Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty and
is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout and
does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The reviews for
that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful.
Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2
year-old can handle it? What about a great-granny? It doesn't have to last
forever. Polly

Polly Esther wrote:
> Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
> garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds
> empty and is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it
> springs a spout and does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother
> old body. The reviews for that 'only available on tv' collapsible
> hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful. Got it. Anybody here have a
> garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2 year-old can handle it? What
> about a great-granny? It doesn't have to last forever. Polly

Years ago I had one of those flat hoses. It was lightweight and great for
maybe 2 months. I can't remember what fate befell it but I had to get rid
of it. Since then, I've not found a hose that I liked. All of them seem to
leak at the faucet end and all get badly kinked. I know enough not to buy
the cheap plastic ones but I've even spent about $30 for a hose and it
kinked and went bad soon after. Doesn't matter much here though since we
are usually not supposed to use hoses due to water restrictions. My
gardener uses them once in a while and I might squirt off my van on occasion
or rinse out a trash can. I don't water the plants. Good luck finding a
good one!

"Sqwertz" <>
> Oh c'mon - what's not to love about the idea of a hose that fits in
> your pocket - The Pocket Hose! Take it everywhere you go - you never
> know when you'll need to get hosed!
>
Well, yes. Mr. Esther asked me to investigate. Good grief. Never ever saw
such heated reviews. Okay. I knew that wasn't the solution but I still
needed something better than the 'need a tow truck' to haul it aged rubber
hose I was heaving around. Polly

Polly Esther wrote:
> Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
> garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty
> and is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout
> and does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The
> reviews for that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible.
> Dismal. Awful. Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so
> light-weight even a 2 year-old can handle it? What about a
> great-granny? It doesn't have to last forever. Polly


I like heavy black rubber hoses because they don't kink, and they last a
long time.

I bought a reinforced vinyl 5/8" hose at Big Lots a couple of years ago
and it's holding up well. It's very light weight (when it's empty), the
only problem is it kinks so easily.

They are all heavy when full of water, but you can reduce that by buying
a 1/2" hose instead of a 5/8 or 3/4.

Good luck,
Bob

On Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:21 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

> Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
> garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty and
> is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout and
> does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The reviews for
> that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful.
> Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2
> year-old can handle it? What about a great-granny? It doesn't have to last
> forever. Polly

Look for the coiled one at Home Depot... 2 year manufacturer's
warranty
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Melnor-1-...3#.UZ8HA4fvv2s

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

In article >,
says...
>
> Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
> garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty and
> is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout and
> does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The reviews for
> that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful.
> Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2
> year-old can handle it? What about a great-granny? It doesn't have to last
> forever. Polly

Mine is on a mobile reel with wheels; I never need to lift it.
There's a winder handle to rewind the extended hose back onto the reel.

Janet UK

On 5/24/2013 12:11 AM, Polly Esther wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" <>
>> Oh c'mon - what's not to love about the idea of a hose that fits in
>> your pocket - The Pocket Hose! Take it everywhere you go - you never
>> know when you'll need to get hosed!
>>
> Well, yes. Mr. Esther asked me to investigate. Good grief. Never ever
> saw such heated reviews.

Surely not as heated as the reviews of Amy's Baking Company?

> Okay. I knew that wasn't the solution but I
> still needed something better than the 'need a tow truck' to haul it
> aged rubber hose I was heaving around. Polly

I think the coil type hose Susan mentioned is a good suggestion. I may
just get one of those. I have a hard time dragging heavy hoses around,
too. I occasionally cat-sit for a neighbor. The first couple of times
she also asked me to water the outdoor potted plants. She has TONS of
them. Those hoses were very heavy. After the second time I told her I
would gladly take care of the cats but no, I'm not dragging heavy hoses
around.

Jill

On Thu, 23 May 2013 22:17:21 -0500, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

>Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
>garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty and
>is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout and
>does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The reviews for
>that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible. Dismal. Awful.
>Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so light-weight even a 2
>year-old can handle it?

