Garden Hose

Garden hose is a flexible tube used to carry water. There are a number of common attachments available for the end of the hose, such as sprayers and sprinklers. The sprayers are used to concentrate water at one point or spread it over a large area. Hoses are usually attached to a hose spigot (tap).

There are many different types of garden hose for a variety of uses around your home and garden. Choosing the right garden hose to suit your needs makes a notable difference in the maneuverability and life of your hose. You need to visit a garden expert for help finding the right hoses for your home and gardening needs.

It must be good thing to find the right hose for your watering needs. With a variety of materials, fittings and lengths to choose from, you will have no trouble selecting a hose that suits your needs while providing a number of helpful features and offering aesthetic appeal in a range of colors. Some of these questions may be good when you shop to find the right hose for your lawn and garden: how long do you need the hose to be? How thick should the hose be? What type of material best fits your climate and watering needs? What specialty hoses are available to maximize watering effectiveness?

The garden hose is generally connected with a male/female thread connection spigots typically have male connectors and the hose has a captive nut which fits the threads. This arrangement is commonly known as a hose union. The thread standard for garden hoses in the US and its territories is known as GHT or “garden hose thread” which has an outer diameter of 1.0625 inches (27.0 mm) and a pitch of 11.5 TPI). Outside the US, the more common BSP standard is used, which is 3/4″ and 14 TPI. The GHT and BSP standards are not compatible for the garden hose.

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January 17, 2012 В· Landscaping Design Admin В· One Comment
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