After going through a nozzle a year for several years, I settled on a very simple one like the dramm 3 or so years ago and it's still going strong. It just doesn't have the second on/off lever so everything is controlled by twisting the end. But, it's simple, doesn't leak, etc. Might have to check out that dramm, thanks for the review.
Bro this video is just what I needed. Straight and to the point. Nice short review and jabs! Well done! My favorite line "and if you want a garden nozzle that's gonna out live you"
The Fanho is my favorite nozzle ever. I love how it’s a clear on/off and not pressure based like other nozzles. Doesn’t wear out your hand. And I actually like that it’s fully metal.
Harbor Freight has a garden hose nozzle for about $14 that has a 4 oz dispenser container integrated into it for car soap etc. It has a small knob that allows you to make micro adjustments up or down on the pressure of the spray and has about 8 or 9 spray settings. Mine has not leaked or dripped in the 2 years I’ve had it. It has been a surprisingly good nozzle that is very comfortable to use.
No matter what video you publish I find my self watching them all! Straight to the point with only the stuff you want and need to know. Much respect coming from New Zealand
Ok you got me at 2:33 … I’ve actually had this issue with some spray Nozzles to the point of yelling at it a few choice words and throwing them into the trash. Hahaha. Great video. ❤️🤣
I picked up the Gilmore Heavy Duty thumb and think it's great after using it for a few months! No problems with leaking and I'd give it a B+. It's really well built, feels like it's high quality and sprays the jet stream far. I use these mainly for washing the car quickly (I'm probably the only person you'll see washing a car in sunny 30 degree weather), and always look for the Fan spray for water conservation and sheeting. As long as it's not dropped and is brought in from the cold weather, it'll probably last a really long time.
Eley Professional Spray Nozzle Set is hands down the best nozzle I have found. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. Plus you support an American company. I highly recommend you look into reviewing those and their hose reels. 👍
Just so happened I needed a new hose nozzle about a week or two after watching this. So this is the first place I came for the recommends.. thanks for the reviews. Was very helpful. Used your link in the description
"If you like getting irritated easily, this is definitely a good choice" 🤣 Some great comments in this one! 🤣 One thing that you said frequently is that many of the spray settings would probably never be used. I've often wondered about that when I try some settings on some nozzles I wonder why they exist!
@@SilverCymbal it all depends on what you're watering, how far it is and how gently you need the water to come out, but yes about 2 or 3 settings out of seven are never used.
Thanks for doing this video, I have spent so much money I’m purchasing different ones just like you did here. I agree the Fanhoe is one of the better models with the pull handle rather than the back push handle. Maybe my expectations are too high, I expect these to last at least 3 to 4 years, that’s a lot of summers. I find the pull handles are the best, however now they are breaking because I drop them on the ground in between washing something. The brass simply just cracks.
Very nice. The last time I bought a two pack of the $5 gun type. You gave an F I think. Fair enough. But I just want one that doesn’t leak and I can treat rough. Works for me. Thanks. Great reviews!!
Thank you for reviewing the nozzles and posting! Yeah, happy Gilmour is crap...I like the old school pistol grip where u QUICKLY control the spray, from soft to jet, without having to turn anything, etc. The only thing to look out for on these is to use the Teflon tape on the threads, use a better rubber washer, and ensure u dry it up to avoid it getting rusty.
I really appreciate the time you spent making this video and reviewing different water nozzles but the strongest water nozzle out there that I know of is the Orbit SunMate Stream Fire Hose Nozzle Watering Equipment, X-Large Seriously this thing has such strong water pressure I can't even believe it just got it today
I get the brass nozzles like your Dramm in the video because of storage. When i remove the nozzle, I keep it next to my hose bibb, inserted on top of a scrap of pvc pipe i stuck in the ground. The brass nozzle is easy to clean if it gets clogged. The rubber o rings can be replaced. I buy multiple nozzles for my many hose bibbs, all the same brand, so i can keep the right o rings on hand. The nozzles dont get lost laying on the ground, because i know to put it in the pvc “holder”
+1 for the Dramm. Had a similar product for about 20 years. Takes a beating, how many times on the driveway do you just toss the hose down. Gets in the wheel well of the cars well. Highly recommend.
Okay,I've been down this annoying road a few times,and this is what I have figured out; best all around nozzle - BON AIRE ULTIMATE in stainless steel.I like the spray adjustment.add a flow control before it and you're good second best - $5 pistol grip from Ace hardware.Similar to the grey Gilmour pistol grip,but I have a few,none leak or have failed,good spray adjustment and only 5 bucks I have the brass Dramm,and it is a good,quality classic nozzle also - ACE 10 adjustable water wand. versatile with lever control,flow control,good spray shape selections and pivoting head
I still have my all aluminum mini fire hose nozzle I bought at a trade show over a decade ago. It needs a minimum 5/8" hose and 60+PSI to make the correct patterns. I have 3/4" and 5/8" hoses with 90PSI so it works awesome. Don't know what brand it is but I love it. I would like 2 more so hopefully I run into the guy at a show again 🤣 I see one at my local parts store that is a flexible plastic tube that has 3 ball bearings that constrict the tube to change the pattern looks kind of neat I would like to see that reviewed.
