I really like your videos. I’m a carpet cleaner by trade and just like to detail my own cars. In my experience connecting to many customers garden hose bibs. The aluminum fittings will corrode from electrolysis and you may have to cut them off to remove them. I’ve never had a bad experience with brass hose fittings. If that hose had brass fittings, I’d buy it in a second.
Best garden hose were Craftsman from Sears about 15 years ago. They were made with natural rubber and stainless steel fittings. The prices were great. 50ft went for 19.99. I still have the two I bought. They are still flexible and kink free as day I bought them. Craftsman doesn’t sell them anymore.
@@tavarisjones551 You had the Chinese cheap junk. I did say about 15 years ago on my earlier comment. The ones I bought are the original Craftsman from early 2000's. Im not sure Flexzilla was even around back then? I just looked up. Back in 2016, Flexzilla product was launched. Only about 7 or 8 years old.
Flexzilla has aluminum hose ends, which will galvanize to brass. Aluminum and stainless steel can react negatively to each other, which can cause corrosion and weaken the aluminum. When the two metals are used together, electrons from the aluminum transfer to the stainless steel, causing the aluminum to deteriorate faster. This is known as galvanic corrosion
I use the 50ft with the swivel ends and quick connects with the DeWalt power cleaner. Works like a charm! I'll never go back to the hard hoses that kink 'cause if they get cold it's game over trying to deal with them. Excellent video!
I was going to order the Flexzilla garden hose but when I saw that they used aluminum fittings, I passed. I had a bad experience with a garden hose from HD with aluminum fittings seizing to the spout and having to replace that as well. I did order the Flexzilla pressure washer hose though which has brass fittings. This is going to be used with an Active 2.0 pressure washer setup.
Project Farm did extensive testing on garden hoses, and the Flexzilla actually came out on top for connector crush resistance, at 5000 lbs befor deformation. Just FYI
Hey Josh. I watch you religiously. I just purchachased products you recommended. I purchased the ryobi 1600 pressure washer, uberflex hose and the McKillians stubby gun. Thank you so much . I'm gonna hopefully try them out tommorrow
Was time to search for a hose. I have a 6.5' OG hose direct to my Kranzle. But at my apt I have low water pressure so need to get something longer and wanted to not have a dry run issue. So glad I found your video. Now I have to watch and see if that's issue maybe addressed.
Thank you for the recommendation. Just completed my purchase following your link under the video. Been so stressful reading reviews and it was great to have a pro tell me exactly what to buy. Cheers!
Flexzilla makes a great garden hose. The only thing I would say is false about it, is the fact that they say it is "mold resistant". I have two of them and had a third one at a different property while renting (accidently forgot it there when I moved). Every single one of them turned black with mold and mildew. I do live in the southeast where it gets very humid, but for them to claim it is mold resistant is completely false. Maybe in parts of the southwest, it will be mold resistant, but not anywhere where it sees moisture from rain or humidity. They always get coated with what seems to be a permanent layer of mold.
I use the Zero-G Pro 3/4" hoses in 75' lengths with QD connects for my North Star 4000 PSI, 4.0 GPM pressure washer. Great combo with the Flexzilla 4000 PSI 50' high pressure hose with 3/8" QD fittings. The Zero-G hoses can be connected end-to-end to extend distance as well. I have a few of them. TThey also have brass fittings, so no galvanic issues.
I've had many brands of garden hoses, they all get hard overtime and I will always buy flexzilla from now on. I've had a 50 foot for 5 years now and it's still soft.
Thanks for validating my point about those expandable hoses, they're terrible also for sprinklers since the pressure is low or if it is coiled up in a hose reel/cart that constructs it from expanding.
The bigger problem is they eventually lose their ability to return to a contracted stated, and they will then never be able to hold water pressure, beginning to leak.
I love your channel, I just bought two of these hoses, the purpose of the male hose end having a swivel is that if you pressurize the hose then slightly pull on it it takes out all those coils in the hose, it'll be straight as an arrow without twisting it to get the coils out!
I have a Flexzilla hose. Love it, really light and seems pretty durable! However, when winding onto a hose reel, it compresses/flattens out. I need to remove all the hose off the reel before using again.
