Best hose nozzle that will last - Baz?

[masraum]

I'm tired of crappy hose sprayer/nozzles.

I've had some of the pistol grip versions over the years. Most of them seem to die in 2-3 years. They are usually cheap, but they shouldn't have to be disposable like that. My most recent was a pistol grip that had a lever on top like a fireman's hose (top right in the pic below). I thought that would be better, it was not.

I could go with an old fashioned all brass, but they are the twist to start/stop. I may go with that, but I'd prefer something with a trigger or the fireman's valve seems like it should be better than the trigger.

Unfortunately, I have no idea which models are made better and which are the same old made in China stuff that's going to be dead in 2-3 years.

Do landscaping/nursery guys use a particular brand that's more durable, or do they just buy them by the case and whip out a new one when an old one dies.

[masraum]

While browsing through images, I came across these. Sound pretty good, but holy hell, they're expensive. But, all brass and "zamak" with quick disconnect fittings.

https://garrettwade.com/product/premium-watering-nozzles
"We have always gone to Europe for the best nozzles available. Recently, we discovered a maker in France that makes a series of nozzles at a quality level even higher than we had previously ever seen. Uniquely, near-zero plastic used. These are truly Best-in-Class. The nozzle body and moving parts are precision Zamak castings (an alloy of the purest Zinc with aluminum, copper and magnesium). Solid Brass is also used. And we have equipped each nozzle with a solid brass quick-change fitting so you can swap them out with a single simple motion."


I'm not sure that the missus would approve of a $100 nozzle.

[masraum]

These "Chapin" branded nozzles are marketed as commercial or industrial

commercial zinc


industrial high heat zinc and brass

[masraum]

Maybe what I need is one of these



and one of these

[Baz]

I tend to use a wand more than a pistol style nozzle. Like these:

Orbit 14-Inch 10-Pattern Front Trigger Ratchet Head Wand



Got my last ones from Amazon (5 pack for about $10/ea.)

Before that I was getting them from Walmart - under $10/ea.

I use quick connects so I can swap back and forth with my Miracle Grow feeders, which also have a quick connect on them.

Their weak link is the metal wand section getting pinholes in them from rust. I will repair with JB Weld until it gets past a certain point.

But they do last several seasons so that works for me.

[cabmandone]

I have the brass twist type but I put a shutoff ahead of it with a quick connect so I can change out to a hand wand or whatever I want quickly.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Baz

I tend to use a wand more than a pistol style nozzle. Like these:

Orbit 14-Inch 10-Pattern Front Trigger Ratchet Head Wand

Got my last ones from Amazon (5 pack for about $10/ea.)

Before that I was getting them from Walmart - under $10/ea.

I use quick connects so I can swap back and forth with my Miracle Grow feeders, which also have a quick connect on them.

Their weak link is the metal wand section getting pinholes in them from rust. I will repair with JB Weld until it gets past a certain point.

But they do last several seasons so that works for me.

OK, so you hang on to them for a bit and then go to a new one. Consider them disposable. Good to know.

Originally Posted by john70t

I've had brand spanking new hoses 'blow out' same year I bought them.
A bubble in the line.
Same thing with several brands.

City Utility Services water pressure regulation.........into the house.........is missing from this conversation

We just expect it to be correct.

I have a well with a 40-60psi pressure switch, so pressure fluctuations aren't an issue. I also stopped buying the old green hoses and switched to the fat rubber hoses years ago. I've had excellent luck with them lasting a long time.

Originally Posted by cabmandone

I have the brass twist type but I put a shutoff ahead of it with a quick connect so I can change out to a hand wand or whatever I want quickly.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards something like that. Simple, durable. I don't really have any plants to water, so most of what I use it for is spraying things out or washing a car so an adjustable cone spray to stream style spray is fine.

[cabmandone]

Here's the shutoff I use. My wife and I both really like it. I have a Melnor wand as well. Quick connects (second link) for everything... Only way to fly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X6CHK6K?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_ti tle_2&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NSJZPBK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_ti tle_2&th=1

[masraum]

Originally Posted by cabmandone

Here's the shutoff I use. My wife and I both really like it. I have a Melnor wand as well. Quick connects (second link) for everything... Only way to fly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X6CHK6K?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_ti tle_2&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NSJZPBK?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_ti tle_2&th=1

Hah, I already had that Melnor valve in my cart. I saw a Chapin that looked identical for $12, and this Melnor looks the same and has a limited lifetime warranty for $8.99 so that seemed like a no brainer.

I'll give the quick connects a shot too.

[masraum]

LOL! True

[cabmandone]

Everything I have for my hoses has a quick connect. My hose reel, sprayers, wand, pressure washer... all of it. And I put shutoffs on the end of my hose so I can disconnect and connect different things without going to the faucet. Hope you like them as much as I do. Not often I buy something that both my wife and I both really like and use frequently.

And don't get me started on the flexzilla garden hose.

[JackDidley]

I have had a silicone rubber hose for about 15 years. Near indestructible . I even leave it hooked up all winter. I also have quick couplers that I use. My Walmart spray nozzle is in pretty bad shape after 2 years though. Need to try something different.

[quicksix]

In my Nursery we use DRAMM products
We use a "One Touch Valve" between the hose and a 30" wand, then a "Lemon Head" waterbreaker at the end of the wand.
I suck at cut and paste, but all available on Amazon.
If you go that route make sure the waterbreaker has the rubber ring around it.
If not , they will crack if dropped on pavement.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by quicksix

In my Nursery we use DRAMM products
We use a "One Touch Valve" between the hose and a 30" wand, then a "Lemon Head" waterbreaker at the end of the wand.
I suck at cut and paste, but all available on Amazon.
If you go that route make sure the waterbreaker has the rubber ring around it.
If not , they will crack if dropped on pavement.

Thanks for the info.

[HobieMarty]

Harbor Freight has some decent ones.

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[look 171]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QV2QK4N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

I have two of these at my house and one at my mother's place. the old one is coming up 7-8 years old and not one bit is wrong with it. A little calcification after years of use. Rub it off and it will go for many more. I love it that if its dropped, no damage unlike brass ones. The rubber outer parts protect it very well. Shots far and lots of flow too which is a huge plus. Similar to what Steve posted

[rfuerst911sc]

My opinion based on living in the south for 30 + years , all plastic is crap . It just doesn't hold up against UV . The simple brass nozzle we all grew up with just keeps on ticking .

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I use a spray nozzle almost every day, 10 to 50 times a day. I only use Melnor products. I love the thumb control sprayers.

Heavy-Duty Thumb Control 8-Pattern Nozzle

[cabmandone]

I can't use the sprayers that have the rotating adjustable head. Seems like my well water ends up plugging them with mineral deposits. The Melnor wand I have uses a removable rain shower head that I can take off and clean or just replace. The Melnor sprayer I use is like this one

https://www.melnor.com/product/relaxgrip-metal-thumb-control-adjustable-nozzle/

[shoemakj]

I've had good luck with Eley products: https://www.eleyhosereels.com/collections/watering-tools

I bought this and their hose reel 9 years ago and both are holding up well. No leaks or drips. The nozzle gets dragged across the driveway regularly as it's part of my car washing set up. I've replaced the O-ring once and re-grease the quick connect system every year or so.