Yeah this is for the wider one and obviously you'll get your watering done faster... but I'd imagine a larger diameter hose would be more prone to kinks since the pressure could be lower?
Amazon reviews say the 3/4 ones are fairly prone to kinks. I had one of those Chinese expandable ones that surprisingly lasted 3 years and it was great to work with.
I am planning to buy a hose for my new home. Should I hv to choose 3/4 or 5/8. Please suggest.
It depends on your uses. The main advantage of 3/4 is you can run more water through it in the same amount of time and have less pressure drop. If you plan to run a number of sprinklers off the end of the hose or connect multiple hoses together, go with the 3/4, If you only use the hose with a single sprinkler or nozzle, you will be fine with 5/8.
FYI - these have aluminum ends.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
FYI - these have aluminum ends.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
Just moved into a house, and facing the same issue with a hose left behind. Totally makes sense now.
FYI - these have aluminum ends.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
You could just use Teflon tape or pipe dope to keep the joints free. Anti-seize grease would also work. You would need to reapply if you disconnect the hose regularly.
FYI - these have aluminum ends.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
If you're going to leave the hose connected all the time buy the 18" lead-in. If leaving them attached isn't worth the risk, disconnect the hose.
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edit: nvm Amazon is the 5/8 in
edit: nvm Amazon is the 5/8 in
Amazon reviews say the 3/4 ones are fairly prone to kinks. I had one of those Chinese expandable ones that surprisingly lasted 3 years and it was great to work with.
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If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
Just moved into a house, and facing the same issue with a hose left behind. Totally makes sense now.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
You could just use Teflon tape or pipe dope to keep the joints free. Anti-seize grease would also work. You would need to reapply if you disconnect the hose regularly.
If you leave aluminum hose fittings connected to the brass faucets on your house for more than a few weeks, they'll basically weld themselves permanently to the faucets. The dissimilar metals causes galvanic corrosion.
When I bought my current house I wondered why the previous owner left all his hoses but quickly realized he couldn't take them if he wanted to. I had to replace one faucet after trying to use a wrench to remove the hose (the pipe broke off) and I cut the aluminum hose fitting carefully off another. Its not worth the risk. Just stick to brass hose fittings.
If you're going to leave the hose connected all the time buy the 18" lead-in. If leaving them attached isn't worth the risk, disconnect the hose.