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Changed my tune on those cheap hydraulic hose kits after one blew on me
Spent about $120 on a generic brand last month and it failed under pressure yesterday, spraying fluid everywhere. What's a reliable hose brand you guys actually trust for daily use?
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phoenix_wells5mo ago
Yeah, those cheap kits are a gamble... I learned the hard way too. Had a hose burst on a log splitter, scared me half to death. Now I only use Gates hoses for anything that matters. They cost more but I've never had one let go, even on old equipment. It's just not worth the mess or the risk to save a few bucks.
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mark_cooper5mo ago
Ever notice how the cheap hoses always seem to fail at the worst time? I read a piece that basically said you're paying for the pressure rating and the reinforcement layers, @phoenix_wells. Once you see a hose blow, it makes the extra cost for a good one feel pretty smart.
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leerobinson5mo ago
I get what you mean about the pressure rating, but honestly I've had expensive hoses fail too. The real trick is checking them often for cracks or soft spots, no matter the brand. A good hose that's ten years old is still a risk.
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