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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Jeff Brimble on September 01, 2007, 01:38:15 pm

Title: Soft Microbore
Post by: Jeff Brimble on September 01, 2007, 01:38:15 pm: Supple, non kink £16.50/100m
Go to Matts Diy forum I have just updated the Nov 06 topic, Look for Algarde/Yamitsu Supple Hose here is the link http://d.co.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=410&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Its fantastic :)
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 01, 2007, 03:02:11 pm: can you give us a suppliers website or name because I'm not registered on that forum and don't like registering to too many things! Luke
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Jeff Brimble on September 01, 2007, 04:49:19 pm: From Matts site
"Up date on this fantastic hose which I and other trailblazers have been using for over a year, do a search on "Yamitsu Silicon airline" and you will get links to suppliers of the Blue algarde 100m/19.50 or the yamitsu Clear 100m for £16.50 http://www.fishoutdoors.co.uk/acatalog/Air_Pumps___Accessories. html scroll down till you get to- Airline Yamitsu Supersoft Clear 100mtr 4mm ID
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 01, 2007, 04:53:27 pm: So Jeff, could I replace my microbore with this instead? would it not be more vulnerable to freezing and getting punctured? Luke
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Jeff Brimble on September 01, 2007, 05:30:57 pm: Yes, and no. Try a sample from any aquarium shop.
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 01, 2007, 05:33:35 pm: so I could use it to replace my microbore but I might have troubles in winter and it might puncture easier, also does it not kink at all ? what is the advantage over microbore? thanks Jeff
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Paul Coleman on September 01, 2007, 06:02:19 pm: Quote from: Jeff Brimble- The Electric Window Cleaner on September 01, 2007, 04:49:19 pm
From Matts site
"Up date on this fantastic hose which I and other trailblazers have been using for over a year, do a search on "Yamitsu Silicon airline" and you will get links to suppliers of the Blue algarde 100m/19.50 or the yamitsu Clear 100m for £16.50 http://www.fishoutdoors.co.uk/acatalog/Air_Pumps___Accessories. html scroll down till you get to- Airline Yamitsu Supersoft Clear 100mtr 4mm ID

It sounds good except for the colours. Clear or blue are not so visible as yellow and therefore probably a greater trip hazard.
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 01, 2007, 06:11:36 pm: thats a really good point! Luke
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Paul Coleman on September 01, 2007, 06:16:41 pm: Quote from: Luke Johnson on September 01, 2007, 06:11:36 pm
thats a really good point! Luke

I will only use yellow hose because of this. I think it's an important issue though not everyone will agree, I'm sure.
Title: Re: Soft Microbore
Post by: Captain Scarlet on September 01, 2007, 06:18:16 pm: I agree, people will just sue you if they trip over, Luke