Another great video. I did something similar, I bought every one HD sold, kept the best, returned the rest. The one I landed on is 100% metal, with no leaks but most of the pattern settings are worthless.
Aqua Joe (Sunjoe?) has a great one with big variable nozzle head and velocity thumb control. It doesn't leak and comes with extra washers. About $13-$15 depending on store.
Hey man excellent explanation on hose nozzles 👍🏾👍🏾I have one off those ole school all brass nuzzles that operates by twisting the nozzle and lasting me for years and still have it til this day, just replaced the o-rings recently and it's good as new👍🏾
Thanks for the excellent video. I believe you could do another review of hose nozzles just on *Orbit* models alone. I think you'll find a true winner among their many models. I purchased the Orbit Max 8-Pattern Pattern Wand many years ago and it's been as close to perfection of any I've found. I would, however, like to see what you think of the Orbit 8-Pattern Pattern Nozzle. I haven't tried it yet but it looks promising.
I agree, I have the same Orbit Max wand and the Max spray gun nozzle. Built to last + quality. I’ve found every Orbit nozzle I’ve bought to be of much higher quality than any other brand. IMO Every nozzle he tested in this video is crap.
@@VanBoy If you get the brass quick connects, make sure they’re actual real brass. You’ll see some online that are usually sold in sets of 4 for what looks like a great deal, but they’re actually lightweight aluminum and not actual brass and they work like crap. They leak + they don’t fit right, defeating the whole purpose of a quick connection. I like the Gilmore brand brass quick connects and a brass shut off valve for each end of the hose where you add a quick connect, that way you can change or remove your nozzle without having to walk back to the spigot and turn it off. I’ve had them on all my hoses for about 4yrs. and they still work like new. Zero leaks.
I bought one of the Fanhaos and a DRAMM. Used them for a couple of months and bought another Fanhao. The problem with the DRAMM is that if you want it off you have to manually turn the nozzle until it's off, which also changes the pattern as you do so. On the Fanhao (and the Gilmour Industrial for that matter) all you have to do is let go, and when you squeeze again it's at the same pattern you were using.
I agree, I didn't want to like the Fanho and thought the reviews were bogus but there are just too many to be fake. After using it I can confirm they are real.
Bullseye water nozzle is my favourite I’m in Canada, good for around home and on the car. If you are they’re good for industrial and also used by wild land firefighters
Would be great to see a comparison of flow rate. No manufacturers publish it. Every day I have to water plants all over the property and that is the most important variable to finishing the job faster!
The dramm 👍👍👍 maintenance, unscrew it, fine wire brush it, put plumbers grease on the oring and threads fresh gasket on the end, done for another few years then repeat
Orbit model 26700 is great! Some hose guns fail at their shut off lever so I never use the lever. Instead I add a separate small shut off ball valve between the gun and the hose connection. This orbit has great nozzle options. Some clogged hose guns can be cleared by soaking it in vinegar for a day or two.
@@Samuelfish2k I damaged a faucet cartridge when I soaked it in straight CLR. It probably ruined the rubber O rings. Maybe I should've diluted the CLR. If vinegar fails me on a clogged hose gun I'll go nuclear with CLR.
You are Killin it man with this content. Those damn sprayers I always curse with the water coming out from all over the place. Especially liked the review of the multi colored sprayer lol 😂
One: When turning the turret to get different patterns, always turn it so you’re always tightening the center screw rather than loosening it causing a massive water to leak. Two: Always get as much brass as you can find! Especially the knob on the water adjuster screw. Inevitably somebody will throw it down on the ground and the plastic adjusting knob will break off making the nozzle a candidate for the trash can!
DRAMM 4 Lyfe! Really tho, use the all brass for work in my shop and at home for watering, only draw back for me, if I leave it out in the sun haha. Grip the hose, a quick twist of the searing hot brass and a palm over the water cools that problem 👍
I went with the Fanho but with the rubber grip for comfort. All you really need is one nozzle that you can turn from a jet to a wider spray. Those big head multi spray nozzles will clog up & most patterns won't be used anyway.
Expert Gardener multi-choice sprayer for $5 at Wal-Mart. I use multiple settings for several situations and for $5 it lasts about 3-4 years left outside at all times. Thanks for the topic and God bless! 😁👍
I’ve had good luck with the melnor relax grip. With the back trigger. I watched the video last night and couldn’t remember what it was called, until I just came outside to water my garden and it had the name on it. it’s going on two years now and still working well.
One item not covered. When you drop the nozzle it doesn't land on the trigger and spray you. Somehow I always forget this criteria when shopping for new hose nozzles. Thanks the Gilmore industrial looks like my next sprayer.
