Annoying as hell if you’re trying to run sprinklers because of a month long drought. 50’ expandable hose is probably only 15’ without any water pressure. So you can’t really get the sprinkler where you want it without turning the water on first and getting yourself wet while the hose expands as water pressure builds

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Posted by jamboybarry

Member since Feb 2011

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Posted on 10/7/19 at 8:09 am to Tiger Prawn

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Annoying as hell if you’re trying to run sprinklers because of a month long drought. 50’ expandable hose is probably only 15’ without any water pressure. So you can’t really get the sprinkler where you want it without turning the water on first and getting yourself wet while the hose expands as water pressure builds

The answer to this is one of those on/off valves you can connect to the hose and sprinkler. I use one for a hard to reach area of our lawn.

Agree with others though that they aren’t super durable and eventually tear or spring a leak.

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Posted by Pintail

Member since Nov 2011

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Posted on 10/7/19 at 10:28 am to Tiger Prawn

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Annoying as hell if you’re trying to run sprinklers because of a month long drought. 50’ expandable hose is probably only 15’ without any water pressure. So you can’t really get the sprinkler where you want it without turning the water on first and getting yourself wet while the hose expands as water pressure builds

Yea I wouldn't use it for anything but a small area because of this.

Bed Bath and Beyond has a 50 ft for about $20 after their coupon.

I have one to water all the pots on the back patio. It works fine for that area because I only need it in a 20 foot area. When I am done, it retracts back behind all the bushes.

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