Really can't answer without knowing how long a hose you need. I like
Swan brand hoses. I keep three fifty footers on each hose reel... I
have three hose reels. Most times I only need fifty feet or less but
occasionally I unreel the entire 150'. I use 5/8" hoses. I think
3/4" is too cumbersome and heavy, and rubber hoses are overkill for
home use. Pick which works for you:
http://www.swanhose.com/
http://www.swanhose.com/the-right-hose-for-the-job/

"Polly Esther" > wrote:
> Absolutely OT but I appreciate the varied opinions of this group. The
> garden hose I use for my plants is rubber, weighs about 100 pounds empty
> and is slowly declining. I need to replace it before it springs a spout
> and does a Yosemite episode on my great-grandmother old body. The
> reviews for that 'only available on tv' collapsible hose are terrible.
> Dismal. Awful. Got it. Anybody here have a garden hose that is so
> light-weight even a 2 year-old can handle it? What about a great-granny?
> It doesn't have to last forever. Polly

The local tv station liked the collapsible, and a couple testers. The
regular size is only 25 feet.

I would not buy one myself. Maybe for an apartment. Still using a100 foot
heavy duty hose I bought at Pace warehouse. It's at least 20 years old. One
bad spot. I bought a backup end of last season, on sale at the home depot.

You can buy a lightweight cheap hose, but it kinks and does not last. I
doubt if the collapsable lasts very long.

Greg

On Fri, 24 May 2013 08:59:23 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:



>>
>> I also have a Rapid Reel. Makes it very easy to wrap up that 100' of hose.
>> www.rapidreel.com
>>
>>
> Good hoses are worth the money. Cheap hoses tend to be too narrow for
>good water flow and then kink and tear and end up having to be replaced.
>
>I have been through several hose reels and have given up on them. I have
>reverted to a simple rack. I can roll up the hose and put it away a lot
>faster and easier by hand than by cranking the reel.

I've had some reels too, and they were crap. That is why I spent the
money for a good quality reel that works well Rapid Reel is
industrial quality, not a plastic toy.

I'll race you on the winding any time.

Thanks, all. I'm going to try the one Susan suggested. I'm only watering
plants in big pots. It's not like I need to douse a volcano. The favorite
plant is 'Five Color'. It is a very pretty Christmas pepper that has little
peppers of red, yellow, orange and purple and they are about the size of
those temperamental size 6 1/2 ( I think) Christmas tree light bulbs. The
pepper is edible but we warn anyone wanting them that they are Hot. Really
hot. Polly

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>Dave Smith wrote:

>>> I also have a Rapid Reel. Makes it very easy to wrap up that 100' of hose.
>>> www.rapidreel.com
>>>
>> Good hoses are worth the money. Cheap hoses tend to be too narrow for
>>good water flow and then kink and tear and end up having to be replaced.
>>
>>I have been through several hose reels and have given up on them. I have
>>reverted to a simple rack. I can roll up the hose and put it away a lot
>>faster and easier by hand than by cranking the reel.
>
>I've had some reels too, and they were crap. That is why I spent the
>money for a good quality reel that works well Rapid Reel is
>industrial quality, not a plastic toy.
>
>I'll race you on the winding any time.

A company that manufactures all manner of hose reels is practically in
my backyard, most everyone nearby buys garden hose reels from them.
http://www.hannay.com/index.asp

That hose in the tv commercials, the green one that collapses into
almost purse size? Local tv staton did a test on it and it performed
very well

On 5/29/2013 1:47 PM, Sharon C wrote:
>
> That hose in the tv commercials, the green one that collapses into
> almost purse size? Local tv staton did a test on it and it performed
> very well
>
I saw somewhere that it did well in tests. I like a little
hose to water my flowers in front that doesn't require a whole
big hose. I have a cut off old rubber hose that I have to use
my finger to direct the spray. Works okay.

I used to have a coiled hose there, I don't remember what problems
I had with it but it didn't work out for me.

nancy

On 5/29/2013 11:47 AM, Sharon C wrote:
>
> That hose in the tv commercials, the green one that collapses into
> almost purse size? Local tv staton did a test on it and it performed
> very well
>



Every consumer's review I've seen says the fittings don't last for more
than a few weeks. They are fragile plastic and crack easily.

Too bad, because it's a great concept.

gloria p

That hose in the tv commercials, the green one that collapses into almost
purse size? Local tv staton did a test on it and it performed very well

.....

That's what I said.

Greg