How to choose a watering hose
Artificial watering of plants in a summer cottage is an obligatory task that a gardener solves. Even when the area is sown with lawn, regular moistening is required for the active growth of the green “carpet”. It is convenient to work with a watering system that is connected to a water supply or a container with accumulated liquid.
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How to choose a good watering hose for your garden?
A tool for watering plants is a hollow tube of a certain diameter and length, which is attached to a faucet and releases a liquid pressure sufficient to water the beds. Previously, everything was very simple - hardware stores offered rubber tubes of the same type, which were sold by the meter. A man came to the store and bought as much as he needed to water the entire garden.
Today the range of products is large. Self-extending, reinforced, multilayer and other hoses. There are also products with different hole diameters. To choose the right one, you need to have an idea of the characteristics.
What to look for when purchasing?
On store shelves there are a huge number of multi-colored instruments that visually differ little from each other. All information about the product is indicated on the label, which we advise you to study carefully:
- hose diameter in inches;
- working pressure - high-quality models have high indicators;
- Wall thickness;
- material of manufacture;
- presence or absence of reinforcement;
- operating temperature;
- term of use.
Before purchasing, we advise you to carefully determine the size and length of the hose, and also consider the different types of materials for the watering hose.
Rubber products are considered the best option. They are durable, inexpensive and less susceptible to creases and kinks than those made from PVC and plastic.
Multilayer ones are more flexible and durable. Unlike single-layer ones, which quickly crack and cannot withstand high water pressure, they last longer and retain their technical characteristics.
An important indicator is reinforcement. Strong steel threads are pulled through rubber or PVC pipes. They improve the structure of the structure, making it more durable, but increase the weight and cost of the hose.
However, the reinforced sleeve is resistant to fractures and retains its functionality for a long time.
The latest invention in this area is considered self-extending hoses. They increase in length by more than three times, and after the water supply is completed, they contract, folding into an accordion. This is convenient, as it facilitates the storage and use of the watering hose, preventing kinks in the tube.
Expert advice
If buying a hose is important today, and you are standing at a loss in front of a display case filled with watering tools, consider the following features:
- The more layers, the stronger the sleeve. Based on the calculation, 1 layer is intended for 5 bar pressure.
- Multiple layers equal high cost. The optimal amount is 3–4.
- For durability, choose soft rubber.
- Long service life is ensured by the nylon braided hose.
Please note that the color is for decorative purposes only.We do not recommend buying transparent products, because over time they will become covered with an unflattering coating that will be visible.
