Good nozzle for water hose?

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jeepinmatt

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Anybody know where to get a good pistol grip hose nozzle? I don't mind paying $30-50 if its actually going to last 10 years.

I've had this one for 2-3 years and it was ok:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_228742-306-1327GF_0__?productId=3103569&Ntt=hose nozzle&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=hose+nozzle&facetInfo=
But its started leaking more and more, so I took it apart today to clean it, and the internal o-ring is somewhere in my gravel driveway. I plan to replace the o-ring and keep it, but its got a crack in the plastic internals that is allowing water to get by and drip and run down my arm when using it.
 
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What I use to use as a kid, I have never found o ne that lasted more than a year or two.
 
Jason W. said:
I have never found o ne that lasted more than a year or two.
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A little web searching found one from Griots garage that is supposed to be good, but is like $100, and is firehose style, and theres a separate shutoff valve, which seems like a pain when washing cars, which will be its main purpose.
 
I seriously thought I was the only person who was extremely picky about a good hose nozzle!
 
I buy the regular $4 brass "firehose style" nozzles. I've had a few pistol grip ones, but most of them break the first time you drop them on a hard surface.

The problem now is that you have to buy them at Ace or Home Depot -- Lowe's has seen fit to coat all their tools in 1/2" of soft rubber and then charge 3x as much for them.

I usually have a separate 1/4 turn shutoff valve on the end of the hose, but it's so I can hook it up to a sprinkler or something without having to go back to the house.
 
shawn said:
I buy the regular $4 brass "firehose style" nozzles. I've had a few pistol grip ones, but most of them break the first time you drop them on a hard surface.

The problem now is that you have to buy them at Ace or Home Depot -- Lowe's has seen fit to coat all their tools in 1/2" of soft rubber and then charge 3x as much for them.

I usually have a separate 1/4 turn shutoff valve on the end of the hose, but it's so I can hook it up to a sprinkler or something without having to go back to the house.
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This is what I do, shut off valve and a brass fire knozzle
 
I went threw this a few years ago. Got fed up and brought a couple cheapo aluminum ones and they have lasted for 2-3 years so far. I have found that when I am washing the vehicles or something with the water hose I turn up the pressure regulator and I get a nice spray or yard stream.
 
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This is the one we use. No wore out grip just push the lever out how much water you want and it stays there.
 
jeepinmatt said:
Anybody know where to get a good pistol grip hose nozzle? I don't mind paying $30-50 if its actually going to last 10 years.

I've had this one for 2-3 years and it was ok:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_228742-306-1327GF_0__?productId=3103569&Ntt=hose nozzle&pl=1&currentURL=?Ntt=hose+nozzle&facetInfo=
But its started leaking more and more, so I took it apart today to clean it, and the internal o-ring is somewhere in my gravel driveway. I plan to replace the o-ring and keep it, but its got a crack in the plastic internals that is allowing water to get by and drip and run down my arm when using it.
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K45 said:
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This is the one we use. No wore out grip just push the lever out how much water you want and it stays there.
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I have the same pistol grip style you have in your first link, but instead of the grip lever, it has a lever like the red one K45 posted. I've had it probably 4-5 years, and it has held up very well, no leaks. It get's dropped regularly, without breaking, and doesn't spray you when it hits the ground :lol: The lever stays where you put it which is handy for watering plants, cleaning off the sidewalk/driveway, etc. I think one thing that has made it hold up so long is that when I am done with it I always store it with my car washing supplies, rather than hooked up and in the sun to fade/deteriorate. I keep a simple cheap cast sprayer and a brass fireman's nozzle on the hose reel for everyday use.
 
I've been meaning to get something like this: http://www.neobits.com/columbia_san...html?atc=gbp&gclid=CPGgheSBlLcCFWXZQgodux0AwQ

But I've mostly been waiting to grab one when we have a demo project at one of our food facilities rather than pay $85 for one.


Until then, I'll continue to use the $4 brass nozzle Shawn mentoned. Its about the best design out there that lasts. And, I've used the nozzles Ron posted with moderate success but the $4 brass ones have lasted 13 years and still going.
 
Matt,

The second on Transman recommended is badass! We have them at the shop now and hands down they are the easiest one hand use hose ends out there. I just ordered one for myself.
 
blt2krawl said:
Matt,

The second on Transman recommended is badass! We have them at the shop now and hands down they are the easiest one hand use hose ends out there. I just ordered one for myself.
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So if I understand their description correctly, you just basically "bend" it and it sprays? I thought it was a twister when I first looked at it...
 
rockcity said:
I've been meaning to get something like this: http://www.neobits.com/columbia_san...html?atc=gbp&gclid=CPGgheSBlLcCFWXZQgodux0AwQ

But I've mostly been waiting to grab one when we have a demo project at one of our food facilities rather than pay $85 for one.
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Well, Grainger has them for $73 if thats any better, and probably cheaper if you have an account with them:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SANILAV-Water-Nozzle-18D869?Pid=search

I'm actually liking this for the SS construction vs Brass or Aluminum:
http://www.columbiasinks.com/products.php?iid=211
But $113 doesn't seem worth it:
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/ww...ch&Ntt=n1ssb&N=0&GlobalSearch=true&sst=subset
 
The one I linked is ss
 
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