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New Water Hose and Spray Trigger Recs
Posted on 8/17/26 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 8/17/26 at 3:01 pm
I had one of the retractable hoses that shrink when turned off bust over the weekend. We’ve had it for quite a while and use it often. It was a 50ft hose that I could easily wrap up and lay over the spigot. I’m thinking about getting a 100ft just to have some extra reach in the yard. My wife does like the ones that shrink better than a regular hose. What are some good ones to look for or are they all basically the same?
Also, if y’all have any recommendations on spray triggers that get good pressure that would be great. My existing sprayer doesn’t spray very well. I don’t need pressure washer type pressure, but something for cleaning the mower or 2nd story windows from the ground would be ideal. Do yall have any recommendations for good quality spray triggers?
Also, if y’all have any recommendations on spray triggers that get good pressure that would be great. My existing sprayer doesn’t spray very well. I don’t need pressure washer type pressure, but something for cleaning the mower or 2nd story windows from the ground would be ideal. Do yall have any recommendations for good quality spray triggers?
Posted on 8/17/26 at 3:04 pm to damonster
the cheap metal ones from lowes are the best. just replace them when they fail. shite, i found one that was burried for a year, cleaned it off and it worked fine. and if it didn't, less than $10 to replace.
Posted on 8/17/26 at 3:06 pm to damonster
I have one of these, and it definitely isn't pressure washer level, but it has two brass tips you can interchange for a fan shape or a straight stream. I did exactly as you were wanting to do to rinse windows off from the ground. I did use a folding step ladder to get a little more height, but it was able to blast the cobwebs off.
LINK
LINK
Posted on 8/17/26 at 4:52 pm to damonster
Anyone have one of those actual retractable hoses that you mount to your house? Apparently you pull it fast and it retracts back up.
How do you like it?
How do you like it?
Posted on 8/17/26 at 6:32 pm to damonster
All of those hoses that shrink are disposable. I have 600’ of hose stretched all over my place right now and the ones I’m happiest with are these, from Home Depot LINK
Gorilla tough lite
They are flexible, soft, lightweight, don’t kink, spool up easily and hold up to abuse and being left out in the sun. Plus the fittings on each end are really nice. Highly recommended
Gorilla tough lite
They are flexible, soft, lightweight, don’t kink, spool up easily and hold up to abuse and being left out in the sun. Plus the fittings on each end are really nice. Highly recommended
Posted on 8/18/26 at 3:08 am to damonster
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:09 am to meeple
+1 for the flexzilla, particularly the ones with the swivel grip.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:15 am to damonster
quote:
Spray Trigger Recs
Cheap one at Harbor Freight, when it gets issues just toss if for another.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:33 am to damonster
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:50 am to PapaPogey
quote:
flexzilla, particularly the ones with the swivel grip.
Is that what that gray rubber sleeve is??
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:54 am to meeple
Yes. They sell them with fixed ends as well.
Posted on 8/18/26 at 10:59 am to PapaPogey
I always wondered that was for it keeps sliding down lol
Posted on 8/18/26 at 7:28 pm to damonster
with Gilmour fireman nozzle
Posted on 8/19/26 at 1:21 pm to damonster
Big fan of the Bionic Steel Pro. Easy to roll or coil up.
Haven't found the perfect nozzle yet.
Haven't found the perfect nozzle yet.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 5:25 pm to meeple
I liked my Flexzilla hose but it became full of black sticky mold and mildew. Didn't clean very well.
Posted on 8/19/26 at 6:04 pm to cgrand
quote:
Gorilla tough lite
I second this.
Doesn't kink often, fairly lightweight, easy to coil and handle
Posted on 8/20/26 at 12:15 pm to damonster
Eley hoses are serious hoses with meaty cast brass fittings LINK I've had a 100ft one for 4 years,and it shows no UV damage.
Expensive - Currently there is a discount if bought direct, Amazon seems sold out.
My experience with coiled and flat hoses has always been bad, maybe two seasons. However, I seldom coil and store in a dark place after use. Stamped metal fittings are easily knocked out of round.
Expensive - Currently there is a discount if bought direct, Amazon seems sold out.
My experience with coiled and flat hoses has always been bad, maybe two seasons. However, I seldom coil and store in a dark place after use. Stamped metal fittings are easily knocked out of round.
Posted on 8/20/26 at 1:37 pm to damonster
I have this on a flexzilla hose and it’s held up well going on fine years now.
I had that large fireman’s nozzle and besides being cumbersome, the handle eventually broke off after being dragged around. The hose nozzle in the image has basically the same flow/pressure as that fireman looking nozzle.
I also have an Eley hose in the back yard which is nice but I think it’s intended to compliment their hose reels. I have it on a regular hose hanger and it’s a pain in the arse to wind up on a stationary hanger. It was pretty expensive too. I think if you had an Eley reel it would be perfect.
Posted on 8/21/26 at 6:15 am to Cage Fighter Trainee
I have 3 of these. So good I bought a second and third. These will last a very long time. Lowe's
Posted on 8/21/26 at 10:44 am to Bayou
I have this one too, it's still perfect as 2 hose racks and 3 spray nozzles have failed around it.
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