Metal Garden Hose is a kink-proof, puncture proof hose made of industrial stainless steel. Does it actually work? Read my Metal Garden Hose review.
About Metal Garden Hose
Metal Garden Hose is advertised as the “world’s toughest garden hose.” The official product website is metalgardenhose.com, which was registered in June 2016. The screen shot below was taken of the product website in January 2017.
Claims & Features
- Lightweight
- Made of high-grade industrial stainless steel
- Available in 25, 50, 75 and 100 foot lengths
- Kink resistant
- Cool to the touch
- UV and corrosion resistant
Cost
You can get Metal Garden Hose for the following prices:
- 25 foot hose: $24.99 + $6.99 P&H = $31.98
- 50 foot hose: $39.99 + $7.99 P&H = $47.98
- 75 foot hose: $59.99 + $8.99 P&H = $68.98
- 100 foot hose: $79.99 + $9.99 P&H = $89.98
Metal Garden Hose Review
The last few years have seen a spate of As Seen on TV hoses, all which claim to be stronger than the rest, and most of which have fallen short of consumer expectations. Even with improved fittings and brass connectors, these advertised hoses never seem to live up to the advertising hype. Now with Metal Garden Hose, we have a hose actually made of stainless steel and that can supposedly handle any water pressure you throw at it.
Metal Garden Hose resembles a long metal washer hose that has been adapted to home use. Due to its steel construction, you should be able to push any household water pressure through Metal Garden Hose without worry that it will burst. That is certainly an improvement over many of the retractable hoses on the market.
Although Metal Garden Hose is built to withstand the elements, that doesn’t mean it is immune to leaks, as couplings and gaskets can all fail in even the strongest of hoses. That said, you should still expect it to outperform standard and retractable hoses. I think most consumers will find Metal Garden Hose to be sturdy and durable.
In my tests of a 50-foot Metal Garden Hose, I ran over it with a car, tied it in a knot, ran it across sharp surfaces, and even pulled it over a cactus, and no leaks were sprung. The pressure was acceptable, but nothing extraordinary.
Overall, I think Metal Garden Hose will find a satisfied customer base, and that reviews will be generally positive once feedback begins to appear online. It passed all of the tests I threw at it, so I have no major complaints. The only tests I have not been able to perform are long-term durability and how accurate their cool-to-touch claims are. This summer I will put their claims that it stays cool to touch in the Las Vegas heat and update this space.
The 50-foot hose weighs exactly 5 pounds, while the 25 foot version is advertised to be under 3 pounds.
Keep in mind that this is a new item, which means pricing could still change, especially as Spring approaches and (we assume) an increased advertising campaign begins. New As Seen on TV products tend to ship more slowly than established products, so you may want to keep that in mind when ordering. Now that it’s available in stores, you may want to look for it locally to avoid shipping charges and delays.
Alternatives
You may be surprised to find that there are other steel garden hoses on the market. Armadillo Hose Products, for example, has been making galvanized steel garden hoses for over a decade.
Video Reviews
Below is my first-look hands-on review of Metal Garden Hose and below that you can see my review of the similar Hercules Hose.
Television Commercial
Your Metal Garden Hose Reviews
Have you used Metal Garden Hose? Tell me what you think in the comments below.
You may be interested in my blog post: The 2017 “As Seen on TV” Hose Roundup.
Drinking safe?
No. The instructions state, “Portions of this hose are known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. DO NOT drink from hose. Wash hands after use.”
The state of California says that everything causes cancer.
That’s not true. 100% sure that if it is not safe for drinking then it is made of vinyl that contains a lead additive. When water sits in the hose the lead leaches out into that water. When you take a drink you get a nice dose of lead in yer gut. This has been a known issue with garden hoses for decades and many states regulate the use of lead containing water hoses – it’s not just a California thing.
So then most likely wouldn’t want to water veggies with it if you can’t drink from it?
I have used this hose a couple times to wash my car, and it is by far the best hose I have ever used. It is super flexible, and it is very kink resistant. It is light, and it is very easy to uncoil and coil before and after use. The only drawback I see so far is that the diameter is relatively small compared to most hoses; however, the water flow through the sprayer seemed to be fine.
As for durability, time will tell.
Wonder how this hose would work using in drain cleaning ? Can u push this down a drain line?
Hello… just to give you some insight this metal hose technology is a rip off of the same technology that they used back in the days with the hand held shower heads in your bathroom shower………. they used the same type of metal tubing back then…….then they switched to a plastic substitute and now to a heavy duty vinyl tube ……take some time and think back in time when you were younger taking a shower with a hand held shower head ……trust me I have used then over the decades….this is not a new idea just someone who realized that… Read more »
And your point is? I don’t care if it is a rethinking of old tech, the reason they went from metal clad plastic hoses for showers is because the vinyl/plastic material was improved and more to the point it is far cheaper to not wrap it in metal. The issue is how durable, lightweight and cut/puncture resistant is this hose versus cost. A Craftsman lifetime 5/8 X50′ is about $35, but it’s heavy.
my point is !!!! dont make it sound like its new technology on the commercials when it invented back in the days for a hand held shower head somebody got smart and used old tech to convert it to a garden hose thats all….i can go back in time and convert alot of old tech and make it look like new tech stuff. and i know all about newer materials and saving cost effective money in production. its still not a completely new concept for a garden hose they used old tech to up one on the expandable hose….which i… Read more »
yes but it works very well and the warranty IME is very good !
I assume this is imported. How good is the warranty?
good IME
I’m in the market for a new hose. Does anyone know the diameter of the metal hose? I read that 1/2″ is useless (low pressure when extended out). 5/8 and 3/4 is fine.
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Explain please how the pressure would be lower in a 1/2″ versus 5/8″ or 3/4″ hose, they all get the same pressure input, are you perhaps confusing volume with pressure?
If you cap the end of the hose and pressurize it, you’re absolutely right. When water flows, however, it’s subject to friction along the walls of the hose, which results in turbulent flow. All of this results in limits in flow rates and resistance to flow. This means that as the flow rate increases, the pressure decreases. Analogous to Ohm’s Law with electricity flowing through wires.
the pressure is fine !
I need the volume of a 5/8” hose. Also, how many of us homeowners actually would torture a hose with sharp spikes and other hazards? I feel this product is on par with other hoses including rubber ones but I won’t buy it due to its 1/2 diameter.
Have you tried to cut it with scissors yet on commercial they turn the scissors sideways so it doesn’t cut it would like to see someone really try to cut with scissors or use the grinder head on cause the steel they use is the weakest strength there is my husband uses as ironworker an he said the commercial doesn’t show head on use of grinder or scissors due to it will cut or damage it since they cut that grade of steel all the time so I’d like to see it head on with grinder and proper use of… Read more »
I bought the metal garden hose 100ft. Used it 3 times to water plants and on the 4th, turned water on and water shot out of several places on the hose. Called the company, they sent label for return and I sent it back. 2 weeks later, still no reimbursement back to my credit card, so I filed a claim with my credit card company. A week later, I get a conditional refund. Buyer Beware!
Bought a 50′ back in April. Blew out the end fitting after 6 weeks. Very low water volume due to 1/2″ size. Appears that there is no warranty past 30 days. Dont waste your money.
The water pressure for my house before the regulator measures about 150.I have 125′ of goodyear rubber hose. Have yet to have a hose leak after 5 years of use. Have had a few at the connections,but not the hose. There have been a few times where the hose was left on for hours, holding 150 psi with no problems. The hose may cost a bit more than others, but, well worth the price. Hoses are definitely a “you get what you pay for” item.
As with Bill Jordan. I bought my Metal Garden Hose in March of this year. Crimped end of hose to spiral part of leaks. Advice to people who want to buy this product……DON’T…
DO NOT BUY. This hose did not make it one season. Just like Dale Marks says, the female crimped end of the hose started leaking. The hose itself was really nice as it was light, easy to handle, and never kinked. But apparently they did not design it with a decent fitting on the end. It is really a shame.
I have a “ metal garden hose” that is the brand. I have had it since February and use it to water my containers of tomatoes every other day. It has two leaks already. This hose is not at all as advertised. What a piece of junk. When I asked about the guantee I had to pay $15.00 to replace it. If I have to shell out $15.00 it will be toward a hose from a different company.
bought two 50′ after about 18 mos of regular use washing cars they sprung leaks at the ends near fittings BUT they will warranty them and replace them for $15 ea and i do not need to even return them ! they DO stay cool even in the AZ desert heat ! i think ANY hose, IME will fail after a while so i am not detered the fact that theses coil up so sweetly , behaving almost like a slinky ! ( If you remember them ! ) is a nice touch ! they really will NOT kink !… Read more »
When I connect a steel hose to a hose reel eventually the inside tube gets into an irreversible twist. Do y’all have a solution for this problem?