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Old May 22, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Need dependable water gun

Long shot here and seems like a stupid topic but maybe others are frustrated as well??

Anyone with a dependable water gun they use to wash their car? I replace mine every year because no matter the brand they seem to break. I would like one that can swivel at the base as well.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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Why...do you use a water gun to wash your car?
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Old May 23, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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I think he may be referring to a spray nozzle for a hose (?)
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Old May 23, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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yeah spray nozzle, not water gun.. Same here, never had one work worth a damn. So now I buy a bunch of cheap ones at dollar general.

I used to take them into the shop and try to make them better, but just easy to wait for a sale and stock up..
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Old May 23, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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LOL that is what I'm referring to. We called them water guns. Obviously not squirt guns. I guess they are also called spray guns or spray nozzles.
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Old May 23, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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I got tired of the cheap ones tearing up and bought the best one Lowe's had to offer. It lasted about as long as the cheap ones.
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Old May 24, 2010 | 04:25 AM
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to get a good match you have to have a good hose and nozzle. hoses over here in BE dont screw, that are quick connect. they dont leak either :P
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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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I am thinking about swapping out to a quick connect system. But still need a gun that will not break and that can swivel.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
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Old May 26, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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+1 On Griots garage. That nozel is amazing.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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here's what I use from Home depot

7 pattern Water Nozzle. I simply keep it on 'shower' and it sprays nice and even. They last quite a bit and even when they don't, they're only $7.
Dropped it dozens of times, doesn't break.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Jedi that is the nozzle I have now. It is probably lasted a year before having issues with leaking and coming apart.

Huey52 $90 for a nozzle
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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I'd rather buy 12 of the Home Depot nozzles then one $90 item.
Huey, you're a baller.
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Old May 26, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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^ LOL I just figured if the OP really wanted an ultra-dependable one that would last a lifetime, it would certainly amortize nicely over time. So few things are really made to last any more.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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You know the "OP" is such a tard that he would spend $90 for a water nozzle Or not...
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
I would like one that can swivel at the base as well.

I don't know what you mean "swivel at the base", but you've seen the one that I use. I've had so many over the years, and I can say that this one is the best one I've had for washing the car. Had it for over a year, it won't break or leak. NAPA has it for about 5 bucks.



It's something like this....
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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It means it can rotate at the base 360˚ which is very helpful when the hose gets all twisted. I will show you if/when you pick up the TB at my house.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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well, let me know when you come back... I'll stop by...
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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The old standard. You ain't gonna break this one.

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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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I just may try that. I have a swivel that I can screw onto the hose and then the nozzle on to it. But having a gun with multiple options is nice.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by BG-8
well, let me know when you come back... I'll stop by...
You had an a whole week before I left town! I'm back Tuesday night so you can get it after Wednesday. Just text me when you can come over to get it.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by pdxhak
I just may try that. I have a swivel that I can screw onto the hose and then the nozzle on to it. But having a gun with multiple options is nice.
Multiple spray patterns are a nice option. You can adjust spray pattern with this.
This will probably out last the RX8. Plus you can pass it down to your grand kids.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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It was a crazy week, Lakers were playing and it was a tough series... so I was focus on that

by the way that nozzle that I showed you has multiple options on it.

here is a link... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B0001L0DFA
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Old May 31, 2010 | 12:06 PM
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Old May 31, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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^oh hell ya that will work
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