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BraidmanBraidman Posts: 266
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On GW, Monty was using a spray lance on the end of his hose, anyone any idea what the make may be as it appeared to have a very fine spray compared to mine?
I have used a Hozelock, it is pretty useless as they leak after a short time and cannot be repaired.  A spokesman on their web site says the problem is not with their product but it has been left out in the frost, so the o ring splits, mine have not!
Typical waffle!

Cheers.
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  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    I have a gardena spray lance which I have had since 2015, tended to leave it out in all weather's until the lance developed a few pin holes. Put it in the shed now for winter and duct tape sorted the holes.
    I lost the screw top to it once found it again but they could have sent me another so they must do spares.
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,309
    My gardena one is really good but wouldn't dream of leaving it out for the weather to ruin it. Because it holds quite a bit of water when disconnected... wouldn't want to find out what happens if it freezes. Easy enough to drain after use and store in the garage/shed.
    To Plant a Garden is to Believe in Tomorrow
  • BenCottoBenCotto Posts: 4,123
    My Gardena spray lance has been outside, attached to the hose, every day for the past three years. It still functions perfectly.
    Rutland, England
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 7,739
    Most of the problems these days seem to be down to poor quality manufacture.  I inherited a sprayer with extended lance from my mum.  She died in 2005 and the metal lance is still working well.  Another I purchased about 5 years ago has a plastic lance and it is already leaking from joints.  Mine isn't left outside either.
  • lily6lily6 Posts: 79
    We have a Geka soft rain lance, its excellent. Around £ 40.00 on ebay. Not heavy as its aluminium and far more robust than Hozelock or Gardena. 
  • MeomyeMeomye Posts: 814
    Hi, would anyone know if a Gardenia lance would fit on a Hoselock hose and attachment? I only ask because I thought Gardenia products might be smaller in diameter?  
  • K67K67 Posts: 2,507
    edited August 2020
    Mine is a gardena that is attached to Hozelock aquastop fitting. @Meomye
  • Joy*Joy* Posts: 571
    Mine is a Hozelock, lives in the garage, drained after use, fits into a generic water stop and is the best thing I have bought when it comes to watering my hay racks etc. It has a variety of sprays and a bendy head so can be angled to suit position.
  • MeomyeMeomye Posts: 814
    Thanks @K67 good to know.
  • BraidmanBraidman Posts: 266
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    Thanks for the ideas, at the moment the least useful tool in the garden is the hose, it does not know when to stop raining!

    Cheers for now!
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