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My local Ace Hardware has Flexzilla hose that you can buy at whatever length you choose. You could but 150’ and attach the ends (also sold by Flexzilla). I have used this hose in many applications. One is a standard garden hose, I have used their air hose for my jeep when I had it. As far as the garden hose, it has survived 6 years in the Arizona sun and is still like new, just dirty. I would highly recommend Flexzilla. They aren’t cheap, but it’ll be the last hose you have to buy.
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You could run Flex Hose or Swing Hose it's basically a flex irrigation hose, connect it on each end with glue on irrigation ends. Would be easy to snake through any garden or shrubbery and very tough. I would trench it in the ground if you can vs stiff PVC. You'll see it work better than just a regular hose. https://www.amazon.com/HydroMa...orilla/dp/B0042L51X4 | |||
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You asked a specific question about a hose choice. I found rubber hoses to meet my long run needs. Very durable. The others have offered PVC as an alternate. I like that idea. I have become used to gluing and assembling PVC, and find it rather simple. ChatGPT offers insights on the key outcome...what pressure and flow will result from 5/8, 3/4 or 1 inch lines. 5/8 will have 20 psi pressure drop, and flow only about 6 gpm. 3/4 will have 11 psi pressure drop, and deliver about 8 gpm. 1 will have only 3 psi pressure drop, and gush out 12 gpm. 5/8 comes in polyethylene irrigation pipe tubing, and may cost $75-105. 3/4 PVC would be $105-135. 1 inch would cost $165-195. So, a trio of 50 foot hoses would be $60 - 80 each. Having three separate hoses will ensure you can replace the minimal cost should any damage occur. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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So I went with this. I'd never heard of this company before but the hose seems to be made in India, and gets good reviews. It's all rubber, 5/8 x 150 ft. Installed it yesterday and seems to be working nicely as my replacement permanent feeder hose for the back yard reel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DH..._fed_asin_title&th=1 The advertising calls it light weight, but that's just marketing jargon, this hose is a hoss. If what I'm hearing about it, hopefully it will last a long time. Over time it will get covered with pine straw and is shaded by small perennials and ornamental bushes along the length of the fence, which should help protect it from direct sunlight. I took a chance on it because of user reviews, and that it was sold by Bluebird Industry hose company, who also seems to be a solid supplier for stuff like this. They don't sell any junk, appears to specialize in this area. Here's the reseller: https://blubirdindustries.com/about-us/ If it falls apart I'll let you know, maybe it will outlast me... ! Lover of the US Constitution Wile E. Coyote School of DIY Disaster | |||
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