the hose is stainless, but are the fittings stainless as well or are they plastic..??
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This hose is NOT stainless! It is what appears to be a synthetic rubber hose wrapped in spiral stainless for extra strength (I guess) but these break on me within six months. I do use a shower head that allows me to turn off the water flow which causes a build up of pressure in the hose. It may not be designed to withstand that pressure. I'll stay with the fiberglass reinforced heavy white plastic hose that came with it if I can find it as a separate item. I've had it for a couple years and it shows no sign of breakage.
1576962
The fittings on the hose we ordered were all stainless. That's why we ordered it since the plastic fittings on previous hoses kept cracking.
1576963
The fittings are stainless t The hose is very flexible and easy care much higher quality than offered at the home repair chains I'm not home looking so when I get home if you need I will be sure of product hose is I bought for the length and fittings
1576964
The fittings are stainless tThe hose is very flexible and easy care much higher quality than offered at the home repair chainsI'm not home looking so when I get home if you need I will be sure of product hose is I bought for the length and fittings
1110464
They are metal fittings. They have a coating on them that feels a bit like plastic but they are for sure metal.
32057
Found many listings for hose's on Amazons site. That said save yourself a problem and buy one made of metal not the plastic that these come with. I have had to replace 4 already over the last 3 years due to the connector breaking.
2201913
the fitting is made of pvc.it workes very well it gave me more flow and has kept my pool cleaner than before i was use ing it
32814
Hoses are great. May look similar to pool filter (the whole thing looks like a pool filter) but I've had the filter for about a year and a half and I have had no problems with them.
690391
The actual reel and reel housing is all heavy duty plastic. But the center of the reel that the handle and (at the other end) where the water hose is attached to is metal. It's a strong pipe like center. I can't say what kind of metal that is. And it's not stated on the package. But a magnet does stick to it, so I doubt that it stainless steel. We've had super good experience with this style of Ames hose reel.
95867
The one I had was plastic. The only thing stainless is the motor. You should check out the Breville.
2225491
Hi Wendy,To answer you question of what this hose is made of polyurethane would be your answer. Hope this helps.
2176288
It looks like stainless steel but I'm pretty sure it is plastic. I have not had a problem with leaking.
440477
Mostly plastic but is wrapped in stainless steel and has a stainless steel hose.
751712
Got mine at Lowe's. Came in a set. Plastic was all I could find. http://www.lowes.com/pd_99357-306-39QCGF_0__?productId=1115587&Ntt=hose+quick+connect&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dhose%2Bquick%2Bconnect&facetInfo=
690393
Plastic; the only metal was the hose connections. In my opinion it was advertised as being aluminum and actually came in a box labeled as aluminum. Consequently, it was not worth what I paid for it.
1649273
It's some sort of plastic and aluminum I think. My garden is organic but I don't try for certification but I can't see where it would be much different than a hose as far as non toxic goes. You have to adjust the strength of the spray at the faucet and one of the four I bought started leaking badly after a few months. About average quality for this type of product
114258
The hose is braided stainless. As far as cleaning, I cannot tell you, I haven't used it long enough to have that issue. I guess I am not that anal.
1107021
The fittings are metal, HOWEVER, the fitting connection that allows the reel to turn wore thru in under 1 year. The metal is such poor quality that it corroded in the first twelve months and a hole appeared (not rusted... corroded). This fitting is not something you can buy from either your local hardware store or plumbing supply house... it is a proprietary part for this unit.
716340
Plastic. The hose sprung a leak after one week. They promised to replace it. I'm still waiting for the replacement 6 months later. Talk about a junk product.
1037099
It is made of plastic. Works good for a fabric type hose, which is why I bought it, but probably wouldn't hold up long for a heavy rubber hose.