Healthy living is an important part of life in today’s world and gardening, beyond other merits, is associated with putting people on a right, healthy path. You get to grow your greens by yourself, sweat it out a bit while doing and reap the freshness after some time.
To get this done requires some help from garden tools such as digging spade, garden trowel, shovel, garden secateurs, golden dark, fork hoe, and the likes. But one underestimated helping hand, and a really long one at that is the garden hose.
The truth is that there really is not much you can accomplish without water and watering can be exhausting, especially if you own a large garden. Your regular hose seems to make things easier but that comes with its own problems, most notable of which is kinking.
Expandable hoses, therefore, became highly-demanded as they are mostly kink-free and with other features that make watering a lot more convenient. The following is a list comprising 11 best expandable garden hoses you can get in the market.
11 Best Expandable Hoses
#01. BLAVOR 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose
BLAVOR’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose is really good, especially for basic garden watering. It is relatively durable if properly drained after use and kept away from direct sunlight. Failure to observe these precautions could lead to leaks after weeks of use.
In the same vein, this brand will not serve you well enough if you do not go beyond the recommended water pressure of 3-12 Bar. It is also important if you are considering this brand of expandable hose, to ensure that you do not thread on it while gardening. Really, care is the most important thing for an expandable hose to stand the test of time.
The hose has the regular feature that you would expect from an average expandable hose. It comes with a spray nozzle with 9 different watering patterns, a hose hanger, and a storage bag.
#02. GrowGreen 75 feet Expandable Garden Hose
No products found.GrowGreen Heavy Duty Expandable Garden Hose was designed with latex materials to resist pressure and built to last long. It was made in different expandable sizes from which you can select including 25 feet, 50 feet, 75 feet, and 100 feet. The 75 feet, which is under review, is said to have an original size of 25 feet, weighs 3 pounds and comes in black.
This brand boasts of expanding to its original size within a few seconds after the water is shut off and does just that. Some other claims of GrowGreen Heavy Duty Expandable Garden Hose are that it has zero-leakage, zero-shrinking and zero-twisting.
Well, like many expandable hoses you can find around these days, it actually does not shrink. Neither does it shrink? Perhaps, the storage sack that comes with the hose is responsible for these attributes. Simply use, pack it back properly and put it in your store or garage. However, there could be leakages after a while particularly around the faucet.
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#03. Sunflora 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose
No products found.It is interesting that this stock of expandable garden hose has a description of 50 feet in length rather than 60 feet. Perhaps because of need to be distinct and add to its unique selling points, the manufacturers tag it 50 feet, adding that it comes with an additional 10 feet.
That said, the hose has the usual features of an average expandable hose. What are the “usuals”? It has a brass nozzle, spray nozzle, storage bag, hanging hook, on-and-off shut value above the brass connectors and the capacity to expand to 3 times its normal size (20 feet).
However, Sunflora’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose has a unique feature of an anti-leak protector underneath the shut valve. This presents a good way to address the leaking at the nozzles which are associated with an expandable hose.
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#04. LAMPHOME 50 feet Expandable Hose
This expandable garden hose is made from double layers of latex, with a view to adding extra strength such that it can stand the test of time and use. For convenience, the hose has an on-and-off valve to control water immediately as against going to the source every now and then. The connector is made of brass to prevent corrosion.
It comes with a spray nozzle that has 8 different spray patterns ranging from the angle, full, center and flat to soaker, cone, shower, and mist. This means that you can use it for other domestic duties such as car washing, pet washing, floor cleaning, and a few others.
One unique feature of LAMPHOME’s 50 feet Expandable Hose is the portable hose reel for hanging. However, it would have been great if the reel had wheels. The reel could also create tangle issues.
#05. Kingtop 100 feet Expandable Hose
No products found.This expandable hose’s length means it is fairly long enough for a big yard or garden. It strikes a balance between the sometimes insufficiency in length of 50 feet hoses and the cumbersome nature of 150 feet hoses, especially when used within limited space.
Apart from using it for your garden and lawn, Kingtop’s 100 feet Expandable Hose is ideal for all types of domestic watering including car washing, house cleaning, pet washing, and the likes. This is made possible by its sprays nozzle with 9 different watering patterns.
This brand of hose has 3 extra rubber and crush resistant metal fittings. Therefore, you really do not have to worry about the nozzle succumbing to rust.
So, is it flexible and non-kinking? Yes, it is quite flexible, and the materials used in manufacturing the hose are responsible for this. The durability, on the other hand, is dependent on time, and care on the part of its owner.
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#06. J&B XpandaHose 75 feet Expandable Garden Hose
No products found.J&B XpandaHose 75 feet Expandable Garden Hose is built with triple-layered latex as an attempt to address the issue of nondurability that is common with most expandable hoses. It comes with strong brass fittings, industrial steel clamps, on-and-off valve, storage bag, and hook.
It also has a spray holder which is essential to complete this kind of garden accessory. The hose’s spray holder has 10 patterns, which is one or two more than other hoses with spray holders. Most sprayers have adjustable 7 or 8 patterns.
J&B XpandaHose 75 feet Expandable Garden, as expected, is kink-fee and lightweight. These features make it easy to use.
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#07. Alma 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose
Alma’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose was made from materials that promise durability on the surface of things. For instance, the hose is made from a double layer of latex coupled with stretch polyester material to make it sturdy. The nozzle is also designed with fittings (such as reticulated brass casing) that should protect it from rust.