Nothing beats the gilmour select a spray nozzle for the sole reason of the cone-jet-full setting. It works perfectly When watering flowers and shrubs for the landscaping profession without clicking back and forth between settings. Simply apply more pressure for a more streamline spray and less pressure for more of a shower. And it has all the other typical settings as a bonus. Available in plastic and and metal, 6.99 and 9.99 respectively at my local hardware store.
These products are like many other items today: cheaply made and cheaper to replace than repair. I have a sprinkler and nozzle from over 30yrs ago that still work excellent and everything I bought similar since has been junk compared to them. This is where the so called environmental activists need to focus their efforts. Products that end up in landfills a year or two after manufacturing, or where replacement parts are priced too high deterring repair. It’s an epidemic.
I can't get passed 5 yr mark before my water heater takes 💩 and they have all said "proudly made in USA". Ive seen older water heaters 11 yr mark still going and these MFers don't drain them annually like i do. IDK im just venting, damn video aint even bout water heaters.......GARDEN HOSE ACCESSORIES😁👍🏻.
@@forgedsteelwrench9249 Believe it or not BUT my water heater was installed October 1994 and its still going strong..I did replace the heating elements with stainless steel heating elements about 15 years ago..
You are right. Many cheap sprayers out there. Most throw away after a year or 2. I bought the cheap $5 metal trigger type. Works for what I want. Year 3, but not flashy or something to get excited over. Just works.
My favorite will always be the brass barrel nozzle with fine threads like the one you showed. There is one down-side to them however. You have to be careful not to drop them on concrete. They will only survive a few drops before they break, either the at the hose connector or the sealing port at the tip. As long as you lower the nozzle to the ground and drop the hose, they will last almost forever.
I’ve had outstanding performance from my Griot’s Garage nozzle. Granted it’s only available by mail order. I’ve had mine for over 20 years & it’s super well made. It’s serviceable & will be my last nozzle-ever. It’s made of machined aluminum/rubber. There is an optional on & off attachment that screws in before the nozzle to turn it on & off. Again the same build quality. I’ve dropped mine by accident numerous times without affecting it. I opted for the brass quick disconnect as well. This is a professional/industrial model (I’m from the buy it once mentality). I also bought the retractable hose reel as well. That I’ve had for 18 years. Same build quality. The nozzle alone is $109 plus shipping & handling. Everything else costs more. Please give Griots a look see? I’ve been a loyal customer of theirs for 25 years & counting
@@terrycrissman7392 Yes, the nozzle is made up of 4 parts. Completely serviceable. Sometimes a little fleck of a stone gets caught inside. An Allen wrench will unscrew the head & allow complete disassembly.
@@terrycrissman7392 I have both sizes of hose. The brass fitting of my quick disconnects fit both hose sizes. You won’t be disappointed by the nozzle! It’s over engineered! There is zero plastic on it to degrade in the sunlight. It has a rubber protective cap on the end to protect the nozzle from accidental drops. Like I said I have had mine for over 25 years without so much as an issue other than a wayward stone chip inside if it. It will only affect the spray pattern. Otherwise the nozzle still works fine. A coworker looked at it after I bought it. He said it closely resembled a fire department nozzle. He was a volunteer at a local fire department.
I stumbled on the Stanley Fat Max earlier this spring. So far, so good. The only minor thing is that I wish it had a setting between spray and mist for flower boxes.
Great video, but isn't there other brand name sprayers that aren't Gilmore. Or perhaps higher end brand name sprayers. But otherwise I liked this video very much.
I notice you commented over and over again, that one or the other nozzle was made of metal. What I’ve found over the years, the type of metal is important. Brass is a gold standard, as it stronger than die cast and doesn’t corrode. The worst combo is cheap die cast or Aluminum, threaded onto aluminum hose ends. The two will corrode together and you won’t be able to get apart. I’m noticing a lot of new hose ends that are colored to look like brass but are not (you can tell by weight). Better to find actual brass! Also, better to find cast pieces than thin walled pieces. Not only does the cast last but stands up to being run over by a car tire and such.
My two absolute favorites. On Amazon- HISC - Ultimate Fireman’s 5 Spray Pattern Water Hose Nozzle with Built-in Shutoff Valve At Lowe's- Orbit Max 7-Pattern Fireman's Nozzle Item 2462437 Model 26720
Another thing about the Fanhao and Dramm is that the orings are easy to replace if they fail. I have both of these because I was tired of buying new hose nozzles every year
This is a great video. Just wondering what was the source water and pressure? City or well? I have a well and wondering if any top three would make a difference.
They still advertise that and I tested it recently but no replacement has arrived yet but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt since they technically have another week if they make good on it. I will do a post on this since that is a good plus about them,
Fanhao #1 for this year. Use it for lawn, garden and spraying squirrels. Dont recommend anything with rubber. It just degrades in the sun & turns to PoS.
Nice video but really fed up with hose nozzles leaking and working poorly after one year so I bought an Eley. Best ever and easy to control. Took me 2 years to do it and i would have saved myself from all of the junk buys if i had done so sooner. Nothing really compares to it.
