Review: Expandable Hose from Temu – A Disappointing Purchase
I bought this expandable hose from Temu hoping it would save space and eliminate the hassle of lugging around a heavy garden hose. Unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. Here’s my experience:
The Problems
- Cheap Materials:
- The nozzle included with the hose felt extremely flimsy, made of cheaper plastic than what you’d find at Dollar Tree.
- Both quick-connect fittings on the hose leaked, making it impossible to use without water spilling everywhere.
- Slow to Expand:
- It took over 10 minutes for the hose to fully expand after turning on the water. You either have to wait for it to fill completely or come back later.
- If you try to use it before it’s fully expanded, you’ll only get a weak trickle of water from the nozzle.
- Wrong Size:
- I ordered the 100-foot version but received a 50-foot hose instead. The narrow diameter of the hose also resulted in less water flow than a standard garden hose.
- Durability Issues:
- After just a few uses, the hose split near the faucet, rendering it completely useless.
Final Thoughts
While it was only $9, I’ve had much better luck with other inexpensive items from Temu. Unfortunately, this was not one of them. I ended up returning the hose and can’t recommend it to anyone.
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Have you tried an expandable hose that actually works? I’d love to hear your recommendations in the comments!
