Non Traditional Hose Recommendations

[Dan]

Hey guys, looking for a garden hose for filling the buckets and other uses. Still using a pressure washer for the car itself. I hate dealing with a regular hose, they are heavy and a PITA to wind/store. I had a coiled hose that was ok, lasted about 4-5 years which was longer than I expected. Just looking for something to replace that. I guess I could go back to another coiled hose, but the fireman style and the expanding style look interesting.

Anyone using a non traditional hose that they like?

[bad penny]

When I first started detailing I had a 100` (industrial strength) Goodyear hose custom made. They cut and crimped the ends on right in front of me! I drug that heavy piece of crap around for at least a decade until one day it blew. When it did, I `temporarily` started using a $20 Wal-Mart hose. It only took 1 car to realize that I would never bother repairing the very heavy and cumbersome Goodyear hose.
I used $20 Wal-Mart hoses for a couple of decades after that and then the collapsible hoses came out. I bet I tried everyone of those but never had much luck with their durability. This past spring I ran across this jewel. I can typically get 6+ months use (using It daily) and man what a joy it is to use and store.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zero-G-5-8-...gPTw&gclsrc=ds

[Stokdgs]

When I first started detailing I had a 100` (industrial strength) Goodyear hose custom made. They cut and crimped the ends on right in front of me! I drug that heavy piece of crap around for at least a decade until one day it blew. When it did, I `temporarily` started using a $20 Wal-Mart hose. It only took 1 car to realize that I would never bother repairing the very heavy and cumbersome Goodyear hose.
I used $20 Wal-Mart hoses for a couple of decades after that and then the collapsible hoses came out. I bet I tried everyone of those but never had much luck with their durability. This past spring I ran across this jewel. I can typically get 6+ months use (using It daily) and man what a joy it is to use and store.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Zero-G-5-8-...gPTw&gclsrc=ds

That hose you linked has lots of negative reviews..
Hopefully now, they have corrected all the problems..
Dan F

[bad penny]

That hose you linked has lots of negative reviews..
Hopefully now, they have corrected all the problems..
Dan F

That`s surprising. I`m certain mine gets used much more then the average user.
Regardless, nothing gets the nod of approval from me unless it has proven itself.

[Dan]

To be fair, freezing is the enemy of any hose, especially the fittings, I`m willing to bet some of those could be atrributed to that. What seems unique about the zero is it is a high flow hose.

[Billy Jack]

I`ve got a Zero-G in my backyard. I finally threw out the box and receipt, since it`s now been in use past the 5 year warranty without an issue. My wife just loves it, since it`s so lightweight and easy to handle when she`s watering her flowers or filling birdbaths. My only concern would be dragging it around on asphalt or concrete, as it is rather thin-walled.

Bill

[Dan]

Well since no one had any other recommendations, I have a 50ft zero on the way!

[Coleroad]

Well since no one had any other recommendations, I have a 50ft zero on the way!

i`ll be interested to hear your review.

[Coatings=crack]

i`ll be interested to hear your review.

Me too.


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[grovlet]

I use a 25 Ft one as the connection to my Hose Reel / Pressure Washer - it`s great - super light weight / high flow - been 3+ years now with no issues at all.

I would avoid leaving it out in the cold when not in use - but I use mine in the winter - just drag it out along with the pressure washer on warmer days.

[bad penny]

Well since no one had any other recommendations, I have a 50ft zero on the way!

I often wonder, how did this turn out?

[William_Wallace]

@badpenny saw that hose u posted it got me thinking

[bad penny]

@badpenny saw that hose u posted it got me thinking

You haven`t been thinking up until now?

[William_Wallace]

You haven`t been thinking up until now?

mostly empty space between my ears!

[Dan]

I often wonder, how did this turn out?

I liked the hose so much I bought one for my dad. He likes it too. The real question is how long it will last.