Best Hose (GARDEN HOSE)? Zero G vs Flexzilla, Bionic Steel, Gilmour, Aqua Plumb, Briggs & Stratton
Hoses Tested: Zero G vs Flexzilla, Bionic Steel, Gilmour, Worth, Flexon, Aqua Plumb, Briggs & Stratton. Hoses tested for kinking, puncture resistance, burst pressure, water flow rate, level of force needed to drag 25 foot section of hose, and hose end strength (failure load). Hose repair kits for end and middle of hose repairs demonstrated. I always buy all of the products and supplies to ensure unbiased testing. So, thank you for supporting the channel.
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This man is a national treasure for doing all this work for our benefit.
Hi David, Thank you very much for the positive feedback! I hope you have a great week!
More of universal treasure! Hello from the other side of the globe!
Very true.
Agreed
That’s why I support him on Patreon!
This is how it is done. Instead of spending 10 of the 15 minutes talking about himself he gets to the heart of why you are looking at the video and moves right along. Well Done!
Thank you!
Right. The dude has it down to a science. Every single video is the best in the business. I’m addicted to them. The thought and engineering is always top notch.
Totally agree, I watch even when I'm not in the market for a product for entertainment. However when I am in the market(as I am for a hose) his reviews are invaluable!
I wanted to see the unboxing tho 😡🤬
He compares and reports on 10 different items in the same amount of some of time it takes other "youtubers" tp talk about 1 item. Project Farm is amazing.
I can’t believe I just watched 15 minutes of a cinema quality review of garden hoses. Wild times we live in. This is better than therapy. Thanks for taking the time to do this!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
That's all I needed - durable garden hose I knew where to ask!! I wasn't sure if PF has such video and he does. I'm impressed again. What a treasure for all DIY guys.
I feel like my life is a bit more complete, whenever I see a new video notification from PF.
Thank you very much!
You have a sad life
@@THEDUDEABlDES does he tho? You could have a great life and it still get better when Todd uploads a new video
@@phantom-lr7sp is that right
@@THEDUDEABlDES you bet
2nd hose: “by far the largest one yet”. Laughing my ass off watching a hose video when I’m not even looking to buy a hose. This man is a legend.
@@stevejohnson7165 send him to LA immediately
With you bro I live in a 3rd floor flat. I'll probably never own a hose!
I already have two hoses and reels. What am I doing here? Haha 😂
Hose weight is the most important. Most hose do a best job with the least kinks
Lol. We the first hose was effectively a Chinese straw. 🤣 You couldn’t put out a cigarette with that pathetic flow rate. Lol.
10 years living in AZ and I have to replace my hose almost yearly because the sun wears them out. I’m buying the good ones so I’m glad I found this video
I've had a hose now since about 1968 and never had a problem of kinking. Still going strong. I had to changed the terminal fittings twice. 54 years old. I don't know what brand it is. Bought it at a Ace hardware store.
This guy literally tested how much drag the hose has. That's got to be a first in hose reviews lol
Thanks for watching!
Man at 33 I STILL hate how a hose feels heavy when dragging it - noticed that too!
@@bsgtrekfan88 lol yeah it's annoying rolling the thing up every time i mow. Probably 50 ft of hose at least
That’s good test. I have the electric hose reel that works great but when I get a new hose I’m gonna look for drag force.
Ive dragged around a lot of hose in my lifetime. Once dragged one out the bar
How about testing hand degreasers, such as Go-Jo, Fast Orange, D&L, Dawn Ultimate dish soap, etc.?
Thanks for the video idea.
Don't forget purple power!
No need just buy kresto
That's one I would like to see.
Also don't forget a block of lava soap!
This man taken an analytical resting method to everyday things we need to know about! No nonsense, to the point, information provided. No fluff or excessive talking to amuse us or himself. Love it! Well done sir.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Something to note that you didn’t test: from my experience working in automotive detail for eight years. The main failure point on a hose on hard surfaces like concrete or pavement is the amount of abrasion that the hose receives over time as it gets dragged over any hard surface.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I guess you could take a sander to them and see how long it takes to wear through…
Also a detailer. I agree completely. I like the expandable hoses because my shop isn't huge and it was easier to drag around but I killed two of them within a year and gave up and bought all flexzilla hoses probably 5 or 6 years ago now at least and they're going strong
Hard surfaces also heat up the hoses when the sun is out, causing them to burst there if they aren't made for it, which is why Industrial Rubber hoses last, they withstand abrasion and high and low temperatures.
