Hose already on the tap
You already have a hose and you want the flow to stop between pots. The Onarway gun adds a trigger lock, a rear knob and ten patterns at about £15.74. The specs say a 1/2 inch quick-connect, not 3/4 inch BSP.
Spray hose comparison 2026
The best spray hoses, compared.
Top pick: Onarway metal spray gun – Highest star line in this set, 4.7 from 262 reviews, with ten patterns and a trigger lock. Best value: Ibergrif M22210 – Lowest shelf price among the 4.4-star guns, about £6.83, with a locking ring. Updated October 2026.
A spray hose here is a handheld garden hose spray gun, or an expandable hosepipe sold with a nozzle. You want a shut-off and a spray shape for a hose you already own, or a pipe that lengthens when the tap is on. This comparison puts ten amazon.co.uk listings side by side. The Agency note updated lists bans for several English suppliers. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland sit outside that note. [what a hosepipe ban still allows](/hub/garden-watering/blog/hosepipe-ban-what-you-can-still-water) is the next step if your supplier is on the list. A usual UK outside tap is 3/4 inch BSP, anHT is not the same pitch. Buy a gun if the pipe exists, and a kit only if you need the pipe. A watering can and fixed irrigation are different products. The first check is the ban, not the pattern dial.
A spray hose here is a handheld garden hose spray gun, or an expandable hosepipe sold with a nozzle. You want a shut-off and a spray shape for a hose you already own, or a pipe that lengthens when the tap is on.
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Personal buying guide
Which spray hose fits the job?
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The best spray hoses in detail
Our view
The Onarway gun is a 460 g zinc-alloy nozzle with a rubber coating and brass fittings, listed at £15.74. It has the highest star line in this set, 4.7 from 262 amazon.co.uk reviews, which is a higher rating than the Hozelock's 4.4 and a much shorter file than 15,414 reviews. Ten patterns are stated, and the named examples are mist, shower, flat, and jet. A rear knob slides from a trickle to full flow, and an integrated trigger lock holds continuous flow without you squeezing. The specs say a 1/2 inch quick-connect, while the bullets say it fits all standard garden hoses, and no BSP or GHT figure is given. A review mentions orange plastic lock tabs on an otherwise metal body. In this set it is the top pick when you want the lock, the pattern count, and a metal body, and you should leave it if your hose needs a stated 3/4 inch BSP inlet.
Pros
- 4.7 from 262 amazon.co.uk reviews, the highest star line in this set
- Ten patterns, with mist, shower, flat, and jet named
- Rear flow knob and an integrated trigger lock
- 460 g zinc alloy with a rubber coating and brass fittings, listed at £15.74
Cons
- 262 reviews is a short file next to the Hozelock and the Draper
- Specs say a 1/2 inch quick-connect, with no BSP or GHT figure
- A review mentions orange plastic lock tabs
- No maximum pressure and no frost note on the listing
Best for: Pots and a lawn, when you want ten patterns, a lock, and a metal body, and a 1/2 inch quick-connect suits the hose.
Less suitable: A hose that needs a stated 3/4 inch BSP inlet, or a buyer who will only trust a review file in the thousands.
Specifications
- Model
- Onarway metal spray gun
- Brand
- Onarway
- Price
- ∼£16
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(262)
- Patterns
- 10: mist, shower, flat, jet
- Control
- Lock and rear knob
- Fitting
- 1/2 inch quick-connect
- Material
- Zinc alloy, brass
- Weight
- 460 g
- Metal body
- Yes
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Is the Onarway spray gun made of metal?
The material field says metal. The exterior finish is zinc alloy with a rubber coating and brass fittings. A review mentions orange plastic lock tabs.
Does the Onarway listing name its spray settings?
It states 10 patterns. The named examples are mist, shower, flat, and jet. The other names are not listed.
Will the Onarway gun fit all garden hoses?
The bullets say it fits all standard garden hoses and universal connectors. The specs say a 1/2 inch quick-connect, with inlet and outlet at 0.5 inches. No BSP or GHT figure is given.
