Water Right Polyurethane Garden Hose, 75 Ft, Non-toxic, 7/16” ID, Eggplant

UPDATE: I still love this hose even though I only use it for applying liquid fertilizer and other yard treatments. Another update is the photo of the reel I bought to store 100ft of the 9/16" version on. This is the Yard Butler Handy Reel, and it's a miniature reel that stores this hose efficiently. I've been hand coiling my hose this whole time and that got old. I didn't want a full-size reel taking up space when I only use this hose maybe 10 times a year. This summer I started applying my own yard chemicals, mainly in liquid form using a Chapin hose-end sprayer. I have 8000 square feet of turf and was using my standard 5/8" hose, which was heavy and a pain to maneuver around flower beds and other obstacles. I came looking for a smaller, lighter hose. After reading many reviews, I think it's important for folks to understand that there are 3 basic characteristics to choose from when it comes to hoses and pipes: --Pressure drop (psi) --Flow Rate (gallons per minute or gpm) --Diameter (inches, and factors into the weight of the hose) You can choose any two at the expense of the third. For example, if you want to maintain pressure and high flow, you need a larger diameter hose. If you want a small diameter that maintains pressure then you have to limit your flow. You can't have a high flow rate with minimal pressure loss from a small diameter hose. Fluid mechanics don't work that way. I replaced all the 1/2" pipe with 3/4" pipe in my crawlspace for these reasons. My Chapin hose-end sprayer runs at 0.5 gpm (tested with a bucket and timer). A simple online pipe calculator told me that a 100-foot hose at 7/16" diameter operating at 0.5 gpm will lose only 3 psi of pressure. The pressure at the spigot is 55 psi, so I have plenty of pressure at the other end of the hose with a flow rate of only 0.5 gpm. There is no noticeable difference in my sprayer performance between my big hose and my new hose, and now I can easily walk around spraying without lugging a heavy hose. Now, if I put my regular high-flow, car-washing nozzle on this skinny hose the performance is pathetic, but that's to be expected. You simply cannot ask this 7/16" hose for that kind of flow without a massive drop in pressure. I'll use my big hose for tasks like washing the car, filling the pool, and irrigating my lawn. This hose is good for lower-flow applications like applying chemicals with a hose-end sprayer, watering potted plants, and feeding a pressure washer (since they don't consume a lot of water). This 100ft hose would be a terrible choice for high-flow applications like washing your car, feeding a large lawn sprinkler, washing a driveway, or fighting a fire (anything where you need to move a lot of water in a short time). I saw a lot of reviews about the hose coil memory. Based on those reviews, when I unboxed my hose I expected a mess. I was planning to pressurize the hose and and leave it in the sun to straighten out. However, the picture included with this review was taken the moment I had the hose uncoiled out of the box it came in. I don't know what those reviewers are talking about since you see the hose is neatly laid out. For the record, it was about 85 degrees when this happened, and that may have made the hose more limber. The one complaint I have is the hose has a rubbery feel to it and it does not like to slide against itself or other smooth objects. I'm hoping this will go away after the hose is scuffed and gets dirty. I pull my hoses around patio furniture to avoid flower beds, and this hose tends to "grab" and not slide easily. Again, this may go away as the hose gets used more. I've experienced a couple of kinks, but they happen from my own poor hose management. If you let the hose twist too much and then pull it, the loops may kink. The thinner wall that makes the hose lighter likely contributes to this. You need to be mindful of how you drag the hose around and avoid twisting it. Mostly the loops just straighten out on their own, and usually a "whip" of the hose will get a kink to pop out, which is easy with this light-weight hose. In summary, I'm thrilled with this new hose since it'll make spraying chemicals much, much easier. It's a great hose for some applications, and don't expect this hose to perform like a 5/8" or 3/4" hose since there's a reason hoses are made that big.

Well - my wife recently broke her leg and messed up her wrist and knee, so no weight bearing for a long time, no crutches, no walkers. The shower is upstairs, so inaccessible. It's 95+ degrees F out, and we've no air conditioning. It's hot, sticky and sweaty here. So it's spray her down with a hose on the deck. Our existing garden hoses left her with a chemical, chalky residue all over. So - let's get a hose rated for potable drinking water - that should work, right? Nope. Still must be a lot of chemical gunk coming out of the hose, as it still left a chalky film. I guess it's lead content in the hose material that makes it no good for drinking, not plasticizers leaching out. All you people using PVC hoses for your drinking water, be careful. This hose seems to leave no chemical residue on her skin, even after sitting out in the heat. Once it was unrolled and straightened out, it's been quite flexible (but like any hose it does maintain a curl), and hasn't kinked and moves pretty easily. I got the 1/2" 25' hose since I don't need a whole lot of water fast, and it's quite acceptible. It's a bit pricey for a hose, comparatively, but since it meets my needs when no other did, it's worth it. Seems well made and sturdy. Good job!

This is my favorite hose that I’ve ever bought. I am back to buy a second one for the other side of my house and just realized that I’ve owned my first one for five years and it’s still in perfect condition. It really doesn’t even look faded and it hangs on the south-facing side of our house. I bought it originally to water my garden so chemicals don’t leach into our food from the hose, but I love it’s durability, it’s light weight, and how easy it is to maneuver. I hate my heavy hose on the side of the house and am getting a second one of these for that spot even though I don’t technically need to replace yet. This one kinks but all hoses do because of the way they’re coiled when not in use. It actually is sturdy enough to not get worn down in several spots down like thick hoses tend to do, and then just keep kinking there over and over again. It’s easy to drag around, easy to wind up when done. It is thin but provides enough pressure to get the job done. It might be better this way because it saves water but you can still wash things off with it if you need to. I love that it’s made in the US. Thank you for a product that doesn’t need to be replaced constantly and does the job beautifully.

Tend to leak on the male end. These are without a doubt the best hoses I have used. They kink less and are easy to move around. They are very small in diameter which means if you want to run some sort of huge rain bird and cover many hundreds of square feet they may not be adequate, you will need a regular heavy three-quarter inch diameter hose or 1 inch. Why four stars? Because I have four of these hoses and they all tend to leak on the male end. If you examine the tip of the male end and you will see that the metal tube wall of the opening, where the male end meets the washer on a female end is quite narrow. I don’t know why they did it this way but I believe a wider wall of the tubing would engage more positively with the hose washer and make a better seal. They work but you have to tighten them very tightly, and regularly change the washer to make a positive seal, which is irritating. Otherwise, very high-quality if you don’t need a huge volume of water. One last question, I believe that the normal hose repair Hardware you can buy to fix a bad end will not work on these hoses due to the very small diameter. Anybody know whether that’s true?

I think having bought 3 of these recommend Water Right hoses over time probably convinces you, but if not, let me explain why I recommend this hose. First off, take my word for it when I say that you've probably never seen a hose like this at a hardware store, Target, Walmart, etc. it may be its polyurethane composition or simply how it's made, but the minute you take it out of the box, you know it's made differently. it's hard to describe why, but it just feels and looks better designed and made. This has translated into great "coiling" characteristics. It uncoils straight when needed, but when you're ready to put it away, it seems to coil however tight you want to have your coil for storage. When it does get pinched, it immediately springs back with no visible creases nor any feeling as if the pinch is a reflection of the hoses wall weakness. Instead, it's construction makes you feel confident that this hose will handle pinches forever. Other great features of this hose is the high quality connection hardware and safety. The connectors look and feel high quality and the hose is guaranteed to be drinking water safe. The last thing I'll pass on to you is it's diameter. This is a half inch hose so if you're used to the higher water delivery of more standard hoses you seem at your local hardware store, you might want to buy Water Rights "high delivery" rate model. I don't believe that Amazon offers this version yet, but for myself, my opinion is that this "slim" version is adequate enough for any home use. In fact, I believe before Water Right began selling their high delivery version, they provided test results for water delivery rates between their slim design hose and standard garden hoses and the differences were negligible ... But if you feel you need a higher water rate for some special applications, look at their website to get info on the high delivery model.

