Hoses, hoses and more hoses!

I've had my 100 ft. Flexzilla for about 3 years and works like a champ! Even in cold weather it's flawless.

Kyle
 
the hose is secondary to me i only need a short one, but the pressure washer is everything. i could never go back to hose washing i would hate it. i love the power of a good pressure washer plus the foam gun
 
Got mine from Home Hardware in Canada ($55.00 CND so like free in USD lol).

Don't know if available in USA, but usually you get stuff B/4 Canada.

It's called the "All Season Clear Hose" and it folds up flat.

This is a home product, not industrial one, so the fittings are hard plastic, but the hose itself is durable.

Will not kink or get caught under tires when working around car.

Will not "shrink" when turned on and I have ran over it numerous times with no issues.

Can take -50 C temperatures (it really doesn't get that cold in Canada where I am, -20 C max).

Reels up a 50' size hose into a round shape about the size of a medium pizza if you want, and only about 1" high.

Best hose for me, but I think it would be perfect for mobile user, as takes up very little storage space.
 
Eldorado2k said:
But I quickly reminded myself the Flexzilla has to be way better than that cheapo hose. Plus I think I got a good deal on it, $32 + free shipping.
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You've made the right decision.

It's smart to shop smartly, but there are times that quality counts. Bucks 'saved' many times backfired and cost you more in the long run.

Specialized tools are good example. One that comes to mind is my axle pin removal tool; a $7 part. A forum friend was "gimmicky & unnecessary", only to struggled and plenty of f__ks & sh_ts for a good hour before admitting defeat. So I went back home, came back and handed him the part. 30 seconds later the locking pin came off and it was all golden.

Same with crank bolt socket. Pay the fee, ya cheapskates.
 
That's why I never buy a cheap or used battery.



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BrutalNoodle said:
You've made the right decision.

It's smart to shop smartly, but there are times that quality counts. Bucks 'saved' many times backfired and cost you more in the long run.

Specialized tools are good example. One that comes to mind is my axle pin removal tool; a $7 part. A forum friend was "gimmicky & unnecessary", only to struggled and plenty of f__ks & sh_ts for a good hour before admitting defeat. So I went back home, came back and handed him the part. 30 seconds later the locking pin came off and it was all golden.

Same with crank bolt socket. Pay the fee, ya cheapskates.
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AMEN!!

I was 20 years old with an old 70's Chevy p/u that had the power steering pump crap the bed. No biggie, right?
Well, after rounding over the frozen flare fittings,(and I knew better than to use regular wrenches) I went and got a set of fitting wrenches.

Wish I had my Snap-On flank drive wrenches back then, but my 20 year old self didn't have $700 for that wrench set then. ;)
 
Eldorado2k said:
That's why I never buy a cheap or used battery.
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Same! And tires.

I'm on two wheel a lot, so good rubber is extremely important, which translates over to passenger vehicles as well. Hey, you & loved ones are riding on it. Good tires = cheap insurance.



PaulMys said:
AMEN!!

I was 20 years old with an old 70's Chevy p/u that had the power steering pump crap the bed. No biggie, right?
Well, after rounding over the frozen flare fittings,(and I knew better than to use regular wrenches) I went and got a set of fitting wrenches.

Wish I had my Snap-On flank drive wrenches back then, but my 20 year old self didn't have $700 for that wrench set then. ;)
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Yes sir! And that $700 is worth every penny. :props:
 
Eldorado2k said:
That's why I never buy a cheap or used battery.



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Yup. Like the cheesy Interstate POS I just replaced w/ genuine MOPAR in the wife's Jeep. (She bought it used in '14.)
The MOPAR battery? GUARANTEED for 6 years from the dealer. Price difference? $42.

Gee, what a decision. Lol
 
BrutalNoodle said:
Same! And tires.
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....I'm guilty of buying used tires.... But I've got a solid excuse, I'm latin! Lol. And if you've ever heard Joe Fernandez tell that joke about all latins having mismatched tires then you should be laughing right now. But anyways, it's true. Lol.

My other reason is I'm driving a high mileage Caddy with a Northstar, and I knock on wood for every month/year it continues to run and run good. But unfortunately statistics can't be ignored and I understand there could come a day... So I try to not fall in love aka invest in certain parts when it comes to my car. New shocks? Are you crazy? Lol. New set of tires? You payin? Lol.

But at least my Caddy is clean as hell! Can't take that till the very last day!


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We forgive you, Eldo.

Latin? Hell, I'm Polish. I don't understand half of what goes on around here!
 
I just go with a decent set of hose. Don't want to spend too much money on them.
Gotta have them Gilmour brass quick disconnect and flow control valve.
 
fightnews said:
the hose is secondary to me i only need a short one, but the pressure washer is everything. i could never go back to hose washing i would hate it. i love the power of a good pressure washer plus the foam gun
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I agree with you I couldn't go back now.

With my 50' flexzilla pressure washer hose and the 6' inlet hose I made i don't even really need a garden hose now...for detailing.



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Eldorado2k - A bit random, But how's life with the Flexzilla?
 
Bought the craftsman hose and its the best thing I did. Really well made and a lifetime warranty. I then further upgraded with quick connects and will be getting another set for my faucet to leader hose
 
oneheadlite said:
Eldorado2k - A bit random, But how's life with the Flexzilla?
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The Flexzilla's pretty cool, absolutely no regrets! It's easy to manage, it coils very easy [you still have to twist it while coiling it, but it's very soft and cooperative] and it looks really attractive for a hose, I like the bright lime green color of it. I could be fooling myself due to how soft it is, but it feels a bit lighter in weight than normL previous hose. [that's a + because I sometimes have to take it with me]

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Eldorado2k said:
The Flexzilla's pretty cool, absolutely no regrets! It's easy to manage, it coils very easy [you still have to twist it while coiling it, but it's very soft and cooperative] and it looks really attractive for a hose, I like the bright lime green color of it. I could be fooling myself due to how soft it is, but it feels a bit lighter in weight than normL previous hose. [that's a + because I sometimes have to take it with me]

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Glad you like it, Eldo. Like I said earlier in this thread, I love using them at the marina.

(Hey, how much did they charge you to install that GFI box??) ;)
 
Got my Flexzilla too. I put a Gilmour valve on it at the end but it was leak city. Replaced it with a Dramm that was 3x the price but seems solid. Added Gilmour brass quick connects to the regular sprayer, foam sprayer and pressure washer inlet.


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