When it comes to repairing a garden hose, duct tape is the go-to solution for many people.
This is because it is easy to use and can be applied in a number of ways.
In this article, we will show you how to use duct tape to repair a garden hose.
How to Repair a Garden Hose with Duct Tape?
Step 1: Determine Where the Hose Leak is?
This can be tricky, especially if it’s on a joint. Turn off your water supply and look for pooled water under your house or another indicator that there is a leak.
If you still don’t see anything, run cold water through one end of your hose while holding up the other end.
Look for drips. When you do find that section of damaged tubing, take note of what kind of connection it is (washers or couplings) and set that part aside.
If you are using rubber washers to connect sections of copper tubing, replace them before attempting any repairs because they will not help you fix a leaky joint.
Step 2: Cut the Damaged Section of the Hose
After removing all of your hoses from their respective faucets, it’s time to replace one section. Remove about three feet of damaged hose by cutting it with a pair of scissors or using a utility knife.
This can be cut anywhere along its length, but in most cases, it’s best to cut near where you’ll be attaching another piece.
It’s important not to let any water run into your basement or garage when cutting off sections of hose as they may become frozen later on in the winter months.
Step 3: Clean the Area Around the Hose Cut Section
The area around your cut hose should be cleaned out completely. There should be no dirt, leaves, grass, or anything else in it.
Make sure that you wash off any clay or mud from your spigot where your garden hose connects.
This will ensure that there is nothing interfering with a good seal.
Step 4: Apply Duct Tape to the Cut Section of the Hose
Duct tape works as an excellent sealant, so it is perfect for sealing small cuts in your water hose. First, you need to identify where you are going to cut.
Once you have found where you will make your cut, use scissors or a utility knife and carefully slice through your garden hose at that spot.
Make sure that you do not cut through anything else (like an exposed metal connection).
Apply an ample amount of duct tape to cover any exposed metal connections or other places where leaks may occur.
Step 5: Stretch the Hose Check for Leaks and Apply More Duct Tape
After you have pulled out all of your kinks, it’s time to make sure that you don’t have any leaks or holes. You can do a simple water leak test by turning on your sprinkler and filling up your hose with water.
If it’s leaking, your need more Duct Tape! Once you think you are leak-free, plug in one end of your hose.
Stand with that end up high so that if there are any leaks water will run back into the bucket. Check for leaks by spraying water directly onto hose connections from above and below.
If no water comes out, start checking for leaks from either side of the connection until you find them! Once you do find them apply some more Duct Tape!
Conclusion
If you have a garden hose that needs repairing, using duct tape is a quick, easy and cheap way to do it.
Just be sure to clean the wound and check for leaks before you finish.