden. Check out the other hose videos. Thanks for commenting.
Just a thought first of all I own a hardware store and if you bring it back with the original packaging we will give you your money back even if you abuse the product as clearly you did!
I didn't get a chance to abuse the hose. I wanted to though. Really bringing it through my garden around the wood raised beds, letting the fabric chafe against the wood. I also wanted to see if bark mulch would get stuck in the hose material and either give me splinters or pop the hose. Unfortunately, it didn't even make it past rolling it out all the way and trying to bring it back.
The thing about the new hard hoses is that the new material, if it ever kinks it will remember that kink and it ALWAYS remains. What they call commercial grade is harder thicker material and on the OUTSIDE not the inside where it truly needs to be. A product like this will never remember the kink because of the material it's made out of. That being said, YOU made that hose fail. If you had paid attention it never would have boken or kinked at the connection. Should they have a wire guard there, yes. For people like you not paying attention. Easy enough to butcher a hose and put one on it. Hoses didn't kink back in the old daze. WTF happened?
For $60 they just should have made it better. I actually like their other hoses. I did nothing to it that other average people would do. I didn't even pull on it hard like a lot of people would if they are trying to get that extra couple of inches out of it. Basically, if it can't take normal moving around, then they shouldn't charge that much for it. I would expect that out of a no name hose bought online for $20.
Like everything else. Profit over quality. We still have a 50’ “ never kink” that is solid, but it kinked like crazy. Misleading brand. ( Same company)