Hoses

[Lenny Schrecengost]

We are running 2 5gpm machines together. We are getting 10 gpm. We have yellow goodyear 4000psi hoses from Northern Tool. The machines are both 3500 psi. We seem to be going through hoses with the extra gpm. What kind of hoses are being used on the higher gpm setups that will last?

 

[Russ Johnson]

What's going on with the hoses? Ends leak, blowouts for no reason?

 

[Lenny Schrecengost]

Theyn are blowing out mostly on the ends. When we cut them to repair the inside is deteriating.

 

[Christopher]

Are you using 3/8" or 1/2" hoses?

 

[Guy Blackmon]

Hot Water or Cold???

 

[Lenny Schrecengost]

3/8 hot water. I will check the temp. settings. I know they are not making steam but it might be still to hot.

 

[crfguy168]

Havn't had that problem yet but I am definitely going to get some 1/2'' for when they are connected. The psi loss was alot more than I thoght it would be. Went from 3500 to about 2200 psi.

 

[United Hose]

What's going on with the hoses? Ends leak, blowouts for no reason?

there is a reason.


the hose supplier probably does not skive the hose. you should skive the hose if you are using hot water for pressure wasing

 

[tomtucson]

Skive?

 

[United Hose]

skive is top take the rubber cover off the hose where you crimp the fitting.

that way you crimp the fitting right onto the wire,

steel to steel crimp, fitting stays on forever the hose is what blows never the fitting

 

[United Hose]

We are running 2 5gpm machines together. We are getting 10 gpm. We have yellow goodyear 4000psi hoses from Northern Tool. The machines are both 3500 psi. We seem to be going through hoses with the extra gpm. What kind of hoses are being used on the higher gpm setups that will last?

is the flow through each hose 10gpm or 5gpm?

 

[Danny Bates]

I have the same problem with the yellow goodyear hose. I'm using 3500psi @ 7gpm and the ends will not stay on. On the 5.5gpm machines they last like they should. I just think the goodyear hoses can't handle more than 5.5 gpm??

 

[El Flojo]

I think that hose sucks! I bought that hose when i first started and i had the same problem at 5gpm hot water. I think that hose is rated for only 2-5gpm and 3k psi. just cant remember where i read it..

 

[Lenny Schrecengost]

The ends are straying on the hoses. They are springing a leak a few inches back from the fittings.

 

[El Flojo]

Get a better hose. you are useing too much pressure for that hose.

 

[Lenny Schrecengost]

Joe,
I know that. Who has a better hose is what I am asking.
Thanks

 

[PWProducts]

Get a two wire hose. If you find that your hoses continue to fail, upgrade to the heavier hose. Some complain about the weight especially if you are going to upgrade to 1/2".

There is a reason for the ends continuing to blow off. Seems like you have had some pressure spikes?

Have you thought about using a short whip at the gun and a gun swivel?

Do you have a flow sensitive unloader? Using a flow sensitive unloader will relieve some of the stress on the hose and fittings.

 

[PWProducts]

We carry mostly 2 wire 6,000 psi hose in blue($110) or black ($104). Lori

 

[Danny Bates]

Shipping a 100' 2 wire hose has to be kinda high isn't it?

 

[Michael T]

Get the 2 wire Goodyear Neptune Blue hose. I dont know if they make a 1/2" or not, but the 3/8" are the best hands down.