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Originally Posted by slilley
I've purchased at least 5 hoses over the last 5 years. I've tried the best that Lowes, Home Depot, and Ace had to offer. I also tried Amazon's top-rated hoses. Returned most of them, but I remember giving one away (couldn't be returned after using it) and stashing one as a spare under the back porch where it will probably never get used again. But this time last year I did FINALLY find a hose that I'm satisfied with! Is it perfect? Hell no! But I don't ever curse when using it.
Griot's Professional Water Hose, Item#94761
https://www.griotsgarage.com/professional-water-hose/
Expensive, but good. I got the 60' version. Next time I'll get the 100' version, because what I really need is a 80' version but they don't sell one of those.
If you look at the Griot's hose reviews, there are a surprisingly high number of negative reviews. I think that's because people aren't storing or using the hose with a proper hose reel. This is the one that I LOVE. I'm on my second one, because they only last me about 3-4 years. But they make it super-easy to use the hose anytime I want to wash the car:
NeverLeak Steel 150-Feet Container Hose Reel:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/NeverLeak-S...e-Reel/4363423
Good luck! |
That griots has aluminum fittings, so that’s a no-go for me and I’m even careful about disconnecting hoses when not in use.
For those recommending flexzilla … I’ve heard they’re good, and I’ve actually got some short ones for other uses, but like others have said they will get disgusting with what looks like mold.
(Granted it was picked up used, but I’ve got a flexzilla PW hose and no amount of cleaning seems to get it back to the original non-moldy color)
The flexzilla ones I have use aluminum fittings as well, so that’s another element to consider with them.
As mentioned above, if you’re diligent with proper hose care and storage (using a reel that’s covered, only having it connected to the spigot when needed, etc) those considerations likely won’t be as big of an issue.
But, let’s face it: there’s definitely plenty of people that just leave their hose sitting out in a bundle on the ground permanently connected to an exterior spigot.