Kudos to my HD flexzilla hose, the best hose by far.
Don't get hosed by other hoses.
Don't get hosed by other hoses.
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- rilles
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- Aug 29, 2001
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- wearysky
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- Nov 28, 2013
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I wasn't even aware of "drinking water safe" hoses being a thing - having a quick google, it seems that they mostly focus on being lead/BPA/pthalate free, as opposed to stopping bug/bacteria growth. I guess if you let the water run a bit to get all the standing water out of it before drinking/filling up the RV, you're getting most of the nastiness out of there.T3rry wrote: ↑ hoses are still used for drinking water, i use this exact hose to fill my RV up with water, as thousands of others do with various hoses... i am sure some are gullible enough to buy in to the "drinking water safe" marketing scam bt i cant imagine how those hoses would be any better at inhibiting bacteria growth or bugs
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- errational
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- Jul 27, 2004
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Hi friends!
Two things:
1. I know dis is RFD but for the hassle and time spent PMing HD, wouldn't it be better to support the local guys and buy at KMS?
2. I don't know what the inside looks like but my flexzilla developed black spots (mold?) All along it. Still the best hose ever
Two things:
1. I know dis is RFD but for the hassle and time spent PMing HD, wouldn't it be better to support the local guys and buy at KMS?
2. I don't know what the inside looks like but my flexzilla developed black spots (mold?) All along it. Still the best hose ever
- theticspaniard
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- Jan 29, 2008
- 78 posts
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- Calgary
I love KMS and do support them when I the area. In YYC they are 40min from my house - HD 5 min.
I always check their prices - especially on saw blades, router bits etc... and HD beats with no issue.
I always check their prices - especially on saw blades, router bits etc... and HD beats with no issue.
- Neovingian
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- Feb 6, 2004
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- GT'eh
The swivel grip version of this is awesome, I replaced all mine with these, and still no leaks.... a week after I got mine from HD, I scored a sweet deal on amazon for a new swivel grip 75' hose w/ slightly damaged packaging for $62. Was a bit hesitant at first when hose arrived it was new, the paper and bag it arrived in was worn but worked perfectly. They do pop up from time to time.
One thing to note if you see a really low priced flexzilla hose, double check the grip, as they make different model hoses, one with green/grey plastic or metallic non swivel tip, and the better version with the swivel grip, the one at HD is the one with the swivel grip, the one at KMS from the photo appears to be the one without the swivel grip. Because its a different photo and model hose the HD may decline the PM with KMS, but with the $5 HD sign up coupon brings it down to $56
One thing to note if you see a really low priced flexzilla hose, double check the grip, as they make different model hoses, one with green/grey plastic or metallic non swivel tip, and the better version with the swivel grip, the one at HD is the one with the swivel grip, the one at KMS from the photo appears to be the one without the swivel grip. Because its a different photo and model hose the HD may decline the PM with KMS, but with the $5 HD sign up coupon brings it down to $56
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- ShadowVlican
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- Jun 12, 2003
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- Markham
Can confirm that the swivel grip version is the best hose I've ever used.Neovingian wrote: ↑ The swivel grip version of this is awesome, I replaced all mine with these, and still no leaks.... a week after I got mine from HD, I scored a sweet deal on amazon for a new swivel grip 75' hose w/ slightly damaged packaging for $62. Was a bit hesitant at first when hose arrived it was new, the paper and bag it arrived in was worn but worked perfectly. They do pop up from time to time.
One thing to note if you see a really low priced flexzilla hose, double check the grip, as they make different model hoses, one with green/grey plastic or metallic non swivel tip, and the betteer version with the swivel grip, the one at HD is the one with the swivel grip, the one at KMS from the photo appears to be the one without the swivel grip. Because its a different photo and model hose the HD may decline the PM with KMS, but with the $5 HD sign up coupon brings it down to $56
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- wearysky
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- Nov 28, 2013
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Telling RFDers to do ANYTHING that might cost them more money? Blasphemy!errational wrote: ↑ Hi friends!
Two things:
1. I know dis is RFD but for the hassle and time spent PMing HD, wouldn't it be better to support the local guys and buy at KMS?
2. I don't know what the inside looks like but my flexzilla developed black spots (mold?) All along it. Still the best hose ever
That aside... This is a great deal either way. $25 shipping for two of them from KMS to here me in Oakville, and I doubt my local HD will price match (since KMS isn't local). So it ends up being cheaper to get it at HD, for me.
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- T3rry
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- Mar 4, 2006
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they'll match but not beat the KMS online price.wearysky wrote: ↑ Telling RFDers to do ANYTHING that might cost them more money? Blasphemy!
That aside... This is a great deal either way. $25 shipping for two of them from KMS to here me in Oakville, and I doubt my local HD will price match (since KMS isn't local). So it ends up being cheaper to get it at HD, for me.
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- stovetop
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- Dec 3, 2006
- 2203 posts
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- Vancouver, BC
Buy a good quality rubber hose. You won't be replacing them every few years like nylon and plastic hoses.
- kiasu
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- Jan 27, 2004
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- Chewfam
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- Dec 27, 2012
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You should put YMMV in the title to warn people that the items are not identical.
HD is a swivel grip and KMS is not. This could potentially be an issue.
HD is a swivel grip and KMS is not. This could potentially be an issue.
- toguy
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- Jun 23, 2005
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- GTA
Bought this one this summer and so far, so good:
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/tekn ... 7199p.html
Much easier to handle than our old one (which leaked after something like 8 years). We'll see how this one is for longevity...
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/tekn ... 7199p.html
Much easier to handle than our old one (which leaked after something like 8 years). We'll see how this one is for longevity...
- mk316
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- Oct 17, 2004
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- Toronto
Bought this one off Amazon and arrived in 2 days... Functions well so far and only $37.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079KP58J1/ref ... iFbYSP7ZVB
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079KP58J1/ref ... iFbYSP7ZVB
I'm too poor to buy crap
- swaghunter
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- Dec 28, 2006
- 828 posts
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Pardon my ignorance, but even after reading the Swivelgrip features from the packaging picture, I still cant really tell what benefit it is giving over the regular grip version.
I bought a regular grip 25' flexzilla hose earlier this summer off amazon, and its such a great quality hose. The regular grips are great already with excellent connection to my spray nozzles with zero leaks, but wish I knew what the swivelgrip would benefit me.
I bought a regular grip 25' flexzilla hose earlier this summer off amazon, and its such a great quality hose. The regular grips are great already with excellent connection to my spray nozzles with zero leaks, but wish I knew what the swivelgrip would benefit me.
- Dr. Grinch
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- Dec 2, 2007
- 429 posts
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I"m a big fan of the Stanley ExoJacket hose. Lifetime warranty, similar concept.