Our view
The VOXON VX-GH002 is a 380 g zinc-alloy gun listed at £12.99, and it is the only listing in this set that states a UK 3/4 inch BSP thread. Three patterns are named: fine mist, moderate fan, and powerful jet, set by a thumb lever rather than a squeeze trigger. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.5 from 57 reviews, a short file next to guns with thousands of reviews. The box lists the gun, a manual, and three leak-proof gaskets, and the bullets add a 3/4 inch quick male connector. No locking clip is claimed, so continuous spray means leaving the lever where you set it. The listing note says you turn the water off with the thumb control, rotate the head anticlockwise until it locks, then restart. Shortlist it when the page must say 3/4 inch BSP, and treat 57 reviews as thin evidence beside the Hozelock's 15,414.
Pros
- States a UK 3/4 inch BSP thread, plus a 3/4 inch quick male connector
- Three named patterns: fine mist, moderate fan, and powerful jet
- 380 g zinc-alloy body with a soft-touch TPR handle, listed at £12.99
- Box lists three leak-proof gaskets and a manual
- 4.5 from 57 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- Only 57 reviews, a short file in this set
- No locking clip is claimed
- Only three patterns, fewer than the eight- and ten-pattern guns
- No maximum pressure is stated
Best for: A UK hose on a 3/4 inch BSP fitting, when you want mist, fan, and jet named on the listing.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants thousands of reviews, or a trigger lock for long spells of spraying.
Specifications
- Model
- VOXON VX-GH002
- Brand
- VOXON
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(57)
- Patterns
- 3: mist, fan, jet
- Control
- Thumb lever
- Fitting
- 3/4 inch BSP
- Material
- Zinc alloy
- Weight
- 380 g
- Metal body
- Yes
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Is the VOXON spray gun made of metal?
The material field says zinc. The bullets describe a zinc-alloy body and an aluminium-alloy connector, plus a rubber bezel and a TPR handle.
Which spray settings does VOXON name?
Three: fine mist, moderate fan, and powerful jet. Gardening, car washing, and window cleaning are stated uses.
Which thread does the VOXON listing state?
The listing says it is designed for UK garden hoses with a 3/4 inch thread, and the thread type is 3/4 inch BSP. It also states a 3/4 inch quick male connector and compatibility with 1/2 inch quick connectors.
Our view
The Hozelock Multi-Jet (HZ2676P0000) is a 120 g plastic gun with five named patterns: cone, jet, fast fill, fine rose, and flat. Across 15,414 amazon.co.uk reviews it sits at 4.4, and the listing prices it at £20.20. Reviewers use the shut-off between plants, though they say the current lock needs two hands. The size field says spray gun only, and one review of this HZ2676P0000 says the hose connectors are not in the package even though the bullets mention a quick-connect male fitting. The stated maximum is 100 psi, which is the listing figure, not a measured tap pressure. Reviews also say the body can split if you leave it on the hose, full of water, in freezing weather, so it wants an indoor shelf over winter. In this set it is the gun to clip onto Hozelock fittings you already own, and it is a poor match if you still need a connector or a metal body.
Pros
- Five named patterns: cone, jet, fast fill, fine rose, and flat
- Title states a lock and flow control; reviews use the shut-off between plants
- 4.4 from 15,414 amazon.co.uk reviews, listed at £20.20
- 120 g plastic body, with a stated maximum of 100 psi
- Listing rank 2 in Garden Hose Nozzles & Spray Guns
Cons
- One review says the hose connectors are not in the box
- Reviews say the current lock needs two hands
- Can split if left full of water in freezing weather
Best for: A Hozelock hose you already own, when you want five named patterns and will buy a connector if the box does not include one.
Less suitable: A plain BSP tap with no click fittings, or a gun you plan to leave outside through a frost.
Specifications
- Model
- Hozelock Multi-Jet
- Brand
- Hozelock
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(15,414)
- Patterns
- 5 named patterns
- Control
- Lock and flow control
- Fitting
- Hozelock click fitting
- Material
- Plastic
- Weight
- 120 g
- Listed pressure
- 100 psi
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Does the Hozelock Multi-Jet have a locking function?
The title states a locking function and flow control. Reviews say the shut-off stops the flow between plants, and that the current lock needs two hands.
What is the Hozelock Multi-Jet made from?
The material field and the exterior finish both say plastic. The item weight is 120 g.
Are hose connectors in the Hozelock box?
