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The most popular with homeowners, this hose is lighter weight, easy to use, and very versatile.
For best results, use a 5/8" standard vinyl hose.
A heavier-duty and longer-lasting hose often used by contractors.
On average, a hose reel holds 25% less rubber hose than vinyl.
Hose can be purchased in 25-foot increments. Typical gardening needs require 50-100 feet, but longer lengths are available to reach areas further from the spigot.
Standard hose is 5/8" diameter, although contractors often use 3/4" diameter hose because it can deliver more water.
There is a connector at each end of the hose that attaches to the water source, hose accessory, or another hose.
Numerous tiny holes throughout the hose allow water to seep slowly onto the ground.
Multiple perforations on top of the hose deliver a constant mist of water up to 10 feet wide
Designed for high water temperatures, hot water should only be run through this type of hose.
The easiest way to determine how much hose you’ll need is to think about your typical watering jobs then measure from the spigot to those areas. The diagram to the right can help give you an idea for typical hose lengths.
For shrubs and flowers in a bed close to the spigot, you will need about 25-50 feet of hose.
For washing your car in the driveway, you could need up to 50 feet of hose.
For watering areas that are farther away from the spigot, consider around 75-100 feet of hose.
Refer to the chart at the left for estimates based on average home lot sizes in the US. Of course, the amount of hose you’ll need varies based on the size of your yard.
Suncast automatic rewind units use water pressure to automatically rewind your hose for you. During each rewind, the units discharge about 4-6 gallons of water that you can recycle and use throughout your yard.
Some suggestions for reusing discharged water:
Saving 4-6 gallons of water really can make a difference—all of these activities use just as much water:
When temperatures start to drop, it’s just as important to put away your hose reel as your outdoor furniture—especially if you live in a cold weather state.
The easiest way to determine how much hose you’ll need is to think about your typical watering jobs then measure from the spigot to those areas. The diagram to the right can help give you an idea for typical hose lengths.
Some Suggestions:
For shrubs and flowers in a bed close to the spigot, you will need about 25-50 feet of hose.
For washing your car in the driveway, you could need up to 50 feet of hose.
For watering areas that are farther away from the spigot, consider around 75-100 feet of hose.
Refer to the chart at the left for estimates based on average home lot sizes in the US. Of course, the amount of hose you’ll need varies based on the size of your yard.