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Finally, there’s the fabric-covered hose, which might be the best option for smaller gardens. These are designed to be used without a reel, and expand when water flows through them and contract when you turn off the tap. What types of hosepipes are there?

You may think that the longer options are best, especially if you have a larger garden or it has to stretch quite a way, but longer hoses result in weaker water pressure as it has further to travel. But getting one which is too short could result in the material weakening if you put it under too much stretch. Always measure the distance between your water source and target areas and get a length which is near enough to this. ConnectorsExpandable – Just like an ordinary traditional hosepipe, except it drastically reduces in size when not in use. This is great if you don’t have the space to keep a long hose, or if you don’t want to risk any kinks/breakages

It isn’t recommended, no. Most of the materials which hosepipes are made from aren’t great with high temperatures. You can buy a traditional O-shaped hosepipe on its own. These often represent the cheapest option, but you’ll need somewhere to store it or hang it out of the way to avoid it getting trampled and damaged. Bending, twisting and crushing are all issues which have plagued hosepipes over the years. Nowadays, many are being made which reduce the likelihood of these issues.You might think that hoses are all the same – and fundamentally they are – because, at their core, they’re simply conduits for water to flow. But it’s not hard to understand how frustrating it can be for your pressure washer to run dry, or if it takes longer than it should to water your flower beds, when a cheap hose kinks or splits. The best hoses will resist kinking, are durable and are easy to hold, even with wet hands. Garden hoses can even become a necessity when you’re filling a paddling pool, or need water to mix concrete for those bigger DIY projects. Mixture –hosepipes made from a rubber and plastic combination are becoming increasingly popular. They’re stronger than a vinyl hose, yet more affordable than rubber