The size field says spray gun only, and the included-components line is HOZ2676. Bullets mention a quick-connect male connector. One review of this HZ2676P0000 says hose connectors are not in the package and must be bought separately.
Our view
The RnCop gun is listed at £7.99 with eight patterns and a thumb control for flow. It has 4.4 from 1,125 amazon.co.uk reviews, and the item weight is 260 g with a slip-resistant TPR grip. Reviews describe a thumb lock even though a lock is not in the bullets, and one review names a centre multi-jet and a soak setting. The bullets claim a fit on 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch threads, while the specs say a 0.75 inch barb. The exterior finish is plastic, and the material field says polytetrafluoroethylene, so this is not a stated metal body. The listing tells you not to leave it outdoors below 0°C, because water in the nozzle may freeze. It is the low-priced plastic gun when you want more reviews than the £6.83 Ibergrif and you will bring it indoors before a frost.
Pros
- £7.99, with 4.4 from 1,125 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Eight patterns and a thumb control; reviews describe a thumb lock
- 260 g, with a slip-resistant TPR grip
- Listing warns you not to leave it outdoors below 0°C
Cons
- A lock is not in the bullets, only in reviews
- Material field says PTFE while the exterior finish is plastic
- Thread claims are 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch, while the specs say a 0.75 inch barb
- No maximum pressure is stated
Best for: Pots, a bike, or a light car rinse at a low shelf price, if you store the gun indoors before a frost.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a stated metal body, or a gun left on the hose through winter.
Specifications
- Model
- RnCop spray gun
- Brand
- RnCop
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(1,125)
- Patterns
- 8, names not listed
- Control
- Thumb flow
- Fitting
- 1/2 and 3/4 inch
- Material
- Plastic
- Weight
- 260 g
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Can the RnCop spray gun be used for washing cars?
The title lists cars among the stated uses, with plants, lawns, bikes, and pet bathing. That is a listing claim, not a measured test.
Does the RnCop listing include a lock for continuous spraying?
A lock is not in the bullets. The bullets state thumb control of water flow. Reviews describe a thumb lock.
Is the RnCop spray gun made of metal?
The exterior finish is plastic. The material field says polytetrafluoroethylene. The bullets claim rust, corrosion, and wear resistance, and they do not say the body is metal.
Our view
The Ibergrif M22210 is an ABS gun listed at £6.83, the lowest shelf price in this set, with 4.4 from 523 amazon.co.uk reviews. Eight patterns are stated, though the names are not listed, and a review mentions a shower pattern. A locking ring means you do not have to hold the trigger, and the handle is described as anti-slip. The title says universal connector and the bullets say it fits all standard garden hose pipe, but no thread size, BSP figure, or GHT figure appears in the specs. Many of the reviews read for this capture are in French, German, Italian, or Spanish, so the English detail is thinner than the count suggests. The body is ABS at 240 g, not metal. It is the best value if you only need a light plastic gun and you can check the fitting on your hose before you rely on the word universal.
Pros
- £6.83, the lowest price in this set, with 4.4 from 523 reviews
- Eight patterns and a locking ring so the trigger need not be held
- ABS body at 240 g with an anti-slip handle
- Stated uses include plants, lawn, pets, and windows
Cons
- No thread size, BSP figure, or GHT figure in the specs
- Many reviews in the capture are not in English
- Pattern names are not listed
- All plastic, and the box contents are not listed
Best for: A light plastic gun at the lowest price in this set, once you have checked the connector on the hose you already own.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs a stated BSP or GHT size, or a metal body.
Specifications
- Model
- Ibergrif M22210
- Brand
- Ibergrif
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(523)
- Patterns
- 8, names not listed
- Control
- Locking ring
- Fitting
- Size not stated
- Material
- ABS plastic
- Weight
- 240 g
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Does the Ibergrif gun have a lock for continuous spraying?
The bullets include a locking ring so the trigger need not be held.
Is the Ibergrif spray gun made of metal?
No. The material is ABS plastic, with an anti-slip handle. The colour field says Gray/Green.
Can the Ibergrif gun be used for car washing?
Car washing is not in the stated uses. Those are plants, lawn, pets, windows, and other outdoor cleaning. A listing question about car washing has no answer in the capture. A review describes a stronger jet for cleaning.
