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Since CA outlawed brass, many hose and sprinkler makers have gone to Al.
When I read that I thought you were kidding - and yet, I knew you weren't... CA has 'outlawed brass' fittings?????? WTF is wrong with that state (other than everything)?? But I digress - the majority of posts above indicate they're crap... Which supports my overall view that if a product is touted on TV it's usually way too good to be true..
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Campfire Ranger
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I bought two pair of COSTCO flexible hose 2 years ago and they look brand new and work great.
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I have two, and in over a year, with almost daily use, they are still giving fine service. No leaks, no tears, no breaks, no issues.
Sam......
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Since CA outlawed brass, many hose and sprinkler makers have gone to Al.
When I read that I thought you were kidding - and yet, I knew you weren't... CA has 'outlawed brass' fittings?????? WTF is wrong with that state (other than everything)?? But I digress - the majority of posts above indicate they're crap... Which supports my overall view that if a product is touted on TV it's usually way too good to be true.. I always laugh when a product is touted by "as seen on TV". So advertising is supposed to make it better?
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
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Campfire Outfitter
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My wife bought a 75' a couple of years ago so that she could reach the tomato plants. It's light weight and we leave it out there most of the Summer. The thing that gets me is that when they show them on TV, when you turn it off and open the the nozzle it's supposed to collapse itself into a nice neat little ball. After using it a few times, it'll only suck itself in about 1/4 of the distance. However, it is light weight and easy for her to handle. I can see where these would be good for a boat or a camper.
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Campfire Ranger
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Do not leave them pressurized when not in use, they will rupture. In other words, if you put a sprayer handle on the end, and leave the pressure on it when not in use it will rupture.
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Craftsman still makes the black rubber hoses. ACE hardware sells them.
Or the Gilmour red commercial grade hose is equal.
But for all around use, the Flexogen is hard to beat.
Expandables are a fad
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Tried one won't try another. POS!!
Laws aren't preventative measures. In other words, more laws won't prevent gun crime from happening.
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