This is probably the best hose I have ever had in my life. It’s light yet strong and doesn’t kink. It’s easy to maneuver around the yard. The only downside is that the pressure isn’t very high and what I’m used to, but it works for what I need it for.. I know that this company makes a more expensive hose that has better pressure but this one does work, again for what I need it for I will be getting another one.

I have ordered this exact hose before and I loved it because it is FREE of toxins and lasted for several years and almost never kinked. It is great quality, safe to handle or drink from and incredibly durable. The 400 series is a slightly smaller diameter of the hose which I LOVE and now prefer because it is light weight and easier to manage and yet super tough like the bigger diameter hoses. You would be hard pressed to tell any difference in the water per second coming out of the hose so it is a win win. I also think the pricing is fantastic for this type of hose. If you ever go to the store to buy a hose, if you look closely, there is a warning that the hose materials are known to cause cancer and that you must wash your hands after touching the hose. Are you kidding me? Why would anyone buy a toxic cancer causing product like that? Probably because most people are not aware. So i looked for a "drinking water hose" which means it cannot have the toxic chemicals and require you to sterilize your hands if it touches the hose. This hose is a drinking water hose and thus, safe to use. You don't have to wash your hands or feel that you are dispersing toxins into the environment. By the way, the color is a great color to not be obtrusive like a lime green hose could be.

It is not the quality that I expected. The hose itself is very thin walled and easily kinks. The brass fittings are very good quality.

It's good working well thank you

Update 2026. 11 years, good as new. Update 2024. 9 years and still no leaks! Update 2022: This hose is still going strong! 7 years and counting. Amazing quality and value. So far this water hose has been worth EVERY penny! Watering used to be a chore I hated - dragging the heavy stubborn hose around the yard, sometimes smashing plants in the process. And then the task of winding it back up, all 100 feet and what seemed like 100 lbs of it. What can I say - I hated it! This hose was very easy to install, it is LIGHT! It doesn't kink, even if it accidentally gets on the flower bed in the process, it doesn't cause a lot of damage. I was considering buying one of those shrinking hoses but the reviews were overall negative and I wasn't confident it'll last a season. This product is of high quality and comes with manufacturer warranty. It looks and feels like it'll last for years. The metal hardware doesn't seem cheap or fragile. The fact that this hose is BPA-free is an added bonus! The only possible downside is that because the hose is substantially thinner than the typical hose, the water pressure will be lower, so if you use your hose for power washing that's something to keep in mind. It works perfectly for my needs however and this isn't a concern for me. I'm one happy customer!

This hose leaked immediately. Water spurts out from between the plastic of the hose and the metal fittings. It was securely screwed onto our tap, and engaged the seal easily, but still leaked no matter how tight it was fitted. This was extremely disappointing because this product would have been perfect for our needs, such a shame.

I initially bought a few of the flexible / expanding hoses which ALL malfunctioned on either the first use or within a few days. Those were all 20-30 bucks. I decided to look for something more durable but also light enough to move along my yard. I landed on this hose because of the reviews, the length, "skinniness", and just curb appeal based on what i saw in pictures. I've been using this the last month now and its been EXCELLENT! Doesn't get tangled overly, pretty light, and easy to manage. Definitely going to buy at least 2 more for my sprinklers in the yard :D

This is the 2nd time I have bought this hose. I love love love it. The hard part is getting it straightened out when you first purchase it as it comes wound like a cobra, as all hoses do. Once you get passed straightening it out, it is all good. I have trouble walking. I had a great hose before but it was heavy and it was going to make me fall, so I had purchased a hose like this last year for my garage to wash the car and water the flower beds in the front. I loved it so much that when I really needed to change the hose in the backyard, I specifically looked for this hose again to use in the backyard to water the garden. And bonus, it is a drinkable hose, just what is needed for the garden. I love this hose and if I ever need another hose, I will look to buy this one.