Plastair SpringHose PUW650B93OT-AMZ 50-Foot 3/8-Inch Polyurethane Coil Garden Hose - Blue Translucent
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Plastair SpringHose PUW650B93OT-AMZ 50-Foot 3/8-Inch Polyurethane Coil Garden Hose - Blue Translucent
Customer Review: Convenient, but a couple quirks
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a very nice product for its intended use (albeit one that is rather similar to many others marketed elsewhere). However, please bear in mind a couple of subtleties that may not be obvious from the item description:(1) The length of the hose is measured at its theoretically full extension. However, the hose never actually reaches this full extension because of elastic resistance (i.e. the very same "spring" effect which is the reason you presumably bought the hose) and torsion along the length of the hose as it is stretched. My experience is that you lose approximately 25% of the hose's length to these two effects. The only way to beat this is by making sure that the hose's rated length is that much LONGER than you need.
(2) Make sure that you have the appropriate adapter permitting you to attach the hose to your faucet. Designer faucets, faucets with hose attachments, imported faucets, and outdoor faucets all may have trouble working with this hose out of the box.
Customer Review: Inside Scoop from a Salesman
Summary: 4 Stars
I have sold hoses similar to this at home shows before, and here are some of the distinctions which aren't obvious at first glance.It is exceptionally strong material, and it does hold it's recoil ability.
The measured length is at maximum stretch. Because of the recoil ability it takes a little muscle to get there.
When it's full of water, the weight effects the recoil ability.
The transparent quality of the hose actually lets light inside and can allow the growth of algae.
It is a very clean material and is suitable for drinking water.
It has a higher PSI rating than most hoses which means it's good under pressure.
A few of them together make a decent solar water-heater.
The material is polyurethane. There are good polyurethane adhesives which will seal punctures you might get in the hose.
One of the other reviews stated that the water pressure wasn't sufficient. There are larger diameter versions of this type of hose available.
Hope that helps,
Frank Boyd
Customer Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 2 Stars
Granted, this is a $20 hose, but I thought it would be ok for what I wanted. I only have a small group of shrubs and plants which I wanted to water with this hose and I thought it would be great to pull it out, do my watering, and presto, let it spring back. I was very wrong. First of all, I had a horrible time with the faucet fitting. I tried multiple times to get it to work without leaking but it only ended in me getting drenched when I went to turn the water on or off. The water pressure was not great, but with the smaller hose, I had already assumed that would be the case. If you want to use this for something other than minor watering, don't bother. The spring recoil did not work. I basically had to pick the hose up and place it where I wanted it and "help" the recoil process along.
I really liked the idea of a quick, cool hose. That's exactly what it was though..just an idea. I would NOT recommend this to anyone.
Customer Review: Cheap Quality
Summary: 2 Stars
I previously owned a rubber coil hose for several years which never became kinked. This new coil hose is lightweight as advertised, and as such, it is not very strong. Therefore, it does not recoil very quickly and you have to make it happen somewhat. It tends to twist up each time I recoil it (the plastic kind of sticks) and then I have to take the time to unravel it. Though I am only talking 15 seconds at most, compared to the rubber hose I owned (which I could not find anywhere to purchase) it is annoying. Also, this hose has such a short threaded end that when you twist on a spray nozzle, you may not be able to tighten it enough as you have nothing to grab other than the hose by the time the nozzle gets to the end of the thread. Mine currently drips due to this. I doubt I will even be able to remove the spray nozzle without cutting it off the hose. My advice, find a rubber coil hose then post on Amazon where you found it!Customer Review: Thanks, Plastair!! This Hose is LIGHTweight and Efficient!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this hose when it first hit the market and am extremely pleased with it. Performance is great and the water pressure is fine, but the best features of this hose are that it's very lightweight and it stores so easily. I live on a 1/4 acre lot FULL of flowers, veggies and trees, and dragging those heavy, cumbersome hoses around can be exhausting. This hose is SO much lighter - fills the bill for women, seniors and anyone who wants to conserve their energy for more important things (like pulling weeds!) Storage? No problem. Hammer a stake or a PVC pipe in the ground a short distance from your water outlet and slide the coiled hose over the stake - easy and convenient!
Problems or questions? The folks at Plastair are absolutely great - they stand by their warranty 100% and are wonderful to deal with. I highly recommend this product!