what is a good water hose nozzle?

May 7th, 2019 4:21 pm

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phantomfj [OP]: Member; Mar 31, 2013; 222 posts; 939 upvotes; Courtenay, BC

May 7th, 2019 4:21 pm

I am getting sick of replacing water hose nozzles, in my 30 years plus of owning homes I have yet to find a decent one that will last more than a few years........any recommendations? I have been buying them at costco and returning them when the leaks begin, but even this is getting tiring......and yes, I do ensure they are dry for the winter, they are even stored in non freezing storage....

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May 7th, 2019 4:58 pm

#2

grumble: Deal Addict; Mar 22, 2017; 1242 posts; 1293 upvotes; West GTA

May 7th, 2019 4:58 pm

Given they cost so little, it almost seems like more effort than it's worth to buy one for life. From what I've seen, the simpler the nozzle though, the better. Here's wirecutter's take:

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-hose-nozzle/

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May 7th, 2019 7:05 pm

#3

EP32k2: Deal Expert; Jan 15, 2006; 15683 posts; 13392 upvotes; Richmond Hill

May 7th, 2019 7:05 pm

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ Here.

I've got a similar one without the handle and I've had it for years. Best nozzle to get for sure.

May 7th, 2019 7:10 pm

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jackrabbit000: Deal Fanatic; Dec 28, 2007; 7957 posts; 4573 upvotes; Alberta

May 7th, 2019 7:10 pm

Stay away from this one. It's one of the worse ones ever made. They either the back end spray adjuster plastic threads strip or they develop a crack in the housing.

https://www.rona.ca/en/water-gun---adju ... -spray-gun

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May 7th, 2019 7:15 pm

#5

poleman: Deal Addict; Nov 10, 2015; 2243 posts; 853 upvotes; Monte Creek, BC

May 7th, 2019 7:15 pm

I just broke one of mine today. I'm sick of these cheap nozzles, and pretty well every one was made in China. No more Chinese for me.

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May 7th, 2019 9:03 pm

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woof: Deal Fanatic; Mar 21, 2002; 6392 posts; 1061 upvotes

May 7th, 2019 9:03 pm

I bought the Gilmour zinc about 3 years ago. Nice basic nozzle. Two points:

1. Because it's all metal my hand gets ice cold in the spring when I'm using it because you're holding onto metal with ice cold water running through it. Wear glove.
2. When freezing weather comes you have to make sure there's no water left in it overnite which can freeze, expand and crack the metal. Or just bring it inside for storage.

I think I had to lubricate something on it once with silicone because the lever was sticking. Other than that, problem free. I paid $6.59 in 2016. Current price ridiculous.

May 7th, 2019 10:23 pm

#7

Hugh Jass: Deal Guru; Mar 8, 2002; 12332 posts; 3572 upvotes; GTA

May 7th, 2019 10:23 pm

http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 2280,33160

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May 7th, 2019 11:04 pm

#8

Todd96srv: Member; Dec 4, 2009; 321 posts; 201 upvotes

May 7th, 2019 11:04 pm

Good washers to make the seal, and proper quick disconnects are key.

May 8th, 2019 1:26 am

#9

Jerico: Deal Fanatic; Jan 25, 2007; 9623 posts; 5020 upvotes; Paris

May 8th, 2019 1:26 am

TomLafinsky wrote: ↑ Here.

+1 for Gilmour. Melnor used to be made in St George but havent been in years.

Mine were each $30 and are going on season 7 or so with zero issues.

May 8th, 2019 8:58 am

#10

teoconca: Deal Fanatic; Oct 16, 2008; 7967 posts; 2661 upvotes; Maple

May 8th, 2019 8:58 am

I am also sick of cheap plastic ones. Just broke my 5th. I bought this.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001DG ... UTF8&psc=1

May 8th, 2019 9:31 am

#11

hierophant: Deal Addict; Feb 4, 2010; 4141 posts; 2921 upvotes

May 8th, 2019 9:31 am

I got this one from Home Depot for $7 almost 4 years ago - still working fine with heavy use: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/orbit- ... 1000175040

May 8th, 2019 9:51 am

#12

Scote64: Deal Addict; Jan 21, 2018; 4324 posts; 4377 upvotes; Vancouver

May 8th, 2019 9:51 am

I know what you mean - I must have discarded a dozen hose nozzles that broke all too quickly.

This one from Lee Valley has held up well though: http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page ... 2280,33160

May 8th, 2019 9:54 am

#13

rjp123: Member; May 1, 2007; 319 posts; 132 upvotes; Toronto

May 8th, 2019 9:54 am

This is the best one you can buy - it is a mini fire-hose nozzle.

Bon-Aire HN-10C Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle (Stainless Steel)
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000E7YYDS/

So durable you can drive over it with a tractor and it will still work fine. These are in use by ranchers and farmers everywhere and will last a lifetime.

Video of it in action: