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What kind of hoses do you use when washing vehicles? Reason I ask is that I went through 2 hoses that blew a hole in them. The one was supposed to be kink free. But where it kinks all the time that's where it blew. The other one was not a kink free hose and it blew where it kinks all the time.
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Re: hose issues
I have a black rubber goodyear hose. Seems to be working out just fine. Was recommended as being one of the best. -
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Re: hose issues
I know the frustration! I use a "pro" grade no-kink from Lowes. It curls and will not kink, even if I get it caught around a tire. It's survived the heat and cold where I am for a couple of years now without signs of wear. It was more expensive, but typical cheap home garden hoses are a complete waste of time. Incidentally, I also use a nozzle that has multiple settings. I use "jet" and "shower" for the cars. Hope that helps!Non-Garaged Daily Driver, DAMF System + M101, Carnauba Finish Enthusiast
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In this day and age u have to spend more money for quality products. Since the insertion of made in China everything they make is pure garbage. If it's made in the USA u know u got a quality product. Now China's garbage does ok a quarter of the time. But it's def not built to last very long that's for sure. Unfortunately it's hard to find USA made products but if u can find it it will last u awhile.Comment
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I use a craftsman hose. Black rubber 5/8 inch. My hose at home is pressurized from April through October and is driven over with my wife's minivan at least 4 times a day. Made in USA and as I can attest it is a hard worker. Mine takes abuse daily and is at least 10 years old, if not older. If it breaks, I will take it back and they will give me a replacement at no charge. The 50 footers are on sale now for $25Comment
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Re: hose issues
I've heard people say all hoses aren't created equal.. But how exactly are typical garden hoses "a complete waste of time"?
I've been using the same regular 50' garden hose for years and I can't find anything to complain about. It rolls up easy after each use and thats that.
Spray nozzles on the other hand... I'll never use a typical spray nozzle [i.e. cheapo trigger nozzle] Those things break, and when they do they have a great chance of flying out of your hand landing who knows where. I've had that happen to me.. I got very lucky I didn't land on the car. Never again will I go cheap on a nozzle.Comment
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Thanks! It did help. Gonna go buy that one.Comment
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