[[GQC] Tim]

Nice when hot, pretty horrible when using cold. Worst thing is it seems to go really stiff when going from hot to cold, remembers where you coiled it, or wrapped around stuff, like it's got a memory. Seemed fine the first time I used it cold, not any more now.

The old clear pole hose was the best of both worlds. Three types of pole hose later and it still not coming near to the clear stuff. In my opinion.

[Alex Gardiner]

Nice when hot, pretty horrible when using cold. Worst thing is it seems to go really stiff when going from hot to cold, remembers where you coiled it, or wrapped around stuff, like it's got a memory. Seemed fine the first time I used it cold, not any more now.

The old clear pole hose was the best of both worlds. Three types of pole hose later and it still not coming near to the clear stuff. In my opinion.

HI Tim

What temperature did you use with the hose? It is really only a cold-warm (30°C) water hose, any hotter will affect the compound mixture which may be why yours is now 'acting up'.

[[GQC] Tim]

Nice when hot, pretty horrible when using cold. Worst thing is it seems to go really stiff when going from hot to cold, remembers where you coiled it, or wrapped around stuff, like it's got a memory. Seemed fine the first time I used it cold, not any more now.

The old clear pole hose was the best of both worlds. Three types of pole hose later and it still not coming near to the clear stuff. In my opinion.

HI Tim

What temperature did you use with the hose? It is really only a cold-warm (30°C) water hose, any hotter will affect the compound mixture which may be why yours is now 'acting up'.

I see. About 50c or so. Really lovely hose when using hot. Shame you can't have both. Only had to use cold as I ran out of gas. I'll keep using it as I use hot all year round.

[Alex Gardiner]

Nice when hot, pretty horrible when using cold. Worst thing is it seems to go really stiff when going from hot to cold, remembers where you coiled it, or wrapped around stuff, like it's got a memory. Seemed fine the first time I used it cold, not any more now.

The old clear pole hose was the best of both worlds. Three types of pole hose later and it still not coming near to the clear stuff. In my opinion.

HI Tim

What temperature did you use with the hose? It is really only a cold-warm (30°C) water hose, any hotter will affect the compound mixture which may be why yours is now 'acting up'.

I see. About 50c or so. Really lovely hose when using hot. Shame you can't have both. Only had to use cold as I ran out of gas. I'll keep using it as I use hot all year round.

I think that is the solution then. Use it with cold or warm and it will maintain its cold working characteristics or use it with hot (30°C+), but it will not go back to being quite as supple and user friendly if using with cold again.

[[GQC] Tim]

Great, thanks for letting me know.

[Positivity]

I ordered some today on introductory offer. The last lot I got PVC YELLOW - 3 OM PVC/Rubber
I find is so stiff and inflexible not easy to handle and it stays as it is when it's been coiled up!!!!.
I got on well with the old stuff shipped with poles last year.
Hope this is better.

[Xtremely Clean]

When does the offer end Alex?

Cheers

[Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)]

I got some with my new 25 foot extreme (AKA sex on a stick) and have used it for two days with warm. Lovely hose for coiling up, no tangling and it pinches a treat. Does the same when cold but needs more effort to pinch.. On the downside and this is probably due to me using it at higher tens than it likes. but I find that it takes very little effort to accidentally pull the hose out of the connector up near the gooseneck. Maybe a little strengthening insert would help with that..

[Alex Gardiner]

When does the offer end Alex?

Cheers

Looking at the stock we have in it should last us until the end of January.

[Alex Gardiner]

I got some with my new 25 foot extreme (AKA sex on a stick) and have used it for two days with warm. Lovely hose for coiling up, no tangling and it pinches a treat. Does the same when cold but needs more effort to pinch.. On the downside and this is probably due to me using it at higher tens than it likes. but I find that it takes very little effort to accidentally pull the hose out of the connector up near the gooseneck. Maybe a little strengthening insert would help with that..

If it is pulling out from the push-fit connector either because of the temperature of water being used or the force it is under then one of these little connectors will fix this - http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/John-Guest-8mm-stem-to-6mm-Barb-PM250806E.html

[Xtremely Clean]

Cheers Alex

[kempy]

Has anyone used it with a AQUA ADAPTOR ...?

[Jim Waugh(Albright & Shiny)]

Has anyone used it with a AQUA ADAPTOR ...?

Oh theres a though. one of those little thingies Alex has put up... Like it...

[craig mcneil]

Better stick to horrible pu hose then. 

Get a tap! This new hose is a lot better than the old stuff. I've been using it the past couple of days I've been out and it's really good. Pop round if you want a look.

[mikeyfaerosyth]

Better stick to horrible pu hose then. 

Get a tap! This new hose is a lot better than the old stuff. I've been using it the past couple of days I've been out and it's really good. Pop round if you want a look.

Cheers Craig,

will catch up soon,working down near castle tommorow hopefully if weather ok so will look out for you.Or will see you about when passing.

Switched to hot water and having problems with that at mo.cant get water to stay as hot as I want,need to try couple ideas out tommorow.