Need advice for lighter 4in suction hose

[ncclaymaker]

I've been hauling around a 15 foot length of 4 inch Kanaflex suction hose for over four and a half years. But, now that gravity is starting to catch up to me... I need something that may be as durable, but significantly lighter. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

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[ratled]

The problem is anything lighter to you won't have the durability you need. It will most likely be too soft to hold up to the current - bend all over, kink and plug up.

Best of luck in your search

ratled

 

[Reed Lukens]

I've tried the lighter on 4" and it just doesn't last. Clear Flow is what I tested and it just didn't last even a week. If you don't need 15 feet of hose then 12 works great for me and those few feet make a difference. Also i just use a straight nozzle so I don't have the weight of a 4" swivel. If you don't use air, 8 to 10 feet is enough but still, I prefer a 20 foot section of Tiger Flex, it works great. Take a short piece of what you have into your local rubber manufacturer or dealer and see what they have. You may find a good enough mid grade hose. With the clear flow, I don't think it was heated properly because it just unraveled from the white ring. They gave me a replacement from a different roll but... same problem.

 

[Hoser John]

Just like a good reliable women who puts on a few pounds---stay with the one your with as you'll be sorry ifn' ya' don't-John

 

[TheEquineFencer]

Have you looked a BW hose from Varco?