Our view
The Yofidra listing is an expandable hose at £28.99, the highest price in this set, with 4.4 from 502 amazon.co.uk reviews. The title and the item-length field say 100 feet, the bullets say 100 ft (30 m), and the item dimensions say 10 m long. Those figures cannot all be the hose in the box. The bullets describe a 10-function nozzle and 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch connectors, while the included-components line says Hose. The stated maximum is 12 bar, and the bullets give 3450D woven fabric and triple-layer latex. Reviews say the nozzle can stop the flow at the gun, and that you turn the tap off and let the remaining water out so the hose retracts. It is a candidate only if you need a long pipe and you confirm the length on the parcel. It is a poor buy when a hose is already on the tap.
Pros
- 4.4 from 502 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Bullets describe a 10-function nozzle and 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch connectors
- Stated maximum 12 bar, with 3450D fabric and triple-layer latex in the bullets
- Reviews say the nozzle can stop the flow and that the hose retracts once drained
Cons
- £28.99, the highest price in this set
- Length is given as 100 feet, 30 m, and 10 m on the same listing
- Included-components line says Hose, not the nozzle
- No storage bag is listed
Best for: A household that needs a pipe as well as a nozzle, and that will check the length against the parcel before relying on 100 ft.
Less suitable: Anyone who already has a hose, or who needs one length figure from title to dimensions.
Specifications
- Model
- Yofidra expandable hose
- Brand
- Yofidra
- Price
- ∼£29
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(502)
- Patterns
- 10, names not listed
- Control
- Stops at the nozzle
- Fitting
- 1/2 and 3/4 inch
- Material
- Fabric and latex
- Weight
- 1.85 kg
- Listed pressure
- 12 bar
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- Yes
Common questions
What material does the Yofidra listing give?
There is no material field. The bullets say 3450D woven fabric and triple-layer latex. The colour is Black-green. Reviews describe metal fixings.
Does the Yofidra hose come with a storage bag?
A storage bag is not in the bullets or the included-components line. The included-components line says Hose. The bullets also describe a 10-function nozzle and 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch connectors.
Can the Yofidra hose be used with a pressure washer?
A listing question asks this and the capture does not answer it. The stated maximum is 12 bar.
Our view
The Draper 25342 is sold as a seven-pattern gun with an aluminium body and a brass fitting, listed at £12.49. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 6,328 reviews, and reviewers mention settings from mist to jet, with shower as one they actually use. A nut sets how far the trigger travels, and a clip holds the spray on, although the bullets do not name that lock. The title says universal connector, while the specs say a 1/2 inch barb, and reviews say it does not seat fully in some flow-controlled click connectors. The item weight is listed as 20 g beside dimensions of 14.5 x 5.7 x 23.5 cm, so that gram figure is not a lightness claim you can use. Reviews describe a plastic trigger, a plastic lock clip, and plastic outer collars on the aluminium body. One review says an internal spring rusted after the gun was left outside.
Pros
- 4.3 from 6,328 amazon.co.uk reviews, listed at £12.49
- Aluminium body and a brass fitting in the bullets
- Seven patterns; reviews mention mist, jet, and shower
- Reviews describe a nut for trigger depth and a clip that holds the spray on
Cons
- Specs say a 1/2 inch barb, not a named 3/4 inch BSP thread
- Item weight is listed as 20 g, which does not match a 23.5 cm gun
- Plastic trigger, lock clip, and collars; a spring rusted after being left outside
Best for: A long review file at £12.49, when you can check the 1/2 inch barb against the connector already on your hose.
Less suitable: A buyer who needs the listing to state 3/4 inch BSP, or who will leave the gun outside.
Specifications
- Model
- Draper 25342
- Brand
- Draper
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(6,328)
- Patterns
- 7, names not listed
- Control
- Clip holds the spray
- Fitting
- 1/2 inch barb
- Material
- Aluminium, brass
- Listed pressure
- 7 bar
- Metal body
- Yes
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
What is the Draper spray gun made of?
The material field says aluminium. The exterior finish says aluminium and brass. The bullets claim an aluminium body and a brass fitting. Reviews describe a plastic trigger, a plastic lock clip, and plastic outer collars.
Will the Draper gun fit every garden hose?
