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Old 06-03-2013, 06:52 AM
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My neighbor bought one when they first came out..She says that the hot sun and high heat index we have here in the area are having a negative affect on the hose..She does not sound real happy..
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Old 06-03-2013, 10:50 AM
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Mine broke after less than 10 uses. The inside hose is made of clear plastic about the same weight as oxygen tubing but about 1/2 in. diameter. The plastic broke just below the connector. It was hard to use with a stationary sprinkler.
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Old 06-03-2013, 12:49 PM
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Oh dear. Daughter in law got one and they are loving it so far. I wonder how long it will last.
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Old 06-04-2013, 03:04 AM
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We bought the X-hose and it turned out to be the cheapest piece of junk ever. After three days of walking about watering my perennial garden, a large bubble appeared on the hose where the fabric split open. Naturally, the bubble "X-ploded"!! They sure name it right!! I'm going back to my heavy duty rubber hose!
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Old 06-04-2013, 04:35 AM
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Bought one a couple weeks ago and am loving it. So easy to drag around watering all of the pots on our deck and drive. I guess only time will tell about their longevity, but the price was right and it doesn't kink up all of the time like our old one did.
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Old 06-04-2013, 05:18 AM
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I bought one for my DH and it doesn't coil as well when it is on grass. Love it for the weight and small size.
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Old 06-04-2013, 07:23 AM
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This review says they are not available in stores. They are all over in stores. Got a 50 ft one for less than $20 at Home Depot and no shipping. Love the hose. Wish I had a longer one.

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Convenient - yes but it does have its limitations. This is the best review that I've found so far: http://tomsviews.com/2012/07/19/xhos...n-hose-review/

There are other reviews out there with other information, so check them out to determine if this item is right for you.
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Old 06-04-2013, 07:42 AM
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The DH got me one for my birthday last week. I was very surprised that it works just like the tv ad said, only issue is that it cuts the amount of water going through, but I haven't checked that the valve is all the way open either....
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Old 06-04-2013, 08:52 AM
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LOVE MINE!!! Use it mostly for washing car and it doesn't kink. Bought it at Fred's for $19.95 for 50'. And it's so lightweight and easy to move around.
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Old 06-04-2013, 09:12 AM
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I love mine because it is so lightweight. The only thing is that while it does shrink when done, it never goes back to that fits-in-your-hand size they show on TV. I would buy it again.
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