He failed to mention, the Gilmour Industrial @ $21 is really designed for hot water use. That’s why I bought it for my white hose that’s hooked up to my outside, natural gas, large hot water heater’s drain out faucet at the bottom of the tank. No matter how hot the temp of the water, it does not flow thru the handle so the handle and trigger stays completely cool to the touch. Hot water outside does come in handy sometimes for cleaning stuff and defrosting ice from your windshield but be careful you don’t spray too much piping hot water too fast on that windshield and crack the glass. It’s a gradual misting technique to do it safely until the glass has gradually warmed up enough for a stronger stream.
Gee, I paid $4.95 for my crapy, off brand plastic multi spray nozzle 8 years ago. It sprays as well as the best you showed or better and it still works well. I didn‘t know how well off I was until I watched how lousy some of the nozzles are. We buy products in good faith and manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure their products perform properly. Return the products that don’t work so they’ll know how you feel. Thank you for the video.
You don't realize you need an all metal nozzle until you drop your plastic one on the driveway and crack it. I bought something similar to the brass Dramm and haven't thought about nozzle's for the past few years. All the other plastic ones are garbage and will just be landfill eventually.
Gilmour sux.... im sure the industrial one is as you say. But the others between the gasket falling out when you change utilities such as to a sprinkler, to the heads dripping and wasting water.
I've had two styles of the firemans nozzle, one with a pistol grip and one without. They seem nice at first but they both broke after about two summers worth of casual use. We need something like a proper brass firemans nozzle but sized for a garden hose.
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After going through a nozzle a year for several years, I settled on a very simple one like the dramm 3 or so years ago and it's still going strong. It just doesn't have the second on/off lever so everything is controlled by twisting the end. But, it's simple, doesn't leak, etc.
Might have to check out that dramm, thanks for the review.
Actually, I just noticed that thumb lever is a separate piece between the hose and the nozzle, do you have a link for that?
This perfect timing. Thank you!
@@chrisbrannan3784 Yes, that is DRAMM's valve. It's the best one I have ever found amzn.to/3jmlyHp, not cheap but its as perfect as a valve can get
@@SilverCymbal thanks!
Bro this video is just what I needed. Straight and to the point. Nice short review and jabs! Well done! My favorite line "and if you want a garden nozzle that's gonna out live you"
The Fanho is my favorite nozzle ever. I love how it’s a clear on/off and not pressure based like other nozzles. Doesn’t wear out your hand. And I actually like that it’s fully metal.
I think a garden hose video is needed!
Zero G hoses for the win!
Rubber hoses are the best. Expensive, but they last and don't degrade. I bought one over 15 years ago and it's basically still like new.
Flexzilla 🏆, nothing even close
Flexzilla if you are into black mold and reclaimed PVC out of China.
@@grants169 I concur. No gimmicks and just lasts forever.
You know you're turning into your father when you get excited over hose accessories....
@@ZupE891 next thing you know you have gone grey . Sitting on your porch yelling at kids to get off your lawn
You know you are turning into your father when you can have long conversation about hose accessories with him.
How dare you verbally assault me like this sir!
Harbor Freight has a garden hose nozzle for about $14 that has a 4 oz dispenser container integrated into it for car soap etc. It has a small knob that allows you to make micro adjustments up or down on the pressure of the spray and has about 8 or 9 spray settings. Mine has not leaked or dripped in the 2 years I’ve had it. It has been a surprisingly good nozzle that is very comfortable to use.
No matter what video you publish I find my self watching them all! Straight to the point with only the stuff you want and need to know. Much respect coming from New Zealand
I love NZ, I tried to get my family to consider being Kiwis but they basically said have fun. So I am still here! :) Great place you have there!
Ok you got me at 2:33 … I’ve actually had this issue with some spray Nozzles to the point of yelling at it a few choice words and throwing them into the trash. Hahaha. Great video. ❤️🤣
I appreciate that, glad to know it wasn't just me
This channel is awesome. Love your product testing; essentially the yard and garden equivalent of Project Farm.
That is a compliment, he is off the charts with his stuff. Thank you
I picked up the Gilmore Heavy Duty thumb and think it's great after using it for a few months! No problems with leaking and I'd give it a B+. It's really well built, feels like it's high quality and sprays the jet stream far. I use these mainly for washing the car quickly (I'm probably the only person you'll see washing a car in sunny 30 degree weather), and always look for the Fan spray for water conservation and sheeting. As long as it's not dropped and is brought in from the cold weather, it'll probably last a really long time.
Eley Professional Spray Nozzle Set is hands down the best nozzle I have found. It's expensive but you get what you pay for. Plus you support an American company. I highly recommend you look into reviewing those and their hose reels. 👍
I will have to check that one out, keep in mind the the DRAMM I showed is a US product too.
Biggest feature for me is LONG DISTANCE: so the Gilmore Pro Utility is the pick - and I'm GLAD you mentioned it threw the longest! Thanks
Just so happened I needed a new hose nozzle about a week or two after watching this. So this is the first place I came for the recommends.. thanks for the reviews. Was very helpful. Used your link in the description
ELEY!!! YOU NEED TO REVIEW THE ELEY SPRAY NOZZLE! THEY ARE THE BEST HANDS DOWN!!!!!!!
