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Sticky Garden Hose
I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been
out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA |
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09.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. |
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On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 00:12:10 -0000 (UTC), Boris
wrote: Boris wrote in . 209.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. |
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On 8/1/2017 8:12 PM, Boris wrote:
Boris wrote in 09.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. More likely what you are seeing is the plasticizer in the vinyl bleeding out. Without plasticizer vinyl is pretty stiff as like PVC pipe and you will find it used to soften the PVC in seat covers, shower curtains, hoses and the like. Plenty of websites to explain use and what they are chemically: http://www.plasticisers.org/where-is-pvc-used/ Hopefully enough will remain so the hose does not stiffen and possibly break. |
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On 8/1/2017 8:12 PM, Boris wrote:
Boris wrote in 09.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. The solution, you now know, is to buy a rubber hose next time. Splurge and get a Eley Rapid Reel for it and it will last about forever. I've had mine for about 6 years now and it makes life easier. https://www.eleyhosereels.com/ |
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On 08/01/2017 06:12 PM, Boris wrote:
I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. I don't think they're vinyl but I've had the same problem with motorcycle and bicycle handlebar grips. Once you wear through the skin they material turns into a sticky mess. Some do, some don't and I've never figured out the whys and wherefores. |
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On Wed, 02 Aug 2017 00:31:36 +0000, Stormin' Norman
wrote: On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 00:12:10 -0000 (UTC), Boris wrote: Boris wrote in .209.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. Yup good hoses are worth the money |
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Stormin' Norman wrote in
: On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 00:12:10 -0000 (UTC), Boris wrote: Boris wrote in .209.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. Such as: http://tinyurl.com/ycc9ox24 Parker http://tinyurl.com/y86z4xgb Craftsman http://tinyurl.com/y8qvhroq Continental http://tinyurl.com/ya6aj4ew Continental |
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On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 01:47:08 -0000 (UTC), Boris
wrote: Stormin' Norman wrote in : On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 00:12:10 -0000 (UTC), Boris wrote: Boris wrote in 9.209.88: I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Googling tells me the stickiness is the vinyl breaking down. I spoke too soon about rubber hoses also getting sticky...after reading that rubber shouldn't get sticky, I re-examined what I thought was a rubber hose of mine, and it turns out it was black vinyl, and was getting sticky. I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. Such as: http://tinyurl.com/ycc9ox24 Parker http://tinyurl.com/y86z4xgb Craftsman http://tinyurl.com/y8qvhroq Continental http://tinyurl.com/ya6aj4ew Continental Not sure if you are asking a question. I buy 3/4" x 100ft goodyear rubber hoses. |
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On Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 7:02:40 PM UTC-5, Boris wrote:
I've had some of my garden hoses get sticky to the touch after they've been out in the sun for a summer or more. They get really sticky...like they have tree sap on them, the entire length of the hose. Bummer having to keep replacing 50 and 100 foot hoses. The hoses in the backyard, in the shade, last forever. It doesn't seem to matter what type of hose, vinyl or rubber coated, they all get sticky after a year or so ex[posed to the sun. What is going on, and any suggestins as to what type of hose to use to avoid this? I have to have the hoses in the sun, TIA Purchase a stainless steel hose. Just be sure to roll it up when a thunderstorm is coming because it would lead lightning right to your home. ヽ(ヅ)ノ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07219YQMK [8~{} Uncle Stainless Monster |
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On 8/2/2017 4:40 AM, Uncle Monster wrote:
Purchase a stainless steel hose. Just be sure to roll it up when a thunderstorm is coming because it would lead lightning right to your home. ヽ(ヅ)ノ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07219YQMK [8~{} Uncle Stainless Monster Never saw that before. Certainly looks interesting though. If I was looking for a new hose, I'd give it a try. Right now, my 100' rubber hose is still in good shape after 4 years. |
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On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 09:32:12 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 8/2/2017 4:40 AM, Uncle Monster wrote: Purchase a stainless steel hose. Just be sure to roll it up when a thunderstorm is coming because it would lead lightning right to your home. ?(?)? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07219YQMK [8~{} Uncle Stainless Monster Never saw that before. Certainly looks interesting though. If I was looking for a new hose, I'd give it a try. Right now, my 100' rubber hose is still in good shape after 4 years. I have a craftsman green rubber hose that I have had since 1984 and it wasn't new then. It was here when I bought the house. I have replaced the ends but the hose is still good. |
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On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 10:42:35 AM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 8/2/2017 11:30 AM, wrote: I have a craftsman green rubber hose that I have had since 1984 and it wasn't new then. It was here when I bought the house. I have replaced the ends but the hose is still good. Well if we're going to brag. . . I have a hose since 1945. It gets stiff sometimes. Not as often as it used to though. But does it get sticky? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ [8~{} Uncle Sticky Monster |
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On 8/2/2017 9:32 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 8/2/2017 4:40 AM, Uncle Monster wrote: Purchase a stainless steel hose. Just be sure to roll it up when a thunderstorm is coming because it would lead lightning right to your home. ヽ(ヅ)ノ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07219YQMK [8~{} Uncle Stainless Monster Never saw that before. Certainly looks interesting though. If I was looking for a new hose, I'd give it a try. Right now, my 100' rubber hose is still in good shape after 4 years. I've seen the TV ads. They are a little slim and I'd like to see how they hold up after over 5 years. I've got a hose running over my drive and neighbors to his house right now to help him until his well gets repaired. Looks like good rubber and holds up with us driving over it. I had one of those old rubber Sears hoses I got cheap as it was cobbled together from someone that worked there and had to join some ends. It lasted decades just sitting outside. I did not try to take advantage of their lifetime warranty. |
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On 08/01/2017 07:31 PM, Stormin' Norman wrote:
[snip] I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. I like rubber hoses too, but they are heavy and not as easily moved. -- Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Bad command or file name! Go stand in the corner." |
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On Wed, 2 Aug 2017 11:59:28 -0500, Mark Lloyd
wrote: On 08/01/2017 07:31 PM, Stormin' Norman wrote: [snip] I stopped buying the inexpensive hoses and only buy rubber garden hoses made by Goodyear / Continental. They are not cheap, but they last seemingly forever. The one I use for the horses is at least 25 years old and still going strong. I like rubber hoses too, but they are heavy and not as easily moved. I find they last forever and have much less tendency to kink and, they don't damage easily if one of the draft horses steps on them or if a vehicle runs over them. However, one of the bored goats did chew a hole in one once. I cut it apart, used a piece of copper pipe and hose clamps to splice it together and it is still in service ten years later. I also use old steel wheels as hose reels. I paint them, then lag them to structures or to 4x4 posts and they are perfect for the job. |
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