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Need New Garden Hose

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  • 19-05-2022 5:07pm
    #1
    Northern lassie
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭


    Hi Guys

    I need to buy a decent garden hose - 50m long - does anyone have any recommendations where is the best place.

    Thanks



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    #2
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users Posts: 3,142 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    50m?? You'll need a large diameter hose to get some flow out of that length... If it's for a long-term use I'd consider putting a tap up closer.



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    The Continental Op
    Registered Users Posts: 6,722 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    You want something with tricoflex in the name. Trouble is you won't like the price.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,429 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    I just bought two 25m aldi hoses and joined them with a gismo they were selling in packets. It takes water up a hill to the height of level with the upstairs windows no problem.

    the whole lot cost me €45, I will replace it when it dies.



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    #5
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,686 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    €40 50m Hozelock starter Hose in Woodies. I have one for years in regular use in the garden, washing cars etc. No issues.



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    The Continental Op
    Registered Users Posts: 6,722 ✭✭✭The Continental Op


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119086270#Comment_119086270

    Depends water via a hose is always going to be handier than lugging water in a watering can. Used to run out 250m of 1/2 inch where I used to work. It wasn't great but 100 times better than covering that distance with a watering can.

    Wake me up when it's all over.



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    standardg60
    Registered Users Posts: 4,691 ✭✭✭standardg60


    Can't go wrong with Hozelock, mine is pushing 20 years old and not a bother



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    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,965 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    A lot depends on how much you will be moving it.

    A hose that is left in the same position all the time doesn't need to be of very good quality.

    But one that is used for different jobs and is moved a lot needs to be reinforced.

    Kinks are what kills hoses so if you are going around corners etc. if it is not reinforced it will kink.

    In my experience the Lidl yellow ones are pretty good for the price.



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    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,686 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119086943#Comment_119086943

    I have the hozelock 50m on a reel. It's constantly in use all over the place. The pressure is absolutely fine for power washing, sprinklers etc. One small hole in 15 years and I just cut it and used a connector to reattach it.



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    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,965 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119087143#Comment_119087143

    +1 on that they are a good product.

    I know someone who has one of similar vintage and it is in perfect condition.



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    #11
    Northern lassie
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭Northern lassie


    Thanks for all the comments and recommendations. Bought a 50m Hoselock and reel in Woodies on Saturday for €80 - happy with that.

    Cheers.



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    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,215 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Does the hose need fully unwound on the reel to use or can it be just partially unwound?

    Are you using the starter hose (yellow with grey stripe) or the ultraflex hose (green with yellow stripe)?



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    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users Posts: 10,686 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119235525#Comment_119235525

    The woodies one doesn't need to be unwound.



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    looksee
    Registered Users Posts: 28,429 ✭✭✭✭looksee


    As long as its not kinked you don't need to unroll. My hose sits coiled in a round container and I just use the head as is if I just want a can full of water. The stretchy ones might need to be straightened out a bit.



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