Flexzilla has aluminum hose ends, which will galvanize to brass. Aluminum and stainless steel can react negatively to each other, which can cause corrosion and weaken the aluminum. When the two metals are used together, electrons from the aluminum transfer to the stainless steel, causing the aluminum to deteriorate faster. This is known as galvanic corrosion
Best garden hose were Craftsman from Sears about 15 years ago. They were made with natural rubber and stainless steel fittings. The prices were great. 50ft went for 19.99. I still have the two I bought. They are still flexible and kink free as day I bought them. Craftsman doesn’t sell them anymore.
@@tavarisjones551 You had the Chinese cheap junk. I did say about 15 years ago on my earlier comment. The ones I bought are the original Craftsman from early 2000's. Im not sure Flexzilla was even around back then? I just looked up. Back in 2016, Flexzilla product was launched. Only about 7 or 8 years old.
I really like your videos. I’m a carpet cleaner by trade and just like to detail my own cars. In my experience connecting to many customers garden hose bibs. The aluminum fittings will corrode from electrolysis and you may have to cut them off to remove them. I’ve never had a bad experience with brass hose fittings. If that hose had brass fittings, I’d buy it in a second.
I use the 50ft with the swivel ends and quick connects with the DeWalt power cleaner. Works like a charm! I'll never go back to the hard hoses that kink 'cause if they get cold it's game over trying to deal with them. Excellent video!
I was going to order the Flexzilla garden hose but when I saw that they used aluminum fittings, I passed. I had a bad experience with a garden hose from HD with aluminum fittings seizing to the spout and having to replace that as well. I did order the Flexzilla pressure washer hose though which has brass fittings. This is going to be used with an Active 2.0 pressure washer setup.
Flexzilla makes a great garden hose. The only thing I would say is false about it, is the fact that they say it is "mold resistant". I have two of them and had a third one at a different property while renting (accidently forgot it there when I moved). Every single one of them turned black with mold and mildew. I do live in the southeast where it gets very humid, but for them to claim it is mold resistant is completely false. Maybe in parts of the southwest, it will be mold resistant, but not anywhere where it sees moisture from rain or humidity. They always get coated with what seems to be a permanent layer of mold.
Thanks for validating my point about those expandable hoses, they're terrible also for sprinklers since the pressure is low or if it is coiled up in a hose reel/cart that constructs it from expanding.
The bigger problem is they eventually lose their ability to return to a contracted stated, and they will then never be able to hold water pressure, beginning to leak.
I love your channel, I just bought two of these hoses, the purpose of the male hose end having a swivel is that if you pressurize the hose then slightly pull on it it takes out all those coils in the hose, it'll be straight as an arrow without twisting it to get the coils out!
I've had many brands of garden hoses, they all get hard overtime and I will always buy flexzilla from now on. I've had a 50 foot for 5 years now and it's still soft.
I actually had one of the ends fail on this hose. Followed the company warranty guidelines and they sent me a new one.. Great hose I agree highly recommended
Josh, which Garden Hose 🌀 is better, Flexzilla or ELEY? Quality, performance, longevity? ELEY has Brass fittings, Flexzilla has softer Aluminum. Both are drinking water 🚰 safe. Both are now Made In U.S.A. 🇺🇸. I’m simply looking for the better quality hose. ELEY is over double the price 💸 for the same size. I just received the Flexzilla in Gray, it arrived with a permanent kink at the business end. It’s soft, flexible, extremely lightweight, but not sure how long it will last. I want the best!
I don't understand why are you not talking about the end connections from the bib to the pressure washer. Show how it connects. If we need any adapter or not.
Thank you for the recommendation. Just completed my purchase following your link under the video. Been so stressful reading reviews and it was great to have a pro tell me exactly what to buy. Cheers!
Was time to search for a hose. I have a 6.5' OG hose direct to my Kranzle. But at my apt I have low water pressure so need to get something longer and wanted to not have a dry run issue. So glad I found your video. Now I have to watch and see if that's issue maybe addressed.
I have a Flexzilla hose. Love it, really light and seems pretty durable! However, when winding onto a hose reel, it compresses/flattens out. I need to remove all the hose off the reel before using again.
like it....wondering about 50 vs. 25 for mobile detailing...want light/short but those hook-ups might be quite a distance. funny you said you have 25, but it sure looks like 50.