I saw someone say they disliked the hose because of that reason, but their workaround was to have a ball valve on the female end so they could turn that valve off and the water would be stuck in the nose while it was reeled up so it couldn't be compressed flat. Not ideal but a workaround if you already have the hose
like it....wondering about 50 vs. 25 for mobile detailing...want light/short but those hook-ups might be quite a distance. funny you said you have 25, but it sure looks like 50.
I actually had one of the ends fail on this hose. Followed the company warranty guidelines and they sent me a new one.. Great hose I agree highly recommended
Hey thank you so much for your videos. I have followed your lead and have the exact same set up because of your recommendation’s. Everything works great and very happy with the results. Between you and Chemical Guys my cars have never looked better. Keep up the great work.
I bought the 1/2” 50’ footer at Walmart on clearance for $27 bucks and it came with quick connects a nozzle. That’s pretty good price I should’ve bought two..lol
Great video. Answered both my questions. I have an expandable hose in the front of the house and was wondering if that's ok to use and if not then what is a good choice and length. SOLD!
This hose is absolutely amazing at 2 things; being light weight and almost kink free. No way to deny those two points. However, it is not as durable (rubber wise) as industrial grade hoses like Continental makes. Brass or stainless connections are just harder, they last longer. The aluminum they use is … hmm … okay, I guess. I have 2 FlexZilla hoses, both are more than 5 years old and they perform as though I just bought them. You just have to keep in mind that you don’t want to abuse them … too much. Right tool for the job is a huge determining factor here. I do not want to lug around a 75 pound hose just to wash a vehicle. On that same token, a FlexZilla hose would get shredded at a construction site fairly quickly. By the way, I live in the NW and my hoses always stay outside through wind, rain, snow, ice and heat. I have had zero issues with mold or UV deterioration from these hoses. ….. oh I lied, I have 3 FlexZilla hoses. I have a shorty in the garage for bucket filling. EDIT: I would not call this the BEST hose. I would call it a decent hose for home use.
Josh, which Garden Hose 🌀 is better, Flexzilla or ELEY? Quality, performance, longevity? ELEY has Brass fittings, Flexzilla has softer Aluminum. Both are drinking water 🚰 safe. Both are now Made In U.S.A. 🇺🇸. I’m simply looking for the better quality hose. ELEY is over double the price 💸 for the same size. I just received the Flexzilla in Gray, it arrived with a permanent kink at the business end. It’s soft, flexible, extremely lightweight, but not sure how long it will last. I want the best!
I'm not sure if ELEY is the same lightweight flexible hose like Flexzilla is...but people have mentioned about Flexzilla having aluminum ends which would cause corrosion problems with most people since they use brass fittings.
More great on-point information, as always. I thought all garden hoses were 3/4" and the link you gave for quick connect was for 3/4". If this hose is 5/8", what quick connect fitting would I need to hook up to my Harbor Freight Portland washer? Also, do you happen to know what orifice size are the tips that come with your McKillans gun? Could you perhaps do a video on how to determine the best orifice size tips to use with this gun? You are THE source of pressure washer info!
i modified a giraffe retractable hose unit with a 3/4 inch zero-g 75 foot garden hose and when im cleaning up , the hose simply retracts , plenty of flow as well
I personally use a Zero-G 5/8th 100ft hose with my 4500 4 GPM with my pressure washer I've never had any problems person but you haven't used the Flexilla hose yet. I have heard it's a good hose though.
No, anodizing doesn’t prevent the galvanic corrosion caused from having incompatible metals touching. They will fuse. Be extremely careful with connecting these to anything brass, especially your hose sillcock. If possible, put a plastic or zinc shutoff valve between the aluminum and brass.
Hey Josh. I already own a Flexzilla 50 ft 1/2" ID hose and recently bought a Husquavarna 3200 PSI pressure washer. Do you think I'll get the same performance from the pressure washer with the 1/2" supply hose compared to using a 5/8" ID 50 ft supply hose? Thanks for your info!
