Fireman Hose Nozzles | Cheap vs Expensive Comparison

Fireman Hose Nozzle Cheap vs Expensive Comparison See Which One Wins
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[@kencrisp6333]

While I applaud your efforts to do a fair comparison of these various nozzles, a more accurate representation would have been made if they were all tested under the same, exact conditions. You tested some with those optional cut-off valves and some without the cut-off valves. The cut-off valve with the plastic handle looked like the opening was a smaller diameter than the garden hose, which would have restricted more of the water flow to the nozzle. You didn't talk about or show the openings inside those cut-off valves. Also, you installed the quick connects onto the nozzles for these tests. That again could misrepresent how the factory nozzles perform. It's been my experience that those quick connects restrict water flow to the nozzle. That's why I eventually threw mine away. It sounded like you used those quick connects on all of the nozzles in the tests, and while that would make the tests consistent across the nozzles, there really wasn't a good reason or benefit to using them. It didn't save the viewers any time, since you could eliminate shooting video of you screwing the nozzles onto the hose without the quick connects. I do realize your good intentions of demonstrating the difference between cheap and expensive nozzles--and I do appreciate the time and effort you put into making this video for us--but the tests weren't as fair and consistent as they could have been, IMHO. Thanks so much...

[@grayknight836]

I still have my US-made 🇺🇸 solid brass internals with hard rubber exterior NELSON super heavy duty nozzle 🤘🏻. Then NELSON unfortunately went to lighter cheaper China 🇨🇳 made products 👎🏻. Been looking for a proper replacement that is worthy.

[@laszlodesimon4768]

Another very informative video of the most frustrating unit of a hose! A lifetime of trying different nozzles and wasted money, and you are right, cost doesn't mean it's better! Thanks for demonstrating it all so well. You always amaze!

[@Kinann]

No Bionaire 10C Stainless? It's the original!!

[@RJ-nf3jm]

I like using a fireman’s nozzle for the pressure/volume combo, but they are a pain to twist all the way to shut off the water. I put a brass ball valve between the hose and nozzle so I can keep the spray pattern constant and can turn the water on/off without the constant twisting. Those nozzles are sometimes a pain to twist open and shut. I wish they had a handle like the traditional pistol gripped ones so the spray pattern could change with the press of the handle. One day, someone’s ultimate frustration will turn into invention. I’m sure it could be done.

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

I’m pretty sure that the Adams and griots are rebranded Kochek nozzles. They make firefighting and irrigation nozzles

[@bonzyb]

Purchased the Ultimate Fireman’s hose bucket from OG garage after looking at more expensive Griot’s garage Nozzle. My thinking was it would not get used as much as my pressure washer when detailing care. It’s a nice nozzle and looks like based on your video Phil, I made a solid decision.

[@InnaciKorushka]

The manufacturer almost never direct sells to consumers. Like Samsung and other big names, they all tend to buy from a central manufacturer or small handful of them for various prices depending on volume, and sell based on their name or their desired bottom line. I.e Samsung sells for high dollar and Vizio sells cheaper yet check the internals and many are comparable of not identical. That's just TVs which I know a lot about, however the same applies to tools, such as hose nozzles, in fact, it applies more so, as there are only like 3 main hose nozzle manufacturers inside the USA, but over 100 "companies" that sell hose nozzles.

[@bradc5633]

I use a Gilmour, like 12 bucks on Amazon. Very happy with it and it shuts off without added gadgets.

[@alamahony]

Pressure washer!

[@herbiesnerd]

I’m a retired firefighter engineer. Here is my take on these type of nozzles, and my opinion is based on experience of having owned one of these garden hose nozzles.

[@92boostedh22]

Honestly, the first nozzle for me has the best spray pattern with residential water pressure. I syringe water my creeping bent grass so I need a finer spray pattern. The 100 dollar nozzle would do the same thing for 2000 sqft golf course putting greens at the 80-100 psi they have at the course. The 100 dollar one is made to be used with way higher water pressures and if you want to mimic that at home, the 30 dollar one’s pattern is actually what you need for home turf. The red one was trash.

[@BMK137]

I've had the hisc nozzle for over 19 yrs now and that thing is tough. We backed over with my truck on accident once and it survived!

[@toddthomas5957]

Great review…would love to see a garage tour and a separate toolbox tour of your red boxes someday.

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

You do awesome product comparison videos! They’ve helped me a lot when making purchasing decisions! Thank you.

[@nathanhoffman5230]

Thanks for another informative video. I use the OG version of the red nozzle you showed in combination with the Griot’s handle. My use is to fill buckets, so I leave the nozzle set to where I want it, press and lock the Griot’s handle and let the bucket fill up while I finish setting up.

[@KseriesKyle]

Love the old school AF comparison vid 👍🏼

[@still-DJ]

I've got to stay with my Gilmore with the thumb water shut-off. These fireman nozzles are great on city water pressure, but I'm on well water pressure 45psi - 60psi (well kicks on @ 45psi and off @ 60psi) and for my needs the Gilmore has the Lifetime warranty. I wish I had full time city water pressure. I only use the water hose to flood-dry my truck. Great review.

[@toddshreve]

The expensive nozzles require 3/4" hose, ball valves (and not the teensy hole found in cheeseball home squeaky garden hose bibs), and 60 PSI+ *at the nozzle when wide open*.

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

I have that red overmolded one I got from obsessed garage and I have the Dramm ball valve adapter and MTM hydro stainless quick couplers on all of my hoses. I have a 100’ hose on the front corner and back corner of my house as well as a 50’ in my garage, all are Red High temp 3/4” hose from continental. Little pricy but it’s worth it, buy once cry once.