Yeah, abrasion is definitely the main failure factor for any hose I've used. That or fatigue from bending near the ends or kinks in the same spot.
Me: *Last night just looks at product at Walmart and thinks "I wonder which one is the best?" Project Farm: We're gonna test that!
Great timing!
Never buy a hose with a fucking swan on it. Your welcome
Maybe we should all pitch in and get the man a beer for his efforts
Ha! I was doing the exact same thing. Unfortunately in Canada we don’t have a lot of these brands.
@@tomrogers9467 here in Germany you can't also buy many of them, but i like ebay 😅
PF is truly the hero of our generation - this man should be knighted. Henceforth be known as Sir Project Farm
Thanks for the nice comment! Thanks for watching!
You are quickly becoming my "go to" source for factual reviews for things before I purchase. As so many people have said, thank you for everything you do to help consumers make educated choices.
You are welcome!
I bought an element hose that im 95% sure is licensed from goodyear. It has their same maxlite hot water rubber+ branding and the same fittings. I needed a 25ft hose, home depot only carries 50+ footers on the goodyear ones. The thing works flawlessly.
Todd, i had to replace my garden hose Saturday, having previously seen your video on hose's I re-watched it, and bought a Gilmour 100' hose, based on your reviews, thank you Todd for your great reviews.
This guy’s content is so consistently good that I clicked like before I even started the video.
Thanks!
It looks to me like this is one of the few channels I will be giving a thumbs up before I start.
@@sweetdrahthaar7951 keep this in mind : youtube is identifying a too early 'like' in a video as 'fake', just like if it was done by a bot account or paid personnel, and will affect the algorithm
Revisit them in 1 year after constant UV exposure? Direct sunlight is why most of my previous hoses have died.
This sounds like a great suggestion!
I try and keep mine stored in an enclosed reel, out of the sun. Had one rubber hose for twenty years now.
@@allanj4576 Mine are Craftsman rubber ones and they stay out under pressure 24/7 - some for 20+ years now, still useable.
I bought the flexzilla hose last year. Best hose I have ever had. From the day I bought it , it has been in exposed to the sun with no problem. Flexzilla hose is great about not holding a memory if left kinked. But the hose will stain with mildew
His wife and neighbors: Why has he left all those garden hoses out in the yard for months?
Thank you so much for doing all of these videos. A lot of us are on tight budgets especially nowadays with prices being high and rising. You've helped me make purchasing decisions based on your testing and recommendations. I can't thank you enough.
You are so welcome!
It's the spring of 2022 right now and this showed up in my feed this morning. I know it was done in 2021 but the timing was perfect! Great job Project Farm. Thank you
You are welcome!
I love it when he reads of features , chuckles and says the immortal 'we're gonna test that'. Long live Project Farm.
Ha ha, LET ME SHOW YOU IT'S FEATURES!
Quirks and features has already been taken
If those garden hoses had legs, they would've ran when they saw you coming. LOL Great testing as always!
Why run away when they can wiggle away like a snake?
Along with the lawnmowers. Maybe he could have run a mower over the hoses, and then seen if the shredded pieces could be used as motor oil.
For some reason I can see a Muppet movie being made where all the products in a hardware store have a musical number hoping that he isn't coming for them.
How do you think that Briggs and Stratton hose felt? It probably saw all its siblings in the lawn mower grave yard and was sweating bullets.
''burst pressure,??whats that pa'',, '' dont think about it son,just make like a snake,,might leave us alone''..
Just spent an hour in Lowes comparing hoses , ended up with the 3/4 inch zero G,,, glad l did after watching this,, thanks
You are welcome!
I bought the Zero G 3 years ago and had to repair the outlet end. Pain in the ass but other than that it’s a good hose.
Thank you for always being there for me when it comes to purchasing items ❤ I have been so grateful for years 😊
You are so welcome!
The important "test" is the test of time. Expandable hoses deteriorate rapidly. Aluminum connections seize on faucets and have much more resistance to threading. Brass is self-lubricating and lasts forever. I have made excellent garden hose out of 3/8 inch air hose. Very durable and easy to handle.
Thanks for the feedback.
Have had expandables for years in a tough environment and they haven't deteriorated at all. Might depend on the particular expandable you're talking about.
I can testify that only brass is suitable for fluid connections we here use brass quick connections called Geka
I like that idea.
Should have done an abrasion test..