Only problem I’ve had with the FlexZilla garden hoses is they tend to grow mold or mildew in the outside which turns it blackish and it looks like crap but still performs well
JUST found out my Stihl RB400 2700psi 2.7gpm washer req's a 3/4" Garden hose no longer than 50ft... I had picked up a 5/8" 100ft flexzilla hose i'll now be using to wash my old Volvo's with lol
Bro can you do a twinkle star foam cannon review? So far i got the armor all and mjjc foam cannon. Im trying to figure out if the twinkle star you listed is worth buying but i dont see any reviews on it by u. And lets be honest, ur the only qualified pressure washer/foam cannon reviewer on youtube
They have two different kinds on Amazon one with a swivel grip and then the one you have a link to. Which one is better, because all I’m using it for is my pressure washer? I only need 10 foot that’s all. Thanks!
I have craftsman life time hose been around now for about 30 years still going strong but its heavy I live in the north so before winter I empty it for storage it seems to made of car tire rubber but it doesn't dry rot
Hey Josh. I just bought the Ryobi 1800PSI after watching a million of your videos. One of the tags on the machine says [Min garden hose diameter 3/4”]. The Flexzilla and most other hoses are 5/8”. Do you think it’s necessary to get a 3/4”?
Not at all. As long as there is more than the gpm output going in to the machine it should be fine. If you run your hose for 1 minute into a bucket it wil give you may more than 2 gallons per minute. The ryobis push out 1-1.5 gallons per minute so there should be no issue
Hey Josh, thanks for all the great content you put out on pressure washers! Based on all your testing what would be you best recommendation for a standing (wheeled) electric unit under $300? Thanks bud!
Seventeen years ago I purchased from Home Depot two 50 foot Goodyear garden hoses that were durable and did not kink. When I moved they were still in very good condition so I left them for the new owner. After settling in to our new home I went to H. D. and bought what I thought was the same Goodyear hose; NOT! The hose kinks in multiple places, is hard to roll up and is just a pain in the butt to use. Because the hose is of such lousy quality I will not be buying any more Goodyear hoses, tires or Blimps -- sorry.
@@gngan It looked the same but upon further inspection I realized Goodyear had another hose that cost 50% more than what I originally paid and that hose seems to be the really good one.
I'm looking for a nice 50ft hose to run from water container to my Ryobi EZClean battery washer. With it syphoning, I'm not sure if hose will affect it. As it will be following me around the car then no kinking and flexibility are important. Any suggestions? Garden Hose or Pressure washer hose?
I bought a flexible hose from Costco. Suddenly, the hose expanded and eventually burst. I have the blue hose you suggested for a flexible pressure washer. Additionally, I have another hose. I am looking for a water hose that can withstand high pressure. Can you suggest a suitable garden hose?
Thanks! Ive been looking at sony cameras, but to be honest the only reason i havent is because im so bsy and so comfortable with the cannon that i feel like i dont want to tae the time to get used to a new system. But youre right I think i should
You say and amazon says it is 150 PSI max rating. I have a Ryobi 40v 600 PSI pressure washer. I don't see how this will work. Am I missing something? Or is there a formula to know the correct hose to buy. I am thinking I need at least a 800PSI rated hose.
Hey Josh, I know you're in Cali, but I'm searching where I can find DI water here in Sarasota, FL but not having much luck. Where do you get your water for your mobile setup?
Hey Josh. Is it possible to just use a garden hose (ie Flexzilla) and attach to a hand help want to be able to pressure wash? Or do I need an actual pressure wash machine? I am trying to keep it super simple and went to Home Depot today toast that very Q and they had no idea... If so, exactly what do I need by way of attachments etc.... Thanks, Joe
The reviews on this are all over the place lol - on amazon, people seem to think its the worst purchase ever, yet it has nearly 50k ratings and 4.5 stars. I'm probably just going to buy it anyway
The ideal gas law states that PV = NkT, where P is the absolute pressure of a gas, V is the volume it occupies, N is the number of atoms and molecules in the gas, and T is its absolute temperature.
Yes it would, because you want more amount of water going to the pressure washer. 3/4 less pressure in the line but more flow. 5/8 more pressure in the line but much less flow.
