Talk:Garden hose

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[edit] Hosepipe?

I live in the southern US and have yet to hear the term "hosepipe", in fact I have not seen it anywhere else but here. Can someone please find a reference to this somewhere? Zchris87v 22:21, 9 June 2007 (UTC)

'Hosepipe' and 'garden hose' are equally well-used names in UK, though the latter is more often used for the specific garden function, i.e. a garden hose is a hosepipe used in a garden. According to this article, though, I can't use mine to clean the car! It seems to me that this article was written with a very US-centric bias, though apparently not soutern US ('usually green', white for potable etc.) Emeraude 15:45, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

I moved to NC from the "North" and had never used nor heard the term "hosepipe." I referred to the hose as a garden hose. The term "hosepipe" is a bit humorous when I hear it, but I am just a Yankee, so what do I know? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.176.89.84 (talk) 03:19, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

I differ with the statement in the article "A typical hose used for filling of the potable water tanks in recreational vehicles is identical to a garden hose in every respect, except that they are colored white as a distinguishing characteristic, and are made of nonporous materials that are least likely to collect bacteria or affect the water taste." Most common garden hoses are made from recycled materials that contain lead along with the brass ends that also contain lead. This why most garden hoses do or should carry a California "Proposition 65" warning label. Hoses for potable water tanks or recreational vehicles are made from medical grade vinyl and the hose ends are nickel plated. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.184.168.174 (talk) 20:02, 6 April 2008 (UTC)