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How to Select a Really Good Water Hose

admin | December 11, 2009 | No comments

Water Hose

Drinking Water Safe: “Drinking water safe” is not an absolute designation since all hoses release some small amounts of chemicals. PVC and synthetic rubber hoses release small amounts of toxic or known carcinogenic compounds into the water and are not generally considered drinking water safe.

PVC hose (these are usually the cheapest hoses) – about 1 year. Hose Style: Most hoses are of the straight variety. Straight hoses can be stored on a hose reel, but it is often difficult to muscle them on and off the reel. Coiled hoses are easier to retract back into their coil shape for a more compact storage. Cheaper coiled hoses tend to lose the coil memory and twist and kink into a tangled mess. Even with the best UV resistant hoses, long term sun exposure is the greatest threat to long hose life.

Heated Water Hose

In some cases, residual water within a hose can freeze up, thereby clogging the passageway. This renders the hose inoperable until the weather warms up. The solution is to use a heated water hose. A heating element runs the length of the hose which prevents ice from ever accumulating.

The heated water hose by Pirit is a prime example of this concept in action. The hose element will turn on at 45 degrees F and turn off at 57 degrees. You can leave the hose plugged in at all times and it will automatically keep your hose prepared. Food grade PVC material makes up the hose materials.

The electrical cord running from the hose is about 6 feet long. High construction standards result in a heated hose that is ready for use anytime, anywhere. Different hose sizes can accommodate different people’s needs.

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Garden Water Hose

admin | February 5, 2009 | No comments

Garden Water Hose

Health Concerns and Water Quality

Recently health concerns over the use of garden water hoses for potable water have come to my attention. Proposition 65 is intended to limit our exposure to harmful substances linked to cancer, birth defects or other reproductive abnormalities.

It covers both synthetic and naturally occurring hazardsIn order to market products in the State of California warning labels must be included on packaging for products, such as garden hoses, that contain any of 775 substances found to be hazardous to human health. It’s time all governments followed California’s many fine examples of enacting safer health and environmental rules and regulations.

Garden Hoses – 3 Tips To Choosing Your Best Garden Hose

So, you have decided you need to buy a new garden hose? Before you make a purchase here are 3 tips to help you find the perfect garden hose for your home.

1. Construction – Obviously, the quality of the hose will determine its life, so look for garden hoses that have brass connectors. Why? Be sure that any water hose you buy has 6 inch kink guards.

2. Long Life – If you are going to spend $25 or more on a new garden hose, then get a good one. A high quality multi-layered rubber hose will give you 7 years of life. Yes, you can go to Wal-Mart and buy a $10 cheap garden hose. For example, a coiled hose will work great will a nice hose reel. Just be wary of trying to use any kind of hose reel with a cheap coiled hose. Finding your best quality garden hose is the only way to go.

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