A garden hose is a flexible pipeline supplying water from a tap. A garden hose is compatible with several attachments that can be fitted at its end. These include- sprinklers and sprayers. A garden hose pipe is an essential piece of equipment for a lawn and a garden in any house. They make water transportation to the grounds easier and much more convenient for gardeners.
Many people also use a garden hose to clean items like vehicles and other equipment. Just like any other equipment at your home, if you do not take proper care of a garden hose, it can get damaged quickly. You should take care to coil it and store it safely.
You need the right size of a garden hose pipe for your lawn and garden to be put to optimum use. Garden hoses come in different sizes and colours. They also have many features, like kink resistance, microbial protection, and more. If you want advanced garden hoses, you can get the ones that control water flow using a valve.
Sizes of Garden Hose Pipes-
Garden hose pipes are available in 4 standard sizes-
- 5” (1/2”) or 13 mm
- 75” (3/4”) or 20 mm
- 00” or 25 mm
- 25” or 31 mm
By size, we mean the inner diameter of the pipe. The outer diameter is not of concern and is not considered when discussing garden hose sizes. For instance, if you ask for a 0.75-inch garden hose, the shopkeeper will show you a garden hose pipe whose inner diameter is 0.75 inches. The outer diameters of garden pipes vary as per the weight and primary construction materials used in most of the pipes. Let us look into different garden hose pipes and learn about their most appropriate uses-
-
0.5-inch Hose Pipe-
This pipe size is ideal for home gardening purposes. They can easily fit house taps and faucets available in India. You can use this pipe with sprinklers and sprayers of similar sizes.
-
0.75-inch Hose Pipe-
The most significant advantage of this hose pipe is that it can transfer water in huge volumes. This hose pipe is compatible with 0.75-inch taps. However, these hose pipes are heavier than 0.5-inch ones, and it takes a lot of effort to coil them. Ideally, these pipes are suitable for construction sites used for curing and transporting water.
-
1.00-inch Hose Pipe-
This pipe is ideal for more extensive lawns and gardens. Their main task is the transportation of vast volumes of water.
-
1.25-inch Hose Pipe-
This hose pipe is most suitable for agricultural and farming activities and sites.
Choosing between a single layer or rubber hose is not an easy task. You should focus on these features before choosing garden hose pipes-
-
The number of layers the pipe has-
The number of layers your hose pipe has directly affects its durability and performance in transporting high-pressure water. A three-layered pipe offers little to no rigidity when transporting water at a high volume and is ideal for smaller gardens. A 6-layer pipe is perfect for large-frame lands as it is less prone to rupturing and getting damaged while transporting water.
-
The type of reinforcement it has
– Woven and knitted hose pipes come with 4-6 layers and are less prone to kinking (twirling or twisting).
-
The design type- Braided or Wrapped-
Braided pipes have three layers and come with a wire mesh at their core. This wire mesh makes it withstand high pressure without twirling.
-
Expandable or not-
This type of hose pipe is suitable for irrigation in a short area or small cleaning jobs. This pipe is resistant to UV rays and high temperatures.
-
Micro porous or not-
This hose pipe is ideal for irrigating a large, open field. There is less chance of flooding as the water is related through the micropores.
Choosing the cheapest available hose pipe seems to be the most attractive option. However, this can be a faulty decision as choosing the wrong hose pipe can increase your troubles instead of solving them. Therefore tally all your options before selecting a hose pipe.
