| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? 20:34 - Apr 3 with 1006 views | NthQldITFC |
Do these new-fangled expandable hoses last. I want to replace a 25 year old traditional 'solid' hose which is becoming more of a colander than a hose.
I have used an expandable one before, and I like the way it empties itself out for ease of carrying, but I don't want to buy something for convenience if that convenience comes at the cost of a short lifecycle, because that makes me FUME and is very, very bad!
What's the deal? - not sure how long they've been around so I guess no-one can tell me it'll last 20 years. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 20:37 - Apr 3 with 984 views | hype313 |
Awful, waste of time, don't bother.
About as durable as our defence with Mark Fish marshaling things. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 20:55 - Apr 3 with 953 views | Bent_double |
I'll second that.
Bought one a couple of years ago, it may have lasted a day or two but not much more. I complained to the company, they sent me another one, that lasted a bit longer, but not much. Did only cost about a tenner though.
Bought another one, a retractable coil one, didn't cost much more, that's been fine ever since. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:00 - Apr 3 with 934 views | NthQldITFC |
Ah, thanks both, that's rather what I feared, and is enough to make me go traditional again. I don't think I'll go for a retractable coil job as I have to weave up the garden a bit with it sometimes, and I reckon it'd do damage to some of my plants and trees on recoil. Last thing I want is for the hose to pinch off my plums prematurely! Cheers again. | |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:01 - Apr 3 with 931 views | Mullet |
Are you gonna live another 20-25 years? At least to be able to need a hose? Get a normal one and be set innit |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:14 - Apr 3 with 897 views | Meadowlark |
Waste of money..
I have (foolishly) bought several, and they have all failed quite quickly, even when handled and used with great care. |  | | |
| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:16 - Apr 3 with 888 views | Swansea_Blue |
I’ve got an old fashioned one on a reel and it’s bombproof. It’s the best however much the previous owner of the house ever paid. I never knew I needed one, but I’d be lost without it now. The only problem is that it’s yellow. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:20 - Apr 3 with 862 views | Westover |
| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 20:37 - Apr 3 by hype313 |
Awful, waste of time, don't bother.
About as durable as our defence with Mark Fish marshaling things. |
Agree I bought one when they first came out great for a short time then leaked all over, don't buy one. |  | | |
| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:32 - Apr 3 with 853 views | NthQldITFC |
| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 21:01 - Apr 3 by Mullet |
Are you gonna live another 20-25 years? At least to be able to need a hose? Get a normal one and be set innit |
That's a good question, but I could at least will it to my successors. Having said that, water might not even be a thing in 20 years the way things are going. I wonder, can they handle home made gin? | |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 22:08 - Apr 3 with 812 views | ITFC_Forever |
We’ve got one and it’s been fine so far, although need to be careful you don’t stand on it etc. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 22:28 - Apr 3 with 788 views | jeera |
Unless you have a specific need for one then no, stick to a conventional one.
I moved from a significantly larger place to this flat which has a small garden and limited storage space outside so I have one as it's fits my needs.
However, I made the mistake of buying those green cheapish things and they didn't hold up for long.
The one I have now is still an expandable but of far better quality, in a cool black with decent brass fittings, all of which was reflected in the price, so the obvious 'get what you pay for' and all that.
But even for things like wanting to use the pressure washer I have to dig out the old faithful on a reel cos an expandable is of no use for that! |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 02:31 - Apr 4 with 658 views | BlueBadger |
I think I saw Expendable Hoses supporting The Fall once. |  |
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| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 06:37 - Apr 4 with 596 views | Blue_Order |
I read this as ‘expendable horses’ and wondered what kind of sick operation you were running. |  | | |
| Expandable hoses, what's the hive's opinion? on 09:02 - Apr 4 with 531 views | Churchman |
I bought one last year and it was a complete waste of time and money. Back to the ‘original’ style hoses for me. |  | | |
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