Flexzilla air hose

patooyee · Oct 24, 2015

My dad bought some of this for his home-garage compressor. I used it the other day and its really nice. Extremely light and flexible, high visibility, I loved it.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/flexzilla-air-hose-assembly-3-8-in-x-50-ft?cm_mmc=feed-_-Air%20Compressors-_-Flexzilla-_-3909520&gdftrk=gdfV27960_a_7c2509_a_7c10868_a_7c3909520&iv_=__iv_p_1_g_14207861791_x_pla_y_4900386_f_online_o_3909520_z_US_i_en_j_58504367181_s__n_g_t__d_c_v__vi__

I was wondering if anyone was using it in a shop environment and how it holds up to such.

Jduck · Oct 24, 2015

Been using it for over a year now and no complaints.

Beerj · Oct 24, 2015

I've had mine for about 2 years. Love it. The only downside, and it's not something that doesn't apply to most hoses, is that with the soft rubber it tends to hang up when it gets around a corner or under the edge of a tire. But it's light enough that a flick of the wrist will usually free it up.

grcthird · Oct 24, 2015

Used mine daily for probably over a year, beat the crap out of it, dragging it through stuff, over sharp objects ect. Still like new! Lowes has a Kobalt hose reel with the same type hose for $69, I bought 2 and put them on the lifts in my shop.

patooyee · Oct 24, 2015

grcthird said:
Used mine daily for probably over a year, beat the crap out of it, dragging it through stuff, over sharp objects ect. Still like new! Lowes has a Kobalt hose reel with the same type hose for $69, I bought 2 and put them on the lifts in my shop.

This?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_651304-47120-SGY-AIR184___?productId=50419808&pl=1&Ntt=air+hose

patooyee · Oct 24, 2015

Does it kink at all?

ranger11 · Oct 24, 2015

Re: Re: Flexzilla air hose

patooyee said:
This?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_651304-47120-SGY-AIR184___?productId=50419808&pl=1&Ntt=air+hose

I use that hose on a harbor freight reel no problems. Had it for 10 months. Bought it because the old pvc hose would get real stiff in the winter. Nice that they have it on reels now will pick up a few more.

Beerj · Oct 24, 2015

patooyee said:
Does it kink at all?

Compared to other hoses? No. Since it's more rubbery, it tends to twist itself out of a kink. There's exceptions to everything but it's probably the least kinky out there. :cougar:

Beerj · Oct 24, 2015

Just got to looking at mine a little. Seems I've gotten a little too close to the welder or plasma. No signs of any imminent failure. Not sure if others are better or worse for heat resistance.

hjpcummins · Oct 25, 2015

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Been using them for years, and still do. They will kink over time but just a quick whip and your back in business. When they first came out they were the best thing since sliced bread

grcthird · Oct 25, 2015

patooyee said:
This?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_651304-47120-SGY-AIR184___?productId=50419808&pl=1&Ntt=air+hose

Yes, I don't have a kinky problem with my hoes. :cougar:

Mortalis5509 · Oct 26, 2015

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I have one that I drag around the gurage without any issues. I have another one that 1/2" @ 50' or maybe 100' that runs from the compressor in the basement to a drier system that always stays under pressure with no issue.