I have to replace a 3 inch hose that has a sharp bend, will the hose bend or will it collapse. or do you have a hose that will do this Thank you
51511
a short , 3 inch long , 3/4 inch heater hose will collapse if bent very much.use a molded 3/4 inch diameter thermostat bypass hose instead .
51512
Yes, get the correct hose. If this for a small block mopar water pump get the molded hose.
51513
It is not designed for any sharp bends. You likely need a pre-formed or molded hose either from the car dealer or likely cheaper at car parts stores. Many carry Gates, Goodyear or Dayco molded hoses that will fit.
1113436
i just checked and it seems possibly the very hose i bought may have a suit against it. we bought a 25 footer that does its job around the house, then bought a 75 footer which has worked so far. i love the light weight aspect. now, x-hose is advertising theirs as the authentic one with 3/4" diameter - that one i want to get next. x-hose for sure advertises they are durable. we will baby ours and i hope it lasts!
285013
Wish I could help you. I only used mine for curves. It seems thin enough to bend though.
205390
Hose not like the regular ones. You may lose some pressure. But should work.
1335804
The hose should be fine it is a quality hose. And if it breaks they will send you a new one.
1956030
No! Like you said. It will definitely bend. Even papers If i fill up a shelf too much it bends.
903017
Normally keep the hoses down. The important thing is not to stretch the hose and there should be no kinks or sharp bends.
672057
For longer reach, I would replace (not extend) the original hose with one of larger diameter. Larger diameter at the same flow rate will have lower frictional loss, with a lower loss of pressure.
734585
I use a 1/4 inch hose with no issues. I have only used it for small projects but recovery is very fast so I would predict no issues with either.
44464
Unless it is a sharp bend, then no. I believe over time it will start to lose it and flatten but so far mine has been holding up great!
1941335
Michael: I just measured this for you and it CAN"T expand like that! It is FIVE feet long and rigid. It does not stretch more. It is a great hose though! Hope this helps you.
752831
It does bend. Not sure it would work for you but it might. Sorry, I can't be more help.
1213064
I have 50' of 3/4 in diameter hose no problem. It could handle at least another 50' of hose. I'v had it and used it for 5-6 years no problems, good product.
1592722
That hose is a piece of crap. I wouldn't take one of those again if someone give it to me. Save your money or spend it on a traditional hose. I went back to a traditional hose and will never look at one of these again. Good luck to you if you spend the money on one. If you dont believe me just look up all of the other comments about this hose you will see what im saying is right.
1037665
Dont know mine broke !!!! where you connect to the hose its made of plastic and not a replacable piece not worth the money !!
252741
I don't think it will. It is extremely rigid. I had to have mine cut and welded on. I believe mine was actually a 2 3/4. Nice tip but super stiff to bend
1285817
I got this a year ago this is very hard to bend if is a arc bend yes but if you have aVery short or sharp bend this one is not going to work for you.....good luck