Your videos are among the best content on you tube imho.
Thanks for posting
I bought the Dramm a few weeks ago and LOVE it, I see no reason for me to ever use another trigger type nozzle now!
It will last forever. I am amazed at how thick the brass is, and if you combine it with one of their valves amzn.to/3jmlyHp its even more versatile
"If you like getting irritated easily, this is definitely a good choice" 🤣 Some great comments in this one! 🤣 One thing that you said frequently is that many of the spray settings would probably never be used. I've often wondered about that when I try some settings on some nozzles I wonder why they exist!
It seems like they are just there to get in the way of the spray and stream settings that everyone actually ues
@@SilverCymbal it all depends on what you're watering, how far it is and how gently you need the water to come out, but yes about 2 or 3 settings out of seven are never used.
i just realized how beautiful spraying water is. especial over some nice comfy grass. makes me wish i was a kid again to play in it.
“Value engineered” : a great term that is not used enough in product reviews.
As a building inspector, I use that phrase all the time.
This guy is great. Simple, understandable and to the point. Keep up the good work, thanks.
Thanks for doing this video, I have spent so much money I’m purchasing different ones just like you did here. I agree the Fanhoe is one of the better models with the pull handle rather than the back push handle. Maybe my expectations are too high, I expect these to last at least 3 to 4 years, that’s a lot of summers. I find the pull handles are the best, however now they are breaking because I drop them on the ground in between washing something. The brass simply just cracks.
Was literally looking at nozzles earlier today. Thanks. You selected one I had my eye on. Will use your link to purchase it.
The Eley nozzle is by far the best
Exactly what I was going to say
Very nice. The last time I bought a two pack of the $5 gun type. You gave an F I think. Fair enough. But I just want one that doesn’t leak and I can treat rough. Works for me. Thanks. Great reviews!!
I grew up with a nozzle similar to the $14 dramm on our hose. Pretty sure it's still in use at my parents' house.
It probably is!
I have two that belonged to my grandparents and I am 75 years old and they work perfectly still.
Thank you for reviewing the nozzles and posting! Yeah, happy Gilmour is crap...I like the old school pistol grip where u QUICKLY control the spray, from soft to jet, without having to turn anything, etc. The only thing to look out for on these is to use the Teflon tape on the threads, use a better rubber washer, and ensure u dry it up to avoid it getting rusty.
I really appreciate the time you spent making this video and reviewing different water nozzles but the strongest water nozzle out there that I know of is the Orbit SunMate Stream Fire Hose Nozzle Watering Equipment, X-Large
Seriously this thing has such strong water pressure I can't even believe it just got it today
I get the brass nozzles like your Dramm in the video because of storage. When i remove the nozzle, I keep it next to my hose bibb, inserted on top of a scrap of pvc pipe i stuck in the ground. The brass nozzle is easy to clean if it gets clogged. The rubber o rings can be replaced. I buy multiple nozzles for my many hose bibbs, all the same brand, so i can keep the right o rings on hand. The nozzles dont get lost laying on the ground, because i know to put it in the pvc “holder”
+1 for the Dramm. Had a similar product for about 20 years. Takes a beating, how many times on the driveway do you just toss the hose down. Gets in the wheel well of the cars well. Highly recommend.
Okay,I've been down this annoying road a few times,and this is what I have figured out;
best all around nozzle - BON AIRE ULTIMATE in stainless steel.I like the spray adjustment.add a flow control before it and you're good
second best - $5 pistol grip from Ace hardware.Similar to the grey Gilmour pistol grip,but I have a few,none leak or have failed,good spray adjustment and only 5 bucks
I have the brass Dramm,and it is a good,quality classic nozzle
also - ACE 10 adjustable water wand. versatile with lever control,flow control,good spray shape selections and pivoting head
It's 2am, I'm high as shit and watching garden hose videos. What is my life
I have the Fanhao. I love it it. It has held up like a champ.
I still have my all aluminum mini fire hose nozzle I bought at a trade show over a decade ago. It needs a minimum 5/8" hose and 60+PSI to make the correct patterns. I have 3/4" and 5/8" hoses with 90PSI so it works awesome. Don't know what brand it is but I love it. I would like 2 more so hopefully I run into the guy at a show again 🤣
I see one at my local parts store that is a flexible plastic tube that has 3 ball bearings that constrict the tube to change the pattern looks kind of neat I would like to see that reviewed.
The HISC25 Ultimate hose nozzle is what your looking for. I bought mine on Amazon.
Another great video. I did something similar, I bought every one HD sold, kept the best, returned the rest. The one I landed on is 100% metal, with no leaks but most of the pattern settings are worthless.
Yeah for me settings are useless. Bought the $5 metal one. Doesn’t leak and does the job. 😎
Aqua Joe (Sunjoe?) has a great one with big variable nozzle head and velocity thumb control. It doesn't leak and comes with extra washers. About $13-$15 depending on store.
