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mopp gear levels MIRA Safety Mopp GearThe MIRA Safety MOPP 1 CBRN Protective MOPP Suit provides next generation protection from chemical, biological, and even nuclear threats. Whereas most traditional MOPP gear is engineered to be impermeable, the MIRA Safety MOPP 1 CBRN Protective Suit has the same advanced semipermeable construction as the suits used by the US Military. Thanks to its special construction that includes an integrated layer of embedded carbon spheres, this MOPP gear

The MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective MOPP Suit provides next-generation protection from chemical, biological, and even nuclear threats.

Whereas most traditional MOPP gear is engineered to be impermeable, the MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit has the same advanced semipermeable construction as the suits used by the US Military.

Thanks to its special construction that includes an integrated layer of embedded carbon spheres, this MOPP gear effectively “breathes” while providing total body protection to the user. As a result, it can be worn for much longer periods in hazardous environments because the risk of exhaustion or dehydration is reduced.

It’s also engineered to be far more durable than the average CBRN MOPP gear. With its semi-permeable construction, the MOPP Suit is designed to be worn during active duty use and for long periods in response to elevated threat levels. Most hazmat suits are designed for one-time use, but the MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit will last a minimum of 30 days under average use conditions and up to 10 decontamination washes.

If the suit and user are not exposed to direct CBRN threats, the suit can be worn for up to 10 years, presuming it is not damaged or compromised.

Featuring superior puncture resistance and a digital camouflage pattern, the MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit is a top-tier solution that protects against chemical warfare agents (CWA) and toxic industrial chemicals (TIC).

 

Key Features of the MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective MOPP Suit

  • Semipermeable construction like the MOPP Suits used by the U.S. military
  • Enhanced ventilation enables longer use compared with traditional hazmat suits, even in extreme environments
  • Embedded, activated carbon spheres that filter the ambient air
  • Designed for long-term use
  • Flame retardant, according to ISO 6940:2004
  • Can be washed up to 10 times at 40°C (104°F) to decontaminate after potential exposure
  • Lightweight (5.5 lbs.) to enable mobility and minimize fatigue
  • Integrated hood that adapts to fit respirators
  • Compatible with all MIRA Safety® gas masks and most CBRN respirators/hoods
  • Front zipper with covering flap for easy donning and maximum protection
  • One-piece coverall design to reduce the possibility of vapor and gas ingress
  • Minimum 10-year shelf life when stored in its original packaging in appropriate storage conditions
  • Made in the Czech Republic

 

The Next Generation of Protective CBRN Suits (MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit)

The MIRA Safety® MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit delivers protection above and beyond anything else available on the civilian market today.

Indeed, it’s even superior to the protective gear trusted by most military, police, and professional operators worldwide. Most entry-level biohazard suits are only designed to provide limited protection for workers on a job site and are designed to be replaced after a single day’s use, with more focus on affordability than extended protection.

Higher-grade hazmat suits can provide a wider range of protection, but they’re also limited in that they are impermeable. So, in addition to keeping threats out, they keep air out too. As a result, the use time for these types of hazmat suits is limited. When performing work that requires strenuous effort, users can become dehydrated or exhausted after as little as an hour of work.

The first MOPP Suits were developed to solve a specific challenge for the military—allowing soldiers to maintain maximum readiness and mobility without compromising on protection from gas and vapor threats.

The MOPP-1 is the latest evolution of protective suits, engineered to provide all-day comfort and protection from direct exposure to deadly chemical and toxic threats. It’s available in multiple sizes to fit various body types.

When stored in its original packaging in appropriate conditions (see below), the MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit will last ten years.

Remember, when wearing a MOPP Suit, users will require the addition of a functioning full-face respirator, a properly CBRN-rated filter, butyl gloves, and boots to ensure proper protection from airborne contaminants, radioactive particles, and other threats.