I don't understand why are you not talking about the end connections from the bib to the pressure washer. Show how it connects. If we need any adapter or not.
I'm about to buy one garder hose 10' ti connect to my pressure washer, I don't know which one to choose between Flexzilla brand or Ag-lite brand . I know you have the flexzillla but do you think the other one is good too ? thanks !
I put quick connect on my hose because the hose ends are aluminum and my spigot is copper and by the end of the season they had a reaction and seized together so it was hard to disconnect
Hi. Wondering if a half inch Flexzilla hose versus the 5/8 would still work fine to supply a pressure washer? I found one on Amazon with built-in quick connects which would be perfect, but can't find a definitive answer if a half inch diameter is too small. I have an electric Ryobi pressure washer.
What do I use to connect my flexzilla hose to taps for example outdoor tap and indoor kitchen taps, is there anything that universally connects to the tap? Tia
How do I connect this to my pressure washer? I have already bought two different adaptor connectors and they dont fit, my pressure washer came with a male quick connect..
Has the hose begun to mold? I’m considering buy a 3ft to connect to my pressure washer but keep seeing a couple of reviews on Amazon regarding it being covered in black mold after some time. Don’t want to buy this if it’s going to become a health hazard
I'm with @2cartalkers...black solid rubber hose with brass fittings over 20 years old going strong. There is not a vinyl hose that will ever last that long.
Question to the audience; it looks like the ends of this hose (and other new ones like Zero G) are aluminum. The problem with this something called Galvanic corosion; your BRASS fittings will literally WELD themselves onto these hoses...by saving money on the fittings on each end; they 've screwed everyone with this feature...be careful as you can ruin this hose and never get the connections off. Does anyone know what hoses have brass ends?
I really like your videos. I’m a carpet cleaner by trade and just like to detail my own cars. In my experience connecting to many customers garden hose bibs. The aluminum fittings will corrode from electrolysis and you may have to cut them off to remove them. I’ve never had a bad experience with brass hose fittings. If that hose had brass fittings, I’d buy it in a second.
Best garden hose were Craftsman from Sears about 15 years ago.
They were made with natural rubber and stainless steel fittings. The prices were great. 50ft went for 19.99.
I still have the two I bought. They are still flexible and kink free as day I bought them.
Craftsman doesn’t sell them anymore.
I had several of those craftsman hoses. They all failed in just a few years. Flexzilla is about the only hoses that I've had good experience with.
@@tavarisjones551
You had the Chinese cheap junk.
I did say about 15 years ago on my earlier comment. The ones I bought are the original Craftsman from early 2000's. Im not sure Flexzilla was even around back then?
I just looked up. Back in 2016, Flexzilla product was launched. Only about 7 or 8 years old.
Flexzilla has aluminum hose ends, which will galvanize to brass. Aluminum and stainless steel can react negatively to each other, which can cause corrosion and weaken the aluminum. When the two metals are used together, electrons from the aluminum transfer to the stainless steel, causing the aluminum to deteriorate faster. This is known as galvanic corrosion
I'm on the fence, I have a can of anti sieze from a job a long time ago. I wonder if i use t on the sill cock would it prevent that
I use the 50ft with the swivel ends and quick connects with the DeWalt power cleaner. Works like a charm! I'll never go back to the hard hoses that kink 'cause if they get cold it's game over trying to deal with them. Excellent video!
Do u have link for the quick connect
I've never used their garden hose but have two air hoses and love them. One is from back when they first hit the shelves and is going strong.
I was going to order the Flexzilla garden hose but when I saw that they used aluminum fittings, I passed. I had a bad experience with a garden hose from HD with aluminum fittings seizing to the spout and having to replace that as well.
I did order the Flexzilla pressure washer hose though which has brass fittings. This is going to be used with an Active 2.0 pressure washer setup.
Project Farm did extensive testing on garden hoses, and the Flexzilla actually came out on top for connector crush resistance, at 5000 lbs befor deformation. Just FYI
I run a 75' Flexzilla hose due to the distance from my hose bib and my shelf mounted pw and SS QDs. Love it, no issues at all.
