A good strong, durable hose will also consider features such as anti-kink design and weather resistance (although we still recommend avoiding exposing your hose to the midday heat). This is because a larger diameter allows more water flow through and maintains pressure over long distances.

HydroSure Flexible Garden Hose Pipe - 19mm x 50m - Yellow HydroSure Flexible Garden Hose Pipe - 19mm x 50m - Yellow

Extra fittings such as tap connectors or garden hose nozzles are readily available to fit with the standard sizes of hoses in the UK.

A fully assembled hose reel comes complete with 25m of hose and a maximum possible capacity of 45m if required. A larger diameter hose will work better for more extensive gardens where longer hose lengths are needed.

HydroSure Heavy-Duty Anti-Kink Hose Pipe - 19mm x 50m - Black

Lightweight hose pipes are usually cheaper, and always remember to drain your hose pipe after each use.With either a hand crank or electric-operated crank, hose reels allow you to neatly and safely coil up your hose when you're not using it, keeping it out of sight and out of the way. Some hoses feature external linings that help offer grip for hose pipe connectors, and some garden hoses, particularly expandable hoses and Hozelock hoses, come in bright colours such as yellow so they can easily be seen on grass or driveways. Hose pipe fittings allow you to connect your hose pipe to the tap as well as to your hose reel or other irrigation equipment, such as a spray nozzle or lawn sprinkler.

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Hosecoil Self-Coiling Hose with soft cushion grip gun is the perfect system to deliver a powerful stream when you need it. This is because a kink can lead to further long term damage, causing cracks to appear with continued use which in turn can lead to holes in your hose pipe. The main types of garden hose you can find include options for gardening pros as well as garden hoses for everyday use. If you are looking for a Hozelock or Claber hose, the length of the hose pipe will be shorter, but it is possible to join two hoses together using a hose pipe connector. The unique automatic layering design makes the wall mounted fast reel quick, clean and efficient to use.

This is because longer hose lengths result in a drop of water pressure and flow, so aim for a shorter hose to ensure a good performance. The self-coiling hose features polyurethane construction for good retractability at both ends that reduces kinking and maintains long. However, proceed cautiously; expandable hoses are notorious for not contracting correctly over time.