As an April Fools episode, maybe test the major shipping companies: ie UPS, USPS, Fedex, DHL for speed, damage, friendliness, and customer service lol
UPS/FedEx driver one year. I knew she was coming. When she arrived I told her “we can track you better than Santa Claus”. She immediately responded with “I AM Santa Claus”. I died laughing.
Yeah I really don't think we need to test that lol we already know where they line up
@@thomaspark1202 UPS > USPS > DHL > .... Fedex
That's an awesome idea !!
FedEx will loose
We needed new hoses for our kennel building. Have been looking at some of the brands you tested. Just ordered a couple of Gilmores based on your results. Thanks for all you do.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Best KZhead channel you'll ever watch.
Thanks so much!
I feel like project farm can read my thoughts because he makes a video for almost everything I’m thinking of buying
Thanks for watching!
Happened to me at least 3 times now.
And you just thought KZhead, Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. were spying on your internet searches. 😳🥺
Incorrect. He makes you want to buy what he testing. I never thought of buying a hose, but after watching this, I want one.
“Lifetime warranty, Were gonna test that” (returns hose that’s destroyed)
😂 and LoL
I water my plants at 800PSI.. it could`t stand that
Actually my dad bought a Gilman hose in the 1990s. Whenever it springs a leak he just cuts the ends off and mails them back to Gilman and they send him a new hose. I think now you just have to email them a picture of the broken hose. The hoses are decent, but the customer service is over the top.
🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭💀
@@DaveDablave Yep we've returned the same hose like 4 times over the past 20 years lol
I can't tell you how many of your videos I have watched when you do tests you are really through excellent job keep them coming.
Thanks, will do!
Your videos are great you don't know how many times I go to get something new and before doing my research I check and see if you have already tested it and educate myself on what I should be looking for if I hadn't thought of something myself thank you for your work
Thanks and you are welcome!
Kind Sir: are you really wearing a t-shirt that says "we're going to test that!!"?? You have nailed your target market with that!
I work at a hardware store and I watch all the videos of products we sell reviewed by you so I can help customers with questions about them.
Thank you very much!
Needed to get a new hose today so I search for some comparisons, forgot Todd did this one! Once again, he saves the day
Thanks!
My biggest gripe with hose kinks: If you kink the hose once, it will forever be susceptible to kinks in that location. Would be a nice thing to test susceptibility to rekinking in addition to initial kinking.
Thanks for the video idea.
That is true. Maybe wrap some gorilla tape on it before it fatigues.
Get a flexzilla hose. The video showed it kink but I’ve had a 100 foot hose for 5 years and it rarely kinks and never in the same spot. Most durable hose I’ve ever owned.
Bionic steel appears to be an extra length hand shower hose.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have bionic steel. I've had it for years and I really like it.
As seen on tv = seal of crapness
@@jaakkopontinen Did y’all even watch the video? How are y’all gonna come to this channel and not even watch the content. The hose performed pretty well and is arguably the best choice if you’re looking for a long, kink resistant hose for lighter duty activities…
@@thehuguenot5615 Can you really call it a gimmick if it works well for its price. ..
This. This is the video I’ve been waiting for that I didn’t even know I needed. Off to Home Depot!
Thank you very much!
Wow! Fantastic video. All the information I needed to make a choice and no wasted words. Thanks so much. I’m subscribing today.
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Amazing. I never would have thought hose testing could be so intricate. Or important! Excellent job!
Thanks!
Wife: "What's he doing now?" Husband: "He's blowing up hoses"
They should be happy with it: blowing up engines is much louder 😅
Don't believe he has neighbors at least within audible distance
@@darinp5612 - Depends on what he blows up.
Remove the "s" in "hoses" and that sentence gets a whole new meaning.
@@X2yt actually it doesn't
Some hoses are really difficult to move around when they become cold. And the hoses become like a rock when they’re cold and while watering that is not the greatest thing for a hose. You should check which hoses become rocksolid and which ones stay soft and malleable
Thanks for the suggestion.
also testing when hot. some hoses full off water will get really hot in the sun and become soft and more prone to kinking and bursting. I had one I saw burst when it was connected to the bibb and sitting in the sun
flexzilla very good in cold weather
If the temp is below 32 degrees the water will freeze, so what do consider cold weather?
@@Paladin1873 true but i unhook the hose when below freezing and re-attach to use it to fill water dishes then unhook and drain again. the hose is always flexible and I also use their air hose which is the same basic material and it stays very flexible also!
I love this channel. Thank you for the time and energy you spend creating content. It really shows in the quality of your product.
