DeWalt 50 ft. Hose Pressure Washer Accessory

First impressions and setup

Fifty feet of hose sounds generous until you’re circling a two-car driveway and realize you’ve stopped moving the machine entirely. That’s exactly what the 50-foot DeWalt hose enabled for me: fewer trips dragging a pressure washer over uneven pavers and more time washing. It’s purpose-built for electric units and rated to 3,000 PSI and 1.7 GPM, which neatly covers the current crop of consumer electric washers, including DeWalt’s own DWPW2100, DWPW2600, and DWPW3000.

Out of the box, the hose ships as a bare replacement line—no adapters, no gun, no quick-connects. Depending on your spray gun and pump, you may need adapters to mate the hose ends to your setup. My spray gun and pump didn’t share the same thread standards, so I added inexpensive adapters to bridge the gap. That’s not unusual in the pressure-washer world, but it’s worth planning for so you’re not stuck mid-project.

One other foundational note: this is a cold-water hose. There’s no hot-water rating. If your cleaning involves a hot-water machine or you plan to flush with heated water, this won’t be the right pick.

Build and handling

The hose uses a plastic jacket around a small-diameter inner line—roughly 0.13 inch inside. That narrow ID is deliberate to match typical electric washer flows (up to 1.7 GPM). The upside is a lightweight line that’s straightforward to manage at 50 feet. The tradeoff is a bit more flow restriction than you’d see with a larger, pro-grade rubber hose.

In hand, it feels sturdier than the ultra-cheap vinyl lines bundled with many entry-level washers. The jacket is smooth enough to glide across concrete and composite decking without grabbing, and it wipes clean quickly. It does have some coil memory out of the box. The first day, it wanted to behave like a spring; a few warm cycles in the sun and some gentle stretching helped it lay flatter. In colder temps it gets noticeably stiffer. That’s typical of plastic-jacket hoses, but it’s something to consider if you wash in the shoulder seasons.

Kink resistance is decent for this category. I could induce a kink by yanking around a tight corner with the line twisted, but once pressurized the hose straightened well. The fittings held up through repeated connect/disconnect cycles without seepage, though I always relieve pressure and back out a quarter turn before fully disconnecting—good practice with any pressure hose to protect the seals.

Performance with electric washers

I ran the hose primarily on a 2,100 PSI, ~1.2 GPM electric unit, and then on a higher-output electric washer nearing the 1.7 GPM ceiling. In both cases, the 50-foot length didn’t meaningfully change cleaning performance versus the stock 25-foot hose from typical working distances. Nozzle response remained crisp, and the machine cycled normally.

You will feel a little more lag when you release and squeeze the trigger repeatedly—there’s more volume to pressurize—but it’s minor and most noticeable with a very small machine. Foam cannon users should know that the narrower ID can slightly reduce flow, which may require a larger orifice in the cannon to get maximum suds. For general cleaning—vehicle washing, patio rinsing, vinyl siding, outdoor furniture—the hose kept up without drama.

The reach is the real win. I could clean an entire SUV without repositioning the machine and do the majority of a 50-foot front walk from one spot. On stairs and ladders, having the washer parked safely below while the hose does the traveling felt safer and was simply less hassle.

Durability and maintenance

Over a handful of weeks, the jacket resisted scuffing from concrete and garden edging. I did not see blistering or “bubbling” in the hose wall, but I’m careful about a few habits that matter with small-diameter, cold-water hoses:

• Don’t let the machine idle for long periods with the trigger closed. Heat buildup in bypass can stress the hose.
• Keep it out of direct sun when not in use and avoid dragging it across sharp edges.
• Always depressurize before disconnection and storage.
• Coil it in large loops, over-under style, to reduce twist and memory.

Because this hose is limited to cold water, avoid running even warm discharge or inlet water through it. If your use case occasionally calls for hot water, a rubber or hybrid hose rated for higher temperatures will last longer.

The crimped ends and strain reliefs felt secure during testing. If a hose is going to fail, it often starts near ends where the bend radius is tight. I avoided tight bends at the gun and pump and used a swivel at the gun to let the hose untwist as I moved. That small accessory helps any long hose last longer.

There’s no published manufacturer warranty here, but the purchase is returnable within 90 days. If you’re going to find a defect, it usually presents early, so put the hose through a few sessions right away and inspect for any anomalies.

Compatibility realities

This hose is billed as a replacement for DeWalt’s electric lineup, and it slots cleanly into those models. If you’re trying to pair it with a non-DeWalt pump or a universal gun, just be ready to confirm thread types and pick up the appropriate adapters. The industry is split across a few standards, and this hose doesn’t come with the “box of adapters” approach some aftermarket kits include.

One more boundary: while the PSI rating looks friendly to some smaller gas machines, the 1.7 GPM flow rating is the governing spec. Most gas units flow more than that, and a hose with a larger ID will be a better fit for those.

Value and alternatives

At over a hundred dollars, it’s not a throwaway accessory. For that money you’re paying for reach, a reasonable jacket that slides and cleans well, and a line matched to electric washers’ lower flows. If you want the most supple handling, a rubber or hybrid hose will feel better, especially in cold weather—but those options are heavier and often pricier. If you need an all-in-one kit with quick-connects and multiple adapters included, there are bundled sets out there, though fit and finish can be hit-or-miss.

As a long-run replacement or upgrade from a short, stiff OEM hose on an electric washer, this makes practical sense. You just have to budget for any adapters and accept the cold-water limitation.

Tips for getting the most out of it

• Warm it up: Lay it out in the sun for a few minutes before first use to relax coil memory.
• Add a gun swivel: A swivel at the gun reduces twisting and kinks and speeds up coiling at the end.
• Use over-under coiling: Big loops with alternating twists make storage faster and help the hose lay flatter next time.
• Mind the bypass: Avoid long periods with the trigger closed; heat can build up fast in small systems.
• Check your threads: Verify your gun and pump connections and order the right adapters with the hose.

The bottom line

The 50-foot DeWalt hose does exactly what I wanted for my electric pressure washer: it extends my working range without forcing me to move the machine constantly, and it maintains performance within the 1.7 GPM envelope these units run. Handling is better than bargain-bin vinyl hoses but not as supple as high-end rubber; it’s lightweight and robust enough for regular homeowner use so long as you stick to cold water and treat it well.

Would I recommend it? Yes—with caveats. If you own a DeWalt electric washer (DWPW2100, DWPW2600, or DWPW3000) or a similar electric unit and you want a longer, purpose-matched hose, this is a solid choice. Just plan for adapter needs depending on your gun and pump, and recognize that the cold-water rating and small ID make it a poor fit for hot-water or high-flow machines. For the right user and application, the added reach translates directly into more efficient cleaning and fewer trips hauling the washer around.