The plastic used in the gun’s construction is strong and sturdy and I got the impression it would last a while as long as it isn’t dropped or mishandled in some way. There is some soft rubber coating for comfort and ribbed sections for extra grip. If the leak is large (more than 1-2 cm) go buy a hose mending/repair kit from your local DIY shop. (Spoiler alert for the question below asking if hose repair kits work - they do.) Simply read and follow the instructions on your repair kit and replace it.* Always read the instructions that come with your hose and follow them closely. Not doing so could shorten the working life of the product or impair its functions.
Pay close attention to where the hose is lying as some rough surfaces can cause damage to through excessive friction and the same is true for sharp corners and edges.
Many expandable hoses are not supposed to be used with hot water either as this too will damage them. Storing an expandable hose.
When storing an expandable hose for winter, much like a normal hose reel, it is important that you fully drain it of water as any left inside the hose can freeze and cause damage to the hose itself. Storing your hose in a carry bag that keeps it from being affected by the cold too much will ensure that you will have a fully functioning garden tool to work with next time the sun arrives. Expandable hose FAQ

Question: I need an expandable hose for watering my allotment. The distance from the tap to plot is 100ft . Ideally I need a hose that extends to 150ft. Can one join two expandable hoses together? You repair a tear in a rubber hose with a rubber hose repair kit, some electrical tape and gaskets, and roughly ten minutes of your time. Take a peek at the above section for more information. Can an Expandable Garden Hose Be Repaired? Cut the crimp holding the tubing in place from the hose end fitting. I used a file on the ferrule on a high point until the file went through. Slide the tubing over the barbed end of the hose end fitting. If your hose has an additional piece of hose over the part that gets clamped (like mine did) put it on the tubing before you place the tubing over the threaded barbed fitting then slide the extra piece over the tube. This extra piece will help prevent accidental cutting of the tube when clamped. But getting to the crux of the test – the hose flexibility. I have to say when these first arrived in the UK they were pretty spindly. Since testing and R & D has happened they are now three layers of flexi PVC – this is a long way forward from where they were right at the beginning.As I mentioned above in the testing section, you can see this will expand miles but 12 metres was very comfortable, and what’s the point of pushing it? The hose itself folds down into such a small space I hardly see any need to over extend myself, not when there are 22 and 30 m options on the table as well. You can also use a hose repair kit to fix a leak in just about any hose - flexible or otherwise. This is the more permanent solution (other than just buying a new hose). What Do I Need to Repair a Garden Hose? Using electrical tape on a pinhole leak in your hose is an excellent short-term solution to the leak. While it won't permanently solve the leak, and you'll absolutely need to regularly replace the tape, it can and will work wonders while you finish up whatever you're doing. How Do You Seal Garden Hose Threads? Garden hose repair kits often come with a few standard parts. They'll come with a replacement gasket or two (small rubber O-rings), a threaded adaptor that slides into the hose, some screws, and a clamp.

The Ansio expandable hose comes with a 9 spray setting spray gun offering you decent versatility. There are lighter sprays for watering plants and bathing the dog, and more focused jets for cleaning off harder surfaces. Essentially, a hose repair kit works by sealing off a damaged section of the hose and providing reinforcement to the water to easily pass. Conclusion We talked about this above! The long and short of it is that for pinhole leaks, you wrap electrical tape around the hole, giving 1-2 cm on each side to ensure it's snug. For leaks in the threading, you replace the gasket and tighten the connection until the leak stops. Will Gorilla Tape Seal a Garden Hose?

This spray gun connector, despite my reservations about the material used, is actually very solid and has a fixed in filter to help prevent water leaking out. Several of my customers have used this particular model for a while and I haven’t heard a single complaint about leaking being a problem so it seems to be doing the job it was intended for. Though not the hose, the sprinkler will be a big deal for you – it’s lovely and if you’ve only ever used a sprinkler with a lever, this variable control will be a big step up. This product does not come with any sort of instructions or pictures on how to make this work for you. However, they are reportedly relatively simple to use and there are plenty of DIY-ers online that have made instructions and videos to show you how to make your own repair easily. SPEQUIZ Garden Expandable Hose Repair Kit Breakdown and Pros:

For a small puncture a hose repair kit can come to your aid. ‘It’s amazing what a hose repair kit can do,’ says Ismael. This is the only product that we are reviewing in this article that is made of brass. Many of the tutorials and articles that are available out there for a guide on how to fix an expandable hose will feature brass connectors to do it, as they are going to be very durable and generally made of a better-quality material. GardeningWill Expanding Hose Female/Male Repair Kit The 50ft I tested seemed most comfortable at about 12 metres – yeah I could have kept on pulling, but you can see how taunt this is already: My Expandable Garden Hose, Upgraded 3-Layer Latex Hose Pipe stretches to 12 metres comfortably but could go beyond the 15 metres if needed – not that I would push it A garden hose can be repaired, often within minutes of finding the issue! We've talked about this above a number of times, but the long and short of it is that garden hoses are very simple devices - they have a connector and a gasket, and very little else.In this short buyers guide we will highlight a few things to look for in a good expandable hose and also a few tips on how to get the most life out of them. It’s usually better to pay a little more than to end up paying twice. For a repair in the middle of the hose use a 1/2″ barbed coupling. Lubricate the coupling with some soapy water to help with the installation of the tubing over the coupling. Cut a small piece of the tube from the material you removed. This piece will slide over the inner tube to provide additional protection for the inner tube from the clamp.

This product, like other kits, does not come with a clamp and this tends to be one of the bigger complaints about it. When purchasing, it is simply something to be aware of and have on hand before the fix is going to be done. Also, this product is slightly more expensive than the plastic one before it, but much less expensive than buying a new hose altogether! Best Expandable Hoses to Avoid Fixes Do not use duct tape to repair a garden hose. While the old adage of "if it moves and shouldn't use duct tape, if it moves and shouldn't , use WD-40," is funny , it's not a hard-and-fast rule. In cases where you need a watertight seal, duct tape is a terrible option. Once you've done that, grab a handy-dandy roll of electrical tape and wrap the leaking bit thoroughly in tape and et voila - your hose is fixed.In this product, although the accessories can be a very convenient add, the majority of the work on durability was put into the hose and connections themselves. The accessories are known to be a little more iffy in terms of durability. The price can also be a bit steep unless you know you want to invest in a great long-term expandable hose. Considerations When Buying