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08 September 2012

What To Take Into Consideration When Buying Hoses

By Claire Robinson


There are lots of hoses that hopefully will fulfill your specific needs; like gardening or travelling; along with amazing features to help you to save time and expense. Listed here are several tips to take into consideration when searching for a brand new hose.

A soaker hose for outdoor spaces and garden beds

Should you have a large outdoor space or garden bed, an watering choice with hole perforations around the sides may be the solution for you. These types of hoses allow water to slowly escape through these small perforations to evenly soak the area along their length. When shopping for a soaker hose, ensure that you choose one that stretches from your outside faucet all around your entire garden area. This ensures that the space is consistently watered. You may have to purchase several, according to the dimensions of your garden or yard.

Hoses for boats and RVs

If you are someone who spends a substantial amount of time in your boat or Recreational vehicle, you may need a safe and potable water supply. A lead-free hose is manufactured to carry potable water to your boat or Recreational vehicle. It is always better to have at least one of these hoses, and perhaps a spare, on every RV or boat you have.

Water-saving options

One feature you need to look for in your hoses is their capability to reduce the use of water and optimize its distribution. Water conservation products include hoses with flow restrictors that prevent the waste of this valuable resource on your driveway, sidewalk or neighbor's yard. Hoses that save water don't just help reduce the usage of our limited water supply, but they may help you decrease your water bill.

Working out the kinks

One of the biggest problems with water hoses is their inclination to bend and kink, halting water flow. There are hoses that are created to never kink and remain flexible during their useful lifespan. If you must carry your irrigation device a considerable way across the backyard, you will gain from using one of these no-kink options.




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