You have changed the detailing game and I us your recommend products all the time keep it up
Thanks so much reina
Hey Josh. I watch you religiously. I just purchachased products you recommended. I purchased the ryobi 1600 pressure washer, uberflex hose and the McKillians stubby gun. Thank you so much . I'm gonna hopefully try them out tommorrow
Was time to search for a hose. I have a 6.5' OG hose direct to my Kranzle. But at my apt I have low water pressure so need to get something longer and wanted to not have a dry run issue. So glad I found your video. Now I have to watch and see if that's issue maybe addressed.
Thank you for the recommendation. Just completed my purchase following your link under the video. Been so stressful reading reviews and it was great to have a pro tell me exactly what to buy. Cheers!
Flexzilla makes a great garden hose. The only thing I would say is false about it, is the fact that they say it is "mold resistant". I have two of them and had a third one at a different property while renting (accidently forgot it there when I moved). Every single one of them turned black with mold and mildew. I do live in the southeast where it gets very humid, but for them to claim it is mold resistant is completely false. Maybe in parts of the southwest, it will be mold resistant, but not anywhere where it sees moisture from rain or humidity. They always get coated with what seems to be a permanent layer of mold.
I use the Zero-G Pro 3/4" hoses in 75' lengths with QD connects for my North Star 4000 PSI, 4.0 GPM pressure washer. Great combo with the Flexzilla 4000 PSI 50' high pressure hose with 3/8" QD fittings. The Zero-G hoses can be connected end-to-end to extend distance as well. I have a few of them. TThey also have brass fittings, so no galvanic issues.
I've had many brands of garden hoses, they all get hard overtime and I will always buy flexzilla from now on. I've had a 50 foot for 5 years now and it's still soft.
Thanks for validating my point about those expandable hoses, they're terrible also for sprinklers since the pressure is low or if it is coiled up in a hose reel/cart that constructs it from expanding.
The bigger problem is they eventually lose their ability to return to a contracted stated, and they will then never be able to hold water pressure, beginning to leak.
I love your channel, I just bought two of these hoses, the purpose of the male hose end having a swivel is that if you pressurize the hose then slightly pull on it it takes out all those coils in the hose, it'll be straight as an arrow without twisting it to get the coils out!
I have a Flexzilla hose. Love it, really light and seems pretty durable! However, when winding onto a hose reel, it compresses/flattens out. I need to remove all the hose off the reel before using again.
Glad you mentioned this because i was wanting a reel for this zilla hose
I saw someone say they disliked the hose because of that reason, but their workaround was to have a ball valve on the female end so they could turn that valve off and the water would be stuck in the nose while it was reeled up so it couldn't be compressed flat. Not ideal but a workaround if you already have the hose
like it....wondering about 50 vs. 25 for mobile detailing...want light/short but those hook-ups might be quite a distance. funny you said you have 25, but it sure looks like 50.
I actually had one of the ends fail on this hose.
Followed the company warranty guidelines and they sent me a new one..
Great hose I agree highly recommended
Hey thank you so much for your videos. I have followed your lead and have the exact same set up because of your recommendation’s. Everything works great and very happy with the results. Between you and Chemical Guys my cars have never looked better. Keep up the great work.
I bought the 1/2” 50’ footer at Walmart on clearance for $27 bucks and it came with quick connects a nozzle. That’s pretty good price I should’ve bought two..lol
Great video. Answered both my questions. I have an expandable hose in the front of the house and was wondering if that's ok to use and if not then what is a good choice and length. SOLD!
I use a 100ft hose and have never had an issue. Flexzilla makes good stuff - I use their air hose too.
Thanks I bought the flexzilla pro hose and reel best thing ever thanks for the lead
This hose is absolutely amazing at 2 things; being light weight and almost kink free. No way to deny those two points. However, it is not as durable (rubber wise) as industrial grade hoses like Continental makes. Brass or stainless connections are just harder, they last longer. The aluminum they use is … hmm … okay, I guess. I have 2 FlexZilla hoses, both are more than 5 years old and they perform as though I just bought them. You just have to keep in mind that you don’t want to abuse them … too much.
