Tips For Buying The Best Garden Hose
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- Do you want a garden hose that will last you 10, 15 years? What is the best garden hose that you can buy that will last? We review 6 garden hoses and give you our experience with them.
There are some important features when looking for a good garden hose. If you want that hose to last you need to follow some basic rules when buying that hose.
Find Our Best Owned Garden Hoses Here:
1. Gilmour Professional Rubber Hose - amzn.to/33qnple
2. Craftsman Made in the USA Pro Rubber - amzn.to/2SqkgQa
Another Amazing Hose:
Apex Professional 75 ft. Hose - amzn.to/2KcKSu4
The Best Expandable Hose: amzn.to/2LRTRWK
Love our channel? Please support us for Free by checking out some of our other favorite recommended gardening tools in our Amazon store: www.amazon.com...
Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to come see us on:
Facebook: / countrylivingexperience
Pinterest: / pins
Very very informative. I was lucky to come across this video. I was looking at a Ezvid vid video of top 10 hoses of 2018 and was about to buy their #1 recommendation when this video came on due to autoplay. I sat back and listened thinking if anybody knows hoses its gonna be the guy getting his hands dirty. Thxs for your video you definitely helped me decide on Gilmour plus its' lifetime warranty.
Awesome! Thanks Jay. You are going to be super happy with that Gilmour. It has been a beast for us in the garden and around the property. Thanks for watching.
Definitely agree with the strong, almost overpowering chemical odor that came from the Flexogen hose after it first comes on. Strong enough to make me cough from breathing the odor, sort of like chlorine I would say.
When I saw this review, that chemical odor was the first thing that came to mind and I saw the comment then by mssavedin92.
Yea, it is not the greatest smell for sure. Hope you enjoyed the video.
The big box stores sell hoses that almost exclusively have aluminum fittings that are guaranteed to corrode.
I know. They are terrible.
Planned obsolescence. Say it with me. . . planned obsolescence. They plan for stuff to break and not last like my parents generation or theirs before them because making a quality product doesn't keep the customer NEEDING to come back for a new one. Then finding the right one online with websites as big as Amazon can be overwhelming. It keeps the money train flowing because even if your try a new one from Amazon or some other company, it's a dice roll of thousands of products.
The Standard Gilmour Flexogen is a bargain, ranked very high on many levels (flow, durability, kink resistance) and is about half the cost of most quality hoses. Also sold as "Ace (Hardware) Flexogen". Lifetime guarantee cinches it for me.
Yes, good vid. Rubber is the way to go. I opt for longer hoses versus more connections cause mine always leak. Speaking of which, keep extra rubber washers handy. Got any recommendations on hoses that are always under pressure (always on)?
Thank you. The best recommendation is to buy as high a quality hose as you can and do not exceed it's pressure limits. Theoretically, it should not have any issues if you adhere to the pressure rating.
Thank you so much, you've sold me on the Gilmour hose... got two 75 foot 3/4 rubber hoses. Thumbs UP! Have you ever done flow rate tests? 1/2 - 5/8 - 3/4 I know the diameter differences result in profound flow variations...
You are correct that brass and aluminum result in a bi-metallic bond that would result in the aluminum liberating itself first. WE actually used to line and create alloyed bronze valves exposed to seawater and then tested the de-aluminization depth with eddy current testing. Nice to see you touch on that :)
@@FrederickDunn Glad I could. Not many people know about it.
Thank you Frederick. I have never done a flow rate test on them. I guess I have been way too busy with just getting water to the plants. ;-)
The Craftsman USA rubber hoses last me over 25 years, under pressure 24/7 and driven over sun and snow. Nothing better and a great price too.
Awesome
I've heard the current Craftsman hoses aren't very good compared to the ones at the time you bought.
@@MikeIsCannonFodder If it is the USA made version, its ok, just dont get one without the country of origin.... Just looked them up, looks like the good hose they made is indeed gone. But since I get 25 or more years from the old ones, likely wont need any for awhile.
