On 23 Nov 2003 04:42:54 GMT, ospam (SIgnots) wrote:

I just put away my hoses for the winter and notice that one of them is shot to
the point of being trashed. Now, or come Spring, I will be in the market for a
new one. Interested in a good one for the long haul (the one I just trashed
I've had for 15+ years) so I don't mind spending some extra money. What should
I look for in a good garden hose and does anyone have brand recomendations?
Steve Ignots


This is a good question and I do not have a specific anwser. I do
not recommend a cheap hose, though. A look at Consumer's Reports
shows the various properties of quality hoses (brass ends,
non-kinking, easy coiling, no stretching, etc.) I have a Swan that is
on its 12th year of heavy use. A hose willl last a lot longer with
proper care. Do not throw out the old hose--there are many uses for
old pieces of garden hose--for garden, garage, and work shop.