Right tool for the job is a huge determining factor here. I do not want to lug around a 75 pound hose just to wash a vehicle. On that same token, a FlexZilla hose would get shredded at a construction site fairly quickly. By the way, I live in the NW and my hoses always stay outside through wind, rain, snow, ice and heat. I have had zero issues with mold or UV deterioration from these hoses.
….. oh I lied, I have 3 FlexZilla hoses. I have a shorty in the garage for bucket filling.
EDIT: I would not call this the BEST hose. I would call it a decent hose for home use.
Good points.
The flexibility is also nice if you hand coil the hose rather than using a reel. That's why I like it
Just bought the 10’ version to clean my hot tub filters. Great video
Looks like a great hose. I like to take about a 20ft one with me, May have to try one of these out.
Should have watched this before previous comment! My fault brotha!! Keep it up!
Man watch all your videos you been a great 👍 help to me.
Like it, going to have to grab one, the color looks like its going to match the ryobi i purchased on your recommendation, thanks again Josh.
Josh, which Garden Hose 🌀 is better, Flexzilla or ELEY? Quality, performance, longevity? ELEY has Brass fittings, Flexzilla has softer Aluminum. Both are drinking water 🚰 safe. Both are now Made In U.S.A. 🇺🇸. I’m simply looking for the better quality hose. ELEY is over double the price 💸 for the same size. I just received the Flexzilla in Gray, it arrived with a permanent kink at the business end. It’s soft, flexible, extremely lightweight, but not sure how long it will last. I want the best!
I'm not sure if ELEY is the same lightweight flexible hose like Flexzilla is...but people have mentioned about Flexzilla having aluminum ends which would cause corrosion problems with most people since they use brass fittings.
Flexzilla hands down. Another great video
More great on-point information, as always. I thought all garden hoses were 3/4" and the link you gave for quick connect was for 3/4". If this hose is 5/8", what quick connect fitting would I need to hook up to my Harbor Freight Portland washer? Also, do you happen to know what orifice size are the tips that come with your McKillans gun? Could you perhaps do a video on how to determine the best orifice size tips to use with this gun? You are THE source of pressure washer info!
5/8 inch hose but the connections are standard 3/4".
@@cspoon123 Thanks, Chris. That answers my question on point.
i modified a giraffe retractable hose unit with a 3/4 inch zero-g 75 foot garden hose and when im cleaning up , the hose simply retracts , plenty of flow as well
What coil method do you use to store your garden hose?
Hey josh they have actually done a test on the FlexZilla on that and it took 5000Ibs to be able to bend those nozzle's
Thanks for the heads up. Looks like a great hose.
I personally use a Zero-G 5/8th 100ft hose with my 4500 4 GPM with my pressure washer I've never had any problems person but you haven't used the Flexilla hose yet. I have heard it's a good hose though.
Aluminum and brass fuse, so this seems like a bad choice if planning on keeping quick connects on... or does it being anodized make a difference?
No, anodizing doesn’t prevent the galvanic corrosion caused from having incompatible metals touching. They will fuse. Be extremely careful with connecting these to anything brass, especially your hose sillcock. If possible, put a plastic or zinc shutoff valve between the aluminum and brass.
Love the review brotha and hose is amazing no more kink and connect with rv filter with ryobi electric pressure washer
That’s really nice, I could use one, thanks Josh 👍😁
Hey Josh. I already own a Flexzilla 50 ft 1/2" ID hose and recently bought a Husquavarna 3200 PSI pressure washer.
Do you think I'll get the same performance from the pressure washer with the 1/2" supply hose compared to using a 5/8" ID 50 ft supply hose?
Thanks for your info!
Only problem I’ve had with the FlexZilla garden hoses is they tend to grow mold or mildew in the outside which turns it blackish and it looks like crap but still performs well
Nice product review. Would you recommend this hose for those of us who live in the Northeast? I wouldn’t use it below 45 degrees.
JUST found out my Stihl RB400 2700psi 2.7gpm washer req's a 3/4" Garden hose no longer than 50ft... I had picked up a 5/8" 100ft flexzilla hose i'll now be using to wash my old Volvo's with lol
Nice alternative!
