On Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:36:52 -0400, Stormin Mormon wrote:

Thanks for the field test. I guess the chinky junky does make a (not good) difference.

I was surprised that the Harbor Freight Chinese nozzle, which effectively
*looked* essentially the same as the American model, actually performed far
worse at higher speeds - and about the same at the lower, less demanding, speeds.

a. They leaked when shut off (2 out of 7, versus 0 out of 3 for the American)
b. They had a less satisfying spray at full force (the American just felt good)
c. They only used a single o-ring (the American nozzle used two o-rings)
d. The knurling was only parallel (the American knurling was diamond shaped)
e. They had noticeably less heft (the American nozzle just felt good)

However, at low speeds (i.e., wide spray), which is what my wife uses them
mostly for, the nozzles were about the same.

All in all - I don't recommend the Harbor Freight nozzles.

BTW, how often do you guys generally replace your nozzle o-rings anyway?