It comes with a storage bag and hanging hook, which will help to save you space. Having a clumsy hose lying around your yard and passages, waiting to trip someone over is no longer an issue. Simply pack and put away after use.
Furthermore, Alma’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose has a spray nozzle that comes with 8 spray patterns. This feature assures of other domestic use such as pet wetting, floor washing, and car washing.
#08. Elk and Bear 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose
No products found.The major component of the nozzle of Elk and Bear’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose is brass metal which seems to prevent leaking at this part of the hose. Other components of the hose are latex and 5000D polyester fabric, both of which are meant to assure prospective buyers of its durability.
Turns out Elk and Bear’s 50 feet Expandable Garden Hose is easy to use. This perhaps owes to its relatively short length, flexibility, and lightweight.
It does not tangle or kink just like an expandable hose should not. Also, the hose drains the water in a matter of seconds and as such contracts in auto-mode.
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#09. YoJuly 100 feet Garden Expandable Hose
YoJuly’s Expandable Garden Hose expands from its original 33 feet to 100 feet is an essential garden accessory. It comes with a spray nozzle, storage pack, and a hanging hook.
This brand of expandable garden hose is actually lightweight as the manufacturers claim. That is a big deal because some expandable hoses claim to be lightweight but, once purchased and used, one might be disappointed. Having a lightweight hose makes it easy for you to water your garden even beyond the allotted hours for gardening.
The most interesting feature of this tool is the spray nozzle which has 9 patterns. So you can choose any one depending on the specific task for which you want it deployed.
#10. Morvant 150 feet Expandable Garden Hose
No products found.This brand of garden hose is quite flexible and as a consequence does not kink. It comes in color black, metal hose holder and a storage sack. In addition, it has a brass nozzle with which water pressure can be adjusted.
The brass nozzle part of the hose has two more nice features. One, it has an on-and-off valve for ease of use. Two, there is an additional brass nozzle just in case the one that comes the original one needs to be changed.
Another prominent detail of Morvat’s 150 FT Expandable Garden Hose is its spray nozzle that has 10 spray patterns, which is one more than most of the other expandable hose you can lay your hands on. The spray nozzle is adjustable and useable for purposes other than watering plants.
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#11. Healon 100 feet Expandable Garden Hose
This expandable garden hose, like most of the similar products, is tangle-free and relatively flexible, making for convenience when using it. The connectors of the nozzle are attached to the hose with a metal seal, with a view to preventing leakage at this end of the hose.
Perhaps the most important feature of this hose is its spray nozzle that comes with 10 spray patterns. The implication of this feature is that you will be able to use use it for other domestic purposes.
The hose is described by the manufacturer as lightweight and easy to use. You might find this untrue if that feature is why you need to replace your regular hose with an expandable one. Fairly lightweight is the better and more honest description one can give this brand of the hose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this hose measure up to the advertised size?
Sometimes expandable hose measures up to the sizes advertised. But more often than not they end up being slightly plus or minus the advertised feet.
Can my expandable hoses survive extremely high or low temperatures?
You really do not want to keep your expandable hose in either low or high temperature. It could affect its lifespan.
Is it fine for me to store this hose outdoors?
It all depends on the weather. If it is sunny, keep the hose away from direct sunlight. If it is cold, especially during winter, your hose is not useful outdoor so keep safely inside.
Does this hose really not kink?
This appears to be the most common positive feature that cuts across all expandable garden hoses. If it kinks, it really is not an expandable hose. Everyone knows that it is in demand because of the often upsetting kinking of regular hoses.
Can I use the hose to wash my car?
The good news about these products is that most brands come with spray nozzles that are adjustable to different patterns. These make them useful for purposes other than watering plants. So, yes you can wash your car with an expandable garden hose.
Can a 100 feet hose be connected to another 100 feet in case one needs double the length?
Yes, you can. You must, however, have enough water to keep both primary and secondary hoses expanded.
How do I handle leaks or holes in my hose?
If your hose starts having leaks, it is best to try to use duct tape but it will not last long. In other words, once it gets punctured or develops leaks, start planning to get another one.
Will this hose drawback or shrink while the water is being sprayed?
Yes, it shrinks once water is released or drained from it while it expands once the water is being sprayed.
How to preserve the lifespan of expandable garden hoses?
Durability is a general problem with expandable garden hoses. Irrespective of what the manufacturers say to prospective buyers, few of the expandable hose’s last more than a year and a half.
Even more, for it to do that well in terms of longevity, users must follow the manuals to the letters. Nothing should be taken for granted. But beyond the manuals, there are few general rules to preserving the life of expandable garden hoses that everyone should know.
The first time of use ritual is vital. You need to close the on-and-off valve and fill the hose completely with water until its entirety expands firmly. Then, release the water and completely drain the hose empty. Repeat the process twice and you are good to go.
Ensure you turn off the hose from the source when it is not in use.
Ensure you always drain completely after use.
Keep the hose away from sunlight.
Keep the hose away from extreme winter.
Numbers 4 and 5 give hint that extreme weather is not good for your hose.
General care of not frequently stepping on the hose or hitting against sharp objects is also of the essence.
Final verdict
The saying that warns us not to judge a book by its cover applies perfectly to expandable garden hoses. If you’re planning to get one, these three, general conclusions are for you.
One, expandable garden hose does solve the mess and discomfort that are associated with regular hoses. Two, they are easy to use and often multi-purpose.
Three, they are not made to last beyond a year and a half. Some of the best have been reviewed here, meaning you are can weigh the pros and cons before settling for one.
Last update on 2023-05-07 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
