How to choose a garden hose?

The garden hose is a garden essential.

Right arm of the gardener, he ensures the supply of plants with water.

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How much does a garden hose cost?

There are significant price differences depending on:

• the quality of the finish,

• the number of layers,

• warranty, performance,

• the length,

• the diameter.

Prices also vary according to the type of hose: entry-level single-ply model, retractable, wrapped, knitted, etc.

In practice, take the time to properly assess your needs before buying (area to be watered, watering frequency, required flow rate, etc.).

What length to choose?

Start by measuring the distance between your water point and the farthest watering area in your garden.

You can usually find hose lengths between 15 and 50 meters in DIY stores and garden centres.

If you need larger dimensions, the only solution is to connect several pipes together.

In practice, it is better not to invest in a model that is too long, unsuitable for the size of your garden.

It would make it difficult for you to roll it up and put it away.

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What diameter garden hose should I choose?

It influences the power of the water flow at the pipe outlet.

Prefer a diameter of 12.5 mm or 15 mm for watering a small or medium-sized garden.

For water-intensive plants, turn to 19 mm models, which can provide a higher flow rate.

In practice, a long garden hose with a large diameter will be more cumbersome and difficult to roll up.

The number of layers in the composition of a pipe generally determines its resistance to deformation and impact.

The more they are, the greater its performance.

The first price models have 3 layers, already sufficient for light watering.

But prefer pipes whose central tube is covered with 4-6 layers.

They will resist bad weather better.

In practice, equipping yourself with a reel extends the life of your garden hose.

Rolling it up prevents breakage and knots and allows it to be stored more easily in hot or cold weather.

Warranty

This is a real indication of the durability of the material.

The longer the duration, the more you will be sure to invest in quality equipment.

The warranty for entry-level references rarely exceeds 5 years.

A high-performance garden hose, on the other hand, usually comes with a 25 to 30 year warranty.

In practice The duration of the warranty affects the final price.

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