Does anyone know if this hose stays stretched out it you stretch it out or does it keep coiling back up. I need to stretch it out to a couple of fir trees and leave it like that so I don't have to walk it to the trees every day. Thanks Does anyone know if this hose stays stretched out it you stretch it out or does it keep coiling back up. I need to stretch it out to a couple of fir trees and leave it like that so I don't have... » Read More Does anyone know if this hose stays stretched out it you stretch it out or does it keep coiling back up. I need to stretch it out to a couple of fir trees and leave it like that so I don't have to walk it to the trees every day. Thanks « Show Less
1387822
This hose retracts back to its coiled state so you would have to restretch it out for every watering.
1387823
No, if you drop it, it will start to coil back to its normal shape. If you want to run a hose out to someplace and leave it there, you would have better results with a regular non-coiling hose.
1387824
If left to its own, it will recoil---but perhaps not all the way back. I have a post with a simple hook onit for the Nozzle where I hook it and know where it is always is going to be. One must have a shutoffvalve near the nozzle as well as the main supply as you should not keep the hose full of water whennot in use.
988846
I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm thinking. I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm... » Read More I have not seen this happen since installing but I have noticed the hose has started to blimp up near the connection to the Claber. It is like the pressure of the water has been stretching the hose near the fitting but I have no leaks still. Just wondering if it might eventually blow out. When I installed I made sure the hose had a nice clean cut end and that it was pressed on as tight as it would go to the Claber fitting. Then I made sure I tightened the Claber fitting as snug as it would go and it has been water tight since. You might not have torqued it down tight enough is what I'm thinking. « Show Less
267566
From what I have read about the lack of durability with the flex hose I would say yes, this is a better hose than the flex hose. As for shrinking and expanding, no it does not do that. A flimsy hose isn't likely to last that long.
983674
It does not stretch; it is 8' as it rests. You clearly had the same frustrations as my wife and I did, a hose that stretches to 8' from 6' isn't much more use that a 6' hose. But this is a real 8' hose. We have two showers and have one in each. But have been completely satisfactory. Charles Forbes
1940818
I have never had this problem. I would follow Dave's advice since the directions do say you should keep the hose stretched out straight when not in use. We just run the hose along the side of the pool. We only curl up the hose when we are having guests and need to put it out of sight.
1098432
Maybe the hose is too long? Mine will curl up in a circle sometimes when I put hose up wrapped up but if I stretch it out straight it seems to help.
2116318
Honestly, I hold it the other way around if I am cleaning the derriere. It works well for me. Sometimes I don't aim it properly and get a bit of water all over the backside but no biggie. Just dry it off and go. It works well but get into the habit of turning off the water valve when not in use. If there is constant water pressure on the hose... It will bust after a few months. Happened to me but they sent me a new right away.
1497289
A simple answer is yes.It maintains its form very well, so if you pull it to extend a lot it will pull back and coil once you release your pressure. But it is also a long hose, so you may need to sort of help it along by shaking it a bit as it coils back. This also helps it from getting tangled on itself if you moved it around at all.
1311079
The DAP I bought is still working for me. I have replaced the same type of "GREEN" hose I bought at Bed, Bath, And Beyond 4 times (all in warranty). I gave up on using them and bought this one. I have my fingers crossed that it will survive much longer....................
1048676
Have owned our for about 3 months, so far, so good. We have the red one and hang it in our garage. It's a little cumbersome to take out and put back but it has never kinked.It's been almost a year now but I just experienced what others have written about. Hose popped out from one end, no way to re-attach it. Will contact the company and see what they do.
1507500
I think the key to flex hose is NEVER leave the water running and the nozzle off.. The hose isn't made to hold the force of water and you close your nozzle at the end and then your water pressure splits the hose. Mine has lasted more than one season, but I read and followed the directions
1048674
Hello yackjack. I have owned one of these hoses for approximately 1 year and it is used 3-5 times a week. No issues at all as it never kinks and when I sometimes end up stepping on it there is no effect to the hose. I bought the 50 foot long in red and I have been happy with my purchase. I keep the hose in a roll-up storage box here on Guam so I can't say if the color will fade or how rapidly if left exposed or if leaving it in the sun somehow effects longevity or integrity. I liked the hose so much I sent one to parents.
934062
Maybe depending on how long it is. However I would think it may get a little tangled like they always do. I have. Regular hose in mine but I would think one of those totally collapsible hoses would do great. Must say I love mine and it looks great in the yard even after being out all winter in the snow
2206575
Although I am not the seller, I had the same problem with this hose. The company did not send me a replacement although they told me they would. I will not purchase anything from them in the future.
475274
Okay, here's my followup. I took the hand held shower head off the hose, and turned on the water - there was no restriction I could detect. The only thing I still find mildly disappointing is that the hose is somewhat stiff, and has never straightened out, or lost 100% of it's 'memory' of the coil and bends it came with. On the other hand I can't find a smooth white shower hose of this length at any bath shop or home improvement store - so I can live with those flaws. I will however keep my eyes open for a better hose to replace it.
1214374
Make sure you keep the hose straight when it's rewinding. If you don't (and it kinks going around the rewinder) it will cause a problem pulling it out and MAY do damage to your hose also.
2023367
Try adjusting you weights. and make sure you are not storing the hoses in one piece which causes curves in the hose and it has a tendency to follow the curve in the hose. What worked for me was to adjust the weight periodically.