Thanks and you are welcome!
As a mechanical engineer, this video was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
You're welcome!
I’ve found out that aluminum fittings when left on hose bib are extremely hard to remove, where as brass is always better.
Thank you for the feedback!
Same thing with aluminum rims on your car. Dissimilar metals + electrolyte = battery. The aluminum is corroding by turning into a galvanic cell.
put a little chapstick on there first.
Dissimilar metals, put some anti-seize.
@@dc5723 A couple wraps of Teflon tape is quicker and maybe neater, and (if you're like most people) you probably have rolls of Teflon tape scattered around the house and garage/workshop.
In the Canadian Home Depot the Gilmour Flexogen 50' hose is only $50. The great thing about Gilmour products is that they have a LIFETIME warranty! Just send them a photo of the broken product and the parent company Fiskars will send you an absolutely new replacement product. Highly recommended!
Buy the Craftsman USA made rubber hose. 20+ years of use in hot sun and snow. Nothing better!
@@RRaucina sadly the Craftsman of today can't compare to Craftsman 20 years ago, most of it now is just more mid their Chinese stuff.
@@bdkj3e That was true about a year ago. They went Chinese crap. The real USA rubber ones are back, check them out. Ace has a good price
Unfortunately, the one you bought 20+ years ago will still be massively different than the new “made in USA” craftsman.
Its a great day when you go to submit an idea to Project Farm and its already a video!! From one savvy consumer I thank you!
I really like your videos. You show exactly how you test them, cost and how each item performs. Very helpful to me.
Thank you!
Thank you!
A note that is hard to test, unless you use these hoses outside for a year: the aluminum ends, when coupled to a brass end, will galvanically corrode to each other. The harder your water, the faster this happens. I now have several hose ends that I can no longer separate from each other, even with pipe wrenches. I now only buy the ones with the brass ends to avoid this issue.
Thanks for the feedback.
Some of the higher quality "contractor grade" hoses are now incorporating an aluminum outer grip for easier tightening (particularly on the female end of the hose) with inner brass threads to prevent galvanic corrosion, which I see no problems with. Definitely worth checking the hose end material before purchasing!
yeah i was going to mention it is a problem with white metal nozzles and aluminum hose ends to corrode till ruined. some hoses claim brass with a nickel plating to be corrosion proof but that makes it hard to tell apart from aluminum
I have this at my house and my in-laws. The F-I-L tore off a spigot trying to get the hose off.
I make sure my hoes use dielectric rubbers to keep them from getting crusty.
With the Gilmore you mention “Lifetime Warranty”. The Warranty process would be something to test! Not all warranties are made the same.
I'm imaging him sending in the bent, punctured, exploded hose and some poor CS rep on the other side wondering what the heck happened to it.
I always interpret "lifetime warranty" to be "it's under warranty until it dies (aka breaks)", aka no warranty at all.
@@victortitov1740 Well, lifetime warranties are for the life of the product, not your lifetime. I wonder what the fine print of the product says.
Love your honest and fair reviews. I make many purchases based on your great reviews. Thank you so much.
Thanks and you are welcome!
wow, very comprehensive review. very well done. very impressed.
Can you do a long-term uv exposure test under the sun on these hose to see how durable they're in normal use?
Long term UV and normal usage ( attach to end of reciprocating saw on lowest speed for a few minutes every day of UV.
flexzilla does very good in sunlight from experiences and customer testimonies also
I just spray sunscreen on my hose every two weeks
This!
The plastic strain reliefs on my aqua joes are faded from UV, but still going strong otherwise. I liked them so much I bought more.
Product: “Made in USA” PF: “Hehe We’re gonna test that”
When it's made in the USA its either the best bargain, the best quality or in this case.. Both
Explain DeWalt...
@@dustin4575 global components and greed
no need to test made in the usa, it usually states it right on the box
@@darinp5612 the nose knows
Whenever I need a new tool I always hope Project Farm has a video about it. Great channel.
Thanks!
Another fantastic comparison video. The info from your videos is priceless. Thanks again for taking the time.
Thanks and you are welcome!
You gotta make “we’re gonna test that” merch
He does! There's a (misformatted) link in the description.
@@dutchgecko didnt know he had merch, might get me a t shirt
Go to project-farm.com to view and purchase t-shirts and other merchandise. Thanks for asking.
@@ProjectFarm We also want one with "Now, that's a lot of damage!"
