Questions and Answers for Apex 5/8 in. Dia x 25 ft. Red Rubber Commercial Hot Water Hose

A:  The Female Coupling is Brass. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot.

A:  aluminum

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes, both the 5/8" and 3/4" diameters will fit a standard faucet thread. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot.

A:  Yes, this water hose has standard water hose threads, it will fit the faucet on one end and any standard attachment on the other end. This is the case with either 5/8 or 3/4" hose size.

A:  I've had mine a few years now, and it's hung on a brick wall facing an unobstructed western view in a New York high-rise. Although it's very stiff to begin with and it has lightened in color a bit, there is absolutely no evidence of damage or cracking. A few years ago, I left it attached to the faucet and forgot to drain it for the winter. The water was shut off from the inside and the faucet is freeze-proof. The brass Y connected between the faucet and the hose fractured from the ice that formed inside, but the hose survived intact, even though I found it filled with ice.

A:  Hello; l cannot really say for sure , but like most hoses left exposed to sun ,cold and environmental stresses they will lighten in color become slowly weaker,and eventually kink somewhere ,and slowly become stiffer eventually to rot , or become weaker. That said, if this hose is somewhat cared for & protected it should work well for you a number of years . l have realized there is no perfect hose that never kinks ever, and does not age , or never leaks at the couplings , it just does'nt exist yet anyway, so yes purchase this hose it is pretty good stays flexible (better in warm weather) less likely to kink if stretched out long first after opening package. Anytime hose left rolled up on ground , someday will kink sad to say. So yes buy it ,and good luck to you...

A:  Not sure about the UV stuff. I love rubber hoses, have always had kinking problems with other materials, especially hoses advertised as non-kinking. I've got another longer rubber hose that's going on ten years old. The red color on this one might withstand heat better than a black hose.

A:  So far it’s been great. Easy to wind and no cracking.

A:  Yes, it has been outside since early spring and it's now almost Sept. It has performed just as it should with not breaking down or kinking whatsoever.

A:  Yes , Fairly good ones as l recall. All hoses leak a little bit at times depending on stress & weather , but these are good couplings ,and not much leaking . Yes brass fittings .

A:  As is noted on the packaging, which is visible on the webpage, it has Leak-Proof SealFast brass couplings.

A:  Yes, couplings are brass. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot.

A:  No. They appear to be brass, but after use, the plating wears off revealing a silver colored metal.

A:  They are a combination of brass and aluminum

A:  Sure y not

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, no problem.

A:  I only have one of these, but I've done just that with other hoses I've owned. The couplings are standard and the second hose can be screwed onto the end of the first.

A:  Yes you can , l did just that . Just make sure you buy some good rubber washers to combat leaks ,and some people after connecting two hoses together place either electrical tape, or duct tape to contain any leaking , so good luck to you...

A:  yes, the fittings are brass

A:  Yes, it comes with brass couplings on both ends, as shown in the picture.

A:  Yes, it comes with brass couplings.

A:  Yeah, it’ll handle hot water.

A:  Very good quality!

A:  Not really sure on that one , but l would check with a plumber , or someone with more knowledge about that one . l bought mine for garden use , but if l had to drain my water heater l would sure try it as it seems a strong sturdy hose , rubber at that with limited kinking .

A:  I suppose.

A:  Yes it can but turn off the heater and if you have time let the water cool down a bit. If you need to drain it hot, this hose will work fine.

A:  I use them exclusively for fresh water automatic pool leveling devices and haven't had any problems with the hoses since I started using them about three years ago. I have about six in use, and they've held up fine. I'm in South Florida, so you know it gets hot.

A:  Probably , but always leave a little flow going so as not to over stress the hose under full pressure.

A:  I have not tried it under those conditions, but I believe from my observation of the construction of this hose, it will work in your application.

A:  Living in Lake Havasu , Arizona 115 degrees this product works fine. Vinyl doesn't hold up in the heat. Rubber is your best bet.................

A:  Yes. As long as the pressure is reasonable. I use it in the sun with the pressure on and have no problem. My water pressure is 45PSI. I also use it with a shut off nozzle and 120 degree water temperature, also no problem. If you had high water pressure to begin with, say over 100psi and shut off the water at the hose bibb and left it in the hot sun I suppose you could build up enough pressure to burst the hose so I would release the pressure if you shut off the hose bibb just as a precaution..

A:  Most rubber hoses can be left in sun ,and most can carry hot water , but check for more info from manufacturer.

A:  No, this Model only comes in 25 and 50 ft lengths. Thank you for shopping at The Home Depot

A:  Sorry I can't help you on this one. probably check with the manufacturer.

A:  Well “No, this Model only comes in 25 and 50 ft lengths.” Well that sucks!

A:  Hi Junior. Thank you for your question. For safety, all drinking water related products must be lead free. According to the manufacturer, the APEX 5/8 in. Diameter x 50 ft. Red Rubber Commercial Hot Water Hose is not a drinking water safe lead free hose. However, the ELEMENT-Industrial PRO 5/8 in. Dia x 100 ft. Lead Free Garden Hose is drinking water safe. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Element-IndustrialPRO-5-8-in-Dia-x-100-ft-Lead-Free-Garden-Hose-ELIH58100CC/202210372 This hose meets all the California prop 65 requirements. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance. Rick_HD_OC

A:  On the back side of the packing Ad there is this "Warning: THIS HOSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR DRINKING WATER USE. FOR POTABLE WATER PURCHASE AN APEX DRINKING SAFE HOSE." It also has the warning that this product contains chemicals, including Lead, known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects. Wash hands after handling. That being said, I use this hose as an outdoor garden hose and I LOVE it. Must remember to use more care in its use.

A:  Yes, as long as you're using safe water and solutions to clean out the container.