Mallette Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Gents it is rare I get jazzed about the normally mundane. But I have to mention this. We have a church youth group having a swimming party here tomorrow so I've been cleaning up around the pool. I'd noticed a little blister pack in the house with a hose nozzle in it the PAW apparently bought. Popped it out and attached it. As I was doing so the weight, appearance, the unique washer (won't try to describe, but different and said "I won't leak" when I looked at it) made me examine closer. Made in the USA "...to last a lifetime" as we used to say. Not only that, I went back to look at the package and it's assemble by disabled veterans. A nozzle is a nozzle? No...this thing is variable from a light spray to the thinnest power beam I've ever seen from a hose. Pretty close to the low end electric pressure washers. Not a drip when turned off. Unequivocal recommendation. This is the kind of product that was once the norm. Like the Klipschorn once they've saturated the market sales will slow as this thing is bulletproof and inherently unimprovable. Dave 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 5, 2015 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Will have to look for that, most on the market is plastic junk or nothing special, thanks now get cleaning. Good luck with the party Edited September 5, 2015 by dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Thanks for the heads up dave, I have a decent nozzle but it will not get any where near the stream that shows Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I have been using two of them. For me they are good at the extremes but a nice medium wide spray pattern is difficult to achieve. Like you though I recommend them too, we have gone through so many and these definitely seem built to last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Litte-Big-Shot-Super-Nozzle/dp/B00529VZVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441483241&sr=8-1&keywords=big+shot+nozzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 ordering mine today as I have a car I want to blast the motor clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I will look for this. I hate cheap hoses and nozzles. My wife can't believe I paid $80 for a hose….TEN years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Bed bath and Beyond carries them and maybe lowes too I'm not sure about lowes though. I know at least the first one was from BBB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Mine is ordered and on the way via free prime 2 day shipping, a better nozzle and support veterans I am in 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Actually aside from the weight, the first thing that caught my attention was the color of the brass that said "pure." Not a cheesy low grade alloy but firehouse quality. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 for other top choices.. http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-hose-nozzle/ This site and it's sister, thewirecutter.com, are great resources for making easy choices on gear that you may not be too familiar with - and would prefer not to spend a bunch of time agonizing over your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) Mine This thing is fantastic. Edited September 5, 2015 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 http://thesweethome....st-hose-nozzle/ "We avoided all-brass hose nozzles as brass generally contains lead, which can leach into water and transfer to hands during handling. How much lead actually gets into your water is not known or regulated." Wont use brass but will use Aluminum, My uncle lost 2 dogs that drank water from aluminum that leached http://www.drpepi.com/aluminum-poisoning.php Gotta love the people that demonize one product while apparently ignoring the issues with others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) "We avoided all-brass hose nozzles as brass generally contains lead, which can leach into water and transfer to hands during handling. How much lead actually gets into your water is not known or regulated." Joe, I am detecting that you don't buy that and posted tongue in cheek, but some will actually take it seriously...my response to anyone who did would be: Seriously? I don't know what to say... Can't even bring up a top quality product, made in the USA by disabled veterans, at an excellent price and excels in all ways without some modern fear of everything getting involved. Really didn't think this one would generate a discussion. Certainly won't from me as I consider that absolutely laughable and I suspect those disabled vets dealt with a lot worse threats as well. But then I drink from springs and creeks without fear. Have a great brass beer mug and a chalice we use for home and camping communion as well. Dave Edited September 5, 2015 by Mallette 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Let's switch to the best toaster, since that will be a requirement at the heritage center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Let's switch to the best toaster, since that will be a requirement at the heritage center. Indeed. This will deteriorate into a discussion of hose that have the least resistance, amount of disturbance in the water flow, and jitter. Jeez...audiophools! Gotta love it! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 The brass/aluminum quote was from the linked website. I guess dogs can't eliminate the stuff as well as humans, or that the dose per size caught up to them. Sorry about those dogs Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm thinking this plus a mini fridge will work for me. http://www.consumersearch.com/toasters/west-bend-4-slice-egg-and-muffin-toaster-tem4500w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I use the Fireman's nozzle, by Gilmore. It looks fancy and it really works, but it's a bit heavy and cumbersome. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Gilmour-Pro-Large-Firemans-Nozzle-50503GP/206057093 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 5, 2015 Moderators Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm thinking this plus a mini fridge will work for me. http://www.consumersearch.com/toasters/west-bend-4-slice-egg-and-muffin-toaster-tem4500w Now I have seen everything. No, most here aren't old geezers were getting excited about hose nozzles and toasters.................. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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