Air hose

[holland_patrick]

I have a small compressor which I don’t use that often because the hose I have *****. It super stiff and hard to work with. What would be a great replacement hose to be able to work with on the cold

 

[LopezBart]

Use rubber hose. I like Parker Push-Lock hose and fittings; warm the end of the hose in hot water before driving in fittings. No hose clamps required; 3/8" hose w/ 1/4" NPT fittings. Husky has rubber hose as well... The plastic hose is unusable in cold weather.

 

[u2slow]

I have a nice supple 1/2" hose than feels like silicone to the touch. Doesn't care about the temperature.

I find I use the 1/4" coiled nylon hoses mostly for an air nozzle or tire filling.

 

[jayemm]

Available online. Try Home depot, Tractor Supply etc. Prices can really vary depending where purchased.

BluBird 3/8" x 50' Rubber Air Hose - Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Hoses

BluBird 3/8 x 50' Rubber Air Hose: Boasting a 10-Year Warranty, this 100% rubber hose is 40% lighter, flexible from -50°F to +190°F, and designed to withstand 300 PSI. Ideal for industrial use.

blubirdindustries.com

 

[RTM]

Flexzilla

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

Artic-air.
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There are a bunch of different hoses that will work. Find one that advertises a -40° operating temp.

 

[jayemm]

Forgot to mention. For cold weather you sure as hell don't want polyurethane hose.

 

[finn]

Flexilla.

There are a number of other clones, usually advertised as “hybrid”.

Smaller diameter will be easiest to work with.

I also have a very light hose of unknown heritage that I use with the pancake compressor. It has a sort of mesh woven inner construction Under the outer vinyl. Think it came from HD years ago.