On 2009-06-17 11:04:18 +0100, "Bob Hobden" said:

Anyone got a recommendation for a quality watering lance that does the job
and won't need constant mending.

Have you tried Hozelock's metal lance with swivelling head? I've been
using one for a year without any problems - and choice of spray
patterns is useful. They also now make a metal spray gun which I have
thrice run over with the Jag with no ill effects. Can't yet vouch for
the lance's ability to repel slow moving traffic...