FYI !!! At or around the time of your video APEX started making some of their ends out of aluminum and cheaper materials and painted them to look like brass so if it doesn't say full BRASS on the APEX model the ends are no longer brass to cut costs. Just an FYI.
Thanks for the heads up. Bummer they went cheaper with the aluminum.
I have one made from material that retracts. I like it but the plastic end comes off after season. Thanks for your information. Rhonda
Glad the info was helpful. Have a great day.
It is hard to find a good rubber hose now. They have cut so many corners it is not like the hoses we had when I grew up that would last(or even from 10 years ago). I am going to try an Italian rubber hose even though it is a bit more.. It don't want to buy another crappy hose I have to roll up and take back. I hope the Italians keep up with there quality,
Try that Gilmour hose I mentioned. It is still made of rubber. Craftsman too.
thanks for sharing. got the craftsman hose
Awesome! Glad we could help.
Great Review
Thank you
Thank you so much 😊
You’re welcome
we bought the black commercial grade Gilmore a yr ago, have you noticed the strong chemical smell of the water when you first turn it on?
Great hoses. I have never noticed a chemical smell or I don't remember since the hose is very old. Rubber does have a smell to it naturally.
Hmm...we sure have that with ours. Not good to water veges or drink from that until the hose has had a full length of water run through it! sad it has to be that way. Ours has a very strong smell of chemical..even getting it on the hands...pretty strong, kinda disturbing actually. Great hose though. Good video too by the way. Thankyou
mssavedin92 m
Thanks for the video...
Hope it was helpful
The link for the first one is actually a vinyl hose which you didn’t recommend, I would update the link to a rubber hose
Thanks. The sellers update those links all the time.
The links have been corrected.
Do the Craftsman and Gilmore remain pliable in the winter? Tired of the cheap stiff hoses when trying to move them while in storage or fill something (ice rink) in the winter.... (fyi - Chicago winters [-20])
Also, I read a few reviews that the black Craftsman hose finish comes off on your hands when handling it, any opinion/experience with this?
They do remain much more pliable in the winter since they are rubber. Of course they stiffen up some, but they are 1000% better than those cheap plastic hoses. I have never had an issue with anything coming off of the craftsman. (I feel your pain with the cold. I grew up in Detroit and went to grad school near St.Joseph MI)
@@CountryLivingExperience Thanks, I accidentally typed Craftsman, but the issue with the finish was the Gilmore... Sorry about that. I ordered the 100ft 5/8 hose, I'll give this a try and see how it goes before I order more. Thanks for the feedback...
@@Kuleaze Cool. I have never had an issue with the Gilmore either. It lays out in the hot Texas sun and it still tough as nails.
take a rotary small cut off grinder make a slice on opposite sides of the female fitting it will come right off replace connector with brass repair connector problem solved faucet saved 👍
Thank you. That is what a friend suggested too. I have yet to find the correct cut off wheel for my Dremel though. My angle grinder is way too powerful. I would be afraid to cut the threads of the spigot. Suggestions?
here is a link to a video of the tool i used
check it out
No link. RUclips must have blocked it
@@CountryLivingExperience
try this
Dremel 710-08 All-Purpose Rotary Accessory Kit, 160-Piece www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHGJHMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VDtUCb0X0G327
Thank you Stephen
Ace hardware usually has the best price on the Craftsman USA rubber hose. Trust me, the only hose you will ever need.
They are nice. I purchased two more after this video.
What about metal hoses like Bionic Steel ?
I have never used one but heard they corrode fast and fall apart.
When we go to your site. The 50 foot is vinyl not rubber and 5/8 inch.. The 50 foot flexon is rubber.
Sorry, the sellers change the links sometimes. I will try to find a new correct link. Thanks for the heads up.
The links are corrected.
Can you provide a link to the harbor freight hose please?
Unfortunately they have discontinued them.
So what’s the difference between a 3/4 and 5/8 fitting
Nothing. They are all standard fitting sizes regardless of the hose size. Make sure they have that thick brass fitting like I talked about.
