Unlike other brands of expandable hose, there is not big shout out about a guarantee or product satisfaction period.. Once fully shrunk down, they can usually be stored in a small tub, basket or bag, which is very useful if you have a small garden or a small shed / garage to store it in over winter. This is great because a lot of the expandable hoses only come in the largest 100ft lengths – (which puts them at risk of ending up coiled on the floor and accidentally getting trodden on!)

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This means you are less likely to accidentally stand on it and risk splitting or damaging the expandable material.

This hose has a sturdy on/off valve and is sturdy enough to withstand up to 12 bars of water pressure, which is much higher than other expandable hosepipes that have come before such as the King Top. This expandable hose has brass fittings, thank goodness that manufacturers seem to have stopped using plastic ones now as they were just never up to job. The other real benefit is that they are very lightweight compared to regular hoses. They do not need a reel or to be wall mounted either. It comes with brass fittings which are known to be more robust that plastic connectors when it comes to expandable hoses. The beauty of the Superhoze, although a little more expensive than some over the other expandable hose brands, is that you get a 5 year guarantee.

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The tap connector piece has a two way water flow valve so you can use the hose on one nozzle and fill up a watering can with the other hole. I like that the hose has a double latex core and a high strength polyester silk on the outer surface of the hose which makes it lightweight but durable. Watering can be an everyday task in summer, but to ensure you use only the water you need, and that it goes just where you want it, a spray gun attached to the end of your hose is an essential piece of kit. The reinforced inner tubing means you need good water pressure to enable the hose to fully extend – very important with this hose in particular. Comes with a basic spray nozzle, this may not be a downside – it wouldn’t be for me – but some people may prefer a spray gun.

That is a massive deal for an expanding hose as they have been known to be quite temperamental and not always reliable and long lasting! Available in small sizes as well as large 7.5m to 40m so you only need to buy a hose as big as your garden.

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Sprinkler: Water your lawn with ease by creating a wide area sprinkler capable of covering up to 69m2. They have spent years refining the product to fix teething problems that used to happen with earlier expanding hoses.More fragile than other expanding hoses – not as robust internally or externally. (You probably don’t want to be dragging it over gravel or areas where there could be rogue thorns or brambles. The Superhoze has a durable outer layer – unlike some other expandable hoses – it has been designed to ‘withstand abrasion on any terrain’.

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Hose is a more delicate than traditional hose reel hoses. Must be careful when using on uneven surfaces not to snag or pull the hose risking damaging it. TheFitLife hose also has a 180 day risk free service so you can buy, knowing you will be able to test it out and make sure you’re happy without losing money. I also really like that its one of the only expandable hoses that comes with a two way tap splitter; Premium quality – it costs the same for a 50ft hose as some 100ft expandable hoses because it is higher quality.Has a tough polyester fabric on the outer of the hose – much better at protecting from rogue thorns or holly! A typical lightweight expandable hose can easily be held in one hand and carried – making them ideal for the elderly, or people who would struggle to manoeuvre a heavy bulky hose. It is very lightweight and perfect for light uses – such as daily watering of potted plants, seedlings and the lawn. I hope this article may help you in your choice of expandable hose. I did a good few hours or research trying to figure out the best ones that are currently available.