Water hose for filling up in France

barryd said:
Im thinking of getting one of those giant rolling water tanks to tow behind the scooter next. Should last a while as long as it doesnt go rogue like this one. :dance:

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gives new meaning to the phrase running water.
 
For France, a double male hose connector can also come in handy as (allegedly) some French taps have a female fitting. That said, we didn't need ours during the month we were over there earlier this year, but they're small, light and cost pence.

We carry a 10m expanding hose and a tupperware box containing 1/2" and 3/4" tap connectors, a universal (rubber end with jubilee clip constrictor) tap connector, double male adapter and a nozzle. I've also got a funnel that hangs off a hook on the side of the van above the water inlet so I can also top up using my 5-litre and 10-litre water containers.
 
rockape said:
I just cannot understand why you wouldn't use a hose if you have one , surely quicker.
I've never used a watering can, imagine the sour looks from people waiting to use the tap whilst you are faffing about with your can. I know I would make a comment if I was waiting.
I carry my hose on the underside of the bike rack, space that is never used.
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We use a watering can if it is difficult to park near to the tap not instead of a hose pipe!
 
I have a 25litre water drum that I use if I can’t get near to the tap or don’t want to move the van. I pour that into a watering can then into the tank inlet. Keep thinking about getting a submersible but so far the little bit of exercise is better for me.

I do carry the 25litre drum on my mobility scooter though which most wont have
 
GeoffL said:
For France, a double male hose connector can also come in handy as (allegedly) some French taps have a female fitting.
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I have stopped at aires so equipped. These connections are often encountered in canalside and marina locations.
 
rockape said:
I just cannot understand why you wouldn't use a hose if you have one , surely quicker.
I've never used a watering can, imagine the sour looks from people waiting to use the tap whilst you are faffing about with your can. I know I would make a comment if I was waiting.
I carry my hose on the underside of the bike rack, space that is never used.
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Do you connect your hose to the tap? I can’t see any other way you could do it, so whilst I’m patiently waiting to fill my watering can you have full control of the tap. Have I got this right?
 
We carry a 10' 20' and a 30' I did invest in one of those stretch expanding X hoses, waste of time, ok if there is a nozzle on the end, but an open hose (faster) it wont stretch much at require internal pressure to work, flat roll up hoses are good, take up little space, but again you need a decent pressure in order fro them to overcome the inherent flatness.
 
Pudsey Bear said:
We carry a 10' 20' and a 30' I did invest in one of those stretch expanding X hoses, waste of time, ok if there is a nozzle on the end, but an open hose (faster) it wont stretch much at require internal pressure to work, flat roll up hoses are good, take up little space, but again you need a decent pressure in order fro them to overcome the inherent flatness.
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I'd assume all expanding hoses would have a nozzle ? Wouldn't really work otherwise . Best , most useful gadget [tool] I've bought for the van . Takes up virtually no space .
 
alcam said:
I'd assume all expanding hoses would have a nozzle ? Wouldn't really work otherwise . Best , most useful gadget [tool] I've bought for the van . Takes up virtually no space .
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Yes they come with one, but as soon as you release the pressure the hose starts to shrink back, so you cannot possibly get the full pressure from the tap unless you are quite close.
 
Pudsey Bear said:
Yes they come with one, but as soon as you release the pressure the hose starts to shrink back, so you cannot possibly get the full pressure from the tap unless you are quite close.
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Not had that problem . Perhaps there are different manufacturers ?
 
I don't recall which I had, except it was blue, I suppose the materials used may affect how much shrinkage you get, but by design they all shrink by some amount as soon as you lose pressure out of the end, can't do otherwise as it is the pressure pushing on the end which makes it work in the first place.
 
Most times I can get my expanding hose at almost full length by shutting the nozzle, turning on the tap, waiting a few seconds for the hose to expand, putting the nozzle in the filler then opening the nozzle enough to get a decent flow. However, it does mean that I can't open the nozzle full bore and so it takes longer to fill the tank than it might with a 'normal' hose. This isn't usually a problem, but some bornes don't give enough time for me to fill my tank and I end up either not filling the tank or paying twice.

I'm considering swapping the expanding hose for a regular one, but 10 metres of regular hose takes up a lot more locker space and so might not fit in the one locker I'm happy to put wet stuff in.
 
I just got ten metres of this stuff (well it was similar, cant remember where I got it now) and stuffed a hose lock connector on the end. It comes in various sizes and widths.

At ten metres its easily manageable and I just loosely bungle it in the garage or drag it out. No real issues with tangling or having to role it onto a drum. Works for me.

Flexible Food Grade PVC Hose – Transam Extrusions Ltd
 
A good percentage of the reviews on Amazon for the expanding hoses suggests they're highly prone to failure from leaking/bursting. Has anyone experienced this? I'm currently thinking of just taking a regular garden hose.
 
I have been using one for about 4 years now - a £5 market trader special not the genuine version it doesnt leak (well perhaps a little at the end where it joints the screw fitting for the tap) and when not in use it sits in a sandwich box beside my seat.

If /when the leaking gets too bad I will happily splash out another £5 for a new one.
It doesnt tangle, it takes up almost no room and so what if the flow through it is a little slow - whats the rush?

what the original posters knews to know however is that no matter what length or type of hose he gets it will invariably be exactly the wrong length
 
nomadichobbit said:
A good percentage of the reviews on Amazon for the expanding hoses suggests they're highly prone to failure from leaking/bursting. Has anyone experienced this? I'm currently thinking of just taking a regular garden hose.
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I’ve had three of these expanding hoses, two proper X hoses and one Chinese knock off. They’ve all punctured/burst for no apparent reason.

Pat
 
POI Admin said:
Hardly necessary ...

The water is in contact with the hose surface for a couple of seconds and will not be tainted.

Always store the hose empty ...
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Perhaps I should have put Joke at the beginning of my post but I did think the two :lol-061::lol-061: characters would have given the game away
 
iampatman said:
I’ve had three of these expanding hoses, two proper X hoses and one Chinese knock off. They’ve all punctured/burst for no apparent reason.

Pat
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I think it may be because they move on the ground and wear tiny holes in them, no substance to them, a neighbour of mine goes through them a lot.
 
nomadichobbit said:
A good percentage of the reviews on Amazon for the expanding hoses suggests they're highly prone to failure from leaking/bursting. Has anyone experienced this? I'm currently thinking of just taking a regular garden hose.
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Not had a problem so far (2-3 years) . As far as shrinking goes if there is a reasonable flow it is , for me , minimal .
Think I must have bought a special one !
 
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