Since the hose must recoil, the material is elastic. Does this cause the hose to deteriorate faster in bad weather than a normal hose?
172890
I've had two of these for about a year now and we've now started an Arizona summer. They're still doing just fine for me. I'm going to buy another soon so I can have another on the other side of the backyard.
172891
I live in a hot and humid client and have owned the hose for about a year and the hose is still pretty much in tact. The material seems to be able to withstand the extension and recoil.
172892
This is not, in my opinion, a hose to replace the standard garden hose. The material appears to be molded in the coil shape and is not elastic like some of the expanding versions seen on infomercials. I use this hose attached to my in-garage spigot because it's fast in that you never have to unspool and respool it. It seems very durable and with quality fittings. I would not leave this outside with direct sun exposure as I feel that it would degrade faster than a standard weave/coated garden hose. Hope that helps.
172893
I bought several of these hoses. One is from 3 years ago and still like new. I am in MA and we have a really big jumps on weather patterns.
1116694
No but make sure the hose is rated for the incoming pressure (typically not an issue).
1048674
Hello yackjack. I have owned one of these hoses for approximately 1 year and it is used 3-5 times a week. No issues at all as it never kinks and when I sometimes end up stepping on it there is no effect to the hose. I bought the 50 foot long in red and I have been happy with my purchase. I keep the hose in a roll-up storage box here on Guam so I can't say if the color will fade or how rapidly if left exposed or if leaving it in the sun somehow effects longevity or integrity. I liked the hose so much I sent one to parents.
1454266
The hose is highly flexible and not designed to handle positive or negative pressure. Its realy designed to be a drain hose to carry volume not pressure. Please be guided accordingly.
2097127
Hi, Samantha. Generally, vinyl hoses are less expensive, so that is a plus for the vinyl hoses. However, I bought this rubber hose because I needed one that could withstand hot water (garden variety vinyl hoses are not rated for hot water). Rubber hoses stay fairly flexible in cold weather and tend to kink less. As you probably have determined, good quality rubber hoses are more expensive than vinyl. I hope this helps with deciding on your purchase. Good luck!
2237290
The hose is rubber and it might be flex able enough to form to your gas tank
1638269
I had the same problem with the hoses with plastic fittings. This hose has metal and to date it has not given me any trouble. Guessing time will tell.
3293
It is definitely a lower pressure hose. It has a smaller diameter than a regular garden hose.
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Should not be a problem just consider how much material you put over the hose. Bury it to deep/ sharp bends can cause it to pinch or crimp and reduce/ cut off water flow.Its a very simple system.
267566
From what I have read about the lack of durability with the flex hose I would say yes, this is a better hose than the flex hose. As for shrinking and expanding, no it does not do that. A flimsy hose isn't likely to last that long.
802537
Yes and thee rubber on the inside of the hose ruptured. Strongly advise against it.
3290
It's really a function of the nozzle you put on it. The diameter of it seems to be narrower thanthe normal hose and I have no problem than with the pressure.
1064667
I would not count on it not failing in higher heat. Per my review the seams of my hose failed after 19 months in San Jose Ca and I got soaked. I paid over $50 for the Tuff-Guard. I just purchased from Amazon a Briggs & Stratton 8BS50 50' HD rubber Garden Hose for just over $35. I used it for the first time today and it worked great. Seems to be heavier rubber than a rubber hose I purchased at a local store and returned. I would expect hot weather to take a toll on any hose but I would take my chances on the Briggs & Stratton. I will never buy another Tuff-Guard.
1064671
This has been the best hose we've EVER bought. Since we don't live in New Mexico, my guess would be that it would hold-up fine in the heat. It is ruggedly constructed an ours is still in perfect condition after a years use. I hope that helps.
2061723
I have no idea. Knowing that these hoses are probably not as sturdy as regular hoses - we were very careful with it. Hose just got a huge balloon I side and sprung a leak.
994349
Hose appears to be made of rubber and plastic mesh. Don't see brass anywhere.
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I have not had an issue with the hoses I have purchased. I am being careful not to yank them around or pull them across sharp edges.