beemerphile1
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My WW has the coiled water hose that I think the factory falsely advertised as a pressure washer.
Nevertheless, my hose had a few pin holes in it when I bought the trailer used three seasons ago. It has continued to wear more holes in it till now I need to replace it. I get soaked every time I use it.
Before I replace it I am wondering if this is normal wear. I store it while traveling by disconnecting at the quick disconnect and then place the hose in the tube around the fixed pipe just like in the picture above. Are others having pin holes wear in the hose? The holes are primarily at the end of the hose that goes in the tube first (quick disconnect end). I am thinking that I will need to store the new hose elsewhere to protect it.
Tim (in NE Ohio)
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Sandia Man
Rio Rancho, NM
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Use mine often on my 08 WW but it hasn't developed any pinholes as of yet. Store mine in the same place as it fits perfectly in that slot.
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BigDogF250
San Diego
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Mine is still in perfect shape (almost 4 years) but I store it inside the trailer for security. You should have no problem finding one in any garden center, they have become very popular for home use.
And you're right, it's not a pressure washer but not too bad for rinsing things off. I wouldn't want to try it on a super muddy toy though...
Don't take life too seriously, it's not permanent.
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SAR Tracker
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BigDogF250 wrote:.....I wouldn't want to try it on a super muddy toy though...
We actually used it on the quads last Thanksgiving in Ocotillo Wells. Worked "pretty" well.... it loosened the big chunks of mud at least. But you're right - it's not a 5000psi pressure washer.
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dbbls
Missouri
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I don't have the web site now, but look at the name on the hose, I think that is it. I bought the adapter that allows me to use a regular hose on it. I think these hoses have a short life.
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fordsooperdooty
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Target sells the "Orbit" brand of self coiled water hoses in blue, beige, Breast Cancer Awareness Pink and green in 50' length $20.00. They used to have a "lifetime warranty", and when my developed the "inevitable pin holes near the nozzle", I would call and receive a new hose. I note that they no longer list this. It's not "if" but when the holes will appear! Don't drink from these hoses, as they clearly are labled that they contain lead, and use recycled plastic.
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carringb
Corvallis, OR
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never had an issue with mine. I think that kind of damage can occur from material contamination (like somebody getting wd-40 or gasoline on it, or any number of solvents).
Bryan
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Doughboy12
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A funny thing happened to me once. I was going to be proactive with my hose care and decided to put Armor All on my hose. I soaked a rag with Armor All and while reeling it up held the rag on the hose. Within a few months that hose had many pin holes all throughout its length. Mind you the hose was a few years old, but I did always bring it indoors during the winter and it did not sit in the sun. I never did that again. Comments welcome.
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928gt
Western North Carolina
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You can order a replacement directly from the manufacturer for $18
http://dwincorp.com/index.php?cPath=69
BTW, almost all the TH manufacturers incorrectly call those "pressure washers".
David
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Hap Hazard
Mammoth Lakes
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Real nice guys!!! Until now I was very happy with the dealer I purchased my WW from (he's now out of business). I have the door and the fitting but no hose. Thought it was an option that I just didn't get. After 4 years of ownership I now must decide if I want a basic piece of equipment.
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