I'm in the market for a quality 50ft hose that can shrink and retract when I turn off the faucet. My old green hose sprung a leak at the connector, and I was considering the Copperhead pocket hose, but after seeing a bunch of reviews about them leaking quickly and being overpriced, I'm hesitant. Any recommendations for a durable shrinking hose?
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Why do you specifically want a shrinking hose? If it's mainly for weight benefits, I'd recommend looking into stainless steel hoses. A 50ft one is only about 3 pounds! They don't kink or tangle either. My mother-in-law used to gift me fancy hoses every year, but none of them lasted. Just a thought!
I've tried quite a few shrinking hoses, but honestly, they've all started leaking within a few months. I've got rosebushes so I'm careful, but I still found myself replacing hoses every couple of months. It got frustrating, so I just gave up on them altogether.
I figured a shrinking hose would be easier to store than winding it up. But why do these hoses leak so much?