Hey man excellent explanation on hose nozzles 👍🏾👍🏾I have one off those ole school all brass nuzzles that operates by twisting the nozzle and lasting me for years and still have it til this day, just replaced the o-rings recently and it's good as new👍🏾
I keep coming across your videos and I’m always impressed. Subscribed!
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the excellent video. I believe you could do another review of hose nozzles just on *Orbit* models alone. I think you'll find a true winner among their many models. I purchased the Orbit Max 8-Pattern Pattern Wand many years ago and it's been as close to perfection of any I've found. I would, however, like to see what you think of the Orbit 8-Pattern Pattern Nozzle. I haven't tried it yet but it looks promising.
I agree, I have the same Orbit Max wand and the Max spray gun nozzle. Built to last + quality. I’ve found every Orbit nozzle I’ve bought to be of much higher quality than any other brand.
IMO Every nozzle he tested in this video is crap.
@@Samuelfish2k I haven't test many of the others, but from the nozzles I have used, I can't see how you can beat Orbit for quality and value.
@@VanBoy
What kind of hose do you have? It’s Flexzilla for me + quality brass quick connects & shut off valve. Winning combination.
@@Samuelfish2k I'll have to give that a try! Thanks for the info.
@@VanBoy
If you get the brass quick connects, make sure they’re actual real brass. You’ll see some online that are usually sold in sets of 4 for what looks like a great deal, but they’re actually lightweight aluminum and not actual brass and they work like crap. They leak + they don’t fit right, defeating the whole purpose of a quick connection.
I like the Gilmore brand brass quick connects and a brass shut off valve for each end of the hose where you add a quick connect, that way you can change or remove your nozzle without having to walk back to the spigot and turn it off.
I’ve had them on all my hoses for about 4yrs. and they still work like new. Zero leaks.
I bought one of the Fanhaos and a DRAMM. Used them for a couple of months and bought another Fanhao. The problem with the DRAMM is that if you want it off you have to manually turn the nozzle until it's off, which also changes the pattern as you do so. On the Fanhao (and the Gilmour Industrial for that matter) all you have to do is let go, and when you squeeze again it's at the same pattern you were using.
I agree, I didn't want to like the Fanho and thought the reviews were bogus but there are just too many to be fake. After using it I can confirm they are real.
@@SilverCymbal just ordered one as well There are a lot of shitty nozzles out there and lucky if the last one season.
Thank you this was very helpful! I have always had a hard time finding a hose nozzle I'm happy with, so this video was perfect. Going to get the Dramm
I use a brass nozzle to clean the deck around the pool it has a very strong stream spray to knock the dirt out of the tile
Bullseye water nozzle is my favourite I’m in Canada, good for around home and on the car. If you are they’re good for industrial and also used by wild land firefighters
Great reviews of the different nozzles. I just bought the Gilmour 847712-1002 Watering Pro Utility Nozzle Thumb from your link.
Fast and to the point. I like these videos. 👍🏻
Oh man... where was this video 2 weeks ago when I had to buy a new nozzle? :-)
Haha , same here , I return mine to Lowe’s , I’m buying the A grade 14 $
Same...
Quick and to the point 👍👍
Great job buddy.
Excellent video.
Thanks 👍
Of the 3 you just what puts out the most water flow. Thank you abd great video review.
Nice job on the reviews. Thx for taking the time to do it.
Would be great to see a comparison of flow rate. No manufacturers publish it. Every day I have to water plants all over the property and that is the most important variable to finishing the job faster!
The dramm 👍👍👍 maintenance, unscrew it, fine wire brush it, put plumbers grease on the oring and threads fresh gasket on the end, done for another few years then repeat
So many Gilmore… need more Dramm models. Dramm makes all sorts of different nozzles like Gilmore but are well built and have a lifetime warranty!
Based on your recommendation I got a couple of Fanhao's with the rubber grip
I appreciate that, I think you will like them a lot.
Great reviews, very well done. I appreciate your style, no BS, just show the product. Could not be better. Thanks.
Orbit model 26700 is great! Some hose guns fail at their shut off lever so I never use the lever. Instead I add a separate small shut off ball valve between the gun and the hose connection. This orbit has great nozzle options. Some clogged hose guns can be cleared by soaking it in vinegar for a day or two.
CLR works even better at cleaning them.
@@Samuelfish2k I damaged a faucet cartridge when I soaked it in straight CLR. It probably ruined the rubber O rings. Maybe I should've diluted the CLR. If vinegar fails me on a clogged hose gun I'll go nuclear with CLR.
Melnor relax grip from Home Depot seems to work better than any of the ones that you showed inexpensive too.
I’m a big fan of Gardena Products. I’ve gone through a couple of their entry level trigger nozzles and love them. They cost me about $15 Canadian
You are Killin it man with this content. Those damn sprayers I always curse with the water coming out from all over the place. Especially liked the review of the multi colored sprayer lol 😂
One: When turning the turret to get different patterns, always turn it so you’re always tightening the center screw rather than loosening it causing a massive water to leak.
