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This hose is fantastic not major downfall is it’s a pain in the A-S to bend the cord had a 4 wire casing under the other casing to protect the cord that piece never what’s the bend to what you need it it’s so strong you can give it up when it comes to forming it your way and rolling it up you can definitely call it a done deal I just fold it down as best as I can and bungee it for transporting other then that major downfall it’s a fantastic hose gets the job done and no worry about leaks or anything elseI liked this hose , very strong ? and good hose I recommendLike other pictures and reviews on here. I noticed discoloration on the first couple feet of the hose after a few months of sporadic use. Turns out it was rust. The hose ended up blowing apart just below the fitting while my mother was here using it. ? Seeing that this appears to be a frequent problem with this particular hose based on other reviews, I would avoid this hose and try something else.Great medium-duty 4500psi 50 footer. Comes with 3/8 inch QC couplings, male on one end and female on the other. Includes the o-ring, and it is installed on the female coupling. Also has bend guards on each end, as shown in the picture.Note, this is for higher-pressure machines. This will not work out the box for mid- and lower-pressure machines, such as most every electric washer and most every 2500-3400psi gas washer. It is not the products fault if you order the wrong hose/connectors. You should order this if your setup uses 3/8 inch QC couplings, such as you would find in most every machine above 3500 or so psi. Check your machines specs first before ordering. This will not work out the box with 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch hose setups, unless you change the connectors on this or your system.The hose itself is rated 4500psi. My machine can do 4200psi/4.0gpm. Always, always, always, lower the pressure on your machine when testing new hoses. If the hose bursts or a connector comes undone, this can be a very dangerous situation. Start low and check the entire length of the hose. Gradually increase pressure and re-check the hose. Keep raising it until you reach your desired working pressure and re-check the hose. Use it for a short while and re-check the hose. Really, you should be doing this every time you use your machine, and not just when the hose is new. Its smart and safe.The hoses themselves are high-quality, but I would not say pro quality. These hoses are too flexible for day-to-day use and abuse. These are the kind that will easily kink and ruin themselves if you are not careful. Don't get me wrong. I am not calling them cheap. They are good hoses. However, compared to other comparably-priced pro-level hoses I have had in the past, these are not the best. As long as you can keep them from kinking, they should be fine for many years.As for corrosion in the braiding. First of all, make sure to roll up your hoses in such as way as to allow the water to drain out completely. It takes practice, but you can get most of that water out. Also realize that all hoses have this "problem." Its just that you usually cannot see the braid. These are translucent, and that's why now all of a sudden you can see it. If this is really a problem for you, I would recommend you leave the pressure washing thing to the pro's. Really, this is not a problem in itself. Its normal. Bubbling hoses are bad. Rusted braid, eh, not a big deal.I was able to use two of these plus the OEM 50 footer, for a total of 150 feet with my machine no problem. Still had great pressure at the tip. If you need a long reach, just buy more 50 footers. Do not waste your time, effort and money with 100 footers. 50 footers are better in every way except price. Well, price at least in the short term. In the long run, 50 footers are cheaper. Also, 50 footers allow for easily customized setups. If you only need 50, then only use 50. Add more as needed. Also, if one bursts, its not the end of the show if you get my meaning. When a 100 footer bursts, it hurts your feelings. Also, 50 footers are easier to clean up at the end of the day. I did this as a business for many years. Trust me, stay away from the 100 footers.Seems to be of good quality. I hope it lasts as good as it feels.Only good as a back up when in a pinch. Hose is very hard to untangle and work with. Not my first choice even for the lower price sold.This is a very high-quality hose I have been very impressed with the performance and the durability. I highly recommend this product.I've heard a lot of bad reviews on this hose. TBH it's not a bad hose. I think I over killed with the 100ft. 2 x 50ft hoses would be easier to use. Highly highly recommend getting a reel. If you don't, you're going to be dragging around knots all around the property. I unwind this hose, attach it to my 20 ft. This hose never actually connects to my wand or cleaner. No chemicals ever go thru it. Keep it that way and it will last.Very stiff and difficult to coil/uncoil but I guess it is the heavy duty aspect. Have leaks at both ends, not the fittings or couplers but from under the rubber boot. Leak does not appear to affect pressure but does make for a messy pump area and me.tough hose and will last for years, but very stiff to use, pull it off the reel and it coils up like barb fence wire making it hard to useI have purchased many of these for industrial use. They have lasted longer than more expensive ones I’ve bought from industrial suppliers. Gets a little stiff after a lot of use but good value for the price.This product is excellent. Well made with couplers already installled. So many other hoses you have to buy the couplers. The hose is flexible and well designed. I would definitely buy this product againThe hose is extremely stiff, its really hard to only roll it. After only couple of months, the hose seem rusty inside the membrane…
