Despite the extra weight, the high quality, brass tap connectors did a great job of keeping the hose connected to the water supply with no leakage, even from a kitchen sink tap. There is also a reducer included so even if you have smaller than standard taps, you shouldn’t have problems connecting this ANSIO hose. This product does not come with any sort of instructions or pictures on how to make this work for you. However, they are reportedly relatively simple to use and there are plenty of DIY-ers online that have made instructions and videos to show you how to make your own repair easily. SPEQUIZ Garden Expandable Hose Repair Kit Breakdown and Pros: Slide the inner tube over the barbed connector (see photo below) then slide the small piece over the barb connector.

Always read the instructions that come with your hose and follow them closely. Not doing so could shorten the working life of the product or impair its functions.
Pay close attention to where the hose is lying as some rough surfaces can cause damage to through excessive friction and the same is true for sharp corners and edges.
Many expandable hoses are not supposed to be used with hot water either as this too will damage them. Storing an expandable hose.
When storing an expandable hose for winter, much like a normal hose reel, it is important that you fully drain it of water as any left inside the hose can freeze and cause damage to the hose itself. Storing your hose in a carry bag that keeps it from being affected by the cold too much will ensure that you will have a fully functioning garden tool to work with next time the sun arrives. Expandable hose FAQ This product, like other kits, does not come with a clamp and this tends to be one of the bigger complaints about it. When purchasing, it is simply something to be aware of and have on hand before the fix is going to be done. Also, this product is slightly more expensive than the plastic one before it, but much less expensive than buying a new hose altogether! Best Expandable Hoses to Avoid FixesUsing the screws and screwdriver, tighten you repair kit's clamp around the end of your garden hose. Be sure your screws are as tight as possible (by hand).

I needed an expandable hose repair recently. You know the kind it starts out a foot long. You add water pressure and grows out to fifty feet long. Now that may be an exaggeration but now you know which water hose I’m talking about. It seems that this type of hose is special and none of the usual water hose repair parts will work on it. This is due to the expandable nature of this hose. The inner tube of the hose is more like a surgical tube than a normal water hose so any repair parts need to favor the surgical tube feature for a good repair. Things to watch for during the repair You can also use a hose repair kit to fix a leak in just about any hose - flexible or otherwise. This is the more permanent solution (other than just buying a new hose). What Do I Need to Repair a Garden Hose? The Ansio expandable hose does feel heavier out of the box than some of its competitors (still much lighter than a standard rubber hose) but it also feels more robust than many of them which is something I found reassuring. Although I didn’t get to test it, the makers say that this model is compatible with a karcher pressure washer, something to keep in mind as to really get the best out of any expandable hose, you need to have good constant pressure.

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Best alternative: The FitLife Expandable Garden Hose Pipe or the ANSIO Garden Hose Pipe Expandable Water Hose These happen to have the best 100ft hoses in my opinion too. [tested and proven personally] This is as heavy duty and close to commercial quality as you’ll get here. Garden hose repair kits often come with a few standard parts. They'll come with a replacement gasket or two (small rubber O-rings), a threaded adaptor that slides into the hose, some screws, and a clamp.

Cut the crimp holding the tubing in place from the hose end fitting. I used a file on the ferrule on a high point until the file went through.

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This expandable hose is great fit for most because it is a great quality expandable hose that runs about middle of the market on just about everything. The price is still pretty cheap for those that aren’t looking to break the bank yet has a good reputation of holding up for a long time. TBI Pro Expandable Garden Hose However, the first time you use this particular model, you are advised to stretch it out by hand little by little while filling it to loosen it up, something I didn’t have to do with the ANSIO or the FitLife expandable hoses. It’s not a big issue, and doesn’t take long, but I thought it would be worth mentioning. Though not the hose, the sprinkler will be a big deal for you – it’s lovely and if you’ve only ever used a sprinkler with a lever, this variable control will be a big step up.