I bought this hose April 20, received it April 22. It was green instead of blue but I hooked it up and started using it. Because the faucet is down some deck stairs and around the corner I wanted something I could hook up and leave on so I could water my deck flowers each morning. I bought the more expensive one thinking it would be sturdier. Imagine my surprise when I came home yesterday (April 30, just 8 days later)and water was spouting all over! The hose had sprung, not just a leak, but a hole the size of a quarter in the middle of its length! Back it goes. Don't get it if you plan to leave your water source on. The only saving grace is the ease with which Amazon provides a return (free) label.