Alright, let me walk you through what I did the other day when my garden hose pressure just wasn't cutting it. It was pretty frustrating, trying to get the far end of the garden watered felt like it took forever.

My First Checks - The Obvious Stuff

So, the first thing I did was check the spigot, you know, the tap outside. I made sure it was turned on all the way. Sometimes it gets nudged or not fully opened. That wasn't it this time, it was cranked open as far as it would go. No quick win there.

Then, I walked the length of the hose. I was looking for any obvious kinks. You know how hoses can get twisted up and cut off the flow. I found a couple of pretty bad ones, straightened them all out. That helped a little, I could see a bit more oomph, but it still wasn't great.

Digging a Bit Deeper

Next, I figured the nozzle might be the culprit. I unscrewed the spray nozzle I had on there. I took a good look inside, and sure enough, there was some gunk and mineral buildup. I grabbed an old toothbrush and a little pin to poke out the tiny holes. Gave it a good rinse. After putting it back on, the spray was definitely more even, and the pressure seemed a tad better. Getting somewhere, but still not quite right.

I started to suspect the hose itself. It's not brand new, been with me a few seasons. I turned the water on and carefully ran my hand along the entire length, feeling for any wet spots or tiny sprays that would indicate a leak. And bingo! I found a super small pinhole leak about halfway down. It wasn't gushing, but it was definitely losing some water. I also checked the washer inside the hose connector where it attaches to the spigot. That little rubber ring was looking pretty squashed and worn out.

The Solutions and The Result

So, here’s what I did to finally sort it out:

• I tackled that pinhole leak. For a quick fix, I dried the area really well and wrapped it tightly with some strong waterproof tape. I know, not a permanent solution, but it stopped the leak for now. I've made a note to get a proper hose repair kit or maybe even a new hose if more pop up.
• I replaced the washer. I had a pack of assorted hose washers in the shed. I popped out the old, mangled one and put in a fresh, new one. This made for a much tighter seal at the spigot.

After doing these things, I turned the water on again. And wow, what a difference! The pressure was noticeably stronger, much more like I remembered it being. The water was shooting out with good force, making watering much quicker and more effective.

So, it turned out to be a combination of a few small things adding up: those kinks, a clogged nozzle, that sneaky little leak, and a worn-out washer. It took a bit of investigating, but I got there in the end. Definitely worth the effort. Hope this helps someone out there facing the same watery woes!