I need this for an extreme flexible hose need (OUTDOORS). Does anyone have a clue if this type of material will hold up well outdoors? Werid I know.
286502
Given that it's stainless steel it should not rust outdoors. It's made of braided metal material. If this won't hold up I'm not sure what would. It may be remotely possible that if you keep water pressure on and the temperature drops well below freezing you might have a bulge, I just don't know. I can't think it would breach under about any circumstances. I use these for my washer connection because I don't want to have to turn on and turn off my water supply to my washing machine. Hasn't failed me yet.
2098175
I believe you can bury this hose. We have 200 ft of Tuff Guard hose and have had no problems with rugged daily use. Burying this would be light duty compared to what I have put mine through.
1870821
I am pretty sure I use mine for that green hose that expands and is very light weight ( the new kind as seen on tv) I have one looks great on patio , well made , would recommend .
1064667
I would not count on it not failing in higher heat. Per my review the seams of my hose failed after 19 months in San Jose Ca and I got soaked. I paid over $50 for the Tuff-Guard. I just purchased from Amazon a Briggs & Stratton 8BS50 50' HD rubber Garden Hose for just over $35. I used it for the first time today and it worked great. Seems to be heavier rubber than a rubber hose I purchased at a local store and returned. I would expect hot weather to take a toll on any hose but I would take my chances on the Briggs & Stratton. I will never buy another Tuff-Guard.
1594553
there made of a nylon cloth type material there tuff I live in TEXAS where the weather is funky either real scorching humid hot or ice cold mostly scorching hot though and ive had these hoses out side for 7 months now and they still work like they should they seem pretty tuff I would get them if I were you I I give the hoses 5 stars so far and they will save your foundation for your home... not sure how they work for a garden or anything like that but they rock for home foundations during drought seasons
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.
744779
Only for short periods of 3 to 4 days. However it held up fine to 40-60 psi pressure which is not surprising given the nylon-braid reinforced thick tubing used. I would think it be at least as good as those short extender hoses you can buy which are much thinner. HTH...
1334882
I bought it for a friend, so I never really got the chance to use it. I don't know if they've had problems with theirs. The hose seemed to be a lighter material maybe less than commercial but haven't heard any problems yet.
1636910
It is certainly not the hard rubber style of soaker hose that gets brittle and breaks. It is very flexible.
193113
It stays flexible even when it is cold, I don't have mine on a hose reel, but I think it should work.
267565
From what I have read about the lack of durability with the flex hoseI would say yes, this is a better hose than the flex hose. As for shrinkingand expanding, no it does not do that. A flimsy hose isn't likely to last that long.
400756
I think it is more flexible. A much nicer hose and I think more durable. The weight, maybe a little more but it really handles well so you don't notice. We vacuumed vermiculite out of our whole attic and bought an extra 25 ft hose and it really wasn't too hard to handle and never pinched, and we constantly stepped on it etc and never hurt the thing!
1518567
I would say semi flexible. You can snake it about fairly well, though would need to stake it down for tighter curves. The important thing though about this stuff that they never tell you is it's only designed to be used in 15' runs. So it's not like you can roll it out for 100' like a soaker hose, though I have to say for years I did just that. Think if it's flat ground you can get away with longer runs.
1617779
I just used duct tape and it worked fine all season. Put down two layers on top our concrete patio. Only thing I'll change is to install the pool in our carport out of the sun. BTW, the material "aged" from outdoor exposure in south Louisiana and will need replacing for this season. Enjoy.. O^Ocrm
963504
The soaker hose is about as flexible as a garden hose. It will handle curves without trouble, but something like a sharp 90 degree bend may cause it to kink.
1159833
It doesn't look to me like it would be good for outdoors. Possibly for a one time thing if the weather is perfect, but the material almost has the look and feel of a light weight canvas that has been painted with an ultra white film. Personally I would keep looking. I do have some scrap and I could send you a piece.
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Should not be a problem just consider how much material you put over the hose. Bury it to deep/ sharp bends can cause it to pinch or crimp and reduce/ cut off water flow.Its a very simple system.