I recently upgraded to a nice rubber air compressor hose, and it's been a huge improvement! However, I'm stuck with my old 50ft hose that still works fine but is super rigid and hard to coil. Would bringing it indoors for warmth help? Or is there anything else I can do to make it more flexible?
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I totally get the struggle! I have a light 100ft hose that slides nicely, but it's the worst to coil, so I save it for when I really need it. My Goodyear rubber hoses are heavy and grippy but coiling them isn’t an issue. Just be cautious when handling them—I've learned that the hard way after dropping heavy stuff on them!
Honestly, some hoses are just stiff no matter what. You might want to keep your old one as a backup for when things go wrong, but you could also just tie it up to prevent it from coiling. Eventually, you could set it on fire if it really bothers you! Just keep in mind, it's cheap for a reason!
The Goodyear hybrid hose is decent if you're looking for something more flexible, but it can be heavy. For the best flexibility, look into Flexzilla hoses, but just be aware that rubber hoses can be a pain in different temperatures. They might be great in summer but stiff when it's cold.