For storage after use, we recommend purchasing clothing storage bags that are hermetically sealed and come with a hand pump. These bags usually feature a double zip and a triple seal valve, ensuring a perfect hermetically-seal that will reduce the size of your MOPP-1 Suit by up to 50% for easier long-term storage.

MOPP Suit Storage

The MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Suit should be stored either in the original packaging at temperatures from -30°C to +50°C or in a hermetically sealed bag, with a relative humidity of up to 80% and without direct exposure to sunlight or heat sources.

Under these conditions, the suit’s shelf life is at least ten years.

MOPP Suit Cleaning and Maintenance

After exposure or use, the CBRN MOPP-1 Suit should be cleaned and disinfected according to the manufacturer's instructions included with the packaging. Your MOPP-1 Suit can be washed up to 10 times in this manner without compromising its protective abilities. Once a suit has been washed ten times, remove it from rotation. Never use a MOPP Suit that is not properly disinfected and decontaminated. In case of doubt, dispose of the suit in accordance with local regulations, and use a new one. The MOPP-1 Suit requires zero end-user maintenance. If a suit is compromised, torn or cut, DO NOT attempt to repair it.

Technical Specifications of 

Structural Parameters EN ISO Specification Tolerance
Weave EN 40161 Ripstop
Global composition EN 40110 64% Lenzing FR/30% Meta-aramid/5% Para-aramid/1% Antistatic (+/- 3%)
Weight (g/m2) EN 40339 220 (+/- 5%)
Width (cm) EN 1773 155 (+/- 1%)
Mechanical Qualities Method Values
Tensile strength warp EN 13934-1 700 N
Tensile strength weft EN 13934-1 500 N
Tear strength warp EN 13937-2 20 N
Tear strength weft EN 13937-2 20 N
Pilling EN 12945-2 5
Abrasion EN 12947-2 >80.000 cycles
Dimensional Stability to Washings Method Values
Warp EN 25077 <3%
Weft EN 25077 <3%
Normative Level
EN 11612 Protective clothing - Clothing to protect against heat and flame.
A1 A2 B1 C1 F1
EN 1149-3 Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay
Pass
Flame Retardant ISO 6940:2004


MOPP-1 TECHNICAL PRODUCT TESTING

samples

The details of the received sample are presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Received sample

Sample code MIRA Safety® Description by Customer received
21pq0928 AvEc-Ms-1-BATCH 1 04-05-2021
Test Method

The detailed description of the test procedures is presented in the Annex.

Results

The test results are presented in the Tables 2 and 3. Note that the test results are only applicable to the tested material, mentioned in Table 1.

Table 2: Laid droplet, diffusive flow HD, 10 g/m? (5% RH, 30°C, 24 hours, 1ul drops)

Sample code penetrated amount (ug/cm?)
21PQ0928A <0.05
21PQ0928B <0.05
21PQ0928C <0.05

Table 3: Vapour test, HD, target concentration 11 mg/m? (80% RH, 30°C, 6 hours, wind speed 5 m/s)

Sample code Challenge
(mg/m3)
Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
21PQ0928A 12 0.33 <3.7
21PQ0928B 12 0.33 <3.8
21PQ0928C 12 0.34 <3.7
Samples

The details of the received samples are presented in Table 1.

Table 1: Received samples

Sample code Description by Customer received
20PQ2305 Outer shell: 0QAMEU0476, open ripstop with DWR&FR finish, new 04-11-2020
20PQ2306 Filter layer: ALLGO0002N, sphere filter, 345 g/m2 3 ply filter with 04-11-2020 non woven white and sphere active carbon and black knit, new 04-11-2020
20PQ2307 Outer shell: 0AAMEU0476, open ripstop with DWR&FR finish,pie 10x washed ISO 6330, 4N, tumbler dry low temperature 04-11-2020
20PQ2308 Filter layer: ALL60002N, sphere filter, 345 g/m2 3 ply filter with non woven white and sphere active carbon and black knit, 10x washed ISO 6330, 4N, tumbler dry low temperature 04-11-2020
Test Method

The detailed description of the test procedures is presented in the Annex.

