Opinion on air hose?
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daveblank
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Check out the Flexzilla hoses.
allapanoo
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The polyurethane ones are nice if you buy a good brand.I also have the black rubber Goodyear hoses from harbor freight that have lasted me through heavy use for the last seven years.For use in a garage the rubber ones would probably hold up longer being dragged around on concrete and run over by cars.The poly ones are a lot lighter and wont marr stuff if you drag them across something like a painted wall.A trick I learned with the poly hoses when they are brand newis to get a buddy and pull them to stretch them out and get rid of the tendency to coil up.Whatever you do dont buy a cheap pvc hose.
benjamming
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Goodyear rubber hose
I second this. Picked up a 50' 3/8" at Menards for $30 and couldn't be happier.
Zrexxer
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Black rubber Goodyear hose has been tougher than anything I've used so far, and Goodyear Pliovic has really good cold weather flexibility too.
One shop I worked at years ago made their own air hoses out of hydraulic hose... you could run over it with a dozer, but DANG that stuff was heavy. And expensive.
One shop I worked at years ago made their own air hoses out of hydraulic hose... you could run over it with a dozer, but DANG that stuff was heavy. And expensive.
smooth72
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I have both and I really like Polyurethane Air Hose. So much more flexible, you don't feel like you are fighting the hose. I ran the rubber one on my hose reel and connect a 25 Polyurethane hose on the end.
Scout Driver
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I vote also for Goodyear rubber hose! 
Use a coupon and grab one from Harbor Freight.
Scott
Use a coupon and grab one from Harbor Freight. Scott
diogenes
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Funny you should ask. I just bought 50' of rubber air hose this morning.
It wasn't because I "needed" a new 50' hose, it was because I was sick and tired of dealing with the nice "plastic" hose that I had. In warm temperatures the "plastic" hose is fine if a little stiff. In the cold, it is a cast iron b*tch.
I was so fed up with it coiling and pulling that I didn't even blink at the price at a hose company (Custom made on the spot). I went to them to make me a 10' piece to attach my compressor to a hose reel and I thought "Screw it, I want a new rubber hose."
They also had connectors that will take both of the common style ******* so I don't have to screw with making sure I have the right one on a tool that I borrow or buy. They were half the price of the ones I was using.
Rubber lays where you put it and, while heavier than the synthetics, it isn't that much heavier. If you aren't doing roofs (where weight is an issue), get a good rubber hose.
It wasn't because I "needed" a new 50' hose, it was because I was sick and tired of dealing with the nice "plastic" hose that I had. In warm temperatures the "plastic" hose is fine if a little stiff. In the cold, it is a cast iron b*tch.
I was so fed up with it coiling and pulling that I didn't even blink at the price at a hose company (Custom made on the spot). I went to them to make me a 10' piece to attach my compressor to a hose reel and I thought "Screw it, I want a new rubber hose."
They also had connectors that will take both of the common style ******* so I don't have to screw with making sure I have the right one on a tool that I borrow or buy. They were half the price of the ones I was using.
Rubber lays where you put it and, while heavier than the synthetics, it isn't that much heavier. If you aren't doing roofs (where weight is an issue), get a good rubber hose.
Yep, that plastic hose is only good for about 4 months of the year in Wi. I also had one touch the hot grill on a 500 watt halogen and instant hisssssss.
Goodyear hose is all I have now, except for 1 1/4" plastic for the brad nailer.
Goodyear hose is all I have now, except for 1 1/4" plastic for the brad nailer.
I vote also for Goodyear rubber hose!
Scott
Another vote on the Goodyear rubber hose ..
trainer
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I have a length of 3/8" reinforced polyurethane water hose that I converted to air use about 20 years ago.
I initially only used it when I needed an extra long hose, but now its the first one i grab.
I always use it when spraying paint because it's light and flexible and doesnt seem to be affected by laquer thinners and reducers like rubber is.
I initially only used it when I needed an extra long hose, but now its the first one i grab.
I always use it when spraying paint because it's light and flexible and doesnt seem to be affected by laquer thinners and reducers like rubber is.
wellstig1
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FLexzilla is the ****. Everybody I've introduced to it goes and buys some after they give it a try. My only gripe is they don't make it in black.
nolatoolguy
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GOOD YEAR RUBBER AIR HOSE
you can buy cheaper and lighter ones and more flexible ones but they dont last as long
you can buy cheaper and lighter ones and more flexible ones but they dont last as long
Chief
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+1 got to go with rubber, especially if you live/work in a cold area
Tim Cowan
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I like the Goodyear hose best even though I give Goodyear tires a back seat to other brands.
atari
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Flexzilla! I have 2 3/8 50 footers in auto reels and they are awesome. One at work and one at home, The one at home was super flexible even at -4 deg. I cant see anything being better for the money. Plus, I kinda like the green/yellow. It keeps the safety people at work from bitching about it being across the isle.
A29
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I've got the goodyear hose. only problem is it will not slip past things like the slicker poly hose will like around tires etc.
mooman
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And where would be a good source for this hose they call F L E X Z I L L A ??
mooman
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Thanks!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback guys. I will look at the Flexzilla @ Menards this evening.
Many of you recommend Goodyear rubber hose. My next question is "Which Goodyear rubber hose?". Goodyear makes plain black, black with green stripe, gray, yellow, orange and red ones to name a few. I don't know the difference between them.
What do you suggest?
Many of you recommend Goodyear rubber hose. My next question is "Which Goodyear rubber hose?". Goodyear makes plain black, black with green stripe, gray, yellow, orange and red ones to name a few. I don't know the difference between them.
What do you suggest?benjamming
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Wardrum,
I would suggest Goodyear "red" rubber hose.
I would suggest Goodyear "red" rubber hose.
Vinko
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I've got some Parker stuff -- the best I could find with a 3/8" ID. I've got pics and specs on another thread here. I think 23/32" OD.
pacmktg
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I vote for Coilhose's Flexeel hose. It is a Polyurethane hose (Not PVC) and comes in Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green. It is tougher than rubber, 1/4 the weight of rubber, and it stays flexible in very cold temps. It is also made here in the good old USA. Once you go Poly you won't go back to rubber. It's only downside is that it is not good around welding, after all it is a plastic and will melt.
senlow
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Parker is good stuff. It's the best that I've used.
sbebenelli
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I have both Goodyear rubber and FLexzilla. After getting the FLexzilla that's all I'll buy from now on. Both are great hoses and you can't go wrong with either.
I like the bright color of the Flexzilla but it's so hard to keep clean.
I like the bright color of the Flexzilla but it's so hard to keep clean.
Vinko
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Parker air hose, made in USA, 3/8 ID and 11/16 OD:
