Is there such a thing as durable kink-free garden hose?

[TXHokie]

On my third set now. They all claim to be kink-free but kinks up after a year. Maybe they'll last longer if I put the thing on reels with wheels and bring them into garage after each use but I'm lazy. They are stored in a covered metal reel so is not left in direct sun but is left outside. I'm in FL so it doesn't freeze but gets hot.

 

[jmagg]

For light duty these are hard to beat imo.

https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Ultra...XT&dpID=41bimCySiGL&preST=_QL70_&dpSrc=detail

 

[Nashemon]

My advice is to invest in a reel with a crank. Kinking, in my experience, is mostly in how you coil the hose back up when you're done with it, and doing it right is a lot of manual work. A good reel solves that problem.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-150-ft-Mobile-Smart-Tube-Hideaway-Hose-Reel-CPLWST150/206482972

That's the one I got. Not the best one out there, I'm sure, but gets the job done. If you're using it daily, or even weekly, I'd recommend one that's not entirely made of plastic. I live in Buffalo, though, so our watering season is very short, and I probably use it less than 10 times per year, but I swear it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.

 

[TXHokie]

My advice is to invest in a reel with a crank. Kinking, in my experience, is mostly in how you coil the hose back up when you're done with it, and doing it right is a lot of manual work. A good reel solves that problem.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-150-ft-Mobile-Smart-Tube-Hideaway-Hose-Reel-CPLWST150/206482972

That's the one I got. Not the best one out there, I'm sure, but gets the job done. If you're using it daily, or even weekly, I'd recommend one that's not entirely made of plastic. I live in Buffalo, though, so our watering season is very short, and I probably use it less than 10 times per year, but I swear it's one of the best purchases I've ever made.

I have the same similar one that is even one notch up, all made out of metal so it lasts longer. The hoses are all great when you first bring them home, pliable and easy to coil. Problem is over time the hose becomes less flexible and harden into the shape of being wound up and then start kinking.

 

[bbhaag]

It has been my experience that the answer to your question is no. I have been on a quest for almost 7 years to find the hose you're describing and have yet to find it. I own a garden center so hoses are my lively hood and IMO all of them are crap after a few months.
This one from Goodyear is my latest trial hose. If it works well I will buy more but I don't have high hopes for it. It feels thin and a little lite weight to me. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077C1KP6D/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you do find a good hose at a reasonable price let me know. I'll buy a couple and put them to the test.

EDIT:Also if you're looking for a really good hose reel give Eley Hose Reels a look. I use several of them at work and the wall mount version at home and love them. They are expensive but worth it imo.

 

[stargazr]

I use rubber hoses from Sears. They last forever.

 

[snoopy7548]

I've had two of the Neverkink hoses (like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/NeverKink-50-Garden-Hose-Black/34399295) that I bought from Home Depot or Lowes like five years ago and they still look/perform like new and don't kink. I got one 25' and one 50' and I always hand-roll them and store them on the ground. The longer one can twist up on itself if you're not careful, but if you pay attention to how you roll/unroll it, you shouldn't have any problems. If you have a reel, I wouldn't worry about it at all. If it's cold outside (like <40F), the hose can stiffen up a bit, but who uses a hose when it's freezing outside?

I use a 50' Craftsman rubber hose to drain my water heater every year. No problems with that either.

Oh yeah, and my parents bought me one of those expandable hoses. I tried to use it once and never used it again; I had like no water pressure and it just plain sucked.

 

[jmagg]

I'll agree that the volume of water is less with the expandable hose, but they certainly don't kink and they're super light and easy to manage for light duty stuff. I'm on my third year on two 50 footers, and they've never leaked a drop from eather side. I'd try to keep them in the shade in the FL scorching heat, but no problems on the south side up here in NY. Couldn't care less about the shrink.

 

[herm0016]

anyone ever convert to using the cam lock fittings like a fire hose? 100 feet of 1.5 in hose is 150 plus fittings, but damn, garden hoses are crappy, and i need a couple hundred feet, so the pressure loss will be less with a larger line.

or try the stainless hoses?

 

[mindless1]

As others mentioned it's about handling, not getting twists in it so a retraining on coiling it and/or a different hose reel might help. It also helps to coil it up while there is water pressure in it still.

Being in Florida I would just get a Melnor/Apex/Sears/etc "Neverkink" hose. If you were in a colder environment then I'd recommend an all rubber version from the same brand(s) as the Neverkinks get quite stiff and harder to manage when the temperature drops below ~50F.

 

[TXHokie]

As others mentioned it's about handling, not getting twists in it so a retraining on coiling it and/or a different hose reel might help. It also helps to coil it up while there is water pressure in it still.

Being in Florida I would just get a Melnor/Apex/Sears/etc "Neverkink" hose. If you were in a colder environment then I'd recommend an all rubber version from the same brand(s) as the Neverkinks get quite stiff and harder to manage when the temperature drops below ~50F.

I've had two of the Neverkink hoses (like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/NeverKink-50-Garden-Hose-Black/34399295) that I bought from Home Depot or Lowes like five years ago and they still look/perform like new and don't kink. I got one 25' and one 50' and I always hand-roll them and store them on the ground. The longer one can twist up on itself if you're not careful, but if you pay attention to how you roll/unroll it, you shouldn't have any problems. If you have a reel, I wouldn't worry about it at all. If it's cold outside (like <40F), the hose can stiffen up a bit, but who uses a hose when it's freezing outside?

I use a 50' Craftsman rubber hose to drain my water heater every year. No problems with that either.

Oh yeah, and my parents bought me one of those expandable hoses. I tried to use it once and never used it again; I had like no water pressure and it just plain sucked.

My last set was a Neverkink and that's what brought me here. Might be true when new but not when it's been coiled up and go thru heat and cool cycle outdoor and start kinking after 6 months. I tried not to twist with the hand crank reeI and also only roll them when there's water pressure but that didn't help. Will give the rubber hose ones a try but they look clunky and heavy. Even tho it doesn't freeze here, it can get "cold" to 40s on couple nights a year. The Eley Hose Reel wall mounted one looks nice and simple, might add that to my list too -- thanks.

 

[mindless1]

^ I've had my current Neverkink for several years in temperatures that fluctuated between about 25F and 105F (seldom these extremes, more often 35F to 95F) and use it daily between May and October in my garden - though it stays outside and is not coiled and uncoiled daily - except for the last dozen feet of it to get it out of the way.

Its kinkiness hasn't changed in that time frame, but when it is hot out it is more pliable and more easily kinked without water pressure it.

It's not a problem exposing the Neverkinks to low temperatures, except for the stiffness when handling them. Of course you also don't want it full of water if it drops below freezing.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Another vote for the Sears brand hose. Not impervious to kinks but seems more solid than some other green hoses I've used

 

[paperfist]

I use rubber hoses from Sears. They last forever.

Unlike Sears

Flexzilla hoses are pretty durable and kink free. Their air hoses are equally awesome.

 

[snoopy7548]

Unlike Sears

Flexzilla hoses are pretty durable and kink free. Their air hoses are equally awesome.

That could turn into a pretty good slogan. Sears - Our Tools Will Outlast Us.

 

[Exterous]

I use rubber hoses from Sears. They last forever.

Same here. I got one 10 years ago and its still fine and rarely kinks

 

[killster1]

all rubber from home depot or sears. should last good 10 years. mine are fine and dont kink unless really try to mess it up.

 

[bigi]

I've used flexzilla for air and water. Both work great.

 

[mztykal]

My neverkink has been good so far for 2 years in the Hawaii sun.

 

[cardiac]

If your are truly serious about your hose needs, look at the fire service. Booster lines come in 3/4" hose, are usually rated to 800psi, and will never kink. I've been in the fire service for 36 years, and have never had a line get a kink set in to it.

https://www.firehosedirect.com/booster-fire-hose

https://www.grainger.com/category/fire-hoses/fire-protection/safety/ecatalog/N-b0b