Results

The test results are presented in Tables 2 through 9. Note that the test results are only applicable to the tested materials, mentioned in Table 1.

 

Table 2: Laid droplet, convective flow 5 m/s, HD, 10 g/m? (80% RH, 30°C, 24 hours, 1)

Sample code State Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 2.2 482
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 2.2 347
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 2.3 485
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 1.3 181
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 1.3 268
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 1.5 292

 

Table 3: Vapour test 5 m/s, HD, target concentration 11 mg/m? (80% RH, 30°C, 6 hours)

Sample code State Challenge
(mg/33)
Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 11 2.2 65
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 11 2.6 80
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 11 2.8 107
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 11 1.3 25
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 11 1.3 14
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 11 1.5 28

 

Table 4: Vapour test 1 m/s, HD, target concentration 55 mg/m? (80% RH, 30°C, 6 hours)

Sample code State Challenge
(mg/33)
Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 56 0.11 <12
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 56 0.11 <12
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 56 0.9 <14
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 56 0.7* <20
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 56 0.7* <20
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 56 0.7* <20

Due to equipment restrictions, the minimum flow of 50 ml/min (= 0.07 cm/s) was applied, instead of the required 42-48 ml/min.

Table 5: Vapour test 5 m/s, GD, target concentration 11 mg/m® (80% RH, 30°C, 6 hours

Sample code State Challenge
(mg/33)
Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 11 1.8 60
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 11 1.9 51
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 11 1.9 68
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 11 1.6 38
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 11 1.5 48
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 11 1.5 29

 

Table 6: Vapour test 1 m/s, GD, target concentration 55 mg/m3 (80% RH, 30°C, 6 hours)

Sample code State Challenge
(mg/33)
Velocity through sample
(cm/s)
Penetrated dose
(mg.min/m3)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 55 0.07 <14
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 55 0.10 <10
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 55 0.10 <10
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 55 0.07* <16
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 55 0.07* <16
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 55 0.07* <16

Due to equipment restrictions, the minimum flow of 50 ml/min (= 0.07 cm/s) was applied, instead of the required 42-48 ml/min.

Table 7: Laid droplet 0.5 m/s diffusive flow HD, 10 g/m? 30°C, 24 hours, 1ul drops)

Sample code State Penetrated amount
(ug/cm2)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New <0.08
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 1.0
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New <0.08
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x <0.08
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x <0.08
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x <0.08

 

Table 8: Laid droplet 0.5 m/s, diffusive flow GD, 10 g/m? (80% RH,30°C, 24 hours, 1ul drops)

Sample code State Penetrated amount
(ug/cm2)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 0.53
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 0.32
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 0.14
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 0.12
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x <0.06
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 0.10

 

Table 9: Laid droplet, diffusive flow LVAP, VX, 10 g/m? (5% RH, 30°C, 24 hours, 1ul drops)

Sample code State Penetrated amount
(ug/cm2)
20PQ2306/20PQ2305A New 1.0
20PQ2306/20PQ2305B New 0.93
20PQ2306/20PQ2305C New 0.21
20PQ2308/20PQ2307A Washed10x 0.30
20PQ2308/20PQ2307B Washed10x 0.41
20PQ2308/20PQ2307C Washed10x 0.48

 

MOPP-1 CBRN Protective Mopp Suit CARE INSTRUCTIONS

  • PREPARE ITEM BY ZIPPING UP ALL POCKETS
  • WASH IN WARM WATER ONLY
  • NO DETERGENT
  • TUMBLE DRY UNTIL ITEM IS THOROUGHLY DRY

MOPP Suit Size Guide

The MOPP-1 CBRN Protective suit is available in three different sizes (available as size pairs):

  • Small - Medium (SM/MD)
  • Large - Extra Large (LG/XL)
  • 2X Large -3X Large (2XL/3XL)
  • Youth Small (Youth S) 
  • Youth Medium (Youth M)
  • Youth Large (Youth Large)

