Garden Hose Woes

RSKY · May 11, 2016

Have used several of the black rubber Craftsman hoses for more than fifteen years. Always left outside. Sometimes they do kink but I will put up with that for the longevity.

RSKY

bigtiller · May 11, 2016

Nelson brass hose quick connector.

Nelson 5336 Brass Hose Quick Connectors Set Male and Female 1 | eBay

I still have the first ones I bought in 1990. They use a slightly different washer, so be sure to buy a couple extra Nelson washers.

Sears may sell them, that is where I bought my first set.

JerryK · May 11, 2016

I've tried all types of hose's that are ' kink free, resistant, etc '.. Best I have found so far is Flexzilla that I bought on Amazon. It still will kink, but is the closest to ' kink free ' [ once under pressure ] that I have used without buying an extremely heavy hose...

Amazon.com: Legacy HFZG55YW Flexzilla 5/8" x 5' Hybrid Garden Hose with 3/4" GHT Ends: Patio, Lawn & Garden

fidowanttobe · May 11, 2016

RSKY said:
Have used several of the black rubber Craftsman hoses for more than fifteen years. Always left outside. Sometimes they do kink but I will put up with that for the longevity.

Ditto. Same as always, ya get what ya pay for.

N80 · May 11, 2016

JerryK said:
I've tried all types of hose's that are ' kink free, resistant, etc '.. Best I have found so far is Flexzilla that I bought on Amazon. It still will kink, but is the closest to ' kink free ' [ once under pressure ] that I have used without buying an extremely heavy hose...

Amazon.com: Legacy HFZG55YW Flexzilla 5/8" x 5' Hybrid Garden Hose with 3/4" GHT Ends: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Thanks. That's what I'm looking for.

Bird · May 11, 2016

milligjg said:
Anybody tried one of those "pocket" hoses "as seen on TV"? Great concept but I think they may be garbage:confused3:

Don't we have a thread on TBN about them not lasting long? Aah yes, here it is:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/rural-living/343839-any-one-use-garden-pocket.html

rhunt · May 11, 2016

If you are looking for a really good rubber hose, get a Craftsman hose, they are the best I have ever owned. One is about 40 years old and one is about 15 years old. Just purchased another Craftsman rubber hose for the shop. You really can not go wrong with these hoses. Bob