Potable water hose

[jdarwin]

Does anyone have any experience with these hoses. I like,the idea of them collapsing but don't know if they're any good or worth the price. Thanks

[JABURKHOLDER]

Don't have experience with those types of hoses. I've been thinking of going that route, but not thinking hard enough to do any research.

Do they have an anti-microbial lining to make them safe for drinking water ? Is it even possible to make a collapsible hose with such a lining ?
One thing I have noticed is they are generally 1/2" inside diameter vs 5/8" inside diameter. We already use at lot of items that reduce water flow such as filters, regulators, quick disconnect fittings, etc. Do you want a hose that does that too ?

Well, maybe I did a little research.

[jdarwin]

The one that says silver bullet, is Drinking water safe. The other one that says bonic Flex hose does not indicate it is drinking water. Safe.

[Mikendebbie]

I bought a 30' silver bullet hose from Lowes and have used it for almost 2 years with no problems. I roll it up (rather gather it up) sort of like an electric cord and put into a plastic bucket. It is less bulky than a regular hose. I need to buy another one just to insure I have enough hose for the oddball sites - and ditch my 25' section of old white RV hose.

I have a couple of similar hoses that I use to rinse my black and gray tanks. They are the type that shrink up into a small wad. They are not as robust as the silver bullet hose and they were about half the price of the silver bullet hose. Works fine for me.

[AZ Traveler]

I have had 3 or 4 of them. They takes up very little space. Make sure the pressure regulator is in front of the hose - I have had a couple blow out over time.

[jeffba]

I have tried tried a couple of those collapsible drinking hoses. They made the water taste and smell horrible. One I got at WM and took it back. I even went so far as to chase down the company to complain. It was just a stripmall office front. They were shutdown.

[TLightning]

I've got one I carry with us to use to wash down when we get to our CG. It has a label saying "do not keep under pressure." Read the fine print.

[G & S Russell]

I’ve used the Zero G hoses with good success to date. Time will tell. But they are suitable for drinking water.

[RMcNeal]

I also have 2 25ft zero g hoses. Very light weight and work well. They come in both 5/8 and 1/2 inch sized too.

[Slow Hand]

I( went with the ZeroG hose. I had a couple flex hoses and they both burst.
Here is what i have
https://www.amazon.com/4001-50-Light.../dp/B014M9PEXC
I like to carry 2- 25' hoses instead of a 50' er.

[jeffba]

Originally Posted by Slow Hand

I( went with the ZeroG hose. I had a couple flex hoses and they both burst.
Here is what i have
https://www.amazon.com/4001-50-Light.../dp/B014M9PEXC
I like to carry 2- 25' hoses instead of a 50' er.

That is one of the ones I tried the the water tastes terrible

[TK1]

We have used ZeroG hose for a few years now and really like it. It's lightweight and easy to roll up and store. We bought ours on sale at Lowe's, less than $ 25.00 for a 50' 3/4" hose. You can also find them on Amazon and CW even sells a "special blue RV version, although I don't know what the difference is other than the price.

[Bob and Jeannette]

KYD uses this general type of flexible hose and love them. I will buy them next time I need one.

[RMcNeal]

The blue version is for potable water. Black is non-potable yard hose.

[mechanic]

I have been using the blue one for three years of full time. Chuck

[Arkware]

We also have the Zero-G hose.

The Garden hose does have a bad taste... Got the wrong one first...
You want the the RV and Marine hose for fresh water.

https://www.amazon.com/Teknor-Apex-C...6-f96e7b0f409c

[Bnrc73]

I’ve used these hoses at home and in the RV. Never had one burst. Did have a couple after a couple years use that developed pinhole leaks. I won’t buy anything else. Water taste fine.

[StageCoachDriver]

I bought ZeroG hoses from CW. https://www.campingworld.com/apex-rv...se-630035.html. A bit pricy, but safe and easy to store. My wife also bought perforated caps to close the ends - keeps bugs our but lets water drain as i roll them up for storage.

[laverdur]

I use ZeroG hoses from Lowe's. They are drinking water safe. My only complaint - some of the end connectors like to leak on the back side. It's not a washer problem.

[Mikendebbie]

I guess I was lucky and bought the right hose for drinking water. I had no idea...We have never noticed a bad taste. Verified that with DW!