@@ProjectFarm YESSS
Abrasion test would have been useful, that’s how all my water hoses fail, by dragging them around on concrete floors. Then they split ! Great video btw
And UV,cold,freeze/thaw resistance,gardening chemicals (herbicide,pesticide,fertilizer,etc.); same test performed in various conditions...
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@ProjectFarm You should also run the abrasion test while under normal garden hose pressure, that way it's very obvious when it fails. Maybe even add some blue food coloring so you can see the moment of failure. I've found that hoses will sometimes get pinhole leaks that aren't easy to see, and I think this would be a nice thing to know.
Yep!
That is one hell of a review and how all reviews should be done. Nice job, thank you!
Thanks!
Great video. I’ve been using the zero G hoses for a few years now and store them in 5 gal buckets. Super easy to move them around and less knots and kinks. It’s great to see they’re good under all sorts of extreme conditions! More than they’ll probably ever see at the farm but you never know :) Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
Exactly what I do. I like keeping them in buckets them just grabbing a bucket when needed. It’s better than having a big ugly hose hanging on the side of the house.
thanks for sharing. im now sold on the Zero G
@@AntLive29 me too
Same. I've tried almost every off-the-shelf option. Zero-G is not the best when you need high pressure, such as a 1 to 2 split, but it's plenty for a single outlet.
I don't even live in USA ,I live in india,none of these items are easily available,here u go to a shop and ask,it's like take it or leave it 😂.I love watching what you make because even though they may not be lab tests or official test they are tests that actually show some results,👍🏼
These are better than « lab » tests.
Thank you very much!
How are his tests not "official"?..
I think the fact that they're not sponsored, or "official" is the greatest part. Nobody is paying him to form his opinions
@@hugolafhugolaf yeah, lab testing (certainly when it's sponsored) just makes up a weird measure to rate something as top. "This withstands 4000 psi!" Fine print.... For 1 nanosecond during rupture.
My dad has a Craftsman hose that he bought at least 15 years ago from Sears. It's still in perfect condition.
made in usa craftsman was pure quality
Great to hear!
I have a craftsman hose I got from Ace, I damaged it and they gave me a free replacement no questions asked. But for real top shelf hose that I use daily for work, I always go with the Goodyear natural rubber.
Surprisingly I really like my 100' craftsman hose as well, very flexible rubber hose, not that pvc junk.
It's in better condition than Sears.
I'd love to see a long term exposure test on these hoses. A lot of hoses spend several months hanging on the side of a house exposed to the sun, and that can turn them brittle. My flex hoses all develop leaks after a season or two, and my "non-flex" hoses tend become more kink prone. I think it would be helpful to see which hoses can survive 3 months baking in the sun without degrading.
Thanks for the suggestion.
I suggest you just make some sort of cover for them. Sun is very destructive to most materials due to the UV in it. Maybe the bionic hose will withstand that (having a metal outer shell), but that's not certain. All others will probably fail at a time comparable to what you experienced with the prior ones of the same type. In comparison, sheltering them from the sun is something you can do with a few bucks and you will not need to worry about the type anymore.
@@ProjectFarm Totally agree. Think evaluating outdoor sun exposure and flexibility in freezing temperatures would be extremely beneficial. Might also want to evaluate hose cleanliness over time as well. I like my Flexzilla hose, but find these hoses get extremely dirty and pick up dirt/algae over time, and are extremely difficult to clean. I really wish they didn't make them in that light green color, as it really shows all the dirt/algae easily, and doesn't look so nice after a few months. If you accidentally leave hoses outside or try to use them in colder weather, the typical garden hose can kink once and catastrophically fail. The Flexzilla seems to handle the cold well. Many hoses can not make it thru one season, when exposed to weather & sun, would be good to have an evaluation of these same hoses after a full season outside and getting normal use. Also, need to mention hose end materials in the video. The brass is always going to come off the hose bibs, but the aluminum ones tend to have galvanic corrosion and seize to the faucet threads if left in place too long. I try to use some type of anti-seize lubricant, if I have alum. hose ends. As always. . . . A+++ review.
Another thing you might want to mention (or create a chart) is the stated WARRANTY terms on the packaging. I know my Flexzilla has a lifetime warranty.
+1 and how they kink after several months or a year. I notice some hoses do not kink when new, but after a while they kink all the time or get weak spots. What about Swann brand? They are very common here.
Project Farm is my go to when researching any product. THANKS PROJECT FARM 😁👍
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What a coincidence, since I'm in the market for a new hose.
Great timing!
