Time for a new Water hose! Advise!

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I have used cheap hoses for a while and I am fed up with this last one that has a bubble in it. I am looking for a hose that will work well with my Electric pressure washer. I was thinking of trying the Apache hose on pressurewashersdirect.com but not sure if I could find something local at Home Depot or Lowes that would work just as well. I need about 50ft.
 
I have used the Swan 75' footer contractor grade hose ($40-$50 I think) from lowes w/ a honda gas powered pressure washer with no problems.

I would just make sure to get something labeled heavy duty or contractor grade.
 
TuxedoTaurus said:
I have used the Swan 75' footer contractor grade hose ($40-$50 I think) from lowes w/ a honda gas powered pressure washer with no problems.

I would just make sure to get something labeled heavy duty or contractor grade.
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They might have changed the way they are built.. they have the worst reviews I have ever seen for a water hose lol.. some one even mentions not what htey used to be.


I might give this one a try..
Legacy Manufacturing HFZWP550 Flexzilla Pro 5/8 X 50 Zillagreen Water Hose - Air Tool Hose Reels - Amazon.com
 
I've been using neverkink hoses from Lowes. Lifetime warranty. First one lasted through 4 years of heavy useage and developed a bulge. Warranty swapped it for a new one last year, no questions asked.
 
Just02896 said:
I've been using neverkink hoses from Lowes. Lifetime warranty. First one lasted through 4 years of heavy useage and developed a bulge. Warranty swapped it for a new one last year, no questions asked.
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Did you have to buy the lifetime warranty?
 
Wow that's where mine came from. I used it in the Chicago area and it was left outside 24/7 through -25 to over 100 degree weather. I have had it for 8 years with no issues other than some color fading from the sun. All I do is make sure to never leave it pressurized after rolling it up, and never leave the spigot on. Which seems like common sense but you never know.
 
I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem
 
TuxedoTaurus said:
Wow that's where mine came from. I used it in the Chicago area and it was left outside 24/7 through -25 to over 100 degree weather. I have had it for 8 years with no issues other than some color fading from the sun. All I do is make sure to never leave it pressurized after rolling it up, and never leave the spigot on. Which seems like common sense but you never know.
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I wonder if they changed the build quality on that one. Sounds like yours was awesome lol.
 
A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.
 
Slimsadie said:
A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.
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That was the one I linked.. the down side is its only 150psi burst rate.. which is kinda low compared to Apache 200 PSI or NeverKinks Commerical grade 400 psi burst..

Neverkink 3/4 in. x 50 ft. Commercial-Duty Series 4000 Water Hose-9884 50 at The Home Depot

I guess All I really need is High flow.. something that doesn't kink.. and something that lasts...
 
Slimsadie said:
A contractor friend recommended the Legacy Flexzilla and it has been an excellent hose. You can read the reviews on amazon.
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I second that! Amazing hose so far (2 years). I also used a craftsman all rubber hose for a few years... VERY sturdy, and left out in the sun without problems... heavy as all hell though. I will probably buy another flexzilla for my front yard hose as well.
 
just don't buy the x hose or x hose pro. they don't hold up worth a dam.
 
Evan.J said:
I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem
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This one! Have one in the shop and with Craftsman, if it bust, you can get a new one.

HUMP
 
Evan.J said:
I have a craftsman rubber hose and I love it. I think I have has it well over 5 years and never had one problem
pro 4x said:
:xyxthumbs: Love mine.
HUMP DIESEL said:
This one! Have one in the shop and with Craftsman, if it bust, you can get a new one.
jfelbab said:
Kmart is selling the Craftsman 50', ⅝" all rubber hose for $20 through June 30th. Great hose value.

50ft Garden Hose: Find Craftsman Products Only at Sears
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^^^... :iagree: ...^^^

'Nuff said;
Close thread. :D

Bob
 
Just02896 said:
I've been using neverkink hoses from Lowes. Lifetime warranty. First one lasted through 4 years of heavy useage and developed a bulge. Warranty swapped it for a new one last year, no questions asked.
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I use that hose too! Good hose. Justo2896 do you have to show anything on the warranty and you call them Direct? Also I here the craftsman hose is good also!
 
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