What To Know Before You Buy A Garden Hose

We don't use just one garden hose, garden hoses have a shelf life just like food, and after years and years of use, a garden hose may develop leaky fittings, worn hoses, leaks in some parts of the hose, and you may find some of his other shortcomings as you use it. If you were happy with your last hose, you can of course go ahead and purchase a new one exactly the same. Let's take a look at what you need to consider if you are planning to choose a different garden hose.

Types of Garden Hoses

There are many types of garden hoses, light or heavy duty? Flat or curly? Length fixed or expandable?

Light or Heavy: Light hoses are more suited to places that require flexibility in the use of the hose, they are lighter in weight, easier to move around and suitable for people of all ages; Heavy hoses are more suited to harsh environments, they are stronger, heavier, less prone to breakage and can be stored outside for long periods of time after use, usually for a longer period of time;

Flat or curly: Flat hose is easy to wrap around and can be collapsed when there is no water, the hose is usually made of lightweight material; curly hose is more suitable for small space storage or you don't like to store the hose after use, this is a better choice, it stretches when in use and shrinks back to its normal length when not in use, but it is usually shorter and suitable for watering a small area.

Fixed length or retractable: Fixed length hose is a hose that is one length at rest and in use, retractable hose will extend to several times its original length when in use, it takes up less volume when storing, suitable for garden use.

Garden Hose Features

Here are the garden hose features you should consider:

Length: Hoses comes in variety of lengths. Normally are 25, 50, 75, and 100 feet. Choose your length based on the size of the area you need to water, or the distance of your faucet from the area you need to water. Different areas have different preferences for where the faucet is installed, so if you have other needs, you can contact us to customize a different length of hose.

Diameter: Our hose diameters come in three varieties, the larger the diameter of the hose, the more water you will have in the hose.

Material: Typically, garden hoses are made of rubber, vinyl, and fabric. Rubber hoses are heavier, suitable for harsh conditions and more durable. Vinyl is lighter weight and less costly, but not as durable as rubber. The outside of a retractable hose is usually wrapped in a fabric cover that makes the hose retractable.

How To Choose The Right Garden Hose

Here are a few factors for you to consider when shopping for a garden hose:

Frequency of use: If you need a hose for occasional watering, you’re probably okay spending less on a lightweight garden hose. It should be easy to store in your toolbox. If you want to water regularly then you can choose a hose that can be stored outdoors, such as hanging on the wall, so that each time you use only need to hang back on the wall more convenient.

Location of use: For small gardens you can choose a light hose, for larger areas you can choose a heavy duty hose.

Length: Consider the dimensions of the area you’re watering, and buy a hose that’s slightly longer than the farthest point your hose has to reach.

Budget: Prices vary depending on the configuration and type of hoses. The most expensive water pipe is not necessarily the most suitable for you, please consider your actual needs when shopping, so as to choose the right water pipe, then it will be your watering good fellows!