Comments on: PNEU FLEX Polyurethene Tool Hose http://toolboxblog.com/2009/03/04/pneu-flex-polyurethene-tool-hose/ Contractor tools I own and use... Sat, 05 May 2012 11:51:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Walt http://toolboxblog.com/2009/03/04/pneu-flex-polyurethene-tool-hose/#comment-84 Walt Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:37:22 +0000 http://toolboxblog.wp41.com/?p=999#comment-84 From above: "This new Bostitch ProHoze is likely the best hose on the market right now!" Yep. From above:

“This new Bostitch ProHoze is likely the best hose on the market right now!”

Yep.

]]> By: MrCoffee http://toolboxblog.com/2009/03/04/pneu-flex-polyurethene-tool-hose/#comment-83 MrCoffee Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:09:36 +0000 http://toolboxblog.wp41.com/?p=999#comment-83 I own all of the hoses you have spoke of. I am the exact opposite. I find that the PNEU FLEX hose is weak and blows out on me constantly. Standing on this hose will restrict airflow. I weigh about 185lb. Very weak if and when it gets snagged on something and you give it a tug. This causes the hose to stretch, giving way to blowouts do to thinner stretched out material. I also found that if dragged across an abrasive surface such as roofing. You will definately incur blow outs. Number one hose killer for me. As far as coiling this hose up, it is easily managed. As far as the Bostitch ProHoze. This by far is more superior to PNEU FLEX. Beyond the shadow of a doubt. This hose has ribs on the exterior of the hose that run in the same direction as the hose itself. This design gives it thicker surfaces to handle abrasive surfaces keeping the critical inner part of the hose well protected. The ribs also provide this hose with more tugging strength when caught up on something and the ability to stand on this hose without any airflow restrictions puts this hose well above any hose on the market, hands down. As far as coiling this hose, I have had no issues as long as you keep the coiling relatively small. Like the way it came packages. A 12" to 14" coil. All climates. This hose is also puncture resistant. That's a huge score. Especially when you got a bunch of guys whippin' hoses all over a roof deck. I have gone through literally thousands and thousands of hose over the last 20 years. I am consistently running three to six guns at any given time. and yes I do not miss the gozillion pound old school steel belted radial hose. R.B. Birge made some of the best hose around back when it was heavy. Which is preferable in a garage/ greasy dirty type of atmosphere. I give PNEU FLEX a 2 star rating and the Bostitch ProHose 5 Stars all day long.... Mr Coffee I own all of the hoses you have spoke of. I am the exact opposite. I find that the PNEU FLEX hose is weak and blows out on me constantly. Standing on this hose will restrict airflow. I weigh about 185lb. Very weak if and when it gets snagged on something and you give it a tug. This causes the hose to stretch, giving way to blowouts do to thinner stretched out material. I also found that if dragged across an abrasive surface such as roofing. You will definately incur blow outs. Number one hose killer for me. As far as coiling this hose up, it is easily managed.

As far as the Bostitch ProHoze. This by far is more superior to PNEU FLEX. Beyond the shadow of a doubt. This hose has ribs on the exterior of the hose that run in the same direction as the hose itself. This design gives it thicker surfaces to handle abrasive surfaces keeping the critical inner part of the hose well protected. The ribs also provide this hose with more tugging strength when caught up on something and the ability to stand on this hose without any airflow restrictions puts this hose well above any hose on the market, hands down. As far as coiling this hose, I have had no issues as long as you keep the coiling relatively small. Like the way it came packages. A 12″ to 14″ coil. All climates. This hose is also puncture resistant. That’s a huge score. Especially when you got a bunch of guys whippin’ hoses all over a roof deck.

I have gone through literally thousands and thousands of hose over the last 20 years. I am consistently running three to six guns at any given time. and yes I do not miss the gozillion pound old school steel belted radial hose. R.B. Birge made some of the best hose around back when it was heavy. Which is preferable in a garage/ greasy dirty type of atmosphere.

I give PNEU FLEX a 2 star rating and the Bostitch ProHose 5 Stars all day long….

Mr Coffee

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