Bon-Aire Original Ultimate Hose Nozzle (Aluminum) Review.
"Great control and flow" 2007-07-07
By Vano Chu (NJ)
Got this for washing the car and it really lives up to all the good reviews on the site. The metal parts are sturdy and thoroughly armored by black rubber all around. The problem with most hardware store nozzles is that they always deliver a lower flow of water than just the uncapped hose itself. The Bon-Aire on it's lowest pressure setting mimics the high-flow/low-pressure delivery of an open hose and is great for getting 'sheeting' of the water to occur when rinsing the car after a wash which means less spotting. The spray is continuously adjustable up to a high-pressure stream (very strong) by rotating the collar and you don't have to hold the nozzle in place to maintain the setting -- unlike conventional spring-loaded nozzles. The only thing that takes getting used to is that you have to rotate the collar all the way left or right to shut off the flow, so you won't have the "instant off" action of a normal nozzle if you're working with a setting somewhere in the middle of the range. A perfectly fine trade-off for me given the other great features.
"5+ Stars-It is What it Says it is!" 2007-06-24
By A Thoughtful Consumer (Southern Calif)
The Bon-Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle really is the ultimate in garden hose nozzles. It will boost your water pressure to a degree that makes cleaning the deck or house a breeze. The spray is adjustable to allow the same nozzle to apply a gentle spray to water the garden plants. It turns off by twisting the head right or left. Life time warranty, price is right, nothing else needs to be added.
"Ultimate is an understatment" 2006-09-07
By S. Amgwert (Northridge, CA, USA)
I had bought the steel version of the Bon-Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle years ago and it was fanatastic. But this newer aluminum version with its 2-direction shut-off is even better. (2-direction shut-off means fully clockwise or fully counter-clockwise shuts off the flow of water.) Additionally, on the fan spray end of the adjustment, it turns into a low pressure bobbler before it shuts off. At the other end of the adjustment, just before the fine pinpoint power spray, it's perfect for rinsing of decks, cars, sidewalks, and driveways. I have 4 of them now... one for each hose around the house.
"Best hose nozzle I've ever bought" 2004-04-29
By ColoXlator (Loveland, CO United States)
I'm really tired of garden hose nozzles that break or don't work properly. I ordered this on a whim and it is great. It is easy to use and control the flow of water. It's solid and it won't break. "From a Fireman's perspective" 2007-01-10
By T. Frank (Seattle, USA)
As a professional city firefighter, I have high expectations from a nozzle. It must be substantial, long lasting, well made, and work everytime. This nozzle is just that. I am very pleased. In fact, I bought three: two for my home, and one for the garden hose at the firehouse.
By Vano Chu (NJ)
Got this for washing the car and it really lives up to all the good reviews on the site. The metal parts are sturdy and thoroughly armored by black rubber all around. The problem with most hardware store nozzles is that they always deliver a lower flow of water than just the uncapped hose itself. The Bon-Aire on it's lowest pressure setting mimics the high-flow/low-pressure delivery of an open hose and is great for getting 'sheeting' of the water to occur when rinsing the car after a wash which means less spotting. The spray is continuously adjustable up to a high-pressure stream (very strong) by rotating the collar and you don't have to hold the nozzle in place to maintain the setting -- unlike conventional spring-loaded nozzles. The only thing that takes getting used to is that you have to rotate the collar all the way left or right to shut off the flow, so you won't have the "instant off" action of a normal nozzle if you're working with a setting somewhere in the middle of the range. A perfectly fine trade-off for me given the other great features.
By A Thoughtful Consumer (Southern Calif)
The Bon-Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle really is the ultimate in garden hose nozzles. It will boost your water pressure to a degree that makes cleaning the deck or house a breeze. The spray is adjustable to allow the same nozzle to apply a gentle spray to water the garden plants. It turns off by twisting the head right or left. Life time warranty, price is right, nothing else needs to be added.
By S. Amgwert (Northridge, CA, USA)
I had bought the steel version of the Bon-Aire Ultimate Hose Nozzle years ago and it was fanatastic. But this newer aluminum version with its 2-direction shut-off is even better. (2-direction shut-off means fully clockwise or fully counter-clockwise shuts off the flow of water.) Additionally, on the fan spray end of the adjustment, it turns into a low pressure bobbler before it shuts off. At the other end of the adjustment, just before the fine pinpoint power spray, it's perfect for rinsing of decks, cars, sidewalks, and driveways. I have 4 of them now... one for each hose around the house.
By ColoXlator (Loveland, CO United States)
I'm really tired of garden hose nozzles that break or don't work properly. I ordered this on a whim and it is great. It is easy to use and control the flow of water. It's solid and it won't break.
In fact, my adult supervision (wife of 35 years) asked me to order a second one - she really likes it, too (that's more than a miracle in and of itself...). But you have discontinued the item. Get these back in stock - they are well worth it....
By T. Frank (Seattle, USA)
As a professional city firefighter, I have high expectations from a nozzle. It must be substantial, long lasting, well made, and work everytime. This nozzle is just that. I am very pleased. In fact, I bought three: two for my home, and one for the garden hose at the firehouse.
