need chunk of garden hose

[bues0022]

I need about a 3-4 foot chunck of garden hose, but I really don't want to go out and buy an entire hose just to cut off a few feet. Does anyone have a piece that I could have? Maybe you (or your kid) ran over one with a lawnmower and now it's just taking up space in your garage while your wife/husband is pestering you about getting rid of it??? Anyone? I live in Round Lake, so I'd prefer not to drive far. If you're on the other side of the city maybe drop it in a manila envelope for $2 for me (we can figure something out). Thanks!

 

[sugartooth]

Hello, I am the next town over and have one you can borrow/use. I used it to pump tank water to the basement when we moved.

 

[saleenpwr88]

You can usually but a utility hose from the hardware store for a couple of bocks. I know ACE Hardware sells it buy the foot. Atleast the one in Roselle does.

 

[bues0022]

saleenpwr88- I know they sell it by the foot, I was there last night actually. The problem is that it's not flexible enough. Garden hose is very flexible compared to the clear tubing that Ace sells.

Sugartooth- This would be a permenant thing here, is the offer still good? Like I said, I only need 3-4 feet.

Maybe I should have explained the application first....I have my CL all plumbed up, and on the return-line I have a T (during normal operation water just goes straight) with a ball-valve going off the side. This will make it easy to do small weekly water changes ~10 gallons. I just set a bucket next the the stand, pull out the garden hose which is connected to the ball-valve, and open 'er up. Spa-flex and other hoses I looked at are too rigid for this. I was afraid the moment placed on the fitting would crack it.

 

[Roman Ogee]

How much does a new one even cost? Can't be much. I'm sure a Wal-Mart would have one cheaper than the gas it takes driving a couple towns away......

 

[sugartooth]

Hello, Let me double check to make sure I wouldn't need it anymore. I have a couple that are very lengthy.
Also, if you are in a big hurry, you can use those python siphon hoses. It has a thread connector on it you can hook right up to the T for your changes.

I'll get back to you about the garden hose...

 

[ppurcell]

all of the HW stores sell 6' lengths for hooking up hose reels to the outside faucet (or other similar utility purposes) for under $10.

 

[Roman Ogee]

On sale at Wal-Mart for under $5......

 

[bues0022]

I have to run some errands later today I think, I'll give a run by Walmart while I'm out.

 

[pscheel]

You can find hose remnants at Menards or Home Depot. Usually 10' in size.

 

[saleenpwr88]

The ACE by me sells actual garden hose by the foot, I wasn't referring to the vinyl tubing. Not sure if they have it at all ACEs though. But if you can get it at Walmart for under $5, that is probably your best bet.

 

[Ladipyg]

You were probably looking in the plumbing section....just ask them at ACE if they have RV or Laundry tub hoses...they are usually about 5 feet for $5.00 or in that area. The RV type is drinking water safe...which would make it safe for your tank...