I bought the 1/2” 50’ footer at Walmart on clearance for $27 bucks and it came with quick connects a nozzle. That’s pretty good price I should’ve bought two..lol
Hey thank you so much for your videos. I have followed your lead and have the exact same set up because of your recommendation’s. Everything works great and very happy with the results. Between you and Chemical Guys my cars have never looked better. Keep up the great work.
Hey Josh. I watch you religiously. I just purchachased products you recommended. I purchased the ryobi 1600 pressure washer, uberflex hose and the McKillians stubby gun. Thank you so much . I'm gonna hopefully try them out tommorrow
This hose is absolutely amazing at 2 things; being light weight and almost kink free. No way to deny those two points. However, it is not as durable (rubber wise) as industrial grade hoses like Continental makes. Brass or stainless connections are just harder, they last longer. The aluminum they use is … hmm … okay, I guess. I have 2 FlexZilla hoses, both are more than 5 years old and they perform as though I just bought them. You just have to keep in mind that you don’t want to abuse them … too much. Right tool for the job is a huge determining factor here. I do not want to lug around a 75 pound hose just to wash a vehicle. On that same token, a FlexZilla hose would get shredded at a construction site fairly quickly. By the way, I live in the NW and my hoses always stay outside through wind, rain, snow, ice and heat. I have had zero issues with mold or UV deterioration from these hoses. ….. oh I lied, I have 3 FlexZilla hoses. I have a shorty in the garage for bucket filling. EDIT: I would not call this the BEST hose. I would call it a decent hose for home use.
I'm with @2cartalkers...black solid rubber hose with brass fittings over 20 years old going strong. There is not a vinyl hose that will ever last that long.
Great video. Answered both my questions. I have an expandable hose in the front of the house and was wondering if that's ok to use and if not then what is a good choice and length. SOLD!
Only problem I’ve had with the FlexZilla garden hoses is they tend to grow mold or mildew in the outside which turns it blackish and it looks like crap but still performs well
i modified a giraffe retractable hose unit with a 3/4 inch zero-g 75 foot garden hose and when im cleaning up , the hose simply retracts , plenty of flow as well
JUST found out my Stihl RB400 2700psi 2.7gpm washer req's a 3/4" Garden hose no longer than 50ft... I had picked up a 5/8" 100ft flexzilla hose i'll now be using to wash my old Volvo's with lol
Seventeen years ago I purchased from Home Depot two 50 foot Goodyear garden hoses that were durable and did not kink. When I moved they were still in very good condition so I left them for the new owner. After settling in to our new home I went to H. D. and bought what I thought was the same Goodyear hose; NOT! The hose kinks in multiple places, is hard to roll up and is just a pain in the butt to use. Because the hose is of such lousy quality I will not be buying any more Goodyear hoses, tires or Blimps -- sorry.
@@gngan It looked the same but upon further inspection I realized Goodyear had another hose that cost 50% more than what I originally paid and that hose seems to be the really good one.
I have a 10 foot Flexzilla hose in order to protect end fitting of my main hose. This hose may be great under pressure but it does easily flex when used as a garden hose. Thus I wouldn’t recommend it as a garden hose.
No, anodizing doesn’t prevent the galvanic corrosion caused from having incompatible metals touching. They will fuse. Be extremely careful with connecting these to anything brass, especially your hose sillcock. If possible, put a plastic or zinc shutoff valve between the aluminum and brass.
I personally use a Zero-G 5/8th 100ft hose with my 4500 4 GPM with my pressure washer I've never had any problems person but you haven't used the Flexilla hose yet. I have heard it's a good hose though.
You say and amazon says it is 150 PSI max rating. I have a Ryobi 40v 600 PSI pressure washer. I don't see how this will work. Am I missing something? Or is there a formula to know the correct hose to buy. I am thinking I need at least a 800PSI rated hose.
More great on-point information, as always. I thought all garden hoses were 3/4" and the link you gave for quick connect was for 3/4". If this hose is 5/8", what quick connect fitting would I need to hook up to my Harbor Freight Portland washer? Also, do you happen to know what orifice size are the tips that come with your McKillans gun? Could you perhaps do a video on how to determine the best orifice size tips to use with this gun? You are THE source of pressure washer info!
