[andyralph]

Hi all looking at changing my 100 metres of microbore any suggestions thanks andy

[Innocence & Experience]

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[AuRavelling79]

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[AuRavelling79]

If you are using cold water or an immersion for frost protection and supple hoses I suggest reinforced pole hose for the final 30/35 metres of reel hose.

I use streamline red. Easier and lighter to handle and reel in than microbore.

[Splash & dash]

Doug at daqua  his hose is very good and reasonable price

[KS Cleaning]

If you are using cold water or an immersion for frost protection and supple hoses I suggest reinforced pole hose for the final 30/35 metres of reel hose.

I use streamline red. Easier and lighter to handle and reel in than microbore.

Isn’t it more of a trip hazard on pavements though as it’s less likely to lie flat?

[AuRavelling79]

If you are using cold water or an immersion for frost protection and supple hoses I suggest reinforced pole hose for the final 30/35 metres of reel hose.

I use streamline red. Easier and lighter to handle and reel in than microbore.

Isn’t it more of a trip hazard on pavements though as it’s less likely to lie flat?

I've not found this. But in winter I use my immersion to get more supple hoses.

[alank]

