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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt
I had a soaker hose there last year, but it sprang leaks almost daily. I had it covered with mulch and figured that would be enough to keep it from drying out. What should I look for in a GOOD soaker hose? Are they all the same composition, or is there a particular one to look for? Should they be buried under soil or is it OK to just cover them with a layer of mulch?
I need to get a hose ASAP but I don't want to end up with the junk I had last year.  |
We're a Gilmour dealer for their high pressure and golf course hoses. They hold up very well and on the one or two occasions that there's been any problem Gilmour has replaced them. They do offer soaker hoses but I can't speak for them as I've never used one or sold one but I'd imagine they'd hold up at least as well as their hoses.
Covering them with mulch is really all that should be necessary. What happened with your old ones, did the rubber just break down?