[Oakley Windows]

I have a 40 metre run to transfer water from the back of my house to the front.

This week Ive gone over to a van mount system so no longer need to carry barrels round from the back. I thought I'd get some lay flat hose to do this.

Anyway over the weekend I was having a trial run. That stuff is so naff its unbelievable, as soon as it comes out the top of the holding tank by my RO system it kinks, then it kinks on the first corner, then on the second corner and then on the third corner, then it kinks where it comes up into the van and also again where it goes down into my van mount tank.

How the hell does anyone use this stuff, its a nightmare.


Anyway, eventually I bought 50 metres of 1" tricoflex, bloody expensive, but it gets the water round there and no kinks no nothing 

Out of everything Ive learnt since going over to WFP Id say that at least Ive learnt that lay flat hose is the biggest load of old doggie-doo Ive ever had to deal with, I'll be using it to heat the house unless someone wants 40 metres to hang themselves with 

[Topclean]

was goming to buy some of that, dont think i'l bother now. Cheers.

[windowwashers]

I got my tranfer hose from a commercial pump specialist it is not layflat fits direct to pump but is very hard wearing stuff does not kink at all. I dont know what it is called though, but will pop in and ask.

[ftp]

I think layflat is supposed to be layed flat.  rather than suspended from the garage ceiling like mine was. Just get the ribbed suction hose they use for ponds.

[Oakley Windows]

That ribbed stuff would do the job, but it doesnt roll up and when you got a 40 metre run you dont want that lying round your garden getting in the way forever and a day.

[windowwashers]

That ribbed stuff would do the job, but it doesnt roll up and when you got a 40 metre run you dont want that lying round your garden getting in the way forever and a day.

that ribbed stuff, will crack in the summer if you keep moving it, I will find out the stuff I am using and let you know, it is thick yellow, and hard wearing mine is dragged all over the place daily and is fine.

Ian

[Oakley Windows]

Ian that sounds like Tricoflex which is what I got today as the layflat is naff.



I got a 50 metre roll with a 1" diameter.

[windowwashers]

Ian that sounds like Tricoflex which is what I got today as the layflat is naff.



I got a 50 metre roll with a 1" diameter.

could well be m8, how much did it cost ?

[Oakley Windows]

       A LOT!!!

£150.00 for 50 metres.

[cas100]

lay flat is just no good for our game ,flog  it on e-bay
look here mate, may be  some help
www.masonprice.co.uk

[matt]

      A LOT!!!

£150.00 for 50 metres.

 

i am faced with this same issue, going to order this week

[Oakley Windows]

Here you are Matt

http://www.earth-systems.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=535

Went there today, if you need to speak to them their number is 0118 9736905 ask for James.

Matt

[Pole 2 Pole]

Ian that sounds like Tricoflex which is what I got today as the layflat is naff.



I got a 50 metre roll with a 1" diameter.

Is that 1inch inner diameter or outer Matt?

[Oakley Windows]

Inner

[Oakley Windows]

BTW if anyone wants any of this stuff these are the fittings to go with one inch stuff http://www.earth-systems.co.uk/catalog/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=64_82

[Pole 2 Pole]

Cool.................i think that's gonna be the way to go for me too then. Tried some of that ribbed stuff from screwfix...............ripped on the first corner recently. And like ya said....25 meters of that laying around the garden could really p*ss the mrs off  

[Oakley Windows]

One thing I will say about this stuff is that you will probably need to cut it into more manageable lengths.

The connectors on the above page are very easy to use but help to keep things easier to manage. Then Ill be hanging the shortened lengths on 2 large hooks from Homebase that are screwed to my shed wall, so its all out the way.

[Pole 2 Pole]

It aint gonna fit on a hosereel,come to think if it,is it? It's have to be pretty large. Even for 25 meters.

[Oakley Windows]

25 metres would.

I have 40 metres butcut down to 10 metre lengths which will be stored on the side of the shed.

[Pole 2 Pole]

mmmmmmmm maybe.......might have to do a bit of homework first. Great website by the way matt.....added to faves, that one