What type of hose!?

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I am setting up a 1 car garage as a detail bay. I am trying to find the perfect hose. I have basically narrowed it down to a green 'Flexzilla', one of the 'perfect water hoses', or a coiled hose. I don't like the durability issues and the constant 'grow - shrink' with the 'pocket hose' types. I need something that will not take up a lot of room and be easy to maneuver because of the small space. has anyone tried the 'flexzilla' hoses? what about the coiled hoses? I thought one benefit of a coiled hose would be that it wouldn't allow water to pool like a traditional hose does when it creates a mini dam on the floor, but I am worried about durability. Ideas, suggestions, recommendations, anyone?
 
I have a craftsman black rubber hose and I will never buy any other hose again. They are very durable, do not kink, won't spring any leaks and last for a long time
 
I have 2 goodyear 3/4" rubber heavy duty hoses. they are great and super durable. I need something that is easy to maneuver in a 1 car garage.
 
I go with the mid-grade ($20) 50' Walmart (Red) hose. I've found using a Heavy Duty hose will wear you out trying to sling it around whilst washing

:autowash:
 
I went to Sears and bought a green Craftsman 100 ft. (Driveway and spigot are far away from each other in this case)

It's light and it also has a lifetime warranty.

Side Note:
Anybody know where I can go if I have an idea for a new invention, where I can go and get it made? PM me :)
 
anyone ever used a coil hose or one of the flexzilla hoses?
 
+1 on the black Craftsman.... and my vote for the rather expensive Eley hose reel!! The last hose reel you will ever need, promise!
 
Another vote for the Sears black rubber hose. Very flexable and easy to move around. Bought one 10 years ago and last year noticed the "finish" had seemed to have worn off--every time you touched it you got black on your hands. Took it back to Sears and they replaced it without question.

I don't see how a coil hose would be good for car washing--you want the hose to lay on the ground and not touch the paint--it would seem you'd have to pull a coil hose over the car (to stretch it out) rather than around the tires thus possibly scratching the paint.
 
good point about it touching paint. Lets assume it would be long enough that that wouldnt be a problem. What about coil hose water pressure?
 
Another vote for the black craftsman hose. I have a 50' section already, and plan on getting a 25' section here soon. Great hose!
 
So I have been looking at getting a polyurethane water hose.

  • Light Weight, 3lbs per 50 foot of hose
  • 150 PSI bursting strength
  • Kink Free
  • Will Work In Cold Temps

However they are not cheap and they normally are a smaller diameter 1/2 inch so this means increased water friction and less water flow. This is why I have not yet purchased one, but I think that I am going to take the leap and get one to try out.
 
the polyurethane is something I have looked at as well. Anybody used one?
 
I have a durability question about the black craftsman hose....when using only hot water?
 
Coiled will kill water pressure. I only use mine when needing to connect my pw without wheeling the pw around. It just doesnt work for nozzles
 
OK! so the craftsman hoses are popular. not something I am considering though. Remember small area to work. The coiled hose is what I am leaning towards. Pressure is a concern, but I do the initial spray off outside and then I would use the coiled hose for a rinse with the nozzle all the way open on a soaker setting. Should a coiled hose pressure be sufficient for that?
 
travis2375 said:
OK! so the craftsman hoses are popular. not something I am considering though. Remember small area to work. The coiled hose is what I am leaning towards. Pressure is a concern, but I do the initial spray off outside and then I would use the coiled hose for a rinse with the nozzle all the way open on a soaker setting. Should a coiled hose pressure be sufficient for that?
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Hey there... I have a 75' black Craftsman hose. Was like $50, seems durable, and has nickel plated ends. BUT it's heavy and kind of a pain in the ass to work with. It still kinks, and it has a memory like crazy (coiling is a chore!).

I bought the 50' green flexzilla from amazon.com. Only used it once so far, but I'm happy with it because it's a LOT lighter and still seems durable.

Hope this helps. :xyxthumbs:
 
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