Is this hose simple to wind up when you are finished and how small does it wrap up? Need to store it in house daily during winter for farm chores.
283294
I returned mine and got a 5/8 size hose. The 1/2 size did not have enough water pressure.
283295
Actually, this thing is pleasantly surprising.. I bought it for my Lady, 5'2" OR Nurse, fussy... she really did not like hauling around the big hose she had at her place... she now swears by this thing... if it passed her inspection, it will definitely pass yours...;-)
283296
It is a thin, extremely flexible hose that is very easy to manipulate. While I can't quantify how small one can wrap it up, I can say that it coils into a remarkably small circle. I am far more pleased with it than with old fashioned, stiff and bulky hoses -- and I think you will be pleased as well.
283297
Hello... It's the easiest and lightest hose I've ever had to wind up. We have 2 on one hose reel and simply store the entire reel in the basement over the winter. I hope this helps.
1289095
It is a bit heavy, although I have only used it a few times. It is a very nice hose and heavy duty. It rolls up nice on my hose reel and the kinks are easy to undo.
570991
I empty it and put it in the shed through the winter just like I do the hoses. It came through just fine.
94330
The connections are a bit loose; my suggestion would be to keep the heavy hose propped up by putting something under it. It seems to me the weight of the hose causes the ends to experience too much stress. Also, I try to minimize the slack by keeping the hose as short as possible. Don't extend it out unless you have to. Hope that helps.
1742624
can't answer that I love the hose, its easier to water with, i do empty it after each use, that's common sense if you want it to shrink to its more concise position.
1743543
I didn't look when I got it. I have used it for couple months now with no problems. Even had construction people working on my house use it and they have not managed make it leak or fail. The trick is to not leave water in the hose after use. Empty and put away. I have a very small basket under the hose nozzle where it is stored when empty of water and water pressure. Works great, stores in a very small place, and I believe this hose type will take over the market for home use.
286693
I would suggest that right away you go out and buy a decent hose with a good clamp to attach it. Also, the hose is too short. Other than that, the unit is nice.
1039728
If you understand that extension cords, like other forms of wire, as well as hoses, are manufactured in "coils", and like to return to their natural state when storing you'll be OK. You just have to let them naturally coil, as you wind it up. It will involve a little twisting by you, to get the wire to neatly coil, but it's not a big deal at all.
1060873
this hose will roll on a reel nicely, pressurized or not, its very hard to kink while using, i drag it around a 43 foot sportfish, to kink it you have to get it caught just right but even pulling seems to free it,DEFINITELY worth the money
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It does lose some flexibility when in the cold which I would expect and my hose has been exposed to zero degrees. What I would do is take the hose to a warm place, then quickly take it to the cold environment after you have warmed the hose and hook it up in the cold environment . Unless your going to move the hose around in the cold allot I think your going to have to live with the stiff hose. I hope this helps. Jeff
1060871
This hose is the best! I have it on a hose reel, and it winds up without any kinking whatsoever. I strongly endorse this hose, like it so much, I bought a couple more for around the house and garden!
755979
easy to unravel, but sometimes the hose remains cinched or twisted once it comes out, so you have to undo the kinks
1099403
I have purchase several of these for our home and for the homes of our 2 sons. We are very happy with all of them. If the hose gets stuck and you try to force or power the handle around it will probably break. Be extra careful when it is cold as the hose will be stiff and difficult to roll up. If common sense prevails in using this you will be pleased with the results. Keep in mind it is plastic.
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While the Good Year is a good hose I find it to be difficult to "coil up" in order to hang it from hanger.. Good Year does also have a smaller diameter hose that would better suit the average homeowner do-it-yourselfer.. I've seen it at Lowes and HD..... The standard sized hose is in a box approx. 12"X13"X4" while the other is in a smaller box.. If you think you will need 50ft of hose DO NOT buy a 50fter!! Buy 2ea 25ft , they're easier to handle and IF YOU ever NEED 50ft you can connect them with the snap couplers.. The same holds true with the 50' or more, that you mentioned.. Buy 2 50's rather than the 100' hose.. EASE OF HANDELNG !! While the Good Year is a good hose I find it to be difficult to "coil up" in order to hang it from hanger.. Good Year does also have a smaller diameter hose that would better suit the average homeowner do-it-yourselfer.. I've seen it at Lowes and HD..... The standard sized hose is in a box approx. 12"X13"X4" while the other is in a smaller box.. If you think you will need 50ft of hose DO NOT buy a 50fter!! Buy 2ea 25ft , they're easier to handle and IF YOU ever NEED 50ft you can connect them with the snap couplers.. The same holds true with the 50' or more, that you... » Read More While the Good Year is a good hose I find it to be difficult to "coil up" in order to hang it from hanger.. Good Year does also have a smaller diameter hose that would better suit the average homeowner do-it-yourselfer.. I've seen it at Lowes and HD..... The standard sized hose is in a box approx. 12"X13"X4" while the other is in a smaller box.. If you think you will need 50ft of hose DO NOT buy a 50fter!! Buy 2ea 25ft , they're easier to handle and IF YOU ever NEED 50ft you can connect them with the snap couplers.. The same holds true with the 50' or more, that you mentioned.. Buy 2 50's rather than the 100' hose.. EASE OF HANDELNG !! « Show Less
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No, if you drop it, it will start to coil back to its normal shape. If you want to run a hose out to someplace and leave it there, you would have better results with a regular non-coiling hose.
5802
They tell you not to leave it up year round, but I did. You need to drain it below the hose holes a couple inches.Then remove all hoses and the valves. Shock well and put in some altitude. I let it uncovered.I live in the North were it get below freezing for 2 -3 months. Once it Thames out put some more shock and agencies in it the put the hoses and valves back on,then hook up the pump when there's no more chances that it will freeze. Also they now sell a solar blanket that fits perfect and will help warm it up..
891015
its an odd size, not a garden hose. I found hose close enough and put a clamp on it to hold it in place. works fine, better than trying to empty the bucket.