Hose pipes.. Inland Waters and Marinas

I've never found flat hose to be particularly satisfactory - it tends to kink very easily and restrict flow, as well as being prone to developing leaks on the edges. You can get ordinary hose for the same price.
 
There seem to be two kinds of flat hose. The thinner looks like a woven material and the thicker like an ordinary hose but squashed. My last two tries with the latter have ended prematurely, not with leaks but by the hose stripping its two layers within the wall and causing a blockage.
 
I find the nice blue layflats on a reel quite useful, they take up no space at all and though they do leak at the flat crease after three or four years I am happy to live with that for the convenience and just take another from stock:o
 
David2452 said:
I find the nice blue layflats on a reel quite useful, they take up no space at all and though they do leak at the flat crease after three or four years I am happy to live with that for the convenience and just take another from stock:o
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Oh, to have a stock of boaty bits!! ;)
 
A conventional hose takes up way too much space on a boat like mine, heavy too to cart around; as mentioned the flat hoses may not last forever but they're definitely the answer at this size boat, in fact having had a 30' I'd say up to and including that.
 
I bought an "X Hose" at the end of last season and so far it seems to be ideal for the marine environment. It contracts to next to nothing, lightweight, but expands to standard length using water pressure alone.Search on line to buy. Not the cheapest but, after the initial pain of purchase, you will be seriously impressed with this bit of kit.

Just one hint, get the biggest one you can as you will never regret having the extra length(so to speak. . . . .)

No involvement with the company, jusy a very satisfied user.
 
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