[Village Gleam]

I'm just getting used to this Hot system and wondered what is the best Hose to use?
I use mini bore and it it is very soft and elastic hot. Will it tear and hole easier now? Would micro bore be worse? What do the brand leaders concepto2 and thermo pure use?

I have Vikan flocked brushes which are soft anyway, but with heat they are softer. I think I need a harder bristle, again what do others with a hot system use? My Vikan Mono was better but that has pencils and I prefer the fans. I won't even bother with the bentley.
Any input greatly appreciated from either reds or blues.

[Count Phil]

Just a thought, ionics recently brought out a new brush for hot water, which doesn't curl up. They also stock a different thermo hose. It is full size though. I would wait and see if your current hose stands up to it.

I recently bought an addis yard brush, same as normal house brush but a bit too stiff. At 4 quid it might be worth trying if it softens up with the hot as its very light.

[windowwashers]

I'm just getting used to this Hot system and wondered what is the best Hose to use?
I use mini bore and it it is very soft and elastic hot. Will it tear and hole easier now? Would micro bore be worse? What do the brand leaders concepto2 and thermo pure use?

I have Vikan flocked brushes which are soft anyway, but with heat they are softer. I think I need a harder bristle, again what do others with a hot system use? My Vikan Mono was better but that has pencils and I prefer the fans. I won't even bother with the bentley.
Any input greatly appreciated from either reds or blues.

from what I saw of concept 20 it is normal size hose pipe, have to add that it is imported and not available in b&Q

[Jeff Brimble]

Might be worth ringing these guys http://www.dualpumps.co.uk or these http://www.altecweb.com/home.asp?cat=SectionE2%2E+Tubing+Products

[Village Gleam]

Thanks Jeff.

[Wayne Thomas]

I use warm water most of the time with minibore hose. I've had it about 18months and it doesn't leak anywhere but it has expanded in size from 8mm internally to probably about 10mm, (nice and supple though and kinks far less than cold minibore during the winter). I use Tucker brushes most of the time as they are ideal with cold or hot water and doesn't go too soft.

[Jeff Brimble]

maybe try the B&Q micro irrigation stuff its cheap not layered and cannot seperate.....or the original minibore raindrip pvc hose.

[Spursboy1972]

Go into your local Pirtek and let them look at it. If they have anyone worthwhile they will find you the right solution.

[Captain Scarlet]

why dont you just order some off Ionics or Concept 20 instead! I was speaking to the owner of Concept 20 and she was saying that she had found it very hard to get a suitable hose for hot water in this country, and I think she said they get it from Italy, Luke

[Jeff Brimble]

Piretek didnt have what I wanted last time I looked.

[Spursboy1972]

I find pirtek excellent. Most hoses are not made in this country anyway. I find that when I want something specific although they dont have it in stock they will source it for me and cheaper than you will pay from other people like ionics.