@Oli
I might try that and see what happens.
Bin said:
The hoses are great, but my last two got super sticky, and I can’t clean it off. I still have them outside, but no one will use them without gloves.
Ours did that too
Bin said:
The hoses are great, but my last two got super sticky, and I can’t clean it off. I still have them outside, but no one will use them without gloves.
Same here. I wonder if heat or sunlight melted the outer layer. I bring mine inside for winter in zone 5B.
The biggest issue with these hoses is galvanic corrosion if left connected to a brass spigot. You should get a sacrificial adapter for them.
I’ve had mine for 2 years with no problems. People just need to learn how to roll them up properly.
I can’t see clearance prices on the Walmart website. How did you know they were on clearance?
Reese said:
I can’t see clearance prices on the Walmart website. How did you know they were on clearance?
I found out by accident. I went in to buy two of their standard 50-foot light-duty hoses. They rang up as $3 each at the register, even though nothing on the shelf or website showed a discount. The cashier said all the hoses were on clearance, so I grabbed six or seven different types to check the prices.
$80 in Canada at Canadian Tire for a 50-foot hose.
I hate it here…
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
Maybe, but I’ve had two Flexzilla hoses outside year-round for 3 years, and they’re still very flexible and work well. I’m in the Midwest.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
That’s not my experience. I’ve had several for many years, and they are still as flexible as when I got them.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
I leave mine outside all year. Some are protected from the sun, while others just lie around. It’s been a few years, and I’ve had no problems. Yes, they can kink, but they un-kink themselves quickly. It’s better to have flexibility than other hoses that are heavy and don’t bend easily.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
I disagree. I’ve had one for about 4 years with no issues. I store it in the garage in winter, and it works fine in spring. I left it outside last winter until around January during some low 30-degree days, and it was fine. I’d buy it again without hesitation.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
I use Flexilla air hoses because of the cold weather. This is one of their selling points. There are knockoffs that use the same color but aren’t the better rubber. Did you get yours off Amazon?
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
I’ve had mine outside for 5 years in the northeast. It’s absolutely fine.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
You leave your hose out in winter? That might be the issue.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
I thought everyone brings their hoses in for winter?
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
Bring them inside for the winter.
Sage said:
Those flexzilla hoses don’t last past winter. After a cold season, the rubber gets stiff and kinks all the time. They’re garbage.
They work great year after year, and I leave them out all year. You can even replace the ends if they get a little bulge from being on all the time.
I’ll only use stainless steel hoses from now on.