I have observed this as well, whether on multifunction or single function hose end sprayers. I have long considered what sort of lubrication method would be most effective, be that plumber’s grease, mineral oil, or Krytox (a special-purpose grease).
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You would have to put the lubricant on the inside of the nozzle to make it work, I believe. There is probably a plastic ball with a hole in it to let the water flow. Maybe I am wrong but that is what I have observed with bigger nozzles like that. You have to put a brush with lubricant on to get the ball valve to operate smoothly. Too much work for me to do where the nozzle is I am talking about. I would have to do that every day I would be there. Too many people using that nozzle between the times I am there. I am just going to buy a decent nozzle to put there and throw that nozzle away. I am sure whomever bought that nozzle did so simply on the price alone. Just my observation.
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+1 for Dramm.
If I tried to talk to anyone at work about nozzles, they would roll their eyes and close the door! So I am glad to belong to a group with 23 enthusiastic replies about nozzles already!
I keep hoses in a dozen places so I don’t have to drag them around, and about half have nozzles with the push on/off lever, which is easier on my hands. The rest are fittings with valves I can open or shut in areas where I never need a sprayer.
I haven’t tried commercial Dramm. Guess that’s next.
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TRY to avoid plastic nozzles. It is hard to find something other than plastic is a lot of the stores.
I’m not to first on here to plug for Dramm, but I’ve had the hose sprayer for a few years and it still works beautifully. The valve design is very ergonomic and the design seems robust. Not the least expensive for sure, but it will certainly greatly outlast most of the less expensive options.
Got the Dramm nozzle in. While it is just their non commercial line it is definitely heavier and sturdier than the old nozzle. Attached it to make sure it didn’t leak and tried out the settings. Only disappointment is the center setting doesn’t shoot out half as far as the center setting on the old nozzle. On the old nozzle, shower would reach a foot or 2 out and center might reach 10 feet out. This dramm nozzle reaches 1 to 2 feet out on shower, and maybe 4-5 feet out on center. Not a deal breaker, but could be better. Just my 2 cents.
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Holy…
Man, talk about buy once, cry once. It’ll be a good long cry though! That said, they’re awfully nice looking! Thanks for sharing the link!