 

Measurement (How to Measure) SM MD LG XL 2XL 3XL
Chest Girth
Measure over the fullest part of the chest, just under the armpits.
78 – 86 86 – 94 94 – 102 102 – 110 110 – 118 118 – 129
Waist Girth
Measure around the narrowest part of the upper body (natural waist).
66 – 74 74 – 82 82 – 90 90 – 98 98 – 106 106 – 117
Person’s Height
Measure from the top of the head straight down to the ground.
156 – 164 164 – 172 172 – 180 180 – 188 188 – 196 196 – 204

***Dimensions in cm

Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) Protective Levels Guide

Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) is a standardized military system used to help personnel adjust protective equipment levels based on the threat environment. MOPP levels outline the garments, masks, gloves, overboots, and readiness actions required in response to chemical, biological, radiological, and other hazardous conditions.

Proper understanding of MOPP levels helps ensure personnel can balance mission performance with protection. Levels range from MOPP 0, where equipment is carried and readily available, to MOPP 4, which requires full protective ensemble wear, including mask, gloves, overgarments, and overboots.

These procedures are used to improve readiness during training, emergency response, and operational environments where exposure risks may exist. 

Mastering MOPP Levels: Essential CBRN Gear for Military Readiness

Understanding and implementing MOPP levels isn't just about following procedures; it's about ensuring readiness and safety in unpredictable environments. It's far better to know how to wear protective gear and not need it than to need it and not be able to properly wear it. It's important to remember that being prepared can make all the difference in critical situations. Stay ready by familiarizing yourself with MOPP protocols and practicing regularly.

Given that world politics are changing, we may or may not resort to these protective measures frequently, but we must be vigilant. Knowing what our enemies may deploy in terms of chemical, biological, or radiological threats is crucial. Therefore, understanding and being proficient in MOPP levels ensures that you can respond effectively when needed. Remember, it's always better to be over-prepared and safe than caught off-guard and vulnerable.

