Water Right 400 Series Polyurethane Garden Hose, 50-Foot x 7/16-Inch, Olive

UPDATE: I still love this hose even though I only use it for applying liquid fertilizer and other yard treatments. Another update is the photo of the reel I bought to store 100ft of the 9/16" version on. This is the Yard Butler Handy Reel, and it's a miniature reel that stores this hose efficiently. I've been hand coiling my hose this whole time and that got old. I didn't want a full-size reel taking up space when I only use this hose maybe 10 times a year.This summer I started applying my own yard chemicals, mainly in liquid form using a Chapin hose-end sprayer. I have 8000 square feet of turf and was using my standard 5/8" hose, which was heavy and a pain to maneuver around flower beds and other obstacles. I came looking for a smaller, lighter hose. After reading many reviews, I think it's important for folks to understand that there are 3 basic characteristics to choose from when it comes to hoses and pipes:--Pressure drop (psi)--Flow Rate (gallons per minute or gpm)--Diameter (inches, and factors into the weight of the hose)You can choose any two at the expense of the third. For example, if you want to maintain pressure and high flow, you need a larger diameter hose. If you want a small diameter that maintains pressure then you have to limit your flow. You can't have a high flow rate with minimal pressure loss from a small diameter hose. Fluid mechanics don't work that way. I replaced all the 1/2" pipe with 3/4" pipe in my crawlspace for these reasons.My Chapin hose-end sprayer runs at 0.5 gpm (tested with a bucket and timer). A simple online pipe calculator told me that a 100-foot hose at 7/16" diameter operating at 0.5 gpm will lose only 3 psi of pressure. The pressure at the spigot is 55 psi, so I have plenty of pressure at the other end of the hose with a flow rate of only 0.5 gpm. There is no noticeable difference in my sprayer performance between my big hose and my new hose, and now I can easily walk around spraying without lugging a heavy hose.Now, if I put my regular high-flow, car-washing nozzle on this skinny hose the performance is pathetic, but that's to be expected. You simply cannot ask this 7/16" hose for that kind of flow without a massive drop in pressure. I'll use my big hose for tasks like washing the car, filling the pool, and irrigating my lawn.This hose is good for lower-flow applications like applying chemicals with a hose-end sprayer, watering potted plants, and feeding a pressure washer (since they don't consume a lot of water). This 100ft hose would be a terrible choice for high-flow applications like washing your car, feeding a large lawn sprinkler, washing a driveway, or fighting a fire (anything where you need to move a lot of water in a short time).I saw a lot of reviews about the hose coil memory. Based on those reviews, when I unboxed my hose I expected a mess. I was planning to pressurize the hose and and leave it in the sun to straighten out. However, the picture included with this review was taken the moment I had the hose uncoiled out of the box it came in. I don't know what those reviewers are talking about since you see the hose is neatly laid out. For the record, it was about 85 degrees when this happened, and that may have made the hose more limber.The one complaint I have is the hose has a rubbery feel to it and it does not like to slide against itself or other smooth objects. I'm hoping this will go away after the hose is scuffed and gets dirty. I pull my hoses around patio furniture to avoid flower beds, and this hose tends to "grab" and not slide easily. Again, this may go away as the hose gets used more.I've experienced a couple of kinks, but they happen from my own poor hose management. If you let the hose twist too much and then pull it, the loops may kink. The thinner wall that makes the hose lighter likely contributes to this. You need to be mindful of how you drag the hose around and avoid twisting it. Mostly the loops just straighten out on their own, and usually a "whip" of the hose will get a kink to pop out, which is easy with this light-weight hose.In summary, I'm thrilled with this new hose since it'll make spraying chemicals much, much easier. It's a great hose for some applications, and don't expect this hose to perform like a 5/8" or 3/4" hose since there's a reason hoses are made that big.

These hoses are the best. I have a couple that are over 11 years old and still have never leaked.The thin and light 400 series (7/16) are very light and easy to drag around the yard even whenfull of water. They have replaced all my other hoses. I will not buy anything less.

I like this hose a lot, if that is even possible. I mean, it's a hose. There's more to it though, it seems to scream quality from the get go....1. The feel of it is the first thing I noticed. It's light, it's grippy but not too much.2. The fittings on each end are brass with a coating on it, which seems to make it easier to screw on and off.3. The colors are different, I bought the green one but it's not your typical green house.This is the second one I have bought. They seem like quality houses, time will tell. They are pricey though.

Have had two of these hoses, one is going on 4 years. Absolutely the best hose you can buy. Doesn't kink, doesn't sun fade, has solid cast ends and will not burst from freezing. Well worth the high cost. You'll never need to buy another hose. Highly recommend.

