Craftsman Premium Rubber Garden Hose

[hancock1701]

Many of you probably have already known about this, but for those who don't, this hose is worth giving it a try.

I got tired of my old cheap hose that kept kinking, with or without water pressure inside. I wash my cars in the drive way, and reel the hose on to a wall mount after I'm done, and got annoyed from having to fight the hose every time I used it.

Looking around at HD, Lowe's, Amazon, and such, even the advertised "kink-free" hoses have complains about them kinking. Then I found the Craftsman rubber hose and decided to give it a try.

For a 5/8 50 ft hose at a "sale" price of $20, it's already good value. And it seems to go on "sale" every other week or so, but what's better is it hasn't kinked on me yet. I mean you could intentionally make it kink, but it doesn't do that from my normal usage. All the hoses in stock at Home Depot are usually more expensive and but feels like lesser quality. Also, this hose is made in USA.

I just got my second one, and both times I've had to order online and pick up at a further store, since my closer one never has it. I was thinking they probably don't stock these anymore, so they might be all gone eventually.

Anyway, just want to share in case anyone is in the market for a good quality hose. I'm in California, so I don't have to worry about the hose not being flexible in freezing weather, but this hose is advertised to remain flexible under pretty low temperatures.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-all-...SellerId=Sears&prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3

 

[gdocktor3]

I have two. They work great and they're tough.

 

[Derek420]

I need a good hose thanks for info I was thinking about picking up one of those black rubber ranch hoses at the tractor supply but cost more.

 

[danbuff]

I have 3 of them.. One has to be close to 20 years old.. Best hoses I ever found.

When Craftsman had the no questions asked warranty, I accidentally ran over one of them with mower, and went back to Sears with the shorter "cutoff", for which they gave me a new full hose....
Dan

 

[skruft]

I have used some Craftsman hoses, but like all others they hold up where I live only if they are rated for hot water. That seems to be the key to long life.

 

[Parrothead]

These are the best hoses I've ever used...and it's not close. I inherited one that's at least 20+ years old now. Still good as new. If you're okay with the weight then absolutely grab one or three and enjoy.

 

[dirt_dobber]

I was tired of buying cheap water hoses when we moved to Austin 19 years ago so I paid up for the top of the line craftsman. It has been outside the whole time year round and still is in near perfect condition 19 years later

 

[d.mcfarland]

Best Craftsman "tool" anymore.

 

[OccupantRJ]

Mine is over 30 years old and stays outside all the time. One of the best products I ever owned.

 

[Wakefield]

Sears used to have some of the best garden hose around,don't know if they still do (my Sears went out of business) they had a good black hose,lasts many years and doesn't kink as easily, and some other cheap ones not as good

 

[exmaxima1]

When Craftsman had the no questions asked warranty, I accidentally ran over one of them with mower, and went back to Sears with the shorter "cutoff", for which they gave me a new full hose....
Dan

About 20 years ago I bought a damaged hose off the Sears clearance table, and while checking out I asked if there was a warranty. The clerk said yes, I handed her the hose and she gave me a new one. Wierd policy......

 

[Jim C.]

I bought two Craftsman 50' hoses several years ago. I actually saved the packaging thinking that if I ever had a problem with them, I'd take them back to Sears. That never happened. The hoses have been great! The fittings don't leak, and the hoses don't kink. Worth the money in my opinion.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Interesting.... here's what the back of the packaging says....

 

[mbatarga]

Fantastic hoses - but they are HEAVY!

 

[theoldwizard1]

Between my house, by son's house and my daughter's house we have at least 5 !

 

[Richard Cranium]

I have several of these hoses, Other then getting your hands black, they are great. I did have to return one, the female end the threads wore out. They didn't want the hose back just both ends. So I cut off both ends and they gave me a new one.

 

[jim]

Every time I reel them in, my hands get black. Pain in the a$$ but good hoses. Jim

 

[vertguy]

Just ordered a couple and using $10 in surprise points, you can't beat the $15/hose price.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Mine is over 30 years old and stays outside all the time. One of the best products I ever owned.

Best Craftsman "tool" anymore.

I agree/concur with both statements !

 

[Rarified27]

Where were they advertised for $20?

Site says 34 right now.

 

[Colin Len]

Great hoses, my family has been using them for a couple decades now with zero failures or complaints. Only hoses I'll consider buying anymore.

 

[wmm2]

Where were they advertised for $20?

Site says 34 right now.

They must have been on sale and gone off. The same link yesterday had them for less than $20. Now the price shows $34.98.

 

[hancock1701]

Every time I reel them in, my hands get black. Pain in the a$$ but good hoses. Jim

I heard about that too, but mine haven't done that. Are your hose relatively new/recent. I got mine within this year.

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[hancock1701]

Where were they advertised for $20?

Site says 34 right now.

They must have been on sale and gone off. The same link yesterday had them for less than $20. Now the price shows $34.98.

I think Sears uses our search history/cache to manipulate the price.

I used the same link that same day I made the post, and it showed both $20 and $35.

You might have to log in as a SYW member and/or clear your cache/search history for it to show the "sale" price.

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[wmm2]

It's not a SYW promotion. I was offered the price yesterday, and I'm not a member. Today, on a different computer, I got the 34.98 offer price. I think it was just a sale that's over.

I did go to the local store, and they had it there for $25. Not as good as the original sale, but better than the online offer.