Is it more durable than the "pocket hose"?
1655718
It is just like the pocket hose, but yes it has proven over and over to be more dependable and Rumford has a great customer service if there is a problem. I have had a hose now 8 months used every day, kept in the sun. Not even a sign of future problem. Just ordered a second hose
1655719
It is. Just need to be cautious on the cement and to always empty the water out after you use it.
1655720
I have only just returned the Rumford without trying it because I wanted metal connectors on any hose, so I really don't know if it is more durable than pocket hose. Sorry.
501043
We have had this for several months and have had no problems with the hose kinking. The redesign of the basket/bag area is a big improvement also.
1177344
It seems to be a strong hose but I honestly don't know if it would hold up better than the others or not. Although it seems durable, it is nothing special, in my opinion. Sorry I couldn't help more.
1054306
in my experience carrying all extensively the Gerber dime is more durable than the Leatherman style series and just as durable as the squirt series.
1023962
You can also get a 100 foot pocket hose that is 3x stronger. I just ordered one from amazon. It cost a bit more.
450621
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/
1889875
No.I had two that last one season. One day I am watering my plants and POWWWWWW....It blew up in the hand carrying the hose. My hand was bruised for a couple of days and luckily no child was holding it or near anyone's face. My neighbor returned theirs due to leakage. Great idea but not perfected yet.
1576961
This hose is NOT stainless! It is what appears to be a synthetic rubber hose wrapped in spiral stainless for extra strength (I guess) but these break on me within six months. I do use a shower head that allows me to turn off the water flow which causes a build up of pressure in the hose. It may not be designed to withstand that pressure. I'll stay with the fiberglass reinforced heavy white plastic hose that came with it if I can find it as a separate item. I've had it for a couple years and it shows no sign of breakage.
242083
Yes. This hose is awesome! I have replaced all old hoses with this lightweight version. Only difference is water flow because it is a slimmer tube, but it has worked well with pressure washers and everything else I use in the garden and around the house.
1544280
It comes with a 1 year warranty on workmanship and material defects. And so far it has maintain full water pressure while compressed with out busting like the 2 pocket hoses did.
1334880
The review sounds possible. If you are going to use this hose just for a normal garden hose it should be durable. Anything more than that (like letting kids pull hard on it) may cause a problem. The hose inside the plastic case is sturdier than most. Hope this helps.
820948
We used the Powerwind hose reel about 6 to 8 times last year using 100 feet of hose. We moved it into the garage for the winter & haven't used it this year. Battery still has a good charge. We probably won't be using this much anymore because we bought 2 50 ft lengths of Pocket Hose. Best hoses we ever purchased. The hose reel is not a piece of junk, but is a very good piece of equipment.
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!
1118395
Felicia mine was secure. My issue is the hose, there is a small section where the rubber is more flexible, that's where it ripped. Right under a groove.
1600443
I do not know about the X hose but it can't be any worse than the (ugh) pocket hose.
1673564
Yes, it's light and easy to move around. I have also had no problems with kinks. I like the hose.
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.