The title says universal connector. The specs say a 1/2 inch barb inlet and outlet, both 0.64 cm. A listing question about all garden hoses is not answered beyond that. Reviews say it fits some hoses and does not seat fully in some flow-controlled click connectors.
Does the Draper listing name its seven spray settings?
The count is seven. Individual pattern names are not listed. Reviews mention settings from mist to jet, and shower as a setting several people use.
Our view
The FANHAO gun uses a fireman-style lever rather than a trigger you hold down, and the listing aims it at arthritis and a weaker grip. The body is stated as zinc alloy, 325 g, with a rubberised grip, and the amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 from 594 reviews at £26.99. Eight patterns come from a rotating head. The bullets name a high-pressure jet and a soft shower, and reviews also say mist. The thread type is 3/4 inch GHT with a brass quick male connector, which is not the same pitch as a typical UK 3/4 inch BSP outside tap. Reviews say the lever shuts off firmly and can be left while you move between plants. Reviews of the instructions say to disconnect it, empty residual water, and keep it indoors in winter. It is the lever in this set if you can adapt GHT, and it is the wrong first buy if you need a stated BSP inlet.
Pros
- Fireman-style lever for on, off, and flow, aimed at a weaker grip
- Zinc alloy body, 325 g, with a rubberised grip
- Eight patterns; bullets name a jet and a soft shower
- 4.3 from 594 amazon.co.uk reviews
Cons
- £26.99, the dearest gun in this set
- Thread is 3/4 inch GHT, not 3/4 inch BSP
- No maximum pressure is stated on the listing
- Winter storage is in the reviews of the instructions, not in the bullets
Best for: Someone whose hands tire on a trigger, and who can fit or adapt a 3/4 inch GHT inlet.
Less suitable: A UK outside tap that needs a stated 3/4 inch BSP fitting, or a buyer who wants the lowest price.
Specifications
- Model
- FANHAO fireman gun
- Brand
- FANHAO
- Price
- ∼£27
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(594)
- Patterns
- 8: jet and shower
- Control
- Fireman lever
- Fitting
- 3/4 inch GHT
- Material
- Zinc alloy
- Weight
- 325 g
- Metal body
- Yes
- Includes hose
- No
Common questions
Does the FANHAO gun lock on for continuous spraying?
The listing describes a fireman-style on/off lever that can increase or decrease flow, rather than a trigger lock. Reviews say the lever shuts off firmly and can be left while you move between plants.
Is the FANHAO spray gun made of metal?
The material field says premium zinc alloy. The exterior finish is metal and rubber. The listing says 100% metal inner and rust-resistant parts. The grip is rubberised.
Which thread does the FANHAO listing state?
The thread type is GHT. The inlet is stated as a 3/4 inch garden hose thread (GHT), with a brass quick male connector. The listing does not say it fits all garden hoses.
Our view
The Flexi Hose listing is an expandable hose at £19.99, with 4.1 from 47,222 amazon.co.uk reviews, the longest review file in this set. The title says 50 feet, and the item dimensions say 30.48 m long, so those two figures are not one confirmed length. The bullets include an 8-pattern ABS nozzle and solid 3/4 inch brass connectors, while the included-components line says only Hose. Those bullets also say the connectors fit typical outdoor taps in the US. The stated limit is 12 bar, with a working window of 41–113°F. Reviews mention a shut-off at the spray end, mist for pots, and emptying the hose before you put it away. Look at it only if you need a pipe as well as a nozzle and you can check which length arrives. A household that already has a hose is paying for a kit it does not need.
Pros
- 4.1 from 47,222 amazon.co.uk reviews, listed at £19.99
- Bullets include an 8-pattern ABS nozzle and 3/4 inch brass connectors
- Stated limit 12 bar
- Reviews mention mist for pots and a shut-off at the spray end
Cons
- Title says 50 feet and the item dimensions say 30.48 m
- Bullets say the connectors fit typical US outdoor taps
- Included-components line says Hose, while the bullets also describe a nozzle
- Working window is stated as 41–113°F, with no separate frost warning in the bullets
Best for: A household that needs a pipe and a nozzle together, and that will confirm the length and the tap fitting on arrival.
Less suitable: Anyone who already has a hose, or who needs a length figure that agrees with itself.
