I don't know about that brand but I switched over to Flexila when they first came out and wanted to shorten a 100' section.
No problems in probably 15 years.

 

Pull off the black shield and see what's under there. Most likely repairable. You aren't going to patch a hole, you'll have to splice it.

 

That isnt a great ruff service hose, prolly fine hung up not subject to damage. If its leaking and cant fix it its a free clue,,, buy another rubber one.

 

I don't know the brand but I gave up on my 100ft hose after three splices immediately leaked. Now I've spliced my 50 footer a couple of times and leaks at the splice.
The more the hose clamp bites the more it leaks. In a bind I wrapped the hose in scrap sand paper under the clamp but still no bueno

 

 

Are these types of hoses repairable? https://www.northerntool.com/products/klutch-polyurethane-air-hose-1-4in-x-50ft-300-psi-113465?cm_mmc=Bing-pla&utm_source=Bing_PLA&utm_medium=Air Tools + Compressors > Air Hoses, Fittings + Air Hose Reels > Air Hoses&utm_campaign=Klutch&utm_content=113465&cmpid=566362018&agid=1180876531596328&tgtid=pla-4577404351872263&prdid=113465&ogmap=SHP|PLA|BING|STND|c|SITEWIDE||Air Tools - Owned Brands - SC|Air Tools - SC||566362018|1180876531596328&msclkid=d78b14800e8c145460ca7c5fb661b0d4&gclid=d78b14800e8c145460ca7c5fb661b0d4&gclsrc=3p.ds&gad_source=7&gad_campaignid=19623899693

I have fittings and clamps from the rubber type of hose material I used in my roofing days. Every time I I splice it leaks. I disregarded it as me rushing it until I reinforced it and even duct taped them but still the clamps pierce the hose and crack it rather than compress it so leaks. Maybe Im using the wrong splice system?????

Cost/time versus benefit on this one... $38 that you can charge to the customer frees you up to do more important things... keeps the hose worker employed too...

 

There are polyurethane air hose fittings, so a splice would be simple.

 

I use these.

 

I also used flexilla and they are repairable

 

Tom, time to buy some new hoses
I recommend Flexilla.

 

Tom, time to buy some new hoses
I recommend Flexilla.

It's among several things I need to do once I get back to work.
I'm breathing a bit easier as it looks like I'm good until Christmas.

 

No need for big rubber hoses anymore anyway

 

"The ELL".... as they say when they first came out. Supposed to be top drawer.

50 ft.

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These are splices for it

Splicers

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The ends uncouple from compression fittings on those. So you can make them shorter.

 

If you get the flexzilla, make sure it's made here. I've had three of them (only paid for the first one) and the first two failed within a year, two years in a row and neither were USA made. After the second failure, I was told they would be sending one made in the USA. I don't know if they were making some here and some abroad or if they tried outsourcing it all and had too many quality issues. No problems with the USA made one so far. All were promptly replaced under warranty with no hassle.

 

Their website says "Assembled in USA from global components"
No clue where they were made years ago when i bought the couple I own.

 

I am not sure if my last ones were flexeel or flexilla. The harbor freight ones really suck, just about every fitting leaks.

 

I have some HF for decades and still tight.

 

I got a Harbor freight polyurethane hose, it's gray. And it's chugging along by the side of the Flexeel hose. Haven't had issues with either. But I don't use them that often. Trim jobs on kitchens I make is the usual use. Putting in crown on occasion. I bought it because I needed a hose and I was there. So far I'm pretty happy with it.

 

Yup, would be Harbor on the way and charge card if thats what it took, can dream up a cheap fix at some other time.

 

We have retractable HF air hoses at the shop, the mechanism works fine, the hoses have failed in less than a year. The core and jacket are all checked as if they been out in the sun all year. I’m thinking about getting a couple of genuine Milton hoses to replace the hoses only.

Tom

 

We have retractable HF air hoses at the shop, the mechanism works fine, the hoses have failed in less than a year. The core and jacket are all checked as if they been out in the sun all year. I’m thinking about getting a couple of genuine Milton hoses to replace the hoses only.

Tom

I have 4 retractable air hoses. One from Grainger, still works and never an issue. 2 from Harbor Freight. The original one worked really nice. I replaced the hose because it was just enough to fit on the reel and I got tired of having to fix it if it piled up. Put a poly hose on it and the memory can make it a pain but it takes up a lot less space. The 2nd one I got years later and the return spring is a little weak but it always winds up. The 4th one is only a 25 footer and I think I got that one on Amazon. Always have a leaking issue at the fitting even though I've replaced it a few times.

 

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Flexzilla-1-4-in-Kink-Free-50-ft-Hybrid-Polymer-Air-Hose/5001139067?store=&cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-tol-_-ggl-_-PMAX_TOL_000_Priority_Item-_-5001139067-_-online-_-0-_-0&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21218097027&gclsrc=aw.ds

This?

 

Sometimes the success of the repair depends upon the quality and condition of the hose you're repairing. Kuriyama hoses are prolly the best I've used in the last decade, but Flexzilla is more readily available and their hose repair kits are actually pretty good. Parker hoses & fittings would be my 2nd choice if I was prioritizing quality. Swagelok fittings are also excellent but more of a pita. Loctite 592 on threads. Minimize potential issues and prolong the lifespan of hoses & fittings by installing a ball valve at the tank as well.

 

I have some #5 AN fittings laying around, 50’ #5 AN air hoses at work would be fun…..

Tom

 

A couple older, there have been some minor revisions but i havnt bought new hose in 35 yrs and some was HF.

 

That nlue reel and orange hose is HF. It was one of those 4 finger things and came with that hose for 25$ maybe and I had the rings I put on to the fingers and its been perfect hose and all for 30 years. The hose is stiff but that is ok and it has been on 24/7. I have another black rubber was outside 20 and still works.
I have 5 reels and 3 whips.

 

Rubber metabo/hitachi seem to lay flat for me and last. Old gray senco hoses used to be my favorite. I have bought every harbor frieght hose they sell, all junk aside from old goodyear ones.