Anybody try using an "expandable hose" in thier plumbing?

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FlyboySMB

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I hate how ridged "flexible" plastic/rubber hoses are. They are fine for plumbing that does not move, but what about when you want to move a pump to clean behind it.

I was wondering if anyone has tried using a short piece of these new expandable garden hoses?????

Let me know,
Steve

https://www.google.com/search?q=exp...com%2Fbhp%2Fas-seen-on-tv-garden-hose;300;300






http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/video-hub/most-popular/most-popular/expandable-garden-hose-review-update/17512520001/2322092962001/
 
Don't do it! I had one of those hoses... pretty neat. I thoought it would have failed first at the cheap connections. Instead it busted through the sidewall. Know 3 others ppl had and done the same. Neat gimick tho.
 
Goto lowes or other home store and look for some vynl tubing. I found 5/8 there once that was pretty thin-wall and flexible. Those hoses will rupture.
 
jeffesaurusrex said:
I wouldn't use those hoses for anything but gardening, ect.

If you want something that's more flexible I have seen this used in aquarium applications before.

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00MBaEbAOJMezc/Spiral-Reinforced-Flexible-Hose.jpg

I tried it and I couldn't get the right size to fit over my standard sized PVC barbed fittings so I had to go with standard vinyl tubing. But this may work for you.
Click to expand...

I just cut 3 or 4 spirals down each side on each end and was able to slip them on after. I couldn't get it on the barbed fitting for nothing prior to that though either.
 
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