Specifications
- Model
- Flexi Hose expandable
- Brand
- Flexi Hose
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.1/5(47,222)
- Patterns
- 8, names not listed
- Control
- Shut-off at the end
- Fitting
- 3/4 inch brass
- Material
- Rubber and brass
- Weight
- 1.29 kg
- Listed pressure
- 12 bar
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- Yes
Common questions
Does the Flexi Hose come with a spray nozzle?
The bullets describe an 8-pattern ABS nozzle with a slip-resistant rubberised handle. The included-components line says Hose. Pattern names are not listed.
What length does the Flexi Hose listing give?
The title and the item-length field say 50 feet. The item dimensions say 30.48 m long. Reviews on the listing mention several lengths and are not one confirmed length for this ASIN.
What pressure does the Flexi Hose listing state?
The stated limit is 12 bar, with a working window of 41–113°F. That figure is the product limit on the listing, not a measured tap pressure.
Our view
The XPendHoze kit is an expandable hose whose title length of 75 ft matches the 22.86 m item-length field, listed at £20.99. The amazon.co.uk line is 3.5 from 114 reviews, the lowest star rating in this set. A 10-pattern thumb-controlled nozzle is on the included-components line, with 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch connectors, PTFE tape, three washers, a hanger, a bag, and a manual. The title says brass connectors and the bullets say composite alloy, so the fitting metal is not settled on the page. The stated maximum is 12 bar. The listing says to store the hose and nozzle indoors in cold winters and hot summers, and to drain after use. One review describes patterns from jet through to sprinkler. At 3.5 from 114 reviews it is the kit to treat with caution, especially if you already own a hose.
Pros
- Title length 75 ft matches the 22.86 m item-length field
- Included line lists a 10-pattern nozzle, both connector sizes, washers, a hanger, a bag, and a manual
- Stated maximum 12 bar
- Listing tells you to drain it and store it indoors
Cons
- 3.5 from 114 reviews, the lowest star line in this set
- Title says brass connectors; bullets say composite alloy
- £20.99 for a kit whose colour field reads 75ft rather than a colour
- Pattern names are not listed
Best for: Someone who wants the accessories listed in the box and will accept a 3.5 star line at £20.99.
Less suitable: A buyer who already has a hose, or who wants the fittings described as one metal throughout the listing.
Specifications
- Model
- XPendHoze expandable hose
- Brand
- XPendHoze
- Price
- ∼£21
- Customer rating
- 3.5/5(114)
- Patterns
- 10, names not listed
- Control
- Thumb-controlled nozzle
- Fitting
- 1/2 and 3/4 inch
- Material
- Latex, polyester
- Weight
- 1.41 kg
- Listed pressure
- 12 bar
- Metal body
- No
- Includes hose
- Yes
Common questions
Does the XPendHoze kit come with a spray gun?
Yes on the included-components line: one 10-pattern spray nozzle, with the hose, connectors, PTFE tape, three washers, a hanger, a bag, and a user manual. Pattern names are not listed.
Is the XPendHoze hose kink-free?
Kink-free is a bullet claim, with leak-proof, tangle-free, and lightweight. That is the seller's wording, not a measured test.
Can the XPendHoze hose be used with a pressure washer?
A listing question asks this and the capture does not answer it. The stated maximum is 12 bar. The listing says to keep working pressure in the normal range and not to cut or puncture the outer webbing.
How we compared
For this comparison we read ten amazon.co.uk listings captured in October 2026 and the public UK sources below. Each stored score follows that listing's star line, so 4.7 is 94 and 3.5 is 70. Review counts and thread clashes are noted beside the score. They were not used to invent a second total. Shelf price was used only to name the best value. We did not run a garden trial or a laboratory test.
1
Hose fitting
30%A usual UK outside tap is 3/4 inch BSP. GHT is a different pitch. Universal, with no BSP or GHT figure, is not that check.
2
Shut-off and plant pattern
25%A lock or lever you can leave on, plus one gentle pattern for plants. A jet is a cleaning spray. Pattern count alone is not the decision.
3
Gun or expandable hose
20%A gun if the pipe already exists. Flexi Hose, XPendHoze or Yofidra only if you need the pipe as well.
4
Material and winter storage
15%Metal is knock resistance, not a lifetime. Plastic guns in these reviews split after frost. Drain and store indoors.
