Anyone used this hose in there garden as a soaker hose and poked holes in it? I'm looking for a BPA, lead free healthy hose for my veggies to water.
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You could do that I suppose, but not sure why you'd waste a premium hose for that. You can get inexpensive soaker hoses that are designed to seep water under pressure. And I've never heard of a hose containing lead so I think you're fine with whatever you find online.
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You are on the right track - marine hoses are drinking safe - Neverkink is made in the USA, is lead free - although the hose itself is very thick compared to other hoses, maybe that's why they don't kink ?? So good luck with poking holes in it !
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Removed bottom, removed hoses,fill heating element where hoses attach half full with water, put finger on one end and blew on the other...water spewed out. Found hairline crack in aluminum tube. Coated with LB Weld, stopped leak. No more problems. NOTE: I had to drill screws that hold bottom on because my tool was too fat to reach up into the hole and unscrew the hex screw. Mixed more JB Weld and attached the bottom in 4 places so if need be I can get back in the bottom by popping these 4 small places with screw driver. Hope this helps. My rubber hoses were good. Ron
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I went through3 of these already usually in less than 5 hrs running time.. I complained to company because hose would get holes from vibrating against anything wood ground etc. They did send me a new one. I split a garden hose and taped it over the pw hose then took pipe insulation and taped that over the hose. it is bulky but at least I was able to finish out a day of pressure washing..
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I haven't had that unfortunate experience. My Flojet has worked pretty well. It should grind up most non-solid stuff. Long fibers might be a problem.I learned to tip the Flojet up during the last rinse, after I found small amounts of non digested seeds and grit at the bottom of the dump hose. There might be some small fibers or hair left on the cutters.Definitely not a real pleasant task!
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I've used one outside for about 8 years (with a fair amount of sub-freezing temps - Upstate SC) & the only problem I've had was in using a 3/4" hose for the discharge. It got clogged & burnt up the motor. Getting ready to order another one & use a larger hose. I will also use some sort of screening on the top grillwork of the sump box.
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Answer here...I have had three of them, and they all sprung leakes. I have given up on them. Other folks I know have had the same problem. Best to order the "original" -- DapX Hose -- I have heard of no one having trouble with the DapX.
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No.I had two that last one season. One day I am watering my plants and POWWWWWW....It blew up in the hand carrying the hose. My hand was bruised for a couple of days and luckily no child was holding it or near anyone's face. My neighbor returned theirs due to leakage. Great idea but not perfected yet.
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Yes, the pot hasd a hole for the Hose. It is very good since it has a lid to keep leaves and other trash out of it.
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It's made out of stuff that holds water and lets it soak areas needing irrigation in the yard. I haven't had time nor the interest to go inside the hose or do extensive chemical testing or investigation. Contact the manufacturer.
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Here is the manufacturer's statement in its entirety, from waterrightinc.com on its FAQ page, on June 26, 2014: "What does the recent www.healthychoice.com report on garden hose by Ecocenter.org mean? We spoke with Jeff Gearhart, the Research Director who was in charge of this study on 5-14-2013 and he supported our safety claim regarding our hose. He encouraged us to send anyone with concerns to their lab directly. http://www.healthystuff.org/contact.us.php Jeff Gearhart also recommends our polyurethane product and natural rubber hoses over other garden hoses in the industry. He specifically noted that the lead testing that is performed by their lab utilizes an x-ray devise which penetrates the chrome surface coating to determine the level of lead content in our brass. And yes, although there is lead inside the brass we use (which almost all brass fittings do and that we have always claimed), we specially plate our fittings with nickel and chrome to prevent our customers from coming in contact with any lead. An Independent lab called Bureau Veritas in Buffalo, NY, has also performed a surface coating test that shows our fittings meet drinking water safe applications. You will also be happy to know (based on our company's priorities to make only completely safe products), that we have been working on a producing a completely lead free fitting over the last 12 months (now that that brass alloy has recently become available by Chase Brass). The only unfortunate part of making this change is that the cost for lead-free brass is double the cost of regular 360 brass, which will possibly add between $4-5 retail to all of our hoses. Again, although we currently meet drinking water safe standards, it has been our top priority in 2013 to produce the safest garden hose in the industry. Water Right 100% lead-free fittings will be available by year end and will also be tested by a certified laboratory to ensure a completely lead and toxin free product. Jeff Thomas - President "
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I've noticed the ceramic components do get some green growth, but doesn't impede the water supply. On the water supply side side, I was using a glass bottle that would get greenish growth over time. I would clean it when it occurs and also clean the plastic hose component when you see growth. If you are getting growth so quick, you may be in a very humid spot, so try moving the water source to a well sunlit area if possible. Also, keep the water source covered so less growth can accumulate inside the water container.
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Hi Richard. Yes I only bought one of these hoses, but after the third use it came apart at the fitting that attaches to the water spigot. Was not impressed with it. When I have that kind of a failure soon after purchase I don't try it again. I won't purchase another. Hope this was helpful. Good luck.
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I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring... » Read More I am on my 4th root feeder in the last year. They have/had a problem with the valve and maybe yours-after they identified the problem-it seems to be fixed. The older ones worked great but the plastic ones-well, not so hot. Years ago when I lived in Nebraska I had a good metal one, I used it once a month and watered each tree on low water pressure for 30 minutes each at three locations at the drip line and they thrived. The soil I have at my new house in Oklahoma, the feeder has not made a significant difference......Yet. But then again the 3 I purchased last summer and fall and this spring were defective. I have a good one now. « Show Less
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The hose is intended to be used for drinking water. Drinking water hoses are made of different materials than garden hoses are for that very reason. According to Camco's website, the entire hose is drinking water safe. http://bit.ly/1HtPCEP Hope that helps! Have a good one!
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Never drink out of a garden hose. Do the research, there are numerous chemicals in all their linings:http://ideas.time.com/2012/08/02/is-your-garden-hose-toxic/
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Ray in MO. I have in use several hundred feet of this product. It's great for straight/flat use but not good for turns and bends and I'm speaking of sharp 90 degree bends/turns. I do all my gardening in giant pots and have them set side to side/end to end so that all hose runs in a straight line. You will have the kink problem with any hose. The water will flow through the kinks but at a greatly reduced volume and pressure. Best Wishes.
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the actual product website says it is NOT drinking water safe, this was the answer by the site moderator in the discussion forum: "no our hose is not drinking water safe (potable) Thanks."