HOZELOCK - Flexi Micro Irrigation Supply Hose ø 13mm (1/2") 20 m: Ultra-flexible and Practical, Allows Water to be Supplied in all Directions, UV-resistant [7021 0000]

Quick summary of positives and negatives, then full review..Positives:Very flexible, easy to lay, requires fewer connectors than stiffer pipesVersatile, takes most connectors and probably most sprinklers or drippersWould probably work well as normal hose pipe, due to flexibilityGood priceNegatives:PVC is generally more toxic than LDPEFull review:As other reviewers have pointed out, this is much like a standard garden hose in black. But it's more flexible than either the cheap, green (horrible) kind, or the more expensive, reinforced type, even if described as "flexible". It's flexible enough to lay in quite tight circles, so you probably don't need connectors to change direction when laying.While this is a benefit, compared to stiffer LDPE pipe, it also means it's very probably PVC, which could leach toxic chemicals into your garden and plants. I've read that PVC can cause issues for plants, as well humans eating them. I use PVC, though, as 4 mm irrigation tubing seems to all be PVC, as are garden hoses, so have still given 5 stars, although in my view, it would be desirable for manufacturer to address this issue, or at least declare what it's made from. It's pretty universal for connectors: you can use barbed connectors, although you'll likely need to soften it in hot water for easy insertion, Gardena's 13 mm easy-fit connectors, which can be inserted without using hot water (tested these), normal hose pipe connectors and obviously, Hozelock's easy drip components. You could probably make holes with a punch and insert any sprinklers or drippers intended to go directly into 13 mm pipe, but didn't test this. So it's versatile for irrigation purposes and would probably serve well as a normal garden hose - while not anti-kink, I've found flexible hoses better than "anti-kink" hoses, and this is very flexible and should be durable as intended for irrigation.. The price is also good for 20 m. Not a great fan of Hozelock based on previous experience, but would recommend, bearing in mind potential issues with PVC.

Sick of hoses that tear, crack and generally don’t last at all. This is super strong and doesn’t link when hanging. Has decent weight and attached to existing connectors

Good quality product would recommend

This is an essential part of your garden irrigation system. While the pipe is flexible I would strongly suggest for corners (for example a corner of a house wall) use the corner pieces. This pipe has a double skin. A stiffer external black coating on a rubberised internal sheath. This makes the insertion of the drip joints much easier and less prone to leaks. Do not be persuaded to buy cheaper versions as they will not form a seal and leak. These cheaper alternatives are stiffer and single skin. I would recommend all the Hoselock drip system other than their cloud based tap distributor. 2 failed in quick succession. Also don’t forget to drain and bring the controllers in doors during winter.

Excellent

Product was as described and is of good quality for a budget item.

I ran short of hose in the kit I bought elsewhere so this was great to add to it. Saved me buying another kit from the garden centre, I only needed this part

This is, basically, a cheap 20m length of black garden hose. It may be slightly thinner than others but it does the job at a much lowere cost.