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DIY & Home Improvement

CottonBear

(21,615 posts)

14. NO. Fittings leak & break.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Tue Jul 15, 2014, 06:43 AM

Jul 2014

I am a professional gardener. Brass fittings & heavy duty hoses are the only ones that work and last.

Try setting up a length of hose and attach some Y fittings to attach other hoses to reach the areas to be irrigated. Get brass ball valve breaker attachments to put on the end of all of the hoses to be used. This way you can run hoses to multiple areas. The hoses could be left in place in the garden. Then attach your sprayer wand or sprinkler.

You can also try one of those coiled hoses. However, you'll need to replace the fitting with one of better quality.

Cheap hoses are stiff and kink.

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are those deflatable garden hoses advertised on TV any good? [View all] CTyankee Jul 2014 OP

They aren't as durable as regular hoses, but I like them anyhow The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2014 #1

Can I get one at a Home Depot or do I have to order online? CTyankee Jul 2014 #2

I got mine at Home Despot. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2014 #3

despot...heh, heh, hadn't heard that one! CTyankee Jul 2014 #4

$19.97. Buy two! The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2014 #5

They only last one season, maybe two. That said I really like them. flamin lib Jul 2014 #6

I love mine and have used it at least 20 times - no leaks so far, but... lamp_shade Jul 2014 #7

I wasn't a fan of them JoeyT Jul 2014 #8

I've had some luck with the white hoses from Lowes LiberalEsto Jul 2014 #9

Can they be used just like a garden hose? CTyankee Jul 2014 #10

I don't see why not. LiberalEsto Jul 2014 #11

thanks. I only know about garden hose basics...no fancy stuff... CTyankee Jul 2014 #12

I bought one at Walmart. It did not last 3 months, started leaking. However, northoftheborder Jul 2014 #13

NO. Fittings leak & break. CottonBear Jul 2014 #14

by coiled, do you mean the ones that are retractable (like a vacuum cleaner has)? CTyankee Jul 2014 #15

Coiled like a spiral. CottonBear Jul 2014 #16

okay. can I leave it coiled? CTyankee Jul 2014 #17

Yep. CottonBear Jul 2014 #18

I think we do have a Big Lots. CTyankee Jul 2014 #19

The coiled hose has a medium long life. CottonBear Jul 2014 #20