{"id":992,"date":"2020-05-16T12:19:12","date_gmt":"2020-05-16T12:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/?p=992"},"modified":"2020-06-06T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T11:33:39","slug":"how-to-repair-pocket-hose-wired-but-easy-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/how-to-repair-pocket-hose-wired-but-easy-fix","title":{"rendered":"How to Repair Pocket hose? (Wired but Easy Fix)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinimage alignright wp-image-945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/how-to-repair-pocket-hose-wired-but-easy-fixs-article-image.jpg\" alt=\"expandable-garden-hose-reviews-article-image\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/how-to-repair-pocket-hose-wired-but-easy-fix-pin-image.jpg\" \/>Got a leak in your Pocket hose? <strong>Surfing around to learn about how to repair pocket hose?<\/strong> Well, you are in the right place, in this article, I will explain a couple of fairly easy ways to get your pocket hose fixed.<\/p>\n<p>Pocket hose is also known as an expandable garden hose or flexible hose. You will be able to fix your hose if you follow the steps below. I have researched and listed the 2 most common problems regarding pocket hoses and how to fix them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"spacer nomo\" style=\"height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started,<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Problem 1: Leaks at the pocket hose end or valve end<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>How to repair pocket hose end \/ nozzle leaks?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><div class=\"spacer \" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>If your hose is leaking at the end of the hose aka the joint where the fitting connects the nozzle or sprayer to your hose, the inner tube might have been dismantled or disconnected from the sprayer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1000\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1000\" class=\"wp-image-1000\" src=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end.jpg\" alt=\"leak-at-pocket-hose-end\" width=\"600\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end.jpg 722w, https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end-300x280.jpg 300w, https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end-500x467.jpg 500w, https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end-222x208.jpg 222w, https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/leak-at-pocket-hose-end-700x654.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leak at the hose end or valve end<\/p><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li>Unscrew the plastic or brass fitting where it connects to the sprayer.<\/li>\n<li>Pull off the outer hose covering and also the inner tube from the sprayer \/nozzle.<\/li>\n<li>Cut off 2 inches through both outer covering and inner tube, throw it away.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">inner tube<\/span> out of the covering &amp; connect it back to the sprayer end properly.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">outer covering<\/span> over the tube connection and screw on everything back as before. (If there is a clip, make sure it connected properly to the notch)<\/li>\n<li>Your hose is now good to go!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Watch this Video on How to Repair Pocket Hose<\/strong><\/h4>\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrapOuter\">\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrap\">  \n <iframe class=\"ctkyt1\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JyCoHrCa_Sk?autoplay=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;autohide=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" onload=\"loadYTAPI(this);\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In case your fitting is broken or damaged you can get a repair kit to replace it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Connectors-Garden-Expanding-Female-Repair\/dp\/B073S4B9ZS?tag=justhomegardening-20\" class=\"amalink2 font14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" >Check on Amazon &nbsp;<svg  fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18px\" height=\"18px\"><path d=\"M 5 3 C 3.9069372 3 3 3.9069372 3 5 L 3 19 C 3 20.093063 3.9069372 21 5 21 L 19 21 C 20.093063 21 21 20.093063 21 19 L 21 12 L 19 12 L 19 19 L 5 19 L 5 5 L 12 5 L 12 3 L 5 3 z M 14 3 L 14 5 L 17.585938 5 L 8.2929688 14.292969 L 9.7070312 15.707031 L 19 6.4140625 L 19 10 L 21 10 L 21 3 L 14 3 z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\u00a0 However, note that depending on which pocket hose you have you will need plastic, brass or aluminium fitting.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Problem 2: Hole in the Hose! Pocket hose is leaking from the middle\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>How to Fix Pocket hose leaks in the middle of the Expandable tube?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><div class=\"spacer \" style=\"height: 10px;\"><\/div>If your expandable \/ pocket hose is leaking in the middle it&#8217;s likely the inner flexible tube has a hole in it. But unlike a regular rubber hose, pocket hose cannot be patched up with a waterproof tape. You will need to do a little bit to work to get it fixed.