Fire Hose sprayer question

What are advantages and disadvantages of these? I have never used one.

Can you adjust the flow to sheet water in addition to the spray pattern?

 

I've used one for about 10 years Bunky.

You can adjust the nozzle to suit any of the needs you might need detailing (or at least I think so). You can dial it down to a stream for some "pressure" applications, then turn the nozzle the other direction until it slows down and pours out.. (good for the 'sheeting method') and everything inbetween is a spray pattern of varying 'power' depending on how open/closed you have the nozzle.

I picked mine up at Lowes eons ago. For $15 bucks I think it's worth it. Also the 'business end' of the nozzle I have is rubberized, so if I'm using the sheeting method and accidentally touch the car with it, no big deal!


I also added a on/off valve before the nozzle on my hose for quick on/off. I can't recall if turning the nozzle one way or another can completely cut the water off or not on mine, but this is a quick flick of the wrist to temporarily shut off the water.

Mine is similar to this: http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberfirehosespraynozzle.aspx

 

I have the original HN10C stainless model from Bonaire. It's been going strong for over 10 years, very solid nozzle.

The "wrapped in rubber" approach has protected it from many drops on to concrete.

Bon-Aire Industries - Products

 

That's what I have too (in green). Couldn't remember the brand.

 

Might have to look at this, I have a Goodyear now and it's already dripping like a Dutch whore.

 

omglol

 

I was looking at the one from Phil since I needed something to bump up the order to meet the free ship,etc.

 

FYI there is a Stainless Steel version and a Aluminum version. It is not clear to me what the difference is but the Aluminum version sells for about $20 on amazon and the Stainless one sells for $26. Looking at the pictures it appears that it is just a difference in body housing but I could be wrong.

Adding a quick shutoff would have been a nice feature because when you first turn it on you get the high pressure stream so when I want more gentle flow I have to remember to point it away at something that I don't mind blasting while I adjust.

Still the simplest and best nozzle I've ever used, the high pressure stream for this thing works great even where you have lackluster line pressure.

 

I use a plastic shut off already but I know a metal one would be better.

 

i use a firehose nozzle with a shut-off valve. i was kragen the other day and noticed that carrand has a new firehose nozzle where the middle detaches (IIRC) where it will just flood water to make drying easier and it was $12.99 IIRC. otherwise, if you want an inexpensive small firehose nozzle that has a lifetime warranty get the one vroom one from target (kragen has the carrand one too)...

 

The one Northern Tool sells is junk :crash:

Thats all I've got at this time :graduation:

 

In addition to the Bonaire I also have the Carrand one and it is functionally equivalent. Can't speak to it's durability since I don't use it much but it certainly works the same way, looks very similar and is equally effective. Sells for about 9 bucks.

 

wife bought me a griots garage model 15 years ago. brass fittings but damn it was 70 bucks then. works perfectly still and you can throw it around like a wwf wrestler. it should last longer than me. i love it.

 

Yes, I have heard nothing but good things concerning the Griots nozzle. But for $70+ I can think of better things to spend my money on :drinking2:

 

i have never seen that icon. very funny. must be a good beer eh?

 

Alcohol is not consumed by me. Its a chocolate milkshake :giggle:

 

I have the Bon aire one also the green one been 2 months working perfect

 

I have an extra one I bought from Phil if anyone wants it.