Gilmour

Gilmour hoses, nozzles and sprinklers are for homeowners watering gardens, tending lawns and cleaning up around the yard. A hose gets water where you need it, a nozzle gives you control for hand watering and cleanup, and a sprinkler covers grass. Start with the job and the route from the faucet.

Gilmour makes lawn-and-garden watering and cleaning equipment. Robert Gilmour founded Gilmour Manufacturing Company in 1949. The company has manufactured hoses in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, since the 1950s.

Garden hoses and reach

Gilmour’s Flexogen hose has knitted reinforcement in its construction. When choosing a hose, account for the route you’ll pull it through as well as the distance to the work. Extra hose gives you more to pull around, drain and coil. Measure the route from the faucet with the corners included.

Nozzles and connections

Gilmour makes nozzles for watering and cleaning. Choose the spray action for the work and a grip you can operate comfortably with wet hands. Tender plants need gentle watering; rinsing dirt off a hard surface calls for a more directed stream.

Gilmour also offers hose repair products and connectors. A leaking joint deserves a look before you turn the faucet up farther. Find where the water escapes, then check the washer and mating threads at a leaking coupling. Seat the washer flat and start the connection by hand so the threads engage squarely.

Watering beds and lawn

Garden beds and lawn call for different ways of putting water down. For flowers in raised beds or pots, Gilmour soaker hoses release water along their length and can be covered with 2–3 inches of mulch to reduce evaporation and protect the hose from sun damage.

For lawn watering, Gilmour’s Pattern Master sprinklers are adjustable, so watch the edges of the watered area as you make each adjustment.

Specifications and warranty

Detail	Gilmour information
Flexogen hose reinforcement	Knitted reinforcement
Warranty	Period varies by product type and is listed on the original packaging or product listing; retain the receipt for future claims or product questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you use a Gilmour flat soaker hose?

Unwind your Gilmour flat soaker hose and leave it in warm sunlight for about an hour so it’s easier to lay out. You can connect it directly to the faucet if the bed is nearby, or use a regular garden hose to reach the bed. Adjust the faucet until water comes out as a slow, steady drip.

Can you bury a Gilmour soaker hose?

Cover your Gilmour soaker hose with 2–3 inches of mulch rather than soil. That helps reduce evaporation and protects the hose from sun damage. Check the soil beneath the mulch to see whether water is reaching the roots; a wet surface doesn’t tell you how deep the moisture has gone.

What’s a Gilmour Flexogen garden hose?

Gilmour Flexogen is the brand’s flagship hose, with knitted reinforcement in its construction. You’ll see both Super Duty and Heavy Duty versions, so check the particular hose’s specifications when comparing them.

How do you fix a leaking Gilmour hose nozzle?

If your Gilmour hose nozzle leaks where it joins the hose, shut off the water and check the washer. Replace a missing or damaged washer, seat it flat, and start the connection by hand so the threads engage squarely. Tightening harder won’t fix a damaged washer, and replacing that washer won’t fix a leak coming from the nozzle body.