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Hose kinks.
Style: Standard Grip, Size: 100ft, Color: Chartreuse
I bought this hose 2 months ago and really like how light it is and easy to pull around the yard. However, I am having a problem with it kinking all of the time. It is really frustrating to have to go back and straighten it out when I am watering.
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I've dealt with many different brands of hoses, took into account quality and price. After many disappointing purchases I can finally say "I got the right one this time". It is exactly as advertised, lightweight, flexible and very easy to handle. You won't go wrong with Flexzilla garden hose!!!
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There is no substitute to Flexzilla Hose
Style: Standard Grip, Size: 100ft, Color: Chartreuse, Style: Standard Grip, Size: 100ft, Color: Chartreuse
I absolutely love this hose! I purchased roughly 300 feet last year for use in my garden. It's extremely light and durable when you are dragging it around. For the most part it is kink free. If there does happen to be a kink down the line, a quick tug fixes the problem. No leaks, no shrinkage. Easy to install on any hydrant. DEFINITELY compact compared to other heavy hoses. The best part, it's super easy to coil it back up and hang in the tool shed. So I ordered a couple more 100 footers. I will definitely buy more.
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PVC hose with high PHTHALATES, quickly develops black MOLD
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TL, DNR ; PVC hose from Taiwan with a high level of toxic phthalates ; invaded by ineradicable sticky black mold in a few months ; the aluminum fitting can fuse to brass spigots by corrosion ; an unfriendly warranty, utterly distrustful of their customers. UPDATE. By early 2026 none of the health risks associated with this hose have decreased and remain a matter of high concern, particularly under the light of medical studies of phthalate toxicity. __ These are garden hoses produced by a company in Taiwan, which was listed in the past as a buyer of recycled plastic scrap. They are sourced by the marketer Weems Industries Inc. (IA), also doing business as Legacy Manufacturing Co., and sold under its Flexzilla brand. MATERIAL. The hyped "hybrid polymer" of Flexzilla hoses is just a plasticized polyvinyl chloride [PVC] compound. The hose consists of three layers. As described below, the analysis of a Flexzilla hose by a third-party professional lab discovered a high concentration of phthalate esters in all layers. Phthalates are toxic chemical additives widely used to make PVC flexible, and the lab finding indicates large amounts of PVC, even in the innermost layer touted as safe for water drinking. WATER SAFETY. In general, a PVC hose is much more likely to contain toxic contaminants (such as heavy metals, flame retardants, and phthalates) than a non-PVC hose, in particular when the PVC were recycled, and this is relevant to water safety. I did not find in the Legacy nor the Flexzilla website verifiable evidence supporting the PR pitch that the hoses are safe for water drinking. But in response to a 2017 customer query about water potability on the old Customer Q&A section --now later replaced by the 'ask Rufus' A-- Legacy claimed "the hose meets or exceeds the standards set by the National Sanitation Foundation" (amzn.to/2LCiKT6), which is a testing and certifying group that changed its name to NSF International more than 30 years ago. Nonetheless, at the time of this review, the NSF website does not list Legacy, Weems, or Flexzilla among those with NSF-certified products. Since the Legacy's claim could have meant testing by another party for conformance to water health-effect standards, I further searched the Web for NSF/ANSI test reports of Flexzilla hoses. I did not find any. But what I found was the _Garden Hose Study 2016_ from the Ecology Center (MI), a 55-year-old independent organization that tested 200+ hoses, including a 50-ft 5/8" Flexzilla garden hose whose material is listed just as "PVC". Multiple phthalates were detected in all layers of the hose, so --contrary to Legacy's touts of safety-- the hose was rated "HIGH" for phthalates, and received the negative evaluation of a "high overall level of concern" (see my figure with such test results). TOXICITY. Phthalates are additives for softening the PVC's vinyl and making it flexible. They are soluble in water and not bound to the vinyl, so they can easily leach into the water or the surface of a PVC hose, quite particularly if the hose were heated up by the sun. Phthalates can break down and enter the body via contact with the skin, along with ingestion or inhalation, where they act as estrogen-like anti-androgens. Exposure to them has been linked to feminizing effects on males by acting as endocrine disruptors, being able to reduce testosterone levels and impact hormone-sensitive brain development. Medical research has linked phthalate exposure to reproductive problems (PMID: 32961939), breast cancers (PMID: 30995175), and cardiovascular disease (PMID: 37269565). In fact, a global study of April 2025 estimated that about 350K heart-disease deaths were caused in 2018 alone by one phthalate still in use for tubing and other flexible plastics, even though it has been reported to cause chronic inflammation of arteries including those in the heart. These and others phthalates are commonly present in numerous other products. Despite this, only seven of the many industrially produced phthalates are restricted in the US (15 US Code §2057c), but just in products for children under 3 years of age, and toys for under 12. Be aware the current NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 standard does consider phthalates. This standard's purpose