Garden Hose

[ElasticFirecracker]

My Hozelock hose has finally perished and I need to replace it. I hind that a Hozelock replacement is very expensive.

I've found an alternative (see pics).

I'm sure a Hozelock is better, but for now could I get away with the cheaper one? Will the Hozelock fittings fit the cheaper one, and would it fit in my Hozelock reel?

Thank you.

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Almost all hoses are the same size and fit into each other's fittings, I chop and change according to what length I need around the property

My Hozelock and it's wheeled thing finally gave up the ghost last year, so bought a new one in the sale. I'd had it 18 odd years

The sprayer attacthment has split after less than a year so I've bought an Asda set for £5 and fits the Hozelock like most do (have had Aldi's in the past). Only thing I would say is make sure it's drained of water in the winter as if it freezes it stretches the hose

I did look into getting an X-Hose but it had some bad reviews, so stook to standard.

Thanks for the advice.

Oldraver That's interesting about draining the hose. Last year I invested in the proper reel thing, after having the hose loose for years and I didn't drain it, and I now think that is what hastened its demise :( .