MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Alright, no post's in almost 24 hours, so here I go! I am 54 years old and have never found a nozzle for my garden hose that does everything right, but they do everything; stream, fan, cone, etc. I hose down dog crap, wash a boat, flush an engine, water plants, wash cars, etc. I have a lot of nozzles, squeeze, thumb control, old fashioned cast ones that have been around for ever that are now made in China, just like everything else. My patio looks like a graveyard for nozzles! What do you have that you are happy with? * Note * Dog crap needs a good strong stream!💩 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 I have that same box of junky gadgets too. I buy a handful of the gray guns and try not to drop them on the concrete.. **Inside the boat, I use the yellow plastic guns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 You both need a Hobby 👍😂😂😂. I use the one that does everything including drips at handle. I built a bridge to get over it. 😂😂⚓️👍fin 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Yellow/grey cheap plastic ones I’ve found are the “best” value. Break and replace, but for the most part, they’re indestructible . https://www.maxwarehouse.com/products/gilmour-continuous-plastic-salt-water-nozzle?variant=31939841622067&gclid=CjwKCAjwwb6lBhBJEiwAbuVUSsjxEWTudhD6hGgLApFBw2K9X_ap5zet_Dm_aq5KhLwZ8_GyEINkchoCHXgQAvD_BwE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Found a fire hose looking nozzle and it flow cut and leaked like a sieve as well there all junk, trashem get a new one. fins comment is funny! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 25 minutes ago, HenrysCreek said: Yellow/grey cheap plastic ones I’ve found are the “best” value. Break and replace, but for the most part, they’re indestructible . That's the old school I am talking about. But my wife hates when she is washings the dogs and the handle hits the ground and gets stuck on and sprays her! OR when you are racking the hose to mow the lawn and the handle digs in the ground and get's stuck when you are losing ounces of body fluids sweating your *** off!! 11 minutes ago, George Seither said: fins comment is funny! Yeah it was! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 So just to add to the nozzle discussion a company named ORRCO happens to make USA made brass and steel hose nozzles. https://www.worldsbestbrassnozzle.com/products/hose-nozzle-high-pressure-for-car-or-garden-best-hose-nozzle-made-in-usa-solid-brass-fittings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenrysCreek Posted July 13, 2023 Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 Tell the Admiral, “those are first world problems” (and duck!) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, George Seither said: ORRCO happens to make USA made brass and steel hose nozzles. After how much I spent on nozzles, that's a steal. I have had those "styles" before but they leaked, but again; probably made in China. Worth a try. 6 minutes ago, HenrysCreek said: Tell the Admiral, “those are first world problems” (and duck!) I'll tell you what; Our hose itself is very stiff and she was complaining about how hard it was to wash the dogs and boat ! So what I did was attach a 4 foot washing machine hose to the end of the hose and she is very happy with the flexibility. Mama happy everyone happy! This was the latest I tried; https://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-Pro-Series-Thumb-Control-Cannon-Nozzle-26812/302782271 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 You could just do away with the nozzle, leave the end of the hose open and use your thumb to adjust the spray you want. You will get wet but what the h….l. 😂. To stop water flow kink the hose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted July 14, 2023 Report Share Posted July 14, 2023 For the boat I use a flowthrough RV brush. They make hose nozzles look amazing in comparison. You want to lose your mind? Hook one of these suckers up and wash your boat with it. You get wetter than the boat, but it is still better than the “brush-spray-brush-spray” method. Best one I found was at harbor freight, china did decent on that one, bust have been having a good day. Still broke within a few months, but at least the shaft was stiff enough. As for hose nozzles, I got nuthin. But if anyone wants a box of half working and leaking ones, i have em! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerxV6 Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 This is the funniest post ever!!! I too have wondered how in the world can we put a man on the moon but not be able to manufacturer a simple spray nozzles. Seems pretty simple to me, growing up when we didn't have one we cut the metal end off the hose, you used you're thumb or squeezed the end. I purchased plenty of different types just as you all have. I prefer the twisty type that is all brass and coated in black rubber....you can go from a mist to a stream in no time..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chief5130 Posted July 15, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 So this got me thinking, how many nozzles do I have around the house. Off the top of my head I counted 11, some in use and some on a shelf. For the boat I have gotten down to this. I can do everything I want with it, blast, dribble or spray. Easy to remove the brass nozzle to flush the motor and then back to cleaning. I also have the 1/4 turn shutoffs on the ends of all my hoses. That way I do not have to go back to the house to change something like swapping out a sprinkler or the like. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Seither Posted July 15, 2023 Report Share Posted July 15, 2023 That works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 mine to blasts, dribbles and sprays. We’re still talking about hose nozzles right 😂😂. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief5130 Posted July 16, 2023 Report Share Posted July 16, 2023 6 hours ago, fin-addict said: mine to blasts, dribbles and sprays. We’re still talking about hose nozzles right 😂😂. Maybe.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 20, 2023 Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 I have been using this nozzle on every hose , on my property , including my boat wash kit for the last decade . simple plastic and works ! 👍🏻 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted July 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2023 1 hour ago, THE OUTLAW said: simple plastic and works ! I also like the fact that it has hose threads on the end for adding another nozzle or flushing an engine with the lock to hold the nozzle open. The metal ones of that model have been disappointing for me, again China metal! I think we all grew up on that style of nozzle!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 21, 2023 Report Share Posted July 21, 2023 These are boat friendly 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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