The Official XHose Expanding Garden Hose Pipe with BONUS adaptor, 75ft, Blue

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On closer inspection, I saw sellotape around the base of the box, a tell-tale sign that a previous customer had returned this product. I have a feeling that if you buy the Superhoze, you’ll probably be claiming the warranty, so keep your receipts. The Overall Quality

The constant expansion and contraction can cause wear and tear, and these pipes may not last as long as a regular hosepipe. Cheap no-brand expandable hoses are the worst offenders. Expanding hosepipes can be connected from the tap to the pressure washer but remember that it may shrink once switched on. Despite only spending less than two hours using this expandable hose, I was left with the feeling that it was cheap and of poor quality.There are dozens of garden hoses, from light to heavy-duty options, with solid brass connectors, aluminum fittings, or plastic fittings. Some hoses come with an eight or nine-function spray nozzle for optimal watering control, while others have a synthetic or natural latex core. Natural latex comes from rubber tree sap and is more puncture resistant than other materials. Types of Gardening Hoses Like similar expandable hoses, this dependable hose from Flexi-Hose stretches to three times its size, but unlike regular rubber hoses, this functional hose won’t kink and can handle between 41–113°F. The ¾-inch brass connectors have a rubber seal to reduce leaks and a shut-off valve. I don’t recommend this expandable hose as the Flexi-Hose and TheFitLife’s hoses were far superior in build quality, especially the fittings and the sleeve. How I Tested This Hose The outer layer of the hose was padded and felt like it would hold up well if dragged along the floor.

Choosing the proper hose for watering is essential, and our guide below covers the different types of hoses, including drinking water-safe options, so that you can see if an expandable hose is indeed the best option for you. The spray nozzle has a non-slip rubberized grip, a circular valve to change water pressure, and eight spray patterns, including mist, shower, jet, and cone watering options. One happy buyer wrote, “I decided to try this one, and am very happy with it so far. It’s light and easy to move around, and doesn’t kink, which saves me trips up and down my hill…So far I love it. No kinks, no leaks, and a nozzle that’s very easy to use. Recommend it.” This expandable garden hose comes with a hose hanger, storage bag, and a 10-pattern ergonomic, slip-resistant spray nozzle. “Love the small size,” reported one satisfied consumer. “Came with a great storage hook that attaches to the spigot. Has an alternate shut-off at the end of the hose. No leaking and shrinks up to a nice compact size.” Not to be used with Pressure Washers Avoid tugging and struggling with your garden hose *Not to be used with Pressure Washers Avoid tugging and struggling with your garden hose *Not to be used with Pressure Washers Avoid tugging and struggling with your garden hoseI liked the choice of colours, metal brass fittings, and I got the feeling that it was well-made and would hold up well if dragged around a lot. Flat hoses: Similar to the hoses used to put out a fire, this hose contracts when water is added and is self-draining. It stores entirely flat once water pressure is reduced. The XHose doesn’t come with a spray gun or nozzle which is disappointing as I only have a cheap nozzle from an old hosepipe at home and for the price, I expected more from XHose. Manufacturer Warranty

I did my research online before buying this hose, and here’s what I found from the various online retailers I looked at: As with the other hoses I dragged it over different surfaces, inflated and deflated it several times and left it fully inflated for 30 minutes to test its waterproofness. I also used it to water my plants and lawn. No Spray Gun or Nozzle Now, if this expandable hose can burst under the ridiculously low water pressure I have at my property, I hate to think what would happen under decent pressure. Soaker hoses: A sprinkler or soaker hose is similar to a drip system and works on a timer. This hose drips water onto a garden to soak the soil and keep it moist in especially hot and dry climates. If you want to use it for sprinklers or anything that requires a constant flow of water, it won’t stay expanded at its full length and will shrink unless you can control the flow rate, so look for hoses that allow you to do this.

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While not exactly a typical expandable hose, this coil hose from Water Right is safe for watering edibles and for little ones to drink directly from the nozzle and has a similar shrinking function. The coiled hose design stretches approximately 40–45 feet its full length for a 50-foot hose, and 25 feet has a workable length of 20 feet, and so on. An inline tap or valve allows the user to adjust the flow rate before the water enters the nozzle, spray gun, sprinkler, etc. For example, if you want to use an expanding hosepipe with a sprinkler, you’ll need one with an inline tap/valve. Otherwise, the hosepipe will shrink and might not be long enough to reach the sprinkler. 6) Will you connect the hosepipe to a pressure washer? This lead-free brass and UV stabilized polyurethane hose does not contain phthalates and is ideal for watering small to medium-sized vegetable gardens. One happy buyer reported, “I did research on hoses that would not essentially poison me if I drank out of them or watered my vegetables with them. Many hoses can transfer chemicals into the water you are feeding your plants, and since I grow organic, I didn't want that. This one is perfect.”

Scroll down to read more about these top expandable garden hoses and what thousands of happy buyers thought about them. The outer layer of the pipe also felt like it would wear off or deteriorate if abused and dragged on hard surfaces (compared to two of the other hoses I tested).

I connected this hose to my tap and allowed the hose to expand fully, I then sprayed my flowerbeds with the water. I repeated this over several days and I also: I give this expandable hose 9/10 and in my opinion, it’s the best of the three I tested but do read the “what I didn’t like about the Flexi Hose” section above as some of the issues could be important to you. Expandable hoses: An expandable water hose is the best of all worlds since it’s lightweight, doesn’t kink, and shrinks to a third of its size. This collapsible hose is perfect for small to medium gardens. Some expandable hoses are made with natural or synthetic latex cores for greater puncture resistance. While it’s difficult to find a really long hose that is completely kink-free, this 100-foot expandable water hose from TheFitLife fits the bill. It has industrial-grade heavy-duty 304 stainless steel to help withstand the high 145 PSI water pressure. It comes in many different sizes for an array of gardening needs. If you’ve never owned an expandable hose before, here are a few things you should know about them first : Pros: