hose? no water is coming out because the nozzle would obviously have to be pressed for that but is there any risk in doing this?
2006-09-27 02:59:56 · 8 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
As long as the hose doesn't burst it should be fine but the damage it can cause if it does can be significant. I once saw a basement with 3 ft of water in it when someone left the hose turned on and went away for the weekend. It's always good practice to turn it off when you're done.
2006-09-27 03:10:33 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with anything in life, there is always risk. You are depending on all the O-rings sealing each connection (hose to faucet, and nozzle to hose) to hold back the pressure and that the hose itself is in good condition and won't spring a leak. In our imperfect world, however, these things degrade over time, especially when left outdoors exposed to the elements. You take your chances with an older hose, because the rubber and plastic may have dried out over time with sun exposure and wear from dragging around the garden, and the continuous pressure of water from inside could either cause a weak section of the hose to swell and burst or could gradually crack an O-ring and leak past the threaded connections at either end. I'd really recommend making it part of the routine when watering the plants to shut off the water and coil the hose (and since you have a nozzle, be sure to depressurize the hose by spraying after the water has been shut off, to minimize the stress on the hose when you aren't using it)
2006-09-27 03:10:58 · answer #2 · answered by theyuks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, you left out two key pieces of information. 1. What part of what country are you from; and 2. is this hose inside or out.
I say this because even thick, strong, more costly hoses will blow in your hotter climes when left sitting with pressure in them as the sun heats them.
Inside the house, forgive me, but I can't imagine it being so strenuous of a job to turn the valve on and turn the valve off. Myself, I would never gamble my belongings even if I had the most expensive hose and the manufactures guarantee.
2006-10-01 01:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by kooltymz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no risk of leaving the hose connected as long as the hose is outside and if anytnig was to happen like loose connection blow off it wouldnt cause a problem. for what ever reason the hose is indoors i reccomend that you turn the hose off at the tap to prevent a unlucky accident !!!
2006-09-27 04:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by amy l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the hose is in good shape, there shouldn't be any problems. If it's an older hose that's been in the sun a lot, you are probably asking for trouble.
2006-09-27 03:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Charlie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Constant waster pressure on the hose will eventually cause it to expand, weaken, and leak. The hose will not last as long and may burst giving you a large water bill and maybe flooding something that will be damaged.
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2016-12-15 15:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by dunnuck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope its just like the hose is off at the spigot
2006-09-27 03:07:26 · answer #8 · answered by dollyvg2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