Flex hose review RichardI bought 3 flex garden hoses and within 3 months, the three had broken hoses either detachment of the hose or leaking of the hose. could you tell me if you had a similar experience with Flex Garden hose?I wrote the company that manufactures these but they would not answer me? Flex hose review RichardI bought 3 flex garden hoses and within 3 months, the three had broken hoses either detachment of the hose or leaking of the hose. could you tell me if you had a... » Read More Flex hose review RichardI bought 3 flex garden hoses and within 3 months, the three had broken hoses either detachment of the hose or leaking of the hose. could you tell me if you had a similar experience with Flex Garden hose?I wrote the company that manufactures these but they would not answer me? « Show Less
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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 have had absolutely no problems. May be it is because I do not use it often.
1476074
We did not have that experience; they are by far the best hoses we have ever owned.
1193817
Of the two green hoses (50') one of them blistered and burst the second or third time I used it. The second hose developed a pinhole leak within the first week. The two blue hoses (25') lasted a few months before they developed a number of leaks (each) and could no longer be used.
1476075
I have not had an issue with the hoses I have purchased. I am being careful not to yank them around or pull them across sharp edges.
1476076
I had the same problem,they are junk! I bought the fifty dollar version and that failed also.
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I bought this hose last summer and so far have not had a problem. However, I don't use my hose too often and after seeing other responses, I am concerned. I also paid $50.00 for my hose and I like it because it never kinked. The company should have replied to your complaint and this makes me feel that this is not a good product.
671087
We've had two, and both had leaks in the hose near the connectors within a month or two. We really liked the hose when it worked, but it just doesn't last.
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I had one that did that. return it asap! It can't be fixed. I've had three. One failed the second time I used it, doing what yours is doing. The other sheared open along a 4 foot length of hose and the water poured out there. The only one I've had that has lasted is the one made by Rumford. The other two were useless!
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We have two that worked fine for about 3 months. We are on well water so mineral build up has slowed the rocker arm to where they don't rotate. They both leak around the valve body unless you get them balanced just right. After years of fighting various sprinkler heads (for general watering) of all descriptions and costs, I have resigned myself to only getting one season out of any of them. Sorry, wish I had better news.
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I have never had a flex hose. Consumer Reports, at first, liked the flex hose, but after getting negative letters on it, changed its opinion and doesn't recommend it.I like my 1/2" Boat hose & recommend it. Of course, a regular 1/2" garden hose would also do the job. A hose is a hose is a....
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two years ago, i had the first one , took two weeks to get the company's answer. it could not be fixed. and i bought a new one last year. it leaks and does not stop again. no way to ccontact them.
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I didn't have that problem, and I dropped mine plenty of times. There were other issues with leaking, but not that. I did try to contact them to ask about issues, and I couldn't find a contact number or email address, so you're on your own with it unless you can find a way to contact them.
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They recommend you don't drink out of the hose. I purchased several different kinds of these hoses and some broke the first time I used them. Home Depot sells one much sturdier and cheaper. Good luck. Patti
694540
I have no information on whether you can safely water your plants with this hose. My feeling is that you should never buy another hose like this one.....it is a scam. Lousy plastic fittings, leaks profusely after a few weeks and there is NO WARRANTY.
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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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I do not know anything about the pocket hose but I had 2 50 foot flexible hoses and the actual hoses busted (one completely in half) within 4 months. I also had 2 25 foot flexible hoses and one busted in about the same amount of time, the other is working just fine right now. If I were going to try any type of flexible hose I would order the x hose pro. https://www.xhose.com/pro/
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I bought a 75 ft and the same thing happened. I called the company and they aren't responsive to my complaint. I certainly don't recommend buying from them. I don't think they are guaranteed because on the paperwork in the box doesn't state a word about any type of guarantee. I just hooked up 2 50 foot hoses yesterday made by DAP. Bought them at Bed, Bath & Beyond. They are much stronger but I don't see any guarantee in their paperwork. Go online at www.xhosepro.com and check it out.
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Sorry to say, my first hose by the second day had two small pin hole leaks and that afternoon the hose totally bust near the collers while I was rinsing of the salt water from my boat. After that I thought maybe it was a fluke and I did get the one with the brass fitting, but it lasted 7 days. Like I said there is a warranty, but it's not really free replacement if you have to pay S&H; every time. And besides if it keeps breaking? who in the world wants to keep returing it? It's to bad, because it is a great idea for a hose, just not strong enough with the current materials.
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Hi Robert, I love the product, but I'm sorry to say that they tend to fail. I told the Doctor who makes them about this problem. I've bought about six of them because of the leakage problem (and I don't abuse them). Still worth the price, since they're so helpful, but sooner or later, they're going to collapse.
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There is no mention of a warrantee on the box nor the literature that was in the box. I have expanding hoses for two years and from my experience I see no reason that I will get several more years of service from my four hoses. It is very important to relieve the pressure on the hoses when not in use especially if they are exposed to the sun for any extended period of time. In the winter I store all of my hoses in the garage.
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I did not try to use the warranty as the product was sent to me outside of the US. Instead I bought a regular garden hose for my mom which has lasted more than 3 uses.
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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.