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Has anyone got one of these (daft question, I expect a lot of you have)? It's my birthday next week and Himself has offered to buy me one. Anyone recommend? Hozelock any good?
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Yes I've had one for about twelve years and it's still going strong. I think they come in longer lengths now. Mines about 20 or 25 metres. It was about £50 back then, not sure what they are now. They beat having a hose trailing the garden.Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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We've got one in the back garden. Had it about 8 years and it works well so long as you don't get a load of kinks in the hose - it's proper hose not those ones with the spring type thin hoses if you know what I mean. Sometimes you have to pull a few times to get it to stay out but it winds in a treat.
Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.
Which one are you and is it how you want to be?Comment
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my mum has a hoselock one & i have hose envy every time i use it.....The love of gardening is a seed once sown never dies ...Comment
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Thanks very much, it's looking like that will be my birthday present!Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Ordered it last night from Amazon. Free delivery, but that means it doesn't arrive until between 8th and 11th which is after my birthday, but no matter! Thanks for your help.Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Enjoy it Flo - I've just watered and let mine fling itself back from the poly to the reel on the wall. If only everything else got tidied up that quicklyOriginally posted by Florence Fennel View Post
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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My Dad has had one for at least five years. During that time, he has had two problems with it;
1: He has a 'water-stop' on the free end of the hose, therefore the hose stays full, and under pressure, and won't re-wind properly. Take the 'water-stop' off, and it works fine. This is despite him leaving it out all year round for as long as he has had it. (They advise you to take them in over winter.)
2: Twice, he has left the hose stretched out for a few days at a time, and when he has gone back and tried to wind it in, it has jammed. On both occasions, he dismantled it, only to find that a bird had built a nest inside it!
Slow learner, my Dad!
I would buy one.
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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The deed is done G4 and I'm well excited!Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Sad c*w!
All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.Comment
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I wondered about buying one as we have a hosepipe ban and wondered if the garden centres might be selling any off cheap. Have to research.Comment
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WoooooHoooo this one sad cow's hose arrived today! Himself is even talking about fitting it on to the wall 
That'll be a first.
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I am pleased for you and it's not sadOriginally posted by Florence Fennel View PostWoooooHoooo this one sad cow's hose arrived today! Himself is even talking about fitting it on to the wall That'll be a first.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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Thanks VVG, I'm reight excited. G4 uses some strange terms of endearment!Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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It's the gin talking - innit G4?!Originally posted by Florence Fennel View PostLook deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
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