Does anybody know if they have improved the quality of the pocket hose? Major improved the quality? It seems like a great idea, but very poorly put
1949652
This is the second time I've tried, too, so I guess we have to give them more time to improve the idea!
1949653
No, they haven't improved it yet! I bought three earlier this year, and two burst within one month of purchase! I wouldn't bother!
1949654
so far it is working great. We live in the desert and the sun is brutil. My wife loves it she waters all the plants in the back yard 15 to 20 min then the same in the front 3 or4 times a week. When she is done it goes in a small covered can so the sun don.t get to it.
1949655
I cannot speak to how these hoses were, I can say that we have had 3 for about 2 months and had no problems with them.
1949656
I have the 50ft model & it's a great hose. It's very durable & the commercial's claims are accurate. It's a great buy.
1949657
I bought the "New Improved" model first time I used it, third time the nozzle was closed the hose blew open at the fitting. My findings is that they are junk.
1949658
The new 3X is stronger which means it lasts about three months instead of just one. When someone takes this concept and builds a durable product they are going to make a fortune..just hasn't happened yet.
1250183
Yup. Same thing here. They are just stock hoses. They are always terrible though. Invest in some good nommar ones
671086
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.
178429
Same thing happened to me. The thing in the hose that presses the pin in the tire valve fell off. I am not able to find a replacement hose, so will be looking for an adapter like Dmitry mentioned.This may be a problem with these otherwise great compressors.
715878
I wonder if you were ever able to fix this? Mine leaks all over the place and in reading other reviews of this DeLonghi product, it seems a common complaint. Also seems like "not fixable." A real bummer.
914505
I can't remember. Was'nt interested in getting a replacement. there are a lot of other pocket hoses on the market that you can choose from. I got one of the first pocket hoses advertised on tv, and it still works fine.
1176065
I made the attempt but it doesn't work very well at all not enough water flow for the pressure washer. I ended up connecting the regular hose and it worked fine with it. I do use the pocket hose for watering plants outdoors and washing the vehicle. I like that it will not kink and it's easy to maneuver around with it being so lightweight.
904764
I gave a couple of those hoses to my sister-in-law as a gift. The "nozzle" end blew off in her hand. By the time that I retrieved the hoses and tried to get my money refunded from Amazon, I was informed that the "refund" period had expired.
255919
My suggestion to you is not to buy these expandable hoses that consist of the plastic fittings. I've experienced first hand that this hose is nothing but garbage and everyone that I know that purchased one had the same problem (leaks). Continue with the heavier but reliable hose until some company can produce a reliable flexible hose that will last for multiple years.
855720
To me warranty is irrelevant when the quality is poor, I don't want to send it back, I want it to work in the first place. However, I believe it's supposed to be 10 years, plus amazon offers a guarantee, but I am pretty sure that the folks at pocket hose bank on the fact that most people are like me and will just toss it. The time it takes to package it up and ship it back is worth more than the 15 bucks I'm out tossing it in the trash.
1476072
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.
1250185
Well i didnt have a problem but i do change hoses frequently cause if there not washable ( most of them arent) the do built some kind of dust from the charcoil and it tends to brake them or clogg them so you need to buy new ones and problem solve if you are willing to invest buy the washable ones there a lil pricier but u can rinse them and there way more durable
820947
After rolling the hose up twice it started started to leak water big time. I could never roll up a 100ft hose completely as avertised. I put it in the garage and have never used that piece of junk again. Bob
904345
Sounds like the hose isn't securely fastened into the slot. Make sure you turn it, and it sort of 'clicks' into place. Otherwise, I would guess a defective product?
1476077
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.
2201784
They respected their warranty with me. I contacted them by email and explained my problem. they asked me to send them the hose so they could decide if it was a manufacturing flaw. They sent me back the new house shortly afterwards.
292349
I am working on my second hose. I doubt you have any recourse at 14 months, except to post your hoses poor performance. Because they are useful on my boat, I replaced the damaged one, knowing it won't last long. Be careful about kinking or overstretching the hose, as I believe the pinholes start at those places. I would recommend this hose to someone who understands it won't last long.