New Hose Promises Longer Life

homer

Equipment Sales
Since the first pressure washer was built back in the early 1600’s, so they say, one of the most expensive and troublesome problems has always been the life of the high-pressure hose.

As I remember back in my days as a Mobile Washer if I could get 4 weeks out of a hose before it blew I would “kiss the ground” and lay it to rest in the nearest dumpster. Yes, 4 weeks does sound like a short time but our trucks ran 7 days a week 10-16 hours a day on the truck washing circuit.

For years we have been waiting for a miracle to happen and as far as I can tell it has. Or at least it sure does resemble a miracle.

For the first time ever – we have a Black, 2-wire braided hose rated at 5,500 psi that actually weighs less than a 4,500 psi hose. It is also the ONLY Black, Non-marking hose in the industry and it “scoots” across the asphalt like a snake with a “flick of the wrist.”

Our estimation is that it should last 6-10 times longer than typical hoses in the industry and maybe even longer. Yes, it is more expensive. Probably twice as expensive but if you do the math – in the long run - it is much less expensive when you consider the replacement intervals.

If you would like to see a sample of this hose have your sales rep enclose a sample piece in your next order. Even with the 3” sample you can see the value and quality.
 
John,that is interesting,we started using 3000 single wire gates smooth cover for lightweight and price. $.79 routinely we would repair a hose twice within the first three months then the hose would last for 7-8 months before it would need to be replaced,after looking for more longevity we switched over to a 4500 psi 2 wire hydraulic hose $.85 which seems to last 12-18 months with a couple repairs.

the latter lowers productivity because of weight and as a result we have found it is far more beneficial for the increased productivity of the lighter hose than the inceased longetivity on the heavier one.

i am curious as to the weight per foot on the hose you are referring to?

and calculated longevity based on 40 hours per week?

thank you
 
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