Zero G hose alternatives

[bankr63]

+1 for the Flexzilla. On year 2 now, and no issues. Well made, flexible, and potable water rated.

[jfk69]

Just replaced our hoses with our new to us unit. Let the old ones go with the old rig we sold. I went with Flexzilla after seeing the leaking Zero G reviews. Bought a 50’ and 25’. They are very light and take up very little space. I’m quite happy so far.

[Velz]

"I’ve used Zero-G hoses for years w/o any problems. In fact mine are so old I just ordered a bunch more. Hopefully something hasn’t changed wide scale; perhaps you got unlucky?"


X2 ^

[kirkelli]

I've had mine for a little over a year and same leak issues you have. not very bad but enough to be irritating. My brother has had a brand called Flexi Hose for over 3 years w/ no issues. You cant wad it up like the Zero G but pretty close. At $50 bucks for 25 feet its an investment.. I'll probably pull the trigger and get one today.

[Goldie50]

I have used ZeroG hoses at home and my RV for at lest 3 years and never had a problem.

[GregandKelly]

Originally Posted by AKRUEBBE

I split open the one that started leaking and after two years use there was no mold. Just a clean white liner. He probably works for Camco

I'm on my 2nd Zero-G hose, our first one developed a leak in the inner liner and would soak the outer cover. I took it back to Lowes, and the new one has been fine for 2 years.

I always blow the excess water out and never hook the 2 ends together in storage... maybe trapped water inside cause the mold?

[Shackrat]

[QUOTE=Quantum;959308]On YouTube, this guys zero G sprung a leak like yours, below the connector. For fun, he opened it up to examine the inside and was surprised to see mold growing in the hose. I think he said it was 8 months old.


The guys doesn't know what he's talking about. That is a perfectly harmless biofilm. At least here in the Northeast when you look inside any copper or PEX pipe that's been in use for a few month you will find this.

It's really bad here because our drinking water is so pure the government doesn't require it to be filtered, only chlorinated. It has a very high amount of harmless organic compounds.

[K Holbrook]

That’s what I was thinking!

[Ken Stanion]

I use Aqua Joe AJFJH50-58-PRO FiberJacket Non-Expanding Kink-Free Garden, RV, Marine and Camper Hose, Ultra-Lightweight, Drinking Water Safe, ft, 50-Feet x 5/8-Inch

https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Joe-AJFJ...84RDJ788&psc=1

[vpersh]

So, just for grins and giggles, I tried to repair my original leaky Zero G 50 footer. I bought brass connectors and some hose clamps and went at it. It's a little red neck looking but it works with NO LEAKS!! I will either use it as a back up or around the house.



CONNECTORS: http://www.persh.org/temp/hoserepair.gif

FINISHED REPAIR: http://www.persh.org/temp/zeroghoserepair.jpg