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[Misc] Hosepipe advice.



AmexRuislip

AmexRuislip

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Feb 2, 2014
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We're thinking of purchasing a new hosepipe for garden, never had one before, always lugging watering cans around to garden.
Have been looking at various types of expandable hoses.
Any advice would be grateful on whether the expandable hose is better than the normal solid type.
Thanks in advance :thumbsup:
 




BN9 BHA

BN9 BHA

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Jul 14, 2013
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AmexRuislip said:
We're thinking of purchasing a new hosepipe for garden, never had one before, always lugging watering cans around to garden.
Have been looking at various types of expandable hoses.
Any advice would be grateful on whether the expandable hose is better than the normal solid type.
Thanks in advance :thumbsup:
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I haven't got one but have connected a few when installing outside taps, I suppose the advantages are they probably don't kink like some normal types, and they take up less room.
Make sure you buy one long enough though, unlike one of my customers that snapped off the new tap in her garage, the hose wasn't long enough to stretch to the end of her car on the drive. :wozza:
 


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knocky1

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Jan 20, 2010
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AmexRuislip said:
We're thinking of purchasing a new hosepipe for garden, never had one before, always lugging watering cans around to garden.
Have been looking at various types of expandable hoses.
Any advice would be grateful on whether the expandable hose is better than the normal solid type.
Thanks in advance :thumbsup:
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We had a cheaper expandable and I could never stop it leaking at the tap connection. Must be some now with 5/5 reviews at amazon and Argos. Preferably I’d go for an unkinkable old style hose but dearer.

Did you hear about the 2 Spanish fireman?

Jose and Hose B.
 


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Shropshire Seagull

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Nov 5, 2004
8,509
Telford
I'd suggest 4 key considerations
1. How long is your distance needs? i.e furthest point from where tap is/will be sited.
2. Will it be for hand spraying only, or lawn sprinkler / feed to jet-washer, etc.
3. Intended storage - where will it be kept when not in use - how tidy do you want to be?
4. longevity - there are multiple types of hose quality, some last a few years whilst others can work great for decades.

As with most things in life, you get what you pay for.
Hozelock is also a must-have [other brands available] as this enables endless options [no pun intended]
 






JJ McClure

JJ McClure

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Jul 7, 2003
10,843
Hassocks
We bought an expandable one and it was rubbish, soon when back to a proper rubber one on a winding reel that works much better.
 


Chicken Run

Chicken Run

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Jul 17, 2003
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Valley of Hangleton
I’ve had one of these for a couple of years, 100ft version, very pleased
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Springal

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Feb 12, 2005
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I changed my standard Hozelock to a Hozelock 'Ultimate' Hose and it is much better for not bending as easy + seems harder wearing so no holes etc
 


























AmexRuislip

AmexRuislip

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Feb 2, 2014
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bn9 bha said:
I haven't got one but have connected a few when installing outside taps, I suppose the advantages are they probably don't kink like some normal types, and they take up less room.
Make sure you buy one long enough though, unlike one of my customers that snapped off the new tap in her garage, the hose wasn't long enough to stretch to the end of her car on the drive. :wozza:
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knocky1 said:
We had a cheaper expandable and I could never stop it leaking at the tap connection. Must be some now with 5/5 reviews at amazon and Argos. Preferably I’d go for an unkinkable old style hose but dearer.

Did you hear about the 2 Spanish fireman?

Jose and Hose B.
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JJ McClure said:
We bought an expandable one and it was rubbish, soon when back to a proper rubber one on a winding reel that works much better.
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Chicken Run said:
I’ve had one of these for a couple of years, 100ft version, very pleased
063f183ab97c00458cf59f1be0c489ca.jpg
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Springal said:
I changed my standard Hozelock to a Hozelock 'Ultimate' Hose and it is much better for not bending as easy + seems harder wearing so no holes etc
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LamieRobertson said:
Bought an expandable one earlier in the year ..son used it once and kaput!

How long a hose was Mrs AR after :whistle:
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maltaseagull said:
Apparently there is a fantastic hose shop in Barnards Castle.
Just a thought.
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bn9 bha said:
Screwfix have a good choice of normal type hose pipes, there will probably be a hose pipe ban when you buy one. :)
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studio150 said:
My vote would be for a regular Garden Hose, never had any issues
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El Presidente said:
#MeToo
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Thanks for all the advice guys.
Have decided to go for a HozeLock expandable 100ft from Amazon :thumbsup:
(yes thru the NSC link)
 






Stat Brother

Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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West west west Sussex
Said it before and I'm sure I'll be saying it again soon:-

Football will be the ruin of this place, now where are my slippers. :lol:
 


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