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for a new one, these tips will help you make an informed purchase.
Your garden hose is probably working overtime this summer as you
water plants, irrigate a vegetable garden or wash the car. According to
hose manufacturer Teknor Apex, a good garden hose will last five to 10
years if properly maintained. A bad garden hose, as most of us have
already found out, will waste water, function poorly and cause bouts of
frustration.
So to keep the kinks out of your relationship with your
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garden hose[/url], let’s take a look at what to consider before you
buy a new one.
Garden hoses are used for transporting water over short or long
distances. They can be used for watering a plant, washing a car or
every other activity where water is needed. Because garden hoses are
very widely used, they need to be able to do many different things.
Firstly, they of course have to deliver water at your chosen location.
But that’s where the simplicity stops, while not all water or
application is the same. Are you working with super clean water and
want to be 100% sure there is no contamination with the materials of
the hose? Then a garden hose with a pvc-free inner layer specially made
for this situation will fit your needs. Is storage space limited? Then
a spiral hose, reel garden hose or expandable garden hose will come in
handy. Are you looking for a drip irrigation system? Then soaker hoses
might be the solution. For every application there are different
products available specialized for that situation. Read this article to
make a jump start into the world of garden hoses.
Diameters and lengths
When selecting a garden hose there are multiple parameters that
will guide you in the right direction. The diameter of the hose is a
good starting point. Typical internal sizes are 13mm (1/2"), 19mm
(3/4") and 25mm (1"). It’s important to know that a garden
hose has an internal and external diameter. If you want to connect the
hose to male coupling, the internal diameter is most relevant to you.
Also important is the total length of the garden hose, because a too
short hose won’t reach to your destination and a too large hose will
take up unnecessary space and cause extra pressure drop, which is often
not desirable.
Materials
Mostly, garden hoses are made from multiple materials. Some garden
hoses are even made from up to 8 different layers. All these layers are
made from a different material. The outer layer has to be strong
because it’ll be dragged along concrete and stones. Often PVC is used
for this outer layer. The inner layer can be made from many different
materials. If the [url=http://www.giruihose.com/hose-for-
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suitable for drinking water purposes, often PU food-safe materials are
used for the inner layer. All materials used together determine the
temperature range, which is often between -20°C and +60°C. Garden
hoses can often withstand pressures up to 30/50 bars (435/725 psi). A
pressure gauge is placed to monitor the pressure in the system, to
learn more about this read our article on pressure gauges for water
applications.
Reinforcement
A garden hose with only an outer layer would twist and distort very
easily. With some exceptions, garden hoses have been strengthened.
Between the inner and outer layer, a reinforcement is added made of
metal, plastic or another type of strong material. This reinforcement
ensures the hose is pressure-resistant, well protected against damage,
wears less quickly and it will buckle less quickly. Especially for
garden hoses, that are used in harsh situations, this is a very
important feature.
