The best hose you’ll ever own.
That’s how users describe Swan’s Element-brand MaxFLEX® hose. Designed for versatility and performance, MaxFLEX® is your go-to solution for nearly every watering need—whether you're tending the garden, washing the car, or cleaning up around the yard.
At the core of the MaxFLEX® hose is Swan’s proprietary compound and exclusive Lay-Flat Technology®, allowing the hose to uncoil and lie flat right out of the box. It also enables the hose to “snap back into shape,” which resists kinks as you move it across your lawn. These innovations combine to deliver top-tier durability and flexibility—making MaxFLEX® one of the best kink-resistant hoses on the market.
This flexible garden hose offers an impressive 500+ PSI burst strength and a wide 5/8-inch inside diameter, enabling it to handle large volumes of water at high speed. The hose is heavily reinforced and encased in an abrasion-resistant jacket, offering protection from tough outdoor conditions and everyday wear and tear.
The MaxFLEX® features oversized aluminum couplings that are crush-proof—even under the weight of heavy machinery—and easy to attach, whether barehanded or wearing gloves. The female coupling includes patented Hose Armour®, which prevents kinks at the water source and adds even more durability to high-use connection points.
Despite its rugged build, the MaxFLEX® is 20% lighter than similar heavy-duty hoses, making it easy to maneuver across your lawn or garden beds. It’s also lead-free and meets California’s strict phthalate-content standards, ensuring safety for you and your family.
Built to last, the MaxFLEX® hose is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, giving you peace of mind with every use.
- 500+ PSI burst strength
- Heavy-duty garden hose considered the “the best hose you’ll ever own”
- Ideal for a variety of tasks such as gardening, landscaping and pressure-washing in all climates
- Made of an exclusive copolymer with Lay-Flat Technology® that makes it the best flexible hose and best no-kink garden hose
- Heavyweight reinforcement at high-pressure areas
- 20% lighter than similar garden hoses
- Easy to maneuver around lawns and gardens
- Patented Hose Armour® prevents kinking at the water source
- Extra-large, crush-proof aluminum couplings can withstand being run over by heavy machinery
- Abrasion-resistant jacket is easy to clean and helps prevent wear and tear
- Meets lead-free standards under Federal Safe Drinking Water Act
- Compliant with California’s strict phthalate-content standards
- Fits all standard faucets and most water accessories
- Limited lifetime warranty
- 5/8” inside diameter
- Available as both a 50-ft. flexible garden hose and a 100-ft. flexible garden hose
- Made in the USA with global components
ID: Available in 5/8-inch
PSI: 500+
Duty Rating: Heavy
Weight:
- 50-feet - 6.8 Ibs
- 100-feet - 13.4 Ibs
How Do I Set Up My Hose?
- Set up your hose outside in temperatures above 70 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure maximum flexibility.
- Remove all packaging and ties.
- Check that the washer is properly seated in the coupling that attaches to the water source.
- Unwind the hose loosely in a circular motion before attaching it to the water source.
- Run water through the hose until the water exiting the hose is cool.
- Leave the hose laid out straight and allow it to heat up during the day.
- Wind the hose back accordingly.
How Do I Care for My Hose?
- Disconnect your hose from any standard metal faucet/spigot/hose bib and metal hose attachment and then reconnect at least twice per year to maintain a proper seal of the washer.
- Before reconnecting, loosen any corrosion evident on the hose coupling, standard metal faucet/spigot/hose bib and metal hose attachment caused by weather or environmental elements, which can cause the hose to fuse to the faucet and/or attachment.
- Always inspect the washer for proper placement and clear any buildup on the washer, coupling or faucet. This will help prevent potential leaks.
- Never overtighten coupling connections. Normally, tightening the coupling connections by hand is sufficient. Using a wrench to tighten the couplings might stop a leak in the short-term; however, it can damage the washer, compromising it for future connections.
- Do not pull and stretch the hose to reach a watering location beyond the length of the hose. When the hose starts to pull off the ground, you put excess force on its connections to the water source and any attachment such as a nozzle. This will not only damage your hose, it can also damage the plumbing that feeds the water source, as well as the attachment.
- Be careful not to drive over your hose. This can damage the hose and drastically reduce its life.
- If your hose is left in a shady spot, its exterior can be cleaned periodically with a mild soap-and-water solution to reduce the chance of organic growth. How Do I Store My Hose?
- Drain your hose when you’re not using it. Water left in a hose for extended periods of time can cause bacteria to form.
- Once the hose is drained, the male and female ends can be connected for storage. Washer replacement is suggested annually or after a prolonged connection.
- When coiling the hose for storage, try to do so without leaving any kinks in the hose. A hose stored with kinks will most likely kink in these same locations very easily once the hose is put back in use. Prolonged kinks create weak spots in the hose.
- Store the hose indoors when not in use.
- Flush your hose with water when put back in use.
Warnings
- Do not run hot water through your hose (unless your hose is rated for hot water).
- Do not run liquids other than water through your hose as they are only designed for use with water.
- Do not leave the hose under pressure when not in use. Heat or pressure can damage your hose and cause it to leak or burst.
- Our hoses are not intended for indoor use. Garden hoses are intended for use in residential and/or commercial water systems that have typical average water pressures up to approximately 100 PSI. Garden hoses should not be used for system pressures based upon burst rating.