Quick verdict
A 100 foot expandable hose that grows to roughly three times its stored length under pressure, with solid 3/4 inch brass fittings, a 3750D fabric jacket over a multi-layer latex core, a 12 bar pressure rating and an 8-pattern nozzle in the box. It suits a homeowner who hand-waters a long yard and hates dragging and coiling a conventional 100 foot hose. The caveat is that every expandable hose, this one included, lives or dies by being drained and depressurized after each use.
Strengths
- Expands to about 3 times stored length and shrinks back for storage
- Solid 3/4 inch brass fittings for US spigots
- 3750D fabric jacket over a multi-layer latex core
- Rated by the maker to 12 bar and for 2000 uses
- 8-pattern nozzle with rubberized grip included
- Light enough to carry in one hand
Weaknesses
- Latex cores fail if left pressurized or in hot sun
- Narrower flow than a 5/8 inch conventional hose
- Rated only for 41 to 113 degrees F
- Will not draw a sprinkler pattern as well as a rigid hose
The overall YardToolLab Score is out of 100. Section scores are out of 10.
Who this expandable hose is for
A long, narrow yard or a house with one spigot on the wrong side means a 100 foot hose, and a conventional 100 foot hose is heavy, slow to coil and quick to kink. The expandable type trades durability for convenience: it weighs a fraction as much, stretches out under pressure and shrinks back into a bundle that fits in a bucket. Flexi Hose is one of the longer-standing names in that category, and this is its 100 foot version in black and green, sold with 3/4 inch brass fittings and an 8-pattern nozzle.
This review is based on the maker’s published specifications and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run this product ourselves.
What you get
The hose, with solid 3/4 inch brass connectors at both ends, and the 8-pattern spray nozzle made of ABS plastic with a rubberized handle. The jacket is a 3750D elastic fabric. The listing describes the core as a double latex core in the title and as four layers of latex in the features; either way it is a multi-layer latex tube, which is the right construction for the class. The maker rates the hose to 12 bar, to temperatures between 41 and 113 degrees Fahrenheit, and says it has been endurance-rated for 2000 uses. Stored length and weight are not stated; the expansion is given as roughly three times.
Expansion and reach
Turn the spigot on with the nozzle closed and the hose grows from a little over 30 feet to the full 100 as the latex core fills. Turn it off, open the nozzle, and it contracts as the water drains. Expansion depends on supply pressure: a strong city supply reaches full length, while a well on a low-pressure tank may fall short. The practical reach is excellent for a hose that can be carried in one hand, and 100 feet covers most suburban lots from a single spigot without a second hose.
Flow and pressure
The core of an expandable hose is narrower than a 5/8 inch conventional hose, so flow at the nozzle is lower. For hand watering, washing a car or filling a can that is no problem; for a large impact sprinkler it means a smaller pattern. The 12 bar rating, about 174 PSI, is the maker’s figure and leaves a wide margin over household pressure. The included nozzle has eight patterns from mist to jet; the shower and cone settings are the ones for beds and pots, and the jet is for rinsing paths.
Build quality
Solid brass 3/4 inch fittings are the part that separates a decent expandable hose from the throwaway kind, since plastic ends crack first. The 3750D fabric jacket is denser than the fabric on budget expandables and is what protects the latex from thorns and sharp edges. The latex core is still the weak point of the design, as it is for every expandable hose; the maker’s 2000 use rating is its own figure, and owners who get long service from these hoses are the ones who follow the storage rules below.
Living with it
Three habits decide how long it lasts. Release the pressure as soon as you finish and let the hose contract before storing it. Keep it out of direct sun when not in use, since the 113 degree ceiling is lower than summer pavement. Bring it in before frost, since 41 degrees is the floor. Do not leave it connected to a timer, do not run it from a pressure washer and keep it off gravel where the fabric can snag.
Alternatives to Consider
The TheFitLife 100 ft expandable hose is the closest rival with a similar brass-and-fabric build. The Pocket Hose Silver Bullet is the widely sold lightweight option with an aluminum shell rather than fabric. For anyone who wants light weight without the latex core’s fragility, the Teknor Apex zero-G 5/8 x 100 ft is a woven-jacket conventional hose that runs sprinklers at full flow.
Verdict
Buy the Flexi Hose 100 ft expandable hose if you hand-water a long yard, want a hose you can carry in one hand and will drain and shade it after every use. Skip it if you run sprinklers on a timer, leave hoses out all summer or need maximum flow, where a conventional 5/8 inch hose is the better tool.
Full specifications
Flexi Hose 100 ft Expandable Garden Hose with 3/4 in Brass Fittings and 8-Pattern Nozzle, Black and Green FAQs
The maker says it expands to roughly three times its stored length, so expect a little over 30 feet of hose in the hand before the water goes on. Full length is reached only at normal household pressure; a weak supply will not stretch it the whole way.
It will run a sprinkler, but expandable hoses have a narrower bore than a 5/8 inch conventional hose, so the pattern will be smaller. They are at their best for hand watering with the included nozzle.
Turn off the spigot and squeeze the nozzle to release pressure as soon as you finish, let it contract, and store it in shade. Never leave it charged with water in the sun. The maker rates it for 41 to 113 degrees, and summer pavement exceeds that.
Twelve bar is about 174 PSI, comfortably above the 40 to 80 PSI of household supply. It is the maker's figure for what the hose withstands, not an invitation to connect it to a pressure washer.
