Designer Series Expandable Garden Hose (50' Metal) Red Floral with Brass Spray Nozzle

This worked for about 2 months while using it maybe a few times a week to water 4 pots on the front porch. So lets say maybe 2 hours worth of use. Then I went to use it again and water just poured out the side of the hose. While I was hoping this would be the solution for me, it wasn't. Its out of the return window or I would try to get my money back. Spend that extra money and get something that'll last a season.

I purchased this based on Amazon statement that the hose was compatible with the auto rewinder. I installed it and the brass connection blew off under full pressure of the water. I called the manufacturer and was told the brass was not compatible and was an error in the writeup!

Pros: very lightweight, flexible, less problems with kinking than standard hose, easy to put away - could easily store in an attractive pot on patio.Cons: had lots of problems with the version with plastic fittings; hoping the brass will perform better (not blowing off nozzles, etc.). Hose is not really durable - could be punctured if you are careless. Also, I've had problems with interior plastic around fittings coming loose and blocking water flow. I could clear it, but that can be a pain. These are best used for your light watering chores around the house.I love these for my hand watering around my house. I'm not wrestling with a heavy hose and can easily gather up to put away, similar to a soft rope when water is shut off. I think they are great for this use but would not use them for my standard heavy duty watering in the yard - sprinkler use for watering lawns, etc. I have a LOT of plants around my home in pots that require hand watering almost daily so this comes in handy. I was really tired of wrestling with standard hoses, heavy, kinking, twisting, etc. I just wish these were manufactured a bit better to avoid the problems mentioned. DONT BOTHER with the ones with plastic hose ends...they will not stay on your nozzles for long.

Hose split open first time I used it. Don't waste your money

Sadly, bought two of these Hydrohose brand hoses, and BOTH of them burst within 6 weeks. They got twisted up and just popped! Hydrohose has not returned my emails. Save your money and get something that'll actually last....these things are extremely delicate.