Every year it's time to send garden tools to storage. It is necessary to organize everything correctly so that the tools do not deform and continue to serve. In the case of a garden hose, the risk of creases is high. It is necessary to understand the features of its proper storage.
The content of the article
- Why is it important to store your hose properly?
- Does the hose need to be coiled?
- How to properly store your garden hose
Why is it important to store your hose properly?
Depends on proper storage inventory performance, service life and ease of use. It is worth remembering that you need to think about the correct position of the instrument not only in the winter. In the summer, when watering is active, you can not throw equipment anywhere.
Most of the materials used in the manufacture of the hose do not tolerate the effects of sunlight. Do not leave the instrument in the sun. Otherwise, creases form on the walls, which will lead to leaks.
If you leave the product rolled out along the garden paths, then it is quickly injured. People will step on it, animals can gnaw. Therefore, even in the summer, the product is removed in the shade, under a canopy or in a room. Bends can be avoided by wrapping the product around something oval or round.
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Does the hose need to be coiled?
The storage characteristics are affected by the material from which the product is made. Hoses are made from PVC, rubber, silicone, nylon or thermoplastic.
Rubber types are suitable for storage in rooms without heating. Able to withstand severe frosts down to -30 degrees. It is difficult to wind them manually because of the gravity - it is better to use a special coil.
The corrugated type is durable, so it is suitable for storage in any form. The length of the inventory affects the need for winding. Short ones can be hung in the place intended for this. Long ones will have to be wound every time. It is more convenient to use auxiliary devices for this, such as a coil.
You can place the coiled hose on a structure that is suitable in shape. For example, on an old car wheel. It allows you to conveniently and safely store inventory.
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How to properly store your garden hose
In summer it is necessary to avoid bending the hose so that there are no creases. You can leave inventory in a dark place, where animals cannot reach it. It is recommended to protect the product from direct sunlight and not to allow it to be stepped on. In winter, for long-term storage, it is better to remove the watering tool in the barn. It is attached to the wall on hooks or special holders.
The most suitable storage option is to use coils designed for this purpose. They allow you to quickly and conveniently wind up the hose and leave it until the summer period. Coils are available in various types, with the possibility of unfolding, wheels, a convenient handle to wind inventory.
If there are no special storage devices, you can use an old tire. The garden hose is placed inside. The tire protects well from damage, dust, sunlight. It has the right shape for storage.
In order for irrigation equipment to remain of high quality for a long time, it is necessary:
- Keep it away from ultraviolet radiation. Even stronger materials can be deformed with regular exposure to sunlight.
- Avoid frost. Not all materials are able to endure the cold, so leaving the product in the snow is not recommended.
- Avoid contact with animals. Then the inventory will not be gnawed and spoiled.
When twisting, the diameter should be such that kinks and creases do not form. The hose must be completely drained of water before being stored.