5
Star line and review count
10%The score is the amazon.co.uk star line. Read it with the count. A 4.7 from 262 reviews is not the same file as a 4.4 from 15,414.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Spray hose buying guide
Check the ban, then the thread, then whether you need a gun or a pipe. A shut-off and one gentle plant pattern come before the pattern count. Price is the last cut.
What is a spray hose?
A spray hose in this comparison is either a handheld gun on a hose you already own, or an expandable hosepipe sold with a nozzle. A watering can and fixed irrigation are different products. Seven listings are guns, from about £6.83 to £26.99. Three are expandable kits, from about £19.99 to £28.99. A rule of thumb from outside this basket: a premium expandable hose can cost more than £29, so these ten are not the top of the market. The first check is the ban, not the pattern dial.
Best for
- A hose you already own, when you want the flow to stop between pots
- A long run with little storage, after the thread check and the ban check
Not ideal for
- A temporary use ban that prohibits watering the garden with a hosepipe
- A UK tap when the listing only states GHT or a typical US tap
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
One price list for guns and hoses
A gun from about £6.83 and a kit near £20 are not the same purchase. If the pipe is already on the tap, the kit is a second hose.
- 2
Reading 3/4 inch with no standard
BSP and GHT are different pitches. Universal, or 3/4 inch with no BSP or GHT letters, is not a fit you can assume on a UK outside tap.
- 3
Leaving water inside over a freeze
Plastic bodies in these reviews split after a winter on the hose. Metal does not make that leak-proof. Drain the gun or the hose and store it indoors.
What to weigh up
Hose fitting
HighThe fitting decides whether the gun reaches the tap you have, and a star rating does not. Hozelock's guide puts a usual UK outside tap at 3/4 inch BSP, with some older taps at 1/2 inch BSP. GHT uses 11.5 threads per inch. BSP uses 14. An adapter is required if you mix them. Universal, and 3/4 inch without the letters BSP or GHT, are not that check. In this set, VOXON VX-GH002 is the only listing that states 3/4 inch BSP, with a 3/4 inch quick male connector.
Shut-off and plant pattern
HighA spray hose earns its place when you can stop the flow between pots and choose one gentle pattern for plants. Hozelock treats a jet as a cleaning spray, and fine rose or mist as plant sprays. Shower is a soft flow. Buying the highest pattern count misses that split. Counts in this set run from three to ten. Onarway states ten patterns, names mist, shower, flat and jet, and adds a rear knob plus an integrated trigger lock.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Weaker grip
A trigger you must hold is the wrong shape if your hands tire. The FANHAO gun uses a fireman-style lever and states a zinc alloy body at about £26.99. The thread on the listing is 3/4 inch GHT, so a typical UK BSP tap needs an adapter.
Pipe and nozzle together
You need the pipe as well as the nozzle, and you have somewhere small to store it. The Flexi Hose kit is about £19.99 with 4.1 from 47,222 reviews. The title says 50 feet and the dimensions say 30.48 m, and the bullets mention typical US taps.
Common questions about spray hoses
Which spray hose is the top pick?
The top pick is the Onarway metal spray gun, for a lock, ten patterns and a metal body. It has the highest star line here, 4.7 from 262 amazon.co.uk reviews, at about £15.74. Named patterns include mist, shower, flat and jet. A rear knob sets the flow and a trigger lock holds it. The specs say a 1/2 inch quick-connect and do not state BSP or GHT. The file is far shorter than the Hozelock's 15,414 reviews. Leave it if you need a stated 3/4 inch BSP inlet.
How much does a spray hose cost on amazon.co.uk?
Shelf prices here run from about £6.83 to £28.99. Entry guns are the Ibergrif at about £6.83 and the RnCop at about £7.99. Mid guns include the Draper at about £12.49, the VOXON at about £12.99, the Onarway at about £15.74 and the FANHAO at about £26.99. Kits are the Flexi Hose at about £19.99, the XPendHoze at about £20.99 and the Yofidra at about £28.99. These figures are this basket only. A stated 7 bar, 12 bar or 100 psi line is a product limit, not tap pressure.
What should you check before you buy a spray hose?