What's your thoughts on quick connects
I don't have any experience with them. Sorry.
What do you think about the Water Right hoses?
I don't own one but I took a look at them. I would not recommend them as they look to be polyurethane instead of rubber and seem to have aluminum fittings instead of brass.
@@CountryLivingExperience
Thanks! According to their website, their fittings are "Solid Machined Brass Fittings. Specially Chrome Plated." Maybe to avoid corrosion? I just ordered one. I guess I'll let you know how it holds up.
Cool. Let me know how it performs.
@@LaserrSharp Hi, was wondering how your Water Right hose has performed as I am considering buying one? Thanks!
John Matthews I haven’t used it enough to really make an honest assessment. I also store it in the garage so it’s like new. I use it maybe 5 times a month. I can tell you it feels very light and it doesn’t get too many kinks. I did buy a quick coupler for it that was left on the spigot outdoors for a few months. When I tried using it the other day it broke. So if that’s any indication of their fittings then I wouldn’t recommend it for any rugged use. The hose itself seems fine for small household tasks. I have an apartment so it suffices.
So many I have brought wasted kinks ! I realized I had to pay at least 40 to 50 dollars for a good one!
I hear you. Thanks for watching.
@@CountryLivingExperience ruclips.net/video/SWOtXH8dnss/видео.html
The Gilmore hose you link to above does not say it is rubber. Are you sure its rubber?
The one I originally linked to is definitely rubber. I will check the link and see if they changed the item. I will let you know asap.
I just changed the link to this...amzn.to/2qrcKXh
It looks like Gilmour is no longer making their all rubber hose. This professional one is a rubber vinyl blend. I still trust that it is a good one since it is from Gilmour.
@@CountryLivingExperience Otherwise, I will pick the Craftsman. I just bought one and like it, but its only brass on one end, the other end is a brass colored coating.
Good choice. I have a few of the Craftsman. They are bullet proof.
@@CountryLivingExperience Thanks for your help and that Gilmour link hose looks real good.
what was the hose in thumbnail?
That is just a stock photo so I am not sure.
What if I found a little bit of what looks like blood on a hose I bought?
Take it back for a refund or wash it off.
@@CountryLivingExperience could you sue for that? I imagine yes, but thats a waste of time and effort.
@@AIfactos1 That would be a waste of time for sure. Just wash it off or if you don't feel good about it, take it back. Maybe an employee of the store just cut his hand opening the box of hoses. I am sure it was just an accident.
I wish I had seen this question sooner! But if anyone else ever runs into this--something that looks like blood on a hose you purchased--first and most important, don't wash it off and don't contaminate it! Report the incident to the store where you bought it by signed and certified mail. Get statements, in writing, from any store personnel where you bought it, or after you discovered the problem. Make sure to get their contact information. Now take several photographs of the stain in sunlight, then take several in a dark room under ultra-violet light. Place it in a large, clean, unused plastic bag. Be careful not contaminate or remove the stain when handling. Keep it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Next, do some research and take it personally to a licensed, forensic laboratory. Do not ship it, you must hand it off in person. Have them log it in AND provide you with chain-of-custody documentation. Then hire an attorney. Not just any attorney, but one who has experience in this kind of matter. Give him a copy of the incident report letter, witness statements, the photographs, and chain-of-custody documents. You will likely have to pay the lawyer a retainer, but he/she may work on a percentage only if there is a case that results in a recovery for you. In several months you will have your time in court. Before the trial you must retrieve the hose from the lab, but you must get another chain-of-custody document to transport it from their facility the courtroom. There it must be logged in as evidence and the chain-of-custody document signed by the court representative. You can subpoena any unwilling witnesses, the sales rep, and can call the lab technician as a witness or have them deposed if they are too far away. If you win, you will likely recover the cost of your hose, attorney fees (if any), deposition fees, etc. If you lose, wash the hose off and keep it, or sell it on Ebay if you are uncomfortable with it.
@@chuckrupert1213 😁😅👍
Omg stoppp you’re scaring the hose..