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20. The coiled hose has a medium long life.

Wed Jul 16, 2014, 04:25 PM

Jul 2014

The fitting will fail first. However, you can replace fittings easily.
Happy gardening!!

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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 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

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