Manufacturers also say to use a 3/4 inch diameter hose as well. Have you always just used 5/8"?
Hi, I was wondering what do you do with all those pressure washers and equipment you review?
Not to be confused with best ho's. I was expecting an entirely different video at first. ;)
Could you show us your gravity set up on your pro rig, how its set up and what fitting and tanks you use.
thanks
Bro can you do a twinkle star foam cannon review? So far i got the armor all and mjjc foam cannon. Im trying to figure out if the twinkle star you listed is worth buying but i dont see any reviews on it by u. And lets be honest, ur the only qualified pressure washer/foam cannon reviewer on youtube
Thank you , love your video.
They have two different kinds on Amazon one with a swivel grip and then the one you have a link to. Which one is better, because all I’m using it for is my pressure washer? I only need 10 foot that’s all. Thanks!
They are both great. The swivel is a nice feature (and actually what i am using on my pressure washer now) but the non swivel is great too and cheaper
I have craftsman life time hose been around now for about 30 years still going strong but its heavy I live in the north so before winter I empty it for storage it seems to made of car tire rubber but it doesn't dry rot
My craftsman’s hose is pretty much kink free, had for years. Best hose
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Nice video Bro. I have hose in different area codes.
2:28 is something ladies need to hear as well.
Hey Josh. I just bought the Ryobi 1800PSI after watching a million of your videos. One of the tags on the machine says [Min garden hose diameter 3/4”]. The Flexzilla and most other hoses are 5/8”. Do you think it’s necessary to get a 3/4”?
Not at all. As long as there is more than the gpm output going in to the machine it should be fine. If you run your hose for 1 minute into a bucket it wil give you may more than 2 gallons per minute. The ryobis push out 1-1.5 gallons per minute so there should be no issue
@@imjoshv That makes such practical sense. That’s why you’re the king of pressure washers. Thanks man
Hey Josh, thanks for all the great content you put out on pressure washers! Based on all your testing what would be you best recommendation for a standing (wheeled) electric unit under $300? Thanks bud!
Seventeen years ago I purchased from Home Depot two 50 foot Goodyear garden hoses that were durable and did not kink. When I moved they were still in very good condition so I left them for the new owner. After settling in to our new home I went to H. D. and bought what I thought was the same Goodyear hose; NOT! The hose kinks in multiple places, is hard to roll up and is just a pain in the butt to use. Because the hose is of such lousy quality I will not be buying any more Goodyear hoses, tires or Blimps -- sorry.
Did you even get the same model?
@@gngan It looked the same but upon further inspection I realized Goodyear had another hose that cost 50% more than what I originally paid and that hose seems to be the really good one.
@@2cartalkers there you go. You probably bought the wrong one. Price increase.
@@gngan Unfortunately, I think I did.
Goodyear hoses are now made by continental. Goodyear doesn't make hoses anymore. Not since 2016.
Hey Josh what would you recommend for a hose reel for this hose
I'm looking for a nice 50ft hose to run from water container to my Ryobi EZClean battery washer. With it syphoning, I'm not sure if hose will affect it. As it will be following me around the car then no kinking and flexibility are important. Any suggestions? Garden Hose or Pressure washer hose?
I bought a flexible hose from Costco. Suddenly, the hose expanded and eventually burst. I have the blue hose you suggested for a flexible pressure washer. Additionally, I have another hose. I am looking for a water hose that can withstand high pressure. Can you suggest a suitable garden hose?
Nice I’ve been looking for a better hose
I’ve had 3 bust in one year😞
Geez. What kind of hoses were they?
You channel is great. Fantastic content. I would recommend upgrading your camera to a Sony ZV-1. It has this “Product Showcase” focus system.
Thanks! Ive been looking at sony cameras, but to be honest the only reason i havent is because im so bsy and so comfortable with the cannon that i feel like i dont want to tae the time to get used to a new system. But youre right I think i should
You say and amazon says it is 150 PSI max rating. I have a Ryobi 40v 600 PSI pressure washer. I don't see how this will work. Am I missing something? Or is there a formula to know the correct hose to buy. I am thinking I need at least a 800PSI rated hose.
