Users' questions

Do they make a 75 foot garden hose?

Do they make a 75 foot garden hose?

Heavy-Duty Garden Hose.

Are 5/8 and 3/4 hoses the same?

5/8 inch diameter for garden hoses is smaller than 3/4 inch ones. If you will convert, 5/8 inch hoses basically measure 1.5875 cm while 3/4 inch ones measure 1.905 cm. Significantly, the diameter of a hose affects the pressure of the water. In addition, the length of the hose is also an important factor in the output.

Are polyurethane hoses good?

Durability – The outer cover on the polyurethane hose is made of the same material as the wheels on in-line roller skates. It is the most durable covering we have ever found. This will be important if the hose is pulled across rough or sharp surfaces, such as rock, or if pulled around stone corners, etc.

What is the difference between 1 2 and 5/8 garden hose?

As you probably guessed, a smaller diameter means less water. 1/2″ hoses are perfect for light hand-watering tasks where flow rate is not a large concern; the 5/8″ size covers pretty much every home-based application, and can deliver nearly twice as many gallons per minute.

What is the most durable expandable hose?

The Best Expandable Hoses of 2021

  • HBlife 100ft Garden Hose.
  • Best Overall. Aterod Expandable Garden Hose.
  • Runner Up. Delxo Expandable Garden Hose.
  • Affordable Favorite. Knoikos Expandable Garden Hose.
  • Best with 4 Layer Core. TBI Pro Garden Hose.
  • Best for Cold Weather.
  • Best for Small Gardens.
  • Best Lightweight.

What is the best water hose on the market?

  • Best garden hose overall: Flexzilla. Flexzilla Garden Hose.
  • Best soaker hose: Gilmour. Gilmour Hose Flat Soaker.
  • Best heavy-duty hose: Dramm.
  • Best lightweight hose: TheFitLife.
  • Best freshwater hose: Camco.
  • Best all-in-one hose: Giraffe.
  • Best comfort-grip nozzle: Melnor.
  • Best watering wand: GREEN MOUNT.

Is 5/8 garden hose ID or OD?

In the United States, most standard garden hoses are 5/8 inch in diameter. The bigger the diameter, the more water is delivered.

What is the most common garden hose size?

5/8 inch
Hose Diameter Because standard household piping is typically ½ inch in diameter, most homeowners only need a standard garden hose size of ½ inch in diameter. A 5/8 inch diameter garden hose size may also work for you, but you’ll likely be adding unnecessary weight with this size hose.

What is polyurethane hose?

POLYURETHANE TUBING AND HOSE (PUR or PU Tubing and Hose) Polyurethane combines the best properties of both plastic and rubber. It offers abrasion and tear resistance, high tensile and elongation values, and low compression set. Water attacks ester-based urethane, causing a significant reduction in physical properties.

Is polyurethane tubing safe for drinking water?

This Polyurethane tubing meets FDA and NSF standards and is often used for drinking water as well as food and beverage applications. It is stronger and more abrasion resistant than Silicone tubing, but not as flexible.

What is the inside diameter of 5/8 garden hose?

Garden hoses have inside diameters of 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch or 3/4 inch. The male and female ends of the hose are often slightly larger than its inside diameter, so measuring isn’t as simple as holding up a ruler at one end of the hose.

What size hose has best water pressure?

A hose width of five-eighths inch is generally most useful. It’s a good combination of water flow and pressure without being too heavy. If hose weight is an issue for you, a half-inch hose may be best. They tend to be lighter weight but because of the smaller diameter they don’t carry as much water.

Is the 5 / 8 series garden hose safe to use?

It’s just as soft, flexible and effortless to use as our 1/2″ 500 Series hose and delivers about 25% more water. This just might be the finest full flow 5/8″ garden hose ever made. Great for a RV’s since it is safe to use for drinking water. Washing your toys will never be the same.

Which is the best polyurethane hose to use?

All components and materials used to produce the ELEY F DA-grade polyurethane hoses are 100% lead-free and drinking-water-safe. Polyurethane is also inherently resistant to mold and mildew growth, making it ideally suited for damp environments or conditions that foster undesirable fungi.

How much does a 5 / 8 ” water hose weigh?

The 5/8″ series weighs only 12 pounds for every 100 ft. Flexible in all weather conditions. Hot, cold, and even freezing temps. Specially engineered strain reliefs on both hose ends to prevent hose kink at the faucet or nozzle end of the hose. Polyether-based polyurethane that is designed for potable water and long-term water use.

What’s the flow rate of a 5 / 8 ” garden hose?

9 gallons per minute flow rate at 40 PSI…plenty for most any job around the home, garden or shop. The 5/8″ series weighs only 12 pounds for every 100 ft. Flexible in all weather conditions. Hot, cold, and even freezing temps.