Bought this hose to be used with a utility pump I purchased in the same order.  They claim that it would not collapse when drawing water into the pump (The sides would be stiff).  Well when I got the hose it was already collapsed and flat from shipping before using and it was a very cheap piece of hose and cheap fittings, not like the picture (I know that they say colors may vary but I thought the quality would be the same as pictured.)  Would send back but not worth the effort.... Threw it out... and bought a cheap 50' hose for $9.95 at Lowes and a hose repair connector... cut it to 15' clamp on the connector and works great.  Still have 35' left to make more if needed.  Buyer beware.