Air Compressor Flexible Line?

[RichT]

Made the mistake of buying some HF hose on sale - busted on second use - yea, I got what I deserved.

Looking for recommendations for 3/8 flexible hose, ideally something made in good ol USA. Even better would be experience with retractable hose reels. TIA.

 

[MrJimi]

Bring it back and get the GoodYear one
Or go to Samsclub and get the yellow GoodYear one with brass ends

 

[Bird]

Just how flexible does it need to be? I've no experience with the hose reels, but a little over 2 years ago, I found these PVC hoses at Northern Tool, and quite frankly, I'd never heard of a PVC hose and bought 2 of them. Only time will tell how good they are, but they're over 2 years old now and I'm certainly happy with them so far.

 

[mechanic]

I bought a campbell hausfeld air compressor from HF and have had no problems. It is the extreme duty 60gallon 7 hp. Going on four years with no problems. The air hoses are flexible rubber type. These are the same hoses for about 20 years. I would look at Lowes for a new rubber hoses. Mine are run through regulator and water separator then to my tools. I have impact sockets from HF and no problems. I don't think I would by any power tools that are HF tools. Like chicago electric and other names that I'm not familiar with.

 

[chh]

I got a cambell hausfield hose from walmart. Blue and around $15 when I got it. I have been using it on a air T-post driver dragging it thru the dirt, sticks, barb wire, ect. Have been using it for 2 years. So far it is holding up great.

 

[wushaw]

I have a Goodyear rubber hose that is 19yrs old that I use on a regular basis.

 

[VA_Joe]

Air hoses are wear items. BTW - so are electrical extension cords. One of the reasons I prefer air hoses over electrical cords is that when they burst you get a benign air leak vice a spark (or worse).

Abrasion, UV, and ozone is what kills air hoses. Depending on how you use them (left in the sun and weather, driving over them on a stone driveway, etc.) they can last as little as a couple of years or as many as ten or twenty. In my opinion - I like rubber hoses because they tend to be easier to unwind/rewind even though they may not be as durable in other respects. In the end - its best to buy what fits in your budget and in a couple or three years adjust your next purchase accordingly (guaranteed - you will be making a second one).

My two cents.

Joe

 

[mjncad]

Reelcraft and Coxreels make nice looking reels, and I wish I could afford one. I do like Coilhose Pneumatics products that MSC Direct markets. They are pricier than Horrible Fright; but I've been happy with the air guns and yellow coiled flex hoses made by them.