<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"mb20\"><strong>Method 1: Using a Barbed Coupler<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div id=\"attachment_1014\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1014\" class=\"wp-image-1014\" src=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/how-to-repair-pocket-hose-hole-in-the-middle-of-hose.gif\" alt=\"how-to-repair-pocket-hose-water-leak-in-the-middle-of-tube\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1014\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hole in the middle of the expandable garden hose<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Identify the hole and cut the hose into 2 from that place.<\/li>\n<li>Pull out the inner tube from the sleeves from both ends.<\/li>\n<li>Find out which side has the hole and cut off the portion with the hole.<\/li>\n<li>Take 2 screw clams and put them over the sleeves on both sides (do not screw yet).<\/li>\n<li>Take a 1\/2 inch barbed coupler, about 2.5&#8243; long (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/iRunning-Pieces-Irrigation-Couplings-Fittings\/dp\/B07T29KP8W\/?tag=justhomegardening-20\" class=\"amalink2 font14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" >Check on Amazon &nbsp;<svg  fill=\"#fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18px\" height=\"18px\"><path d=\"M 5 3 C 3.9069372 3 3 3.9069372 3 5 L 3 19 C 3 20.093063 3.9069372 21 5 21 L 19 21 C 20.093063 21 21 20.093063 21 19 L 21 12 L 19 12 L 19 19 L 5 19 L 5 5 L 12 5 L 12 3 L 5 3 z M 14 3 L 14 5 L 17.585938 5 L 8.2929688 14.292969 L 9.7070312 15.707031 L 19 6.4140625 L 19 10 L 21 10 L 21 3 L 14 3 z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>) and push both cut ends of the tube onto the 2 ends of the coupler<\/li>\n<li>Slide the sleeve over the coupler as much as possible and tighten the clams on the coupler.<\/li>\n<li>All done, your hose is now fixed and ready to use!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><div class=\"noticon\">\n    <div class=\"noti-innercon noti-success\"> \n    \t<div class=\"noti-desc \"><p>Wet both ends of the coupler before slipping the tube over, it makes it easier to put on.<\/p><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div><div class=\"spacer \" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Watch this Video on How to Fix Pocket hose leaks with Barbed Coupler<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrapOuter\">\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrap\">  \n <iframe class=\"ctkyt1\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/JocGY8Vkntc?autoplay=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;autohide=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" onload=\"loadYTAPI(this);\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 class=\"mb20\"><strong>Method 2: Using E6000 Glue, Self-Adhesive tape &amp; some Fishing line for sewing!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1033\" src=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/how-to-fix-pocket-hose-leaks-with-glue-tape-hose-leaking-water.gif\" alt=\"how-to-fix-pocket-hose-leaks-with-glue--tape-hose-leaking-water\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yeah, sounds a bit crazy, but this pocket hose mending method works.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>For this repair you will need\n<ul>\n<li>E6000 Glue<\/li>\n<li>Self-Adhesive tape<\/li>\n<li>A razor blade (or thin paper cutter blade)<\/li>\n<li>Some fishing line (braided is better) and a Needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>First, cut the outer covering of the hose carefully (do not cut the inner tube) near the place where your hose is leaking.<\/li>\n<li>Pull the covering apart and locate the hole.<\/li>\n<li>Use the E6000 glue to seal all around the area where the hole is. Smear it well and smoothen it out, leave it for 24hrs to dry.<\/li>\n<li>Once dried, apply a second layer to E6000 glue just to be sure. Leave for another 24hrs.<\/li>\n<li>Once dried, use the razor blade to slice out any uneven glue clumps. Be careful not to cut the tube.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Take approximately 2 ft of Self-Adhesive tape and wrap it well around the glued area.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Finally, pull the outer covering together closing the glued area and then sew it the needle &amp; fishing line.<\/li>\n<li>All done, your hose is good to go!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h5><strong>Watch this Video on How to Fix Pocket hose leaks with Glue &amp; Tape!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrapOuter\">\n<div class=\"hytPlayerWrap\">  \n <iframe class=\"ctkyt1\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/6AxxvetROGE?autoplay=0&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;autohide=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" onload=\"loadYTAPI(this);\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I hope this article has helped you fix your hose. But if you don&#8217;t want to put up with the repair process and looking to buy a brand new hose, make sure you check out our <a class=\"link1 bold\" href=\"https:\/\/justhomegardening.com\/expandable-garden-hose-reviews-which-one-to-buy\">best expandable garden hose reviews<\/a>. (I recommend picking one with a lifetime warranty, that way you can always get a replacement if any issues arise)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got a leak in your Pocket hose? Surfing around to learn about how to repair pocket hose? Well, you are in the right place, in this article, I will explain a couple of fairly easy ways to get your pocket hose fixed. Pocket hose is also known as an expandable garden hose or flexible hose. 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