is to ensure that products and materials in contact with drinking water do not leach harmful contaminants into the water at unsafe levels, including phthalates. Further, all products sold in California containing any of a number of phthalates must display the Prop. 65 Warning: "this product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm", and Health & Safety Code notices of violation have been publicly filed against Legacy or Weems, or both, about phthalates in their products in that state. In spite of a clear familiarity with Prop. 65, Legacy did not disclose the warning on its Amazon webpages over several years. Further, Its reaction to queries about phthalates posted on the old Customer Q&A ranged from simply ignoring them, like a 2014 query (amzn.to/3cbugD9), to answers containing false claims that were never corrected, despite ample opportunity to do so, like its 2017 reply claiming the Flexzilla hose was "phathalate [sic] free" (amzn.to/2D5xQjT). Finally, perhaps relenting to criticism of non-transparent practices, in 2021 Legacy disclosed the Prop. 65 warning as a "Legal Disclaimer" above the Consumer Reviews section of this webpage. But even that was sloppily done -- in 6/2021, the warning did not appear if the 100-ft hose were selected; in 7/2022, it did not appear for the 50-ft, 75-ft, and 100-ft hoses; and in 1/2023, it again disappeared for the 100-ft hose. All diameter and length models of Legacy hoses deserve the toxicity warning. MOLD. Legacy claims the hose's outer layer "resists [...] mold". Nonetheless, about 4 months after I attached the new hose to a reel (so it was kept dry off the grass or any other wet surface), it began developing black mold, first only on its surface but later deeper. One of my attached pictures (taken after rubbing the hose with a dry paper towel to remove dirt) shows the initial surface mold, while its inset shows the same hose at the time it was installed. Not long after that, handling the black-moldy hose left sticky dark stains on my hand. This fungal invasion is neither an isolated nor a rare case, as evidenced by the large number of reviews here complaining about it (or as a "sticky goo" when touched). Mold-invaded objects are a potential health risk, and mold development in the hose's inner surface is a _major_ water safety risk. Black mold can produce highly potent mycotoxins, trichothecenes, which can reach harmful levels depending on fungal strain and growing conditions, and it can also release millions of tiny spores causing lung, ocular, and skin reactions in sensitized persons. Plasticized PVC is susceptible to fungal attack since the additives serve as a nitrogen or carbon source. The hose needs to be flushed thoroughly to wash away the mold flecks in the standing water inside. With a melamine sponge, I could remove some mold on the surface but not deeper in the tube's wall or inside -- surface cleaning is but a temporary cosmetic fix: the mold returned even after I removed the hose from the spigot and kept it in the garage. This is shown in my third photo, taken some months after having removed the moldy hose (which was hung in position for the sake of taking the picture). I contacted Legacy and spoke over the phone with a Tech Support agent, who told me, with the polite laconism recommended for legal cross-examinations, that the company does not deal with the mold invasion. After pressing the issue of health risks for my children, I was told "no mold was found in the inside of a moldy hose" Legacy claims to have cut open. Evidence of such a dissection or its results are not publicly available. In contrast, reviews here show the mold can indeed develop inside the hose. My opinion is that the company could hardly be more apathetic in relation to the potential health risk of the hoses it sells. WARRANTY. Its terms are customer-unfriendly. A defective hose would be replaced if you: [1] fill a form online ; [2] cut off both ends of the hose ; [3] cut off its defective part ; [4] cutoff the print band "Flexzilla by Legacy 5/8" ID Type 150 PSI W" on the hose, along with the 4-digit number ; and [5] mail the cut pieces to Legacy at your expense, along with [6] the proof of purchase and return mailing instructions. The hose has aluminum fittings, but no warranty coverage is provided for the highly likely possibility of the fitting _fusing_ to the brass thread of typical US house spigots due to galvanic corrosion. According to the Legacy's Tech Support, but not affirmed by judicial opinion, the mold development is not covered by the warranty -- tough luck for customers who bought hoses that became Moldy Black, a color quite unlikely to be trademarked by Weems anytime soon. It is censurable that Legacy imitates the three legendary Japanese monkeys, albeit changing the proverb to SEE NO MOLD, HEAR NO MOLD, SPEAK NO MOLD, and it is fair to conclude Legacy considers the development of mold too frequent to be covered by its unfriendly, penny-pinching warranty. ~~
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★★★★★ 5
Looking and acting great!
Style: Standard Grip, Size: 50ft, Color: Red Clay
As I unpacked this hose, I was dubious about its likelihood of not kinking. I stretched it out and untwisted the packing condition and waited 24 hours. I was more encouraged when I placed it on the hose rack and careful to keep it untwisted. I've used it a couple of times and so far, I'm impressed. It has not kinked once on a patio with lots of twists and turns and lots of items to get tangled upon. There has been no leaking and good water flow. I was a bit disappointed to see that the connections were composite and not brass but I should have been a more careful reader. We shall see how it holds up in the blistering Arizona sun. I love the muted clay red color on my red brick patio.
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