Soaker & Sprinkler Hose

Soaker and sprinkler hoses are the simplest way to water a bed, border or veg row. Lay the hose along the plants, connect it to the tap, and it waters the whole length at once. We stock porous soaker hoses and flat sprinkler hoses from Hozelock and Claber.

Soaker hose or sprinkler hose?

• Soaker hose seeps water slowly through its porous wall along the whole length. The water goes straight into the soil, with very little lost to run-off or evaporation. It's ideal for hedges, shrubs, roses and veg rows, and it works well under mulch.
• Sprinkler hose is a flat, perforated hose. Lay it holes-up for a fine spray over a bed or lawn, or turn it over to soak the soil gently.

The range

• Hozelock porous soaker hose: 10m (6761), 15m (6762) and 25m (6764).
• Claber porous rubber soaker hose: 15m (90350) and 25m (90351), working at 0.5–2 bar.
• Hozelock sprinkler hose: 7.5m (6755), and the 2-in-1 10m (6765) and 15m (6756).
• Claber Triply sprinkler hose: 7.5m (90376) and 15m (90377), with Quick-Click adaptors included.

Tips

• Measure the bed first. Water seeps out along the whole hose, so choose a length that matches the row.
• Keep the pressure low. Soaker hoses work best at low pressure. Open the tap a little, not fully.
• Add a timer to water automatically. See our water timers.

Frequently asked questions

Soaker hose or drip line?

Soaker hose is quick to lay and ideal for shorter runs. For long borders, or where you want an even flow along the run, drip line is the more precise choice.

For more help, read our guide to soaker hoses, our guide to the Hozelock sprinkler hose and our 10 ways to save water in the garden, or call us on 0333 335 6295.