Description
Bring watering down to soil level
A porous soaker hose releases water along its wall, giving you a way to water planting rows and borders close to the roots. Position the hose beside the plants and let the surrounding soil take up the moisture.
This 100m CostWise coil gives you hose to cut and arrange around your planting layout. Plan the supply, connections and separate watering sections before cutting; fittings and controls are sold separately.
The hose wall does the watering
Water seeps through the porous recycled-rubber material instead of leaving through individual fitted drippers. The flexible hose can follow a planting row or the shape of a bed, keeping the watering route close to the plants.
Lay it without sharp kinks and leave room around established stems. Check the wetted soil rather than judging only by the droplets on the hose: soil type, spacing and watering time all affect how far moisture spreads.
Use it on the surface or bury it shallowly, up to 20cm. Test the complete arrangement while it is visible so that leaks, dry sections and connection problems can be found before covering it.
Plan the runs, then control the pressure
The 0.7-bar maximum working pressure is marked on the product label. A mains supply may exceed it, so choose suitable pressure controls rather than assuming this hose can be connected directly at full tap pressure.
The 100m figure describes the hose supplied. It does not mean that every garden should use a single 100m watering run. Water pressure and flow change along a hose; separate, manageable sections make it easier to check what each bed receives.
Choose compatible fittings for the nominal ½-inch hose, close the ends of the watering sections and inspect the connections under water pressure. No tap connector, end stop, regulator or fixing peg is included with this coil.
Set up around your planting
Test the layout before committing to cuts or burial.
Route the hose
Lay it alongside the planting, avoiding tight bends. Decide where each watering section will start and finish, and which fittings and controls it needs.
Check the watering
Keep within the 0.7-bar pressure limit. Inspect the connections and check the soil near both the start and far end of every section.
Adjust for the bed
Set watering time from the moisture reaching the roots. Recheck after changes to the supply or layout, and inspect buried sections whenever watering becomes uneven.
Questions about the 100m soaker hose
Is this ordinary garden hose with holes in it?
No. Its rubber wall is porous, allowing water to seep along the hose. It is intended to water the soil close to plants rather than carry water to a spray gun at the far end.
Can I use the whole 100m as one watering run?
100m is the supplied coil length, not a guarantee of even output over one continuous run. Plan sections for your beds and available supply, then check the soil and water delivery at the far end. Do not increase pressure beyond 0.7 bar to try to compensate for a poorly performing long run.
Can it be buried beneath the soil?
Yes, up to 20cm deep. Test the hose and all connections above ground first. Check that moisture reaches the planting area before covering the hose, and retain access to the connections for inspection.
Does it include fittings, and can I use it for drinking water?
One 100m coil of hose is supplied. Connectors, end stops, pressure controls and pegs are separate. This hose is not suitable for drinking water or hot water.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | POROUS100-CW-001 |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| Length | 100m |
| Internal diameter | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Rubber |
| Brand | CostWise |
| Supplied length | 100m coil |
|---|---|
| Nominal hose size | ½-inch |
| Watering method | Water seeps through the porous hose wall |
| Maximum working pressure | 0.7 bar |
| Positioning | Above ground or buried up to 20cm |
| Construction | Recycled rubber |
| Fittings and controls included | No |
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty—or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects—you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully—taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them—unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value—or refuse the return entirely—depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered—such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications—or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty—or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects—you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully—taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them—unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value—or refuse the return entirely—depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered—such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications—or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.