Does anyone have any tips on keeping the hose cool so this doesn't mist hot water the first few minutes of running?
1296580
Disconnect the mister from the hose, let water run until cool, then connect the mister. Viola! Cool mist!!
1507500
I think the key to flex hose is NEVER leave the water running and the nozzle off.. The hose isn't made to hold the force of water and you close your nozzle at the end and then your water pressure splits the hose. Mine has lasted more than one season, but I read and followed the directions
2057797
Make sure you flip the valve to the hoses and remove them 1st I havent had any trouble with mine.
1644823
I removed mine and gave it a blasting shower with the hose. It was a hot day, and it dried fast. Also, I made sure to -not- give those parts that seemed particularly electronic anything like a leisurely water bath. :) It continues to function flawlessly without a whimper over the incident. I'm just reporting what I did. Not meant for advice at all. And when I approach fans with the hose, I am always in acceptance that that I could bring an end to their healthy life. Yet I've done it for years, and have thus far got away with it. (Note- always on hot days, where they dry immediately.)
1126306
I found I had to tighten the hose on the outlet, which is a pain where it is located, to keep it running smooth. Use a wrench, but no so tight you break anything. We also have to keep the hose situated so it drains down the whole length of the hose, no rises as it goes towards the open end. Hope this helps
317032
If you're talking about the tight fit of the hose onto the connector you do want it to be tight. You can warm it as previously stated. I used a little saliva on it and that worked well enough.
1639531
Something I do is cut the water off and squirt the water out of the hose to relieve water pressure prior to returning hose into unit. I have 2 also and only one seems not to retract like it should and I believe there's a way to take it apart and make spring tension tighter. I've thought about doing that; but continue messing with it until the hose finally retracts which it always eventually does!
2003815
I started with warm water and let it cool to the desired temp. If I noticed that it got too cool I put a towel over the container to keep some heat.
1802688
First make sure the length is right, then stretch the hose out. This takes out the tendency to coil up. Make sure the pressure valve by the return is not turned all the way down. If it goes to fast it will tangle. Release the pressure so it slows down, mine works great.
2260550
I've found that if you uncoil the hose and lay it in the sun for a few minutes before you either use it or coil it up to put it away, it takes out much of the stiffness and makes it easier to work with.
534286
There is a low setting which is quite mild - should be ok - maybe the setting that ebbs and flows would work very well - just remember not to leave it on for more than 15 minutes at the most
1485816
We have no problems -I got this for my spouse to make it easier with 100' of hose and it works good. However here is a tip lazy people expect it to do all the work and walk away from it, and it gets caught up or kinks the hose etc. Just do not let you trigger nozzle drag in the grass. and it will wind up quickly.
117288
I have not had a problem with mine, it seems to be just right for the heat and when it is real hot I wet it and put it on that is cooling
1986554
never had a problem with mine but when i'm done i drain all the water and I keep the hose in a bucket thats covered. Its a small pain but i really like the hose.
814970
Possibly...try a little less water and make sure the attachment you chose is secure. I have found that the water sprays more with certain attachments than others. Don't leave unit plugged in for more than a coule of hrs at a time because the seam on the handle can pull apart and over heat.
725596
Just set mine up: checked all the moveable parts to see that they were in place, filled it with cool tap water to the "Max" line (as instructed for first time use), and turned it on to check all speeds and modes. Remember to turn on the "cooling/humidify" button (the light will come on) The air is cool, like the air coming off the ocean-not cold like AC air flow. (I notice a faint chlorine smell with first use.)
1535595
Try letting it face into the beds around the corners and keep the water low. I've also just brought the hose straight down the middle of the beds between rows.