I had one of those green hoses that shrinks up and blew the female end off of it after just a few uses. I didn't purchase it on line, I got it at Wally World and packaging said 'as seen on TV'. Not sure if it's rated for potable use. Link below to one exactly like what I had. Tim
http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Hose-25...ef=pd_sim_lg_7