I put quick connect on my hose because the hose ends are aluminum and my spigot is copper and by the end of the season they had a reaction and seized together so it was hard to disconnect
The ideal gas law states that PV = NkT, where P is the absolute pressure of a gas, V is the volume it occupies, N is the number of atoms and molecules in the gas, and T is its absolute temperature.
Bro can you do a twinkle star foam cannon review? So far i got the armor all and mjjc foam cannon. Im trying to figure out if the twinkle star you listed is worth buying but i dont see any reviews on it by u. And lets be honest, ur the only qualified pressure washer/foam cannon reviewer on youtube
The reviews on this are all over the place lol - on amazon, people seem to think its the worst purchase ever, yet it has nearly 50k ratings and 4.5 stars. I'm probably just going to buy it anyway
I have craftsman life time hose been around now for about 30 years still going strong but its heavy I live in the north so before winter I empty it for storage it seems to made of car tire rubber but it doesn't dry rot
I bought a flexible hose from Costco. Suddenly, the hose expanded and eventually burst. I have the blue hose you suggested for a flexible pressure washer. Additionally, I have another hose. I am looking for a water hose that can withstand high pressure. Can you suggest a suitable garden hose?
I'm looking for a nice 50ft hose to run from water container to my Ryobi EZClean battery washer. With it syphoning, I'm not sure if hose will affect it. As it will be following me around the car then no kinking and flexibility are important. Any suggestions? Garden Hose or Pressure washer hose?
Question to the audience; it looks like the ends of this hose (and other new ones like Zero G) are aluminum. The problem with this something called Galvanic corosion; your BRASS fittings will literally WELD themselves onto these hoses...by saving money on the fittings on each end; they 've screwed everyone with this feature...be careful as you can ruin this hose and never get the connections off. Does anyone know what hoses have brass ends?
Shouldn't a larger diameter garden hose be important with 1.75GPM and above pressure washers? The Flexzilla has an abysmal 0.45" diameter hole in the metal fitting ends.
Hey Josh. I already own a Flexzilla 50 ft 1/2" ID hose and recently bought a Husquavarna 3200 PSI pressure washer. Do you think I'll get the same performance from the pressure washer with the 1/2" supply hose compared to using a 5/8" ID 50 ft supply hose? Thanks for your info!
How do I connect this to my pressure washer? I have already bought two different adaptor connectors and they dont fit, my pressure washer came with a male quick connect..
They have two different kinds on Amazon one with a swivel grip and then the one you have a link to. Which one is better, because all I’m using it for is my pressure washer? I only need 10 foot that’s all. Thanks!
Thanks! Ive been looking at sony cameras, but to be honest the only reason i havent is because im so bsy and so comfortable with the cannon that i feel like i dont want to tae the time to get used to a new system. But youre right I think i should
Hey Josh, I know you're in Cali, but I'm searching where I can find DI water here in Sarasota, FL but not having much luck. Where do you get your water for your mobile setup?
Hey Josh, thanks for all the great content you put out on pressure washers! Based on all your testing what would be you best recommendation for a standing (wheeled) electric unit under $300? Thanks bud!
Hey Josh. I just bought the Ryobi 1800PSI after watching a million of your videos. One of the tags on the machine says [Min garden hose diameter 3/4”]. The Flexzilla and most other hoses are 5/8”. Do you think it’s necessary to get a 3/4”?
Not at all. As long as there is more than the gpm output going in to the machine it should be fine. If you run your hose for 1 minute into a bucket it wil give you may more than 2 gallons per minute. The ryobis push out 1-1.5 gallons per minute so there should be no issue
I was wondering this too. I bought a Ryobi 1900psi electric pressure washer but my in line pressure gauge reads 1600psi even with a 15 degree nozzle on it. My current hose diameter is 5/8” but I think I might go larger to 3/4” and see if that bumps my pressure up to the rated 1900psi.
I watched this video months ago. I waited till the spring to pick up this hose, for my pressure washer and gardening. I’m not sure where you got your kink free hose but mine kinks more or at least as much as any other hose I’ve ever used. Big disappointment.
Yes it would, because you want more amount of water going to the pressure washer. 3/4 less pressure in the line but more flow. 5/8 more pressure in the line but much less flow.
Has the hose begun to mold? I’m considering buy a 3ft to connect to my pressure washer but keep seeing a couple of reviews on Amazon regarding it being covered in black mold after some time. Don’t want to buy this if it’s going to become a health hazard
