Who makes good garden hose nozzles?

[paulri]

The prior nozzle that I had was branded by Scotts. I figured that a name brand landscaping company would make a long lasting nozzle. That one only lasted a couple of years. The one I bought a couple of weeks ago (Melnor, that looks a lot like this one: https://www.melnor.com/product/heavyweight-10-pattern-nozzle-with-thumb-control/) had the top plastic part (that turns and gives different spray patterns) break the second time I used it. Apart from being more gentle with the next nozzle that I buy (I often throw them over some bushes when I wash my cars, so I suppose that doesn't help matters), I'd like to get one that will last. I paid $15 for this Melnor model at Lowes, which was several dollars more than many others there, because it felt more solid and I thought it would be worth it.

So what nozzles (under $30 please) are going to last a while? I wash my cars 3-4 times a month (maybe 2x in the winter), with occasional use to water some plants in the front yard. I wouldn't call this hard use at all.

 

[knerml]

I use these for $8 at Harbor Freight. Last 3-4 years.

Super Deluxe Hose Nozzle

 

[Elkins45]

The best hose nozzles are the brass ones that resemble a miniature firehose nozzle. They have a brass barrel you turn to control the pattern and flow. Less to go wrong with them than on a trigger nozzle.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-SJI-...&hvtargid=pla-409038839016&psc=1

 

[Cadenza]

I like the fire hose type and own one, but I never use it for things like washing the cars or watering plants.
You'll need two hands to adjust the flow and turn it off and it's more fussiness than I care for when doing those things.
I much prefer a trigger set for one handed use.

 

[JohnnyJohnson]

Most of them are now all made in China and their CRAP a year to 18 months and their toast.

 

[Kestas]

I use the firehose nozzle with an old (30+ years) brass trigger valve behind it. The valve makes it more convenient for on-off duty.

 

[ls973800]

I bought two of these a couple of years ago and really like them. I added a new spigot on the other side of the house, and also one in the garage. I purchased two more of these same nozzles in the last month or so.

Best Nozzles I'vd found so far

 

[paulri]

I think I'll give the Harbor Freight unit linked to (or one like it) a shot. I like the idea of fewest moving parts, and these look a lot simpler. They can give a "shower" pattern that I never got out of the older small brass nozzles.

 

[Kestas]

I don't like the all-in-one nozzles with trigger handles. They have a lower volume of flow. It makes the chore of hand watering plants much longer for me. I find the fan - or wand - heads better for this chore.

 

[Cujet]

The aircraft world is demanding. We need the best otherwise washing by hand would result in never finishing the job.

https://www.grainger.com/product/18D869?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7oas5Ib74gIVilINCh3hbwsPEAQYBSABEgIGX_D_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI7oas5Ib74gIVilINCh3hbwsPEAQYBSABEgIGX_D_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!281733070991!!!g!539964669076!

And the dang-blasted thing does not spray ya in the face when ya drop it.

 

[CharBaby]

Hmmm, I don't even know! They're making them so inexpensive & breakable now that you can buy one every year.

 

[zzyzzx]

https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-brass-garden-hose-nozzle-31811.html

 

[BigD1]

I don't like the all in one nozzles. Every one of them I have bought have been junk.

Gilmour zinc pistol grip for what ever, and Dramm one touch rain wand for my gardens.

 

[dippschtick]

Originally Posted by Cujet
The aircraft world is demanding. We need the best otherwise washing by hand would result in never finishing the job.

https://www.grainger.com/product/18D869?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7oas5Ib74gIVilINCh3hbwsPEAQYBSABEgIGX_D_BwE&cm_mmc=PPC:+Google+PLA&ef_id=EAIaIQobChMI7oas5Ib74gIVilINCh3hbwsPEAQYBSABEgIGX_D_BwE:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!281733070991!!!g!539964669076!

And the dang-blasted thing does not spray ya in the face when ya drop it.

Good googly moogly! That thing better last 20+ years!

 

[Cujet]

Best of the best for those with money to burn...


https://www.amazon.com/Mini-M-70-Br...UFBE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[boom10ful]

Dramm nozzles have lasted me a good while.

 

[oemjunk]

I vote for the brass craftsmen ones. I've had the same one for 30 years now. If you drop them they don't brake. Replace the rubber o-rings every 5 years or so. I have a large garden so it gets used often.

 

[Nukeman7]

Unless you have money to burn, I would buy this one all day long:

Gilmour Nozzle

It is often found at ACE hardware stores for a few dollars more.

 

[gman2304]

I buy the cheap die cast Gilmour nozzles at HD. Go from fan spray to full on stream with handle pressure. They last about 5 years and cost $5.97.

 

[Danno]

Originally Posted by knerml
I use these for $8 at Harbor Freight. Last 3-4 years.

Super Deluxe Hose Nozzle


I bought 2 of these at least 10 years ago, still work great.
Might not be HF units but same look.