Two: Always get as much brass as you can find! Especially the knob on the water adjuster screw. Inevitably somebody will throw it down on the ground and the plastic adjusting knob will break off making the nozzle a candidate for the trash can!
DRAMM 4 Lyfe!
Really tho, use the all brass for work in my shop and at home for watering, only draw back for me, if I leave it out in the sun haha. Grip the hose, a quick twist of the searing hot brass and a palm over the water cools that problem 👍
I went with the Fanho but with the rubber grip for comfort. All you really need is one nozzle that you can turn from a jet to a wider spray. Those big head multi spray nozzles will clog up & most patterns won't be used anyway.
Expert Gardener multi-choice sprayer for $5 at Wal-Mart. I use multiple settings for several situations and for $5 it lasts about 3-4 years left outside at all times. Thanks for the topic and God bless! 😁👍
I’ve had good luck with the melnor relax grip. With the back trigger. I watched the video last night and couldn’t remember what it was called, until I just came outside to water my garden and it had the name on it. it’s going on two years now and still working well.
Gotta love the heavy duty brass ball shutoff valve you’re using too!
Thank you, those ones are costly but I am hoping they last 20+ years
One item not covered. When you drop the nozzle it doesn't land on the trigger and spray you. Somehow I always forget this criteria when shopping for new hose nozzles. Thanks the Gilmore industrial looks like my next sprayer.
Nothing beats the gilmour select a spray nozzle for the sole reason of the cone-jet-full setting. It works perfectly When watering flowers and shrubs for the landscaping profession without clicking back and forth between settings. Simply apply more pressure for a more streamline spray and less pressure for more of a shower. And it has all the other typical settings as a bonus. Available in plastic and and metal, 6.99 and 9.99 respectively at my local hardware store.
I think another A product is Gardenite. Such a great quality and looks great too
I will have to check that out
These products are like many other items today: cheaply made and cheaper to replace than repair. I have a sprinkler and nozzle from over 30yrs ago that still work excellent and everything I bought similar since has been junk compared to them. This is where the so called environmental activists need to focus their efforts. Products that end up in landfills a year or two after manufacturing, or where replacement parts are priced too high deterring repair. It’s an epidemic.
It's been a throw away society for decades. There are refrigerators that are 70 years old still working, new ones you might get 20 years.
I can't get passed 5 yr mark before my water heater takes 💩 and they have all said "proudly made in USA". Ive seen older water heaters 11 yr mark still going and these MFers don't drain them annually like i do. IDK im just venting, damn video aint even bout water heaters.......GARDEN HOSE ACCESSORIES😁👍🏻.
@@forgedsteelwrench9249 Believe it or not BUT
my water heater was installed October 1994 and its still going strong..I did replace the heating elements with stainless steel heating elements about 15 years ago..
You are right. Many cheap sprayers out there. Most throw away after a year or 2. I bought the cheap $5 metal trigger type. Works for what I want. Year 3, but not flashy or something to get excited over. Just works.
My favorite will always be the brass barrel nozzle with fine threads like the one you showed. There is one down-side to them however. You have to be careful not to drop them on concrete. They will only survive a few drops before they break, either the at the hose connector or the sealing port at the tip. As long as you lower the nozzle to the ground and drop the hose, they will last almost forever.
Get a silicone cover
those clover patches are really appreciating this video :)
I’ve had outstanding performance from my Griot’s Garage nozzle. Granted it’s only available by mail order. I’ve had mine for over 20 years & it’s super well made. It’s serviceable & will be my last nozzle-ever. It’s made of machined aluminum/rubber. There is an optional on & off attachment that screws in before the nozzle to turn it on & off. Again the same build quality. I’ve dropped mine by accident numerous times without affecting it. I opted for the brass quick disconnect as well. This is a professional/industrial model (I’m from the buy it once mentality). I also bought the retractable hose reel as well. That I’ve had for 18 years. Same build quality. The nozzle alone is $109 plus shipping & handling. Everything else costs more. Please give Griots a look see? I’ve been a loyal customer of theirs for 25 years & counting
When minerals deposits occur are they easily cleaned with this nozzle?
@@terrycrissman7392 Yes, the nozzle is made up of 4 parts. Completely serviceable. Sometimes a little fleck of a stone gets caught inside. An Allen wrench will unscrew the head & allow complete disassembly.
Forgot to ask, does it accept 5/8 or 3/4 hose?
@@terrycrissman7392 I have both sizes of hose. The brass fitting of my quick disconnects fit both hose sizes.
You won’t be disappointed by the nozzle! It’s over engineered! There is zero plastic on it to degrade in the sunlight. It has a rubber protective cap on the end to protect the nozzle from accidental drops. Like I said I have had mine for over 25 years without so much as an issue other than a wayward stone chip inside if it. It will only affect the spray pattern. Otherwise the nozzle still works fine.
A coworker looked at it after I bought it. He said it closely resembled a fire department nozzle. He was a volunteer at a local fire department.
