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BirchyBoy · 10-20-2022, 02:50 PM

I used the Zero-G hoses until I read about the inner lining disintegrating. I ordered two Sun Joe hoses this spring and the first one started leaking immediately. That was replaced easily with their warranty but that is now leaking as well.

What lightweight/flexible hoses are people using besides these two for fresh water. I may have to revert back to the standard hoses but they can be cumbersome to roll up, kink, etc.

ctgt · 10-20-2022, 07:00 PM

I have been using a Flexilla hose for 3 years now, not a problem. I also have a couple of them at my house, usually under 75 pounds of pressure 24/7, and not a problem.

Harry B · 10-20-2022, 07:13 PM

I have been using two Zero-G hoses for at least 4 years without any problems.

How many people had trouble with the inner hose/liner going bad. News to me.

Alpine36 · 10-20-2022, 08:47 PM

Another vote for the Flexzilla hose.
Three years and still going strong. Quality built, twist grips are easy to handle and coil up in cold temperatures. Never kinks, never leaks.

**pasdad1** · 10-20-2022, 08:57 PM

Over 3 years with my zero G and no problems.

BirchyBoy · 10-20-2022, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctgt

I have been using a Flexilla hose for 3 years now, not a problem. I also have a couple of them at my house, usually under 75 pounds of pressure 24/7, and not a problem.

Thanks. I’ve seen that at Ace where you can build your own, etc. I’ll take a look.

jaydee325 · 10-22-2022, 05:18 PM

All of the hoses discussed above do not appear to be appropriate or rated for potable water use, such as what I want to use for drinking water in my RV.

What am I missing here?

tcg · 10-22-2022, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaydee325

All of the hoses discussed above do not appear to be appropriate or rated for potable water use, such as what I want to use for drinking water in my RV.

What am I missing here?

Zero G does make a drinking water safe version.

Flexzilla also says drinking water safe.

**NLOVNIT** · 10-22-2022, 08:08 PM

I found this interesting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlLIt1QWIX8

chuckbear · 10-23-2022, 08:35 AM

Been using a 100 ft. Zero-G at home and a 50 ft. in the RV for over 3 years and no issues whatsoever. Never heard of anyone have one disintegrate. I am very happy with mine and wouldn't consider anything else. Chuck

sbleiweiss · 10-23-2022, 08:51 AM

Another happy Flexzilla hose user here, for 8 years on same hoses (some added but none failed).

allenb12 · 10-27-2022, 04:24 PM

I know my Zero G is at least 4 years old without any problems. Made specifically for RV and boat applications. Certainly, drinking water safe.

JFXG · 10-27-2022, 11:53 PM

I’ve never tried a ZeroG. I have a Camco blue for normal water connect. Much better quality than the cheap Camco white with blue stripe. The blue is 35 ft, a more robust construction, doesn’t kink easily at all, and has machined fittings rather than the cheap pressed fittings you find on a lot of hoses. Been using it 4-5 years now, no difficulty.
For winter use I have a Camco heated hose. The heated hose itself is fully contained within a substantial blue rubbery sheath. There’s a 6ft power cord on one end and a thermostat on the other. Fittings are machined, and the hose is made with a female fitting on each end. Comes with a M/M coupler nipple, so you can configure it with the plug on either end, for convenience. This hose also is in its fifth year.