How to extend the life of your garden hose? 

These simple easy to do tips can actually extend the life of your garden hose by many years. 

• Turning off the water tap when the garden hose is not in use:

Most good quality hose connectors will withhold pressure after removing the watering device for shorter periods.

These are designed to do so in order to save wastage of water during switching devices or while you are walking back to your tap to turn it off.

However, this is not advisable for prolonged periods. Leaving the water turned on while not being used could lead to ruptured hose while unattended.

To relieve the constant pressure during prolonged use, we recommend usage of timer unit before the garden hose.

• Draining water left inside the hose after use:

Hoses are outdoor units and can certainly be stored outside if all the water from inside the hose has been drained out.

This ensures that the hose won't split when any residual water freezes on a frosty night or heats up under hot sun. 

• Appropriate storage:

We recommend collecting and storing the hose either on a hose reel or in large loops on a hook.

This not only helps to kinking at bay and drains out remaining water within the hose but also prevents accidental trip hazards that may happen while not in use.