Repairing a Coiled Hose

Coil garden hoses are great if you are just planning on using it inside your house to water plants or if you have only a small garden. The coil hoses are usually much shorter than a regular size garden hose and resemble a telephone cord. They are tightly coiled in much the same way. The drawback of using this kind of hose is that they aren't as easy to repair as a full sized hose. Because of their small size and coils, traditional hose fittings will not work with these types of hoses. But don't worry, there are ways to repair these smaller hoses.

Fittings
If you look hard enough you will most likely be able to find fittings that will fit your coiled hose. Usually the smallest regular sized hose fittings will work well. These fittings work well if you have a small hole in your hose or if you wish your coiled hose to be longer. There are fittings to repair and patch holes, extend the length of your hose, prevent kinking, and many other uses. The fitting that you would probably most regularly use would be a mender. This is a great tool if you have a hole in your hose. Simple stretch the hose out to its fullest length and cut at both ends of the hole, you can then attach the mender, repairing the hose. Your coiled hose may not coil as well, but it will still work as well as it did before it acquired the hole. Another fitting commonly used will be a washer or nut. If you are using an outdoor spigot, it is very possible that over time it will begin to leak and your hose will no longer fit in the spigot as well as it once did. This is usually caused by the rusting of the washer inside the spigot. By simply replacing that washer you will take care of the leak and the spigot will be as good as new!

Caring for Your Coiled Hose
Like any regular sized garden hose, proper care can prevent problems and extend the life of your hose. One of the most important elements of care is to store the hose properly. Drain all of the water before you put your coiled hose away. This ensures that no water will freeze inside the hose. The next step in properly storing your hose is to put it in a relatively warm and safe place. This will prevent freezing and your hose being chewed on by rodents. By keeping your hose safe you will prevent problems when you next need to use the hose.