I stumbled on the Stanley Fat Max earlier this spring. So far, so good.
The only minor thing is that I wish it had a setting between spray and mist for flower boxes.
Great video, but isn't there other brand name sprayers that aren't Gilmore. Or perhaps higher end brand name sprayers. But otherwise I liked this video very much.
I'm surprised there aren't any Gardena sprayers reviewed.....
I notice you commented over and over again, that one or the other nozzle was made of metal. What I’ve found over the years, the type of metal is important. Brass is a gold standard, as it stronger than die cast and doesn’t corrode. The worst combo is cheap die cast or Aluminum, threaded onto aluminum hose ends. The two will corrode together and you won’t be able to get apart. I’m noticing a lot of new hose ends that are colored to look like brass but are not (you can tell by weight). Better to find actual brass! Also, better to find cast pieces than thin walled pieces. Not only does the cast last but stands up to being run over by a car tire and such.
A "C" rating was very generous for most of these
Excellent video. To the point. Great feedback. Very informative!
I use the thumb over the end of the hose brand !
Its free !
My two absolute favorites.
On Amazon-
HISC - Ultimate Fireman’s 5 Spray Pattern Water Hose Nozzle with Built-in Shutoff Valve
At Lowe's-
Orbit Max 7-Pattern Fireman's Nozzle
Item 2462437 Model 26720
holy hell this is the video of the year
Outstanding review. Favorited!
Another thing about the Fanhao and Dramm is that the orings are easy to replace if they fail. I have both of these because I was tired of buying new hose nozzles every year
Hi Silver Cymbal, what quick connect do you recommend?
This is a great video. Just wondering what was the source water and pressure? City or well? I have a well and wondering if any top three would make a difference.
Thank you, I am on a well also, my pressure is set to 40-60
@@SilverCymbal ok, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks. Great channel!
I bought the Gilmore Pro Utility because it had (has?) a lifetime warranty. I’ve used the warranty once for the two I bought.
They still advertise that and I tested it recently but no replacement has arrived yet but I am giving them the benefit of the doubt since they technically have another week if they make good on it. I will do a post on this since that is a good plus about them,
Fanhao #1 for this year. Use it for lawn, garden and spraying squirrels. Dont recommend anything with rubber. It just degrades in the sun & turns to PoS.
Eley. They are heavy and expensive. I use the standard tip the most since it can go jet and fan, which is all the modes I need anyways.
Nice video but really fed up with hose nozzles leaking and working poorly after one year so I bought an Eley. Best ever and easy to control. Took me 2 years to do it and i would have saved myself from all of the junk buys if i had done so sooner. Nothing really compares to it.
Great comprehensive review
He failed to mention, the Gilmour Industrial @ $21 is really designed for hot water use. That’s why I bought it for my white hose that’s hooked up to my outside, natural gas, large hot water heater’s drain out faucet at the bottom of the tank. No matter how hot the temp of the water, it does not flow thru the handle so the handle and trigger stays completely cool to the touch. Hot water outside does come in handy sometimes for cleaning stuff and defrosting ice from your windshield but be careful you don’t spray too much piping hot water too fast on that windshield and crack the glass. It’s a gradual misting technique to do it safely until the glass has gradually warmed up enough for a stronger stream.
Hot water, even boiling onto frozen glass has zero effect on a vehicles windshield and will not crack the glass. You believe in BS.
Gee, I paid $4.95 for my crapy, off brand plastic multi spray nozzle 8 years ago. It sprays as well as the best you showed or better and it still works well. I didn‘t know how well off I was until I watched how lousy some of the nozzles are. We buy products in good faith and manufacturers have a responsibility to make sure their products perform properly. Return the products that don’t work so they’ll know how you feel. Thank you for the video.
Hands-down my favorite garden house and is the lonn watersaver
I love this video! It’s the definition of ‘that’s what she said…’ lol
You don't realize you need an all metal nozzle until you drop your plastic one on the driveway and crack it. I bought something similar to the brass Dramm and haven't thought about nozzle's for the past few years. All the other plastic ones are garbage and will just be landfill eventually.
I totally agree, thats why all 3 I gave As too are metal construction, even the gilmour is metal underneath.
Pot metal cracks too
I got the Dramm type three ago on Amazon for 5$ it is flawless
Thanks for this video. Great job bro 👌👌👌
Than you, I really appreciate that
Funny and honest review! I just want one that doesn't make it look like I peed myself after using it. Thanks for the great vids! Dave J
Great video, simple and right to the point
Another great video! Thanks!
You should do a Hoselink review, quick disconnects and handle work pretty well
Gilmour sux.... im sure the industrial one is as you say. But the others between the gasket falling out when you change utilities such as to a sprinkler, to the heads dripping and wasting water.
I've had two styles of the firemans nozzle, one with a pistol grip and one without. They seem nice at first but they both broke after about two summers worth of casual use. We need something like a proper brass firemans nozzle but sized for a garden hose.
Would love to see a quick-disconnect and/or hose connection accessories video.