Yes he always does good videos with good timing
Project farm always test what we didn't realize needed testing.
Exactly what I’ve been waiting for as well!
Todd has such great timing.
I am literally going to buy a garden hose in 3 hours. Made me feel like it's mind-reading. Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
There are hundreds of thousands of viewers for these videos. Law of large number dictates, that many of us (the viewers) was thinking about buying the product which is being tested. These people are more likely to comment about this “coincidence”. It was your turn to do it today:D
I had 0 intention of buying a hose but now I might. lol
@@beastumfan Yea; and I'm off to buy another replacement flex hose from big-lots cause they be cheap and easy to store. Some people never learn, he says.
Thank you very much for all this precise and helpful information. As a gardener , dragging house , it is a boon to learn .
You are welcome!
Uhhhhhhh - This video is top of the heap exactly what all gardeners (who love Gardening) need to watch. Turf Science Major here. Just moved to Portugal (and shocked that all of Europe for that matter has none of the Garden hoses that come from the factory with metal fittings crimped on the ends (No knocking the Euro market here, just being objective). Instead all hoses in Europe are sold with the ends cut off and you have to install plastic fittings that radically increase flow resistance and drop volume, etc. for those who know WTH I'm talking about. This video is a Consumer's report dream come true and I agree with David P that the Host is a "Global" treasure whose work benefits us all. Wow!!! Time, money, effort = all well spent and greatly appreciated for us all and answered all important questions at all important levels. Thank you so much for this. I know exactly which hose to buy now and pray for the shipping A-La-Amazon Prime. Hat's off to Host. Outstanding Job on this one.
Thanks so much!
The “Aqua Joe” hose did pretty well in your tests but after using it for a few months I highly recommend against it. While it doesn’t kink easily it likes to “fold” which partially restricts water flow and can be very irritating at times.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks. Won't buy
I use Zero-G hoses because of my abnormally high water pressure. I've had 1 hose fail in 2 years, where every conventional hose I bought blew within weeks. They're really good about kinking, but, like @badcompany35 says about AJ, they can fold. They're very easy to unfold, though, and once the area pressurizes, it makes it hard for it to fold again.
On the expandable hoses, I've learned to only move them under full pressure. They act more like a regular hose then. Jetmech0417, what is your water pressure?
I had the same exact issue. It was unusable after only several uses.
As a professional tree planter, I really dislike those expandable hoses. When you get it all pressured up and stretch it out to water the tree you just planted, as soon as you open your nozzle and let some pressure out, it wants to shrink back up, makes it impossible to just leave the hose there to water the tree while I’m off planting another one.
Plus they easily explode if left out in sun which goes against use of in garden.waste of money agree
Yep, been there, done that!
They are pretty nice when you only use it a couple times a year for watering your flowers.
@@harzer99 I have a couple different styles of expanding hoses and one of the ZeroG (which is great) , for hvac service they are great. Easy to carry, no need to drain and I can fit a few in a 5 gallon bucket along with accessories.
Treyton, I noticed they work a lot better at higher water pressures, at least 40 psi. They also require a lot of flow to keep them fully expanded, if you want to open them up fully. If you don't have as much water flow, then don't open the valve completely, it will keep it expanded,
Candy Bars. Your videos are a treat and I can't wait to open them! Even for stuff I have no need or use. Keep up the great content, humor and complete testing!!
Thanks, will do!
I came knowing nothing about hoses and now I feel like I know exactly what I want to replace my kinked out cotsco hose. This is the peak youtube. I cant thank you enough
You are welcome!
One thing to watch is hoses with aluminum ends. When you screw them on to a brass faucet, you are setting up a galvanic corrosion cell which has the potential of severely corroding away the aluminum end or worse yet fusing it to the faucet. Do yourself a big favor and only buy hoses with brass ends.
Science for the win!
I was going to post the same thing. Yes don't waste your time. I needed some big tools to remove one from my hose bib.
Very good point! Even worse are the "chrome" or plated plastic versions. I've had to fix or toss fairly new hoses because of the cheap ends that look fancy. Do yourself a favor and only buy hoses with pure brass ends on them.
@@bhess1212 totally agree. Had a couple hoses with the aluminum ends that I finally gave up and cut them off and put brass repair ends on
Read my mind. My experience, as well.
I can’t believe his channel is free and extremely informative
As someone who owns the 25’ and 50’ Zero G hoses i have to say the durability is why i got them. Going on year 7 with zero issues. Side note, its the closest thing to 3/4 double jacket fire hose a civilian can get at a hardware store.