Application: I purchased this hose as a possible replacement for a Gilmour POTABLE water hose in our RV. The RV has a powered hose reel that rolls up any extended hose with manual assistance. Generally, a longer hose is preferable since this would avoid the need to occasionally and manually connect hose extensions to available water sources in campgrounds. However, the hose reel has a limited capacity. The reel has a capacity of about 50 feet of 1/2-inch ID hose. A 5/8-inch ID hose would provide more pressure and probably better flow rates but would have to be cut shorter, probably to about 35 - 40 feet.Candidate Hoses: Since permanent installation of a hose in the RV requires a lot of knuckle-busting labor, I decided to compare three hoses for possible installation into the RV (all were purchased from Amazon):1. Gilmour 12 Series 5 Ply Marine and Recreation Hose 1/2 inch x 50 feet 12-12050 White with Aqua Stripe;2. Apex 7612-50 Neverkink Boat and Camper 2000 1/2 inch x 50 feet Hose, and;3. Water Right PSH-050-MG-4PKRS 50-Foot x 1/2 Inch Polyurethane Lead Safe Ultra Light Slim Garden Hose - Olive GreenObservations: The Gilmour hose was identical to the hose that I had installed in the RV about 2 years ago. However, it needs to be replaced since it had been slightly cut in two places that caused it to leak. The cutting may have occurred during occasional jamming of the hose against the reel housing when the hose was returned to the reel. The Apex hose was a vinyl hose very similar to the Gilmour hose but with a surface that was not quite as smooth as that of the Gilmour hose. The Water Right hose was quite different from the previous two hoses. First, it clearly does not have as large an outside diameter as the other two hoses. It may have a much thinner wall but I doubt it. I don't think it has a 1/2-inch inside diameter. But, at this point, I am not going to cut it to measure the inside diameter. The Water Right hose also feels very tough but also somewhat tacky. It is also lighter in weight.Due to the much smaller appearance of the Water Right hose I decided to compare the flow rates for each hose. Each hose was connected directly to the campground water source and the amount of time required to fill a calibrated 2 gallon container at the end of the hose was recorded. The results are as follows:Gilmour Hose 14.5 seconds (8.3 gallons/minute)Apex Hose 12.5 seconds (9.6 gallons/minute)Water Right Hose 22.5 seconds (5.3 gallons/minute)Clearly, the Water Right hose does not attain the water flow rates achieved by the Gilmour and Apex hoses. The Water Right website infers that the flow rates of their slim hoses are comparable to other hoses in most installations. To test this assertion, each hose was connected directly to the campground water source and the amount of time required to fill a 2 gallon container at the RV KITCHEN FAUCET and the RV SHOWER HEAD was recorded. The results are as follows:Gilmour Hose Kitchen Faucet - 73.0 seconds (1.64 gallons/minute); Shower Head - 43.5 seconds (2.76 gallons/minute)Apex Hose Kitchen Faucet - 71.5 seconds (1.68 gallons/minute); Shower Head - 44.0 seconds (2.73 gallons/minute)Water Right Hose Kitchen Faucet - 75.0 seconds (1.60 gallons/minute); Shower Head - 48.5 seconds (2.47 gallons/minute)Thus, in our RV which has 1/2-inch PEX plumbing with a considerable number of Tees, Elbows, etc. the flow rates are not drastically different. So, if you are needing a hose to fill a pool or simply flood an area then the Water Right hose may not be the best choice based solely on flow rate. However, for our RV I have decided to install the Water Right hose for the following reasons:1. It had comparable end-use flow rates;2. It is smaller in diameter which would allow it to better fit the hose reel and reduce the risk of jams and potential cutting, and;3. It feels tougher than the two vinyl hoses. It definitely does not tend to 'fold' back over itself as easily as the two vinyl hoses.At this time, I cannot compare the kink behavior of these hoses. The Gilmour hose was supposed to have a reduced tendency to kink but I have experienced some kinking with it. The Water Right website says that gradual use of their hose, especially in dirty or dusty situations, will reduce the slightly tacky characteristic of their hose. Prior to installing it in the RV I am going to dust it lightly with Talc to see if that provides a comparable but quicker result.I gave the Water Right hose four stars out of five because it appears to be a very well made, tough hose with hose-end strain relievers. I could not give it five stars because I am skeptical that the hose is indeed a 1/2-inch ID hose and I have not had experience with how kink resistant it is.

These are pricey but excellent, tough and light-weight hoses. I have used them for years but needed another 50 feet or so after moving to a larger property. If you are tired of lugging heavy hoses around, save your back and arms and get these hoses. Made in America. And, no fears about drinking the water that comes out of these hoses. Safe for you and your doggos to drink from.

I’ve been using one of these hoses for a while now and love it so bought another one.They are super light weight and flexible. I’ve never had it kink and is very durable.