Hose nozzle

[Jsf721]

Looking for a HD good quality hose nozzle. I go through these too fast soviet is time to buy a good one. I prefer a nozzle,that can go from jet stream to very fine mist. Mostly used for car washing and water sweeping **** off the driveway.

Thanks.

 

[rburke65]

What causes you to go through these as quickly as you do?

 

[straightupmad]

I went through two "metal" nozzles within a 1.5 yr time frame as the non-serviceable plastic pieces attached to the body broke and rendered them useless.

Now I am using the Dramm #12380. Its a two-piece brass nozzle that can do mist (cone) to stream. It's also made in the USA for those that look for that.

 

[Jsf721]

I don't know. They break, leak or just stop working. I might be a little rough on them.

What causes you to go through these as quickly as you do?

 

[Coolerman]

Same here, go through a couple a year. What happens to them you ask? The dog chews them, they get ran over, the plastic parts break blah, blah blah. The best cheaper ones I have tried were the aluminum ones with the rotating head for different spray patterns. They last pretty good but once the aluminum corrodes, they start leaking. The brass ones mentioned work for a while then due to wear, they won't shut off completely and dribble. My current solution is to install a high quality mini brass ball valve before the brass nozzle. This allows for positive shut off once it starts leaking. Also allows for easy changing of the nozzle without having to go back to shut the faucet off. I'm sure there are high quality nozzles out there but at what cost?

 

[dbonne]

If you want a nozzle that will last a lifetime consider these:

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http://www.unionhydro.com/Streamline_Jr_Hot_Water_Washdown_Spray_Gun_Nozzle_p/SL-S15JRBA.htm

I've worked with these in food and industrial plants, they cost $60 to $100. Not cheap, they have a rubber cover and the internals are all stainless and brass. Be careful you don't pick it up backwards and blast yourself in the face, been there, done that!

I've had one for my home and shop use for 15 years, no leaks or problems!!

 

[Coolerman]

That's actually not a bad price. I know I have spent that much in the last 5 years on cheap ones...

 

[ti8589]

Just bought a Nelson industrial for like $8. It has appears to be all metal, including end that gilmour recently made plastic. It's also rubber over moulded so should minimize damage to car paint when ddropped. I found it at menards.

 

[KEH]

I've used the trigger types which go bad entirely too soon. Gave up and got the old style, solid brass, which takes 2 hands to adjust. Has worked fine for a few years.

KEH

 

[Pig In A Poke]

This

http://www.rapidreel.com/product/pistol-grip-spray-nozzle-set/

Or

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-562-adams-ultimate-fire-hose-car-wash-nozzle.aspx

 

[gygeneral]

This

http://www.rapidreel.com/product/pistol-grip-spray-nozzle-set/

Or

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-562-adams-ultimate-fire-hose-car-wash-nozzle.aspx

Don't you need two hands to work these? For that reason I would'nt buy them

 

[Jsf721]

Thanks guys, I purchased a few Adam's firehose nozzles witht he Aluminum shut off. Next I am after reels. New Post comming tonight.

Same here, go through a couple a year. What happens to them you ask? The dog chews them, they get ran over, the plastic parts break blah, blah blah. The best cheaper ones I have tried were the aluminum ones with the rotating head for different spray patterns. They last pretty good but once the aluminum corrodes, they start leaking. The brass ones mentioned work for a while then due to wear, they won't shut off completely and dribble. My current solution is to install a high quality mini brass ball valve before the brass nozzle. This allows for positive shut off once it starts leaking. Also allows for easy changing of the nozzle without having to go back to shut the faucet off. I'm sure there are high quality nozzles out there but at what cost?

That's actually not a bad price. I know I have spent that much in the last 5 years on cheap ones...

Just bought a Nelson industrial for like $8. It has appears to be all metal, including end that gilmour recently made plastic. It's also rubber over moulded so should minimize damage to car paint when ddropped. I found it at menards.

I've used the trigger types which go bad entirely too soon. Gave up and got the old style, solid brass, which takes 2 hands to adjust. Has worked fine for a few years.

KEH

This

http://www.rapidreel.com/product/pistol-grip-spray-nozzle-set/

Or

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-562-adams-ultimate-fire-hose-car-wash-nozzle.aspx

 

[Jsf721]

Thanks, that is a beast of a sprayer.

Too much for me but I appreciate the link.

If you want a nozzle that will last a lifetime consider these:

View media item 30244
http://www.unionhydro.com/Streamline_Jr_Hot_Water_Washdown_Spray_Gun_Nozzle_p/SL-S15JRBA.htm

I've worked with these in food and industrial plants, they cost $60 to $100. Not cheap, they have a rubber cover and the internals are all stainless and brass. Be careful you don't pick it up backwards and blast yourself in the face, been there, done that!

I've had one for my home and shop use for 15 years, no leaks or problems!!

 

[2012 LML]

I'm a simple man.

 

[Da Bull]

Had this one at for five years no problems.


http://www.bon-aireindustries.com/products/detail.cfm?prodID=4

 

[OctoMan]

The fire hose type.

 

[theoldwizard1]

The best nozzle I have ever used is the Nelson Rainmiser 2250.

Cheap ($5-$10), separate fan control and on/off valve. It is pretty durable, but repeated dropping on a concrete driveway did finally do one in after about 3 years.

I gave one to my daughter to replace a $20 "fire hose nozzle" that leaked after 1 year. She has had it for 4 years now.

 

[sberry]

i like that. the cheaper the better in a couple cases. something else that turned out to be economical is some heavy duty plastic y with on/off. we found some with full ports, nice for big hoses. they were 6 bucks and i finally gave in and bought some after i come up with a scheme from hard parts which was labor intensive. for the 6 you actually get 3 connectors, a t and 2 valves. I used one today in a semi permanant install, super easy, super cheap, makes for huge incentive to do it correctly.

 

[gpalmer77]

I'm a simple man.

Amen, that and a 12" length of hose on the end, just cut rubber as the end. Once clean, I can rinse the car dry with the hose, and dab the odd bead of water off.

 

[dmeadow]

Had this one at for five years no problems.


http://www.bon-aireindustries.com/products/detail.cfm?prodID=4

I've got one like the above that I bought at Northern Tool for about $15. I don't know if it is the same manufacturer, but mine has lasted several years and has been pretty robust.

You can also buy a $90 version of it at Griot's. For that price, it should be indestructable.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/the+finest+water+hose+nozzle.do?sortby=ourPicks

 

[Vegaman_Dan]

I thought the only reason for the classic rear trigger handle nozzles were around was to blast you with water when you dropped the hose and they invariably would land on the trigger handle.

 

[jrallen]

The best nozzle I have ever used is the Nelson Rainmiser 2250.

Cheap ($5-$10), separate fan control and on/off valve. It is pretty durable, but repeated dropping on a concrete driveway did finally do one in after about 3 years.

I gave one to my daughter to replace a $20 "fire hose nozzle" that leaked after 1 year. She has had it for 4 years now.

Thanks for posting the model number for this. My favorite as well; I haven't found a local source for it, though. All plastic, so it won't scratch paint, so it's great for washing up in wheel wells without a worry.

Aw, ****. It's No Longer Available.