Check a local hosepipe ban first. A spray gun is still a hosepipe, and a mist pattern does not opt out. Then match the fitting: a usual UK outside tap is 3/4 inch BSP, and GHT is a different pitch. Buy a gun if you already have a pipe, and an expandable kit only if you need the pipe. Prefer a shut-off and one gentle plant pattern. Read the star line with the review count, and drain the gun or hose before a freeze.
Does a finer spray avoid a hosepipe ban?
No. A temporary use ban can prohibit watering a garden with a hosepipe, and a spray gun is still a hosepipe. Section 76 of the Water Industry Act 1991 covers specified uses, including a private garden and washing a private car. Ofwat describes the household fine as up to £1,000. The alternative it describes is a watering can or a bucket. See the watering can comparison if a can is the lawful tool. Drought status is not itself a ban.
Will a GHT fitting screw onto a UK outside tap?
Not as a safe fit. Garden hose thread is 11.5 threads per inch. A typical UK 3/4 inch BSP tap is 14 threads per inch, and an adapter is required if you mix them. In this set FANHAO states 3/4 inch GHT. VOXON is the listing that states 3/4 inch BSP. A bullet that only says 3/4 inch, or universal, has not named the standard. Do not force a GHT fitting onto a BSP tap.
Is a metal spray gun better than a plastic one?
Metal in these listings is knock resistance, not a promise that the gun will not leak. Plastic guns in the reviews split after a frost, including the Hozelock if it is left full of water. The Onarway, VOXON and FANHAO are described as sturdier, and they can still leak at the connector within a year. The Draper states an aluminium body, while reviews describe a plastic trigger. The 20 g weight on that listing is not a figure you can use.
Should you buy a spray gun or an expandable hose?
Buy a gun if a hose is already on the tap. You are paying for a shut-off and a pattern, not a second pipe. Buy a kit only when you need the pipe as well: Flexi Hose, XPendHoze or Yofidra. Check the thread and any ban first. Flexi Hose's title says 50 feet and the dimensions say 30.48 m. Yofidra gives 100 feet, 30 m and 10 m. XPendHoze's 75 ft matches 22.86 m, at 3.5 from 114 reviews.
How should you store a spray hose before a frost?
Drain it and bring it indoors. RnCop's listing says not to leave the gun outdoors below 0°C, because water in the nozzle may freeze. XPendHoze says store the hose and nozzle indoors and drain after use. Hozelock reviewers describe the body splitting after a winter left on the hose, full of water. Flexi Hose reviews say empty it before you put it away. A working window printed in Fahrenheit is not a frost warning. A metal body does not replace that step.
Our verdict
For a lock, ten patterns and a metal body, the top pick is the Onarway gun: 4.7 from 262 reviews at about £15.74, with a 1/2 inch quick-connect and no BSP figure. If you want the lowest price among the guns on a 4.4 star line, the best value is the Ibergrif M22210 at about £6.83. It is ABS, with eight patterns and a locking ring, and the listing states no thread size. If the page must say 3/4 inch BSP, look at the VOXON. It has 4.5 from 57 reviews.
Best overallView offer
Onarway metal spray gun
Highest star line in this set, 4.7 from 262 reviews, with ten patterns and a trigger lock.
Best value
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Ibergrif M22210
Lowest shelf price among the 4.4-star guns, about £6.83, with a locking ring.
Editorial
DIY & tools editor
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to spray hoses
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Spray hose buying guideGun or hose, then fitting, pattern, lock and material.Best spray hosesWho each stronger listing is for, and who should skip it.How to use a spray hoseFit the connector, choose a plant pattern, shut off, drain and store.Metal or plastic spray hoseMetal body against plastic on the same hose. Kits stay out of that table.Spray hose and a hosepipe banWhether a hosepipe use is prohibited locally. The result can be a can.
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Sources
Public UK sources from the digest for this comparison. amazon.co.uk listings were captured in October 2026.
- Environment Agency, dry weather in England, 2 to 8 October 2026 (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- Ofwat, hosepipe bans and what they mean for you (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- Water Industry Act 1991, section 76 (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- WRAS IRN R060, double check valve on an outside tap (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- Hozelock, how to measure your tap (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- HoseFitFinder, GHT to 3/4 BSP (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- Hozelock, which spray pattern to use (retrieved 17 October 2026)
- RHS, garden watering methods (retrieved 17 October 2026)
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