Worthless Will only run for about 30 minutes and then turns itself off because it needs to be drained because the dehumidifier receptacle is so small. Also, the drain plug is so close to the floor that you can only use a very low dish to catch the runoff.
summer/winter We had one of these hoses a few years ago, and used it most of the time as a soaker. But it was in the winter that we found the most valuable use for it. Living in South Louisiana, before a cold winter night(or even a spell), we covered our row of tomato and pepper plants with plastic. If it was to go all the way down to freezing (pretty rare around here), we turned over the hose and tucked in our warm weather plants, and then covered all that with old blankets.
The next day, before we let the harsh sunlight at our frazzled plants, we just turned on the water and rewarded their endurance with a soft spray...just what they needed to resist the dehydrating sun! We had tomatoes and peppers in January!
Okay but not great After multiple valiant attempts over four months, my son never took to this product at all. He was so preoccupied with trying to figure out the handles, he never would focus on trying to drink. May work for some, but if you have a very smart, inquisitive child who is early explorative stage, don't bother. My son picked up at six months the other children had a different cup and refused this one, which is why I decided to give Nuby a try. Nuby is a far superior product and a great deal cheaper.
Nuby No-spill Sippy Gripper Cup 10 Oz. -Colors May Vary