Thanks for the feedback.
I'd love to see a test of the best hose reels!
Something important to note on new hoses, a lot of mfg have switched from brass to anodized aluminum fittings to save cost.... due to the reaction of dissimilar metals the aluminum will weld itself to your brass/bronze hose bib.... found this out the hard way!!! Beware!!!
@Chris McGee: Yes, this is very true. I have also seen the same thing happen to people that put aluminum valve stem caps on their wheels that have zinc coated valve stems. The cap will "weld" itself to the stem. I have had to cut a few of these caps off for people over the years. I guess this would not happen so much if people actually checked their tires' air pressure more often.🙄
Thanks for the feedback.
Unhook the hose on occasion or when not in use and its not an issue.
@@TOMVUTHEPIMP yea i learned after the fact too. But at the same time the manufacturer of the hoses i bought plated/anodized them to look like brass. *Smh*
Lifetime Warranty "We're gonna test that!" *Dies and has his wife try to replace the hose*
@@riley5114 I don't necessarily mind that as long as the company is sourcing high quality parts whether from China or other locations. We all have a bee in our collective bonnets about China right now, and rightly so, but the fact is we have a global economy and companies need to make a profit. If they can get a high quality material at a better price overseas at a fair price, not made by slave labor, that's competition. If they are cheaping out, making it the US won't matter in the long run.
I would love to see an update to this for heavy duty 100ft and longer hoses. Great video!
Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.
It was great to be informed at the end that hoses are repairable quite easily. Thank you.
You are welcome!
Anyone else find themselves shopping now and saying the phrase “we’re gonna test that” when reading product claims on the packaging? 😁
I have always said, "I'll be the judge of that", but I have caught myself lately saying "I'm going to test that". All thanks to PF.
Maybe on a pack of trojans..
I use the phrase "Made in China" with literally 99% of everything i see every day...
I never get tired of telling you how great of a job you're doing with these videos. One large service to mankind, one giant leap for cousin Eddy in the Farmabago
Thanks!
FYI: The Flexzilla becomes very sticky when left outside. We have stopped using some of their hoses just because we didn't want to have to wash our hands after picking it up.
Thanks for sharing.
We have five of them and I've never seen this issue. Could they have become exposed to chemicals?
@@ILruffian Unlikely, as we don't use any. We live in Southern California, so we get a lot of sun.
Maybe caused by aphids?
@@nancymmk It's only on the side facing up, the side facing down still looks new.
Tried the Fildanco it was Fil-Stinko. The hose lasted all of 15 min before it became a lawn sprinkler. Well, I will watch the video again and try again. Thanks, still my favorite KZhead channel.
Thanks so much!
You should do a test on the best degreasing soap, I’m in the automotive industry and it would be awesome if you can find a way to make to make a comparison test of different soaps to get rid of grease.
Thanks for the video idea.
Vegetable oil
There is a purple degreaser tha walmart used to sell. Zapp, I think it was called. One gallon jug. Used it to pre soak a 40 year old Ford trucks accumulated grime. Then pressure washed it. Pretty good stuff.
@@fromthebackofmymind It's actually zep. You can still get it at lowes!
Zep industrial purple. Use hot water from your faucet after a 5 minute soak. Great product. Not related to purple power also available
I highly recommend never buying hoses with aluminum ends. The threaded ends will aggressively corrode if connected to dissimilar metals, such as a brass hose bib. I've seen several corrode and bind so badly the hose bib had to be cut off the wall to remove them. Stick with brass.
Thanks for the feedback.
X2 for brass... Or even plastic over aluminum. They use it because it's CHEAP not because it's good.
That and they tend to gall and get hung up. I am curious how well the one with anodized aluminum would hold up, though. Either way, brass is still king as far as I can tell. Stainless is too hard and seems more likely to leak on old bibs. Plastic is plastic.
I've learned this hard way too, I have a brass spray nozzle that is now permanently attached to the aluminum connector on my hose from the aluminum corroding or the threads galling or both.
sadly, i didn't think of this and this is my world now. I'm cutting it off tomorrow when I'm off.
Have really liked the Flexzilla as it doesn’t link and seems very flexible over multiple seasons of use. I appreciate these reviews.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
Flexilla has been good to me. I’ve bought several and would by them again if I ever need to replace one. They’ve lasted me many years so far.
How 🤔 long have you had your flexzilla???
@@jonhawkins2374 several years, at least six years, and still going strong
@@jonhawkins2374 A little over a year.
I had to ruin both my hoses I use this week to try and funnel leak from my faucet outside before I could get it replaced. Came here to Project Farm to see which hose I should buy! Love this channel!!
Glad it helped
I would have liked to see the gilmour contractor grade hose. I have one that’s 3/4” and 100’ when under pressure it’s nearly impossible to kink. Also the Dramm brand is supposed to be good but I haven’t used one. I saw it in use at a nursery.
Great suggestion! I'll have a round 2 if there's enough interest
@@ProjectFarm yes definitely.
@@ProjectFarm I'd like to see that as well. I always buy contractor grade hoses and would like to see some of those compared.
@@ProjectFarm You also might consider adding Continental if there is a second round.
@@ProjectFarm a comparison of 100' hoses, specifically 3/4" ones, would be awesome. My garden is about 80 feet from my nearest faucet and it's big enough that it's hard tog et full coverage with a single sprinkler. With enough flow it might work. A test of sprinklers would be awesome too. You could test evenness of coverage, range/footprint, durability, ease of adjustment, etc.
He took this to a whole new level when he started the drag test.
lol Thanks for watching!
Great video. Cold weather flexibility would be a useful test and is one of our most important criteria for buying hose. Some hoses are useless at 40 degrees. Then also ease of wrapping up when warm and cold. Thanks. Have a great day.
Thanks for the constructive feedback
I own 2x Zero G hoses. Lasted nearly 4 years and still working as new. I recommend the Zero G for sure.
Thanks for the feedback.
I have had big problems in past with aluminum end fitting on hoses, they corrode and lock onto spigot and brass spray nozzles. Any others have similar problems?
Great point! Galvanic corrosion is indeed problem
Yes - I use the Zero G which has aluminum fitting. When having our house repainted I tried without success to undo the Zero G from the brass back flow fitting. Had to cut the hose and have backflow valve replaced. Repaired the Zero G with a brass repair fitting.
You can put some anti-seize or silicone grease on the threads to help prevent that.
Yes, I prefer brass. Had nothing but trouble with aluminum. I et it's even more of a problem if you leave near the seashore with the salt air.
Same applies with an aluminum/zamac nozzle on a brass end fitting. Anti-seize helps, but only if periodically renewed. Interestingly, my aluminum nozzles are Gilmore.
One bit of info people seem to hardly know. The reason a lot of good hoses have one visible stripe on them is so you can lay them out and make sure they are not twisted. You will notice when you buy the hose that stripe is straight. Every so often string the hose out straight and twist it until the stripe is straight from end to end and not curled around like a candy cane. Then let it sit like that as long as you can before rolling it back up. If you do this your hoses will last years, and will by much less prone to kinking. ALSO if you can turn on the water before uncoiling your hose and the pressure will help keep it from kinking. I find the NeverKink hoses you can buy at Lowes to be a pretty good one for the money. $25 for a 50 footer, I have never had mine kink, has good fittings.
Learning to manually roll up hoses the proper way, using alternating over and under-hand grips, just like should be done with electrical cords would probably help too. There are many videos on YT demonstrating this. It's pretty easy after a little bit of practice.
@@MorryB True. True. Sometimes dragging them around in the yard can roll a twist into them too so always a good idea to make sure they are straight. I am actually a soundman by trade so trust me, i will slap someone for even thinking about coiling my cables up! "JUST LET ME DO IT!"
I have a never kink hose that's a couple years old that kinks just as bad as any other hose
I really appreciate and like this review. I keep coming back to it when I look at hoses to buy
I appreciate that!
Just in time, my old expandable sprang several leaks this week. Thanks for the tests.
You are welcome!
Weight 5:46, Time to Fill 6:06, Kink 7:06, Drag Force 8:26, Burst Pressure 10:56, Hose End Failure 12:06, Puncture Force 13:35, End Crush 14:36,
Hero.
@@sjcst35 why would you want to skip through the vid tho?
@@steven8075 silly question. Watch it once, then reference back to parts that you prioritize. I’m doing that right now.
👍👍👍 Love to see this as standard intro along with summary findings table/spreadsheet.
@@gr8dvd I would definitely like to see a summary table at the end.
I am always amazed at your testing method ideas. Genius. Thanks for the effort and time it took to make this video!
I so much appreciate this wonderful thorough comparison, great work
Thanks and you are welcome!
I've had a zero G hose for about 10 years and it's awesome and still going strong
Nice!