Good Hose and nozzle

[Pb]

Lots of people overlook their hose and nozzle, but having a good hose and nozzle can make washing a lot more enjoyable.

A fireman style nozzle will flow a lot more water than the usual piston grip sprayers. I just bought this one in an order of stuff I got with our 20% discount. This thing is nice. It makes a big difference. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/bai-hn-10c.html

Then for a hose I like to use this one from Lowes. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...-50&lpage=none

And these quick disconnects. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...CGF&lpage=none

[CharmCityES]

im a big fan of the old school gardena quick connects, my ancient swan no-kink hose, and one of those fireman nozzles....the hose is great cause i have to lug it from the side of my house, down a hill to my driveway

[bunghole]

I bought some quick-disconnects at Home Depot that automatically shut off when you disconnect them, but they seem to really significantly reduce the flow. Are the ones you mentioned non auto-shutoff?

[Pb]

Naw. I don't like those. It's a nice idea, but they are too restrictive. Are they plastic? I stay with brass.

[bunghole]

Originally Posted by Pb

Naw. I don't like those. It's a nice idea, but they are too restrictive. Are they plastic? I stay with brass.

They were actually brass, so I thought maybe they'd be ok, but you're right, they are way too restrictive. Back to Lowe's for me.

[Pb]

Here's my washing and drying stuff. Hose, filter, softener, bucket, mitt, nozzles, soap foam gun, tire brushes, and boars hair brush. I only use that big boars hair brush on tall vehicles or when it's too cold to use a wash mitt. If I didn't have the soap foam gun then I would be using 2 buckets. One for soapy water, and one for rinsing.