Hey Josh, I know you're in Cali, but I'm searching where I can find DI water here in Sarasota, FL but not having much luck. Where do you get your water for your mobile setup?
Can you connect a garden hose directly to the pressure washer gun?
Hey Josh. Is it possible to just use a garden hose (ie Flexzilla) and attach to a hand help want to be able to pressure wash? Or do I need an actual pressure wash machine? I am trying to keep it super simple and went to Home Depot today toast that very Q and they had no idea... If so, exactly what do I need by way of attachments etc.... Thanks, Joe
Good for 3000 psi greenworks electric pressure washer? I’ve went through multiple flexible hoses
The reviews on this are all over the place lol - on amazon, people seem to think its the worst purchase ever, yet it has nearly 50k ratings and 4.5 stars. I'm probably just going to buy it anyway
The ideal gas law states that PV = NkT, where P is the absolute pressure of a gas, V is the volume it occupies, N is the number of atoms and molecules in the gas, and T is its absolute temperature.
Would the 3/4" I. D. Flexilla hose be better ? Thanks
Yes it would, because you want more amount of water going to the pressure washer. 3/4 less pressure in the line but more flow. 5/8 more pressure in the line but much less flow.
When the hose is reeled up does it lose flow? Do you have to unreel the whole thing to get the right flow?
So would you recommend this hose or the retractable Giraffe reel you also reviewed?
I don't understand why are you not talking about the end connections from the bib to the pressure washer. Show how it connects. If we need any adapter or not.
I'm about to buy one garder hose 10' ti connect to my pressure washer, I don't know which one to choose between Flexzilla brand or Ag-lite brand . I know you have the flexzillla but do you think the other one is good too ? thanks !
I put quick connect on my hose because the hose ends are aluminum and my spigot is copper and by the end of the season they had a reaction and seized together so it was hard to disconnect
Aquastrech make a nice light weight Stretchable garden hose for 20$ can I use that on my electric pressure washer???? Can’t find any senders online
Anything you can spray on the hose to prevent mold?
Thank you so much very informative
I have 3 of them!
Hi. Wondering if a half inch Flexzilla hose versus the 5/8 would still work fine to supply a pressure washer? I found one on Amazon with built-in quick connects which would be perfect, but can't find a definitive answer if a half inch diameter is too small. I have an electric Ryobi pressure washer.
Hi Josh, what water inlet connector do I need to get to connect the hose to my active 2.0.
I have one and black spots are getting on it I assume it’s mold. So I don’t know if I would call it the best.
Is there a recommend a light weight compact garden hose for my pressure washer has to able to fit in my trunk and not take up space
I have a 10ft flexzilla connected to my water tank and to my pressure washer
Can you use 1/2 garden hose with your pressure washer?
What do I use to connect my flexzilla hose to taps for example outdoor tap and indoor kitchen taps, is there anything that universally connects to the tap? Tia
Great review
How do I connect this to my pressure washer? I have already bought two different adaptor connectors and they dont fit, my pressure washer came with a male quick connect..
Can you connect the quick connect kit to this hose?
Great video
Has the hose begun to mold? I’m considering buy a 3ft to connect to my pressure washer but keep seeing a couple of reviews on Amazon regarding it being covered in black mold after some time. Don’t want to buy this if it’s going to become a health hazard
I'm with @2cartalkers...black solid rubber hose with brass fittings over 20 years old going strong. There is not a vinyl hose that will ever last that long.
i got these hose...really like them except the stay rolled/curled up...how to make them stay straight?
Question to the audience; it looks like the ends of this hose (and other new ones like Zero G) are aluminum. The problem with this something called Galvanic corosion; your BRASS fittings will literally WELD themselves onto these hoses...by saving money on the fittings on each end; they 've screwed everyone with this feature...be careful as you can ruin this hose and never get the connections off. Does anyone know what hoses have brass ends?
I have a flexzilla hose (100ft) it kinks a lot.
I just received my flexilla hose. The male end is not crimped?
the main pressure should be coming out of the pressure washer right? doesnt really matter what your garden hose standard pressure going in is?