Ultimate Hose Nozzle

Thanks Gonzo for the explanation,



Most people get lost if I try to explain anything like that. You made it quite simple though! (hopefully my easy understanding of it isn't because I work with Fire Deptartments everyday on the day job ;) ). I did try to Pitot my flow but my guage won't go down low enough on household pressure! :(



I know they will hold 130 psi, but have yet to find a Brush Pumper that has an adapter to use it to get a good psi flow at the tip. Everytime I visit a dept. with one I don't have a nozzle with me to test it with. Believe it or not Bon-Aire doesn't have these specs!!!:rolleyes:
 
I bought the Home Depot nozzle and have been using it regularly with great results. Best $20 nozzle I ever bought. :)
 
The Ultimate Hose Nozzle is an indispensable part of my detailing arsenal, though I agree good water pressure is a requirement. Sears has it's version on sale until 4/10 for $14.99 but is currently out of stock. If it becomes available before the sale ends, I'll pick one up as a spare! :xyxthumbs
 
FalconGuy said:
Target FIVE BUCKS... and it rocks
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Is that the same one that comes with the 50' coil hose ( blue) ? I have two sitting in the garage unused and a third one, one that came with the first hose I bought, didn't work. I took it apart, couldn't fix it, had to trash it.
 
I've had the "Ultimate Nozzle" for a couple of years and think it's great. Heavy so it's easy to handle and you can get almost the same kind of pattern as if you took off the nozzle and just flooded the surface. It's very versatile giving a super strong shot for cleaning wheel wells or a wide flood for rinsing off the surface. Also almost indestructable.
 
I went looking for it at Home Depot and Lowes in NW Houston and the Garden Center staff looked at me like I was crazy, then tried to sell me one of the trashy plastic ones made offshore. :angry I'm convinced they only heard the word "nozzle" and ignored the rest of the description I gave them..... :(
 
Gonzo said:
I went looking for it at Home Depot and Lowes in NW Houston and the Garden Center staff looked at me like I was crazy, then tried to sell me one of the trashy plastic ones made offshore. :angry I'm convinced they only heard the word "nozzle" and ignored the rest of the description I gave them..... :(
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Take them a picture of one and see if that jars their memory. If that don't work..."Kick their *** Seabass!":D



Bill D said:
Is that the same one that comes with the 50' coil hose ( blue) ? I have two sitting in the garage unused and a third one, one that came with the first hose I bought, didn't work. I took it apart, couldn't fix it, had to trash it.
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That "coil" hose is, IMHO, useless for car washing as that darned coiled hose keeps getting all bunched up around the tires........HIGHLY frustrating:angry



Anthony
 
Er, what's the obsession with this nozzle? It's the same basic one that's been around for a good century plus. Quicker twist turn off, less water flow adjustment, and a rubber bumper. Yippee?



I don't bang cars with the nozzle, so I don't see the need for the rubber bumper. If I wanted some protection, I could just wrap a bit of electrical tape on the old brass nozzle.



The quick adjustment isn't as valuable as being able to control a fine flow when rinsing. Other then the wheels, I don't ever use the high pressure stream. So I'm normally at a quarter turn or so on the old fashioned brass nozzle.



If you want quick on and off capability, put an inline ball cock right behind the nozzle. Then you can flip the water on and off with your thumb and never mess with the nozzle setting. Kinda handy all by itself when you want a large flow of water for rinsing without a pressurized stream.
 
foxtrapper said:




If you want quick on and off capability, put an inline ball cock right behind the nozzle. Then you can flip the water on and off with your thumb and never mess with the nozzle setting. Kinda handy all by itself when you want a large flow of water for rinsing without a pressurized stream.
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That's what I have, and it works great :up
 
Anthony Orosco said:


I also tried the "As Seen On TV" flat water hose. I must say I am pretty happy with it and yes I even tried to pinch close the hose, step on it and run over it with a tire and it still keeps the water flowing, pretty cool.



The draw back is that it twists on you while using it and then you need to untwist it every so often.

Anthony
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Anthony, is this the flat hose with the 3 orifices? If so, do you still have good water pressure with the Ultimate Hoze Nozzle

attached?



Thanks,

José
 
He said 'orifice' hee hee.



Sorry, couldn't resist.



To keep on topic, I bought a similar one from Canadian Tire and it blew. Water dribbled out. And that after arguing with my wife to justify a $25 hose end.



Maybe I'll try the brand name one next time I'm in HD.



j
 
schnell said:
He said 'orifice' hee hee.



Sorry, couldn't resist.



To keep on topic, I bought a similar one from Canadian Tire and it blew. Water dribbled out. And that after arguing with my wife to justify a $25 hose end.



Maybe I'll try the brand name one next time I'm in HD.



j
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Yep, I used the word "orifice" :D and also noticed I spelled "hose" incorrectly! Thanks for the feedback...



José
 
Caraman said:
Anthony, is this the flat hose with the 3 orifices? If so, do you still have good water pressure with the Ultimate Hoze Nozzle

attached?



Thanks,

José
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Well it has three holes where water comes out:D



"IF" the water pressure is solid then yeah the Ultimate Hose nozzle works well with it. The one drawback I have with this hose is that it twists up real easy. So when you unwind one end the other end can't swivel so it twists up.



Other than that it works pretty good and the greatest feature is that ittakes up hardly any room in my already overcrowded truck!:up



Anthony
 
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Target FIVE BUCKS... and it rocks

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Is that the same one that comes with the 50' coil hose ( blue) ? I have two sitting in the garage unused and a third one, one that came with the first hose I bought, didn't work. I took it apart, couldn't fix it, had to trash it



Mine was sold without a hose...... Black rubber exterior...... for 5 bucks I think its great.
 
I got the Ultimate Hose Nozzle .. and tried it the last couple days .. was exactly what I was looking for .. I have 130 PSI / 7 GPM water so it is perfect .. Now get this .. It came from Home Depot in Central Indiana.. .. couldn't find it up here in CanaDUH.



I like it cuz it will give a hard sharp spray when needed but I can flood the car to rinse off possible hidden loose crud and I was able to set the flood just right to use it to sheet the water off the car.
 
My use of the Ultimate Hose Nozzle has been very positive over the last couple of weeks, even at places where the water pressure may be low. If it becomes a problem I'll just use my other nozzle. I have no problem using it with one hand, as in turning it on and off. O also second what Jesstzn said about the water flow. If water pressure is good then it has a great fan spray that is just perfect for final rinsing or for covering alot of car in a few sweeps.



For $20 I believe it was a great buy PLUS it has a lifetime warranty so it's all good:xyxthumbs



Anthony
 
Bill D,,, sad to report my $5 Target Ultimate Hose Nozzle Died today.



Makes me wish I was still Married (Not really!), my ex mother in law could return a pair of shoes I wore for a year and get a full refund. I juts dont have the time or the interest, might just try the HD model.
 
I ordered a pair (of red and got 'em) on Thursday and they arrived today. :bounce



Bought two since the wife sometimes "disappears" my stuff while tidying up, then denies ever seeing it or, if seen, cannot remember where it was put. Someday, when least expecting it, I'll find whatever she last "disappeared" :nixweiss
 
foxtrapper said:
Er, what's the obsession with this nozzle? It's the same basic one that's been around for a good century plus. Quicker twist turn off, less water flow adjustment, and a rubber bumper. Yippee?



I don't bang cars with the nozzle, so I don't see the need for the rubber bumper. If I wanted some protection, I could just wrap a bit of electrical tape on the old brass nozzle.



The quick adjustment isn't as valuable as being able to control a fine flow when rinsing. Other then the wheels, I don't ever use the high pressure stream. So I'm normally at a quarter turn or so on the old fashioned brass nozzle.



If you want quick on and off capability, put an inline ball cock right behind the nozzle. Then you can flip the water on and off with your thumb and never mess with the nozzle setting. Kinda handy all by itself when you want a large flow of water for rinsing without a pressurized stream.
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Having the best isn't for everyone, but some of us like something better than electrical tape wrapped around the end of our nozzle. I think of the rubber end as "Insurance". I don't make a habit of bumping my nozzle on my car either, but the first time I do (fighting with a hose or carelessness) I will be thankful for it! Plus the rubber (Santoprene) is a nice medium and not hard almost plastic like substance some of the knock offs are.



More importantly next time your at Home Depot pick up a standard brass "old time" nozzle and compare it to an ultimate hose nozzle. Specifically look at the threaded ends where the hose connects. You will see about a 200% difference in the amount of volume of water than can flow through the ultimate hose nozzle. Both can give great pressure, but without volume all you do is push dirt around. Volume washes/rinses away. Same theory as a pressure washer. 2000 psi doesn't do crap without at least 2 gpm or better behind it.



As for the ball cock. Again a restriction! You easily loose half your volume putting in a typical ball cock valve (at least with the Ultimate Hose Nozzle). I have yet to find one that has an inside diamter to match my ultimate hose nozzle. All are at least half and I guess designed to work with standard nozzles. On a larger scale a 4" pipe can flow 392 gpm where as a 6" can flow 881 gpm. As you can see it doesn't take an 8" pipe to double your flow. These factors play a similar, but smaller role in the output of nozzles.



These might not be issues for you, but they are for me and others and I guess that is why we like the Ultimate Hose Nozzle. Oh, and the choice of colors comes in a strong second :p just kidding.



Gonzo0903 or an AWWA (American Water Works Association) Manual could probably explain friction loss and hydraulics better than I could even try, but there are valid reasons for this nozzle and the similar ones.



Bottom line from my experience is that it's all about the flow! These nozzles flow a greater amount of water than a typical brass nozzle will do (in addition to the other features is boosts) and that is something I desire.
 
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