Customer Reviews

Gilmour 10-34050 3/4-Inch-by-50-Foot 8-Ply Flexogen Hose

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This hose is "industrial-strength" and will probably last a lifetime. After going through cheaper hoses I decided to get one that will last, not kink, and can be used with my pressure washer - this one fits all of the above.

I also use them with the Nelson brass impulse head sprinklers (ASIN: B0002IKUGO) - daisychaining sprinklers from multiple hoses - as an alternative solution to an in-ground sprinkling system.

This hose is rated at pressures you may not need (500 PSI), and is constructed to be impervious to just about any chemical or temperature you will encounter in home use. The fittings are solid and mate perfectly with facets (unlike other hoses I've used).

Although these hoses are practically kink-proof, they are somewhat stiff and heavy. For sprinklers and other applications this is not a problem, but for hosing down driveways, etc. they are tiring if you are dragging it over a large area.

I view this hose as a great investment because it may be the only hose you'll ever have to buy.

It is cheaper to buy this hose the first time than any of the less expensive competitive versions. This one lasts and doesn't kink. It works in very cold environments including the mountains of Colorado. Our previous one lasted over 15 years before being chewed and destroyed by a black bear.

GPM increases exponentially with hose diameter, so the 3/4" size is a must have in the yard. Gilmour warrantees the hose for life with a very simple return policy, cut the ends, and send them in. Amazon has this 3/4" hose for less than most offer the 5/8"! Great buy for a great, well backed product.

Just a quick review: We bought a couple of these hoses in 1999 and they have been in use and kept outside in the Southern California sun continuously for 9 years. The hoses are in perfect condition! Based on how long they last, they are also the cheapest hoses ever. We had to replace one because a construction crew drove over it repeatedly with a bulldozer, but that's hardly normal use. The Flexogen hoses are also much lighter than most high quality hoses. Highly recommended.

Being a 1st time homeowner I had to buy all the necessary things for my home. One of those things were Hoses. Needless to say I didn't buy this hose at 1st. My 1st hose was the magna "as seen on tv" flat hose. Sounded great but worked like a dud and the hose pressure was very poor. So then I decided to buy the best quality hose and just call it day. I purchased the flexogen based on the specs and reviews.
I am happy to say I will not be buying anymore hoses from now on. The flexogen is top notch and would recommend to all 1st time home buyers.

This hose is very good although because of its larger diameter it kinks a little easier. If the hose ever fails they replace it for free. Really nice quality and great guarantee.

This garden hose does what others claim but don't do: it does not kink. It may not be the lowest in cost, but it appears to be the best value for your money. Well constructed at the two ends, too! I am happy with it.

I have a 25' 5/8" hose and was so impressed by the quality that I had to purchase this one. Though I haven't had it for years, exposed to the elements, I'm confident in saying that I can see this lasting years. The hose is thick in construction and as such doesn't really kink. The weight isn't terrible, but it can be difficult to drag under pressure. The couplings are top notch. Best of all, this product is made in USA. The warranty, which I haven't used, seems to be no nonsense as well.

So far, so good. Haven't had any complaints with this hose yet. If your looking for a garden hose for watering the yard or washing the car, look no further. Just make sure that 50 ft is all you need, it sounds like a long length, but I had to use another hose along with this one to wash cars in the front of the house ( my hose is in the back yard).

After using this hose I will never go back to small diameter garden hoses. The water flows with much more force, which is especially useful when using the jet nozzle. Most garden hoses are only 1/2" diameter, and some premium hoses are 5/8", but this is 3/4".

There is a significant water pressure loss with regular hoses because the smaller diameter means that more of the water is in contact with the walls, plus it flows at higher velocity further increasing the friction. You'd be amazed looking at the charts, just how much pressure is lost with the cheap standard hoses. For example:

I'm looking at a plastic pipe friction head loss chart. At 5 gallons per minute, the pressure friction head loss per 100 ft is 5.3 ft for a 3/4" pipe (same size as this hose). For a 1/2" (regular hose size) pipe the head loss is 20.7 ft - that's 4x less height that the water can travel merely because of friction from the smaller inside diameter!

I also noticed, this hose also has less tendency to kink.