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On Aug 16, 6:31 pm, Bob wrote:
Hello,

It seems that the normal plastic/vinyl garden hoses get made cheaper and
cheaper each year.
Usually, in years past, it was at the fittings that started to leak on
mine first.
The ones I bought this year actually split and "blew out" along the
length. Two of them ! At least there is good "quality-control,"
I guess.

So, I'm thinking of perhaps trying one of the rubber type of garden
hoses.

What are the pros and cons of vinyl/plastic vs. rubber garden hoses ?

Thoughts on would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

Sears Craftsman garden hoses used to be covered under warranty just
like hand tools. If that still applies, it is the best bargain
around.
FWIW, I hang my heavy duty rubber hoses on plastic hangers mounted 5
feet up on the wall. That gives you large loops to deal with and a 50'
hose can be put away quickly. Never did understand why people want to
get an honest appliance like a hose tucked out of sight in a funky
plastic box that IMO looks really pathetic. But whatever floats your
boat...

Joe

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Wow. You have strong feelings about hose reels. How do you feel about
abortion?

Just kidding. I think it has some to do with location. I think your idea
is pretty good but for my house I'd have to pull the hose over to the side
of the house then hang it on the hanger and it's real easy to have a reel
situated where I can easily roll it up. Also, having a hose hanging off
the side of your house can look tacky if it's in plain view.

I didn't know I had such strong feeling lingering inside me about hose
reels!

g Jim

I personally find reels to be a real pain in the ass. You have to spend a
lot to get a good one, although the ones recommended here are a combination
of reel, and wheel where one can load the hose on to the wheel from the
side, like an old car rim. That is what I use is old car rims. They allow
you to store the hose with big loops so that it doesn't compress the hose as
much, making it necessary to unreel all the hose to get water through it.
The diameter of the loops is also much greater, and the hose does not deform
into a tight spiral. Also, most of the reels have a small capacity, and
when that is reached, they become hopelessly tangled in there when the
tension is released and it uncoils like a spring in there. It is difficult
to put 100' of hose on most mechanical reels, although some of the spendier
ones you can.

And last, what about in the winter when it freezes? It is easier to drain a
hose and put it on a spare wheel holder with no water in it than to get all
of the water out of a hose that is on a reel.

Plus, in my town, I can get those real fancy rims that people hit the curbs
with. They're ruined, but you can't see it from the street, and there's
something to be said for having a Porsche or Lamborghini or Mercedes hose
holder. I've had people ask me where I got them, and if I'd build them one.
I say sure, and for a $5 post and a free rim, I get $25. They have to
concrete it into a hole.

And I don't think they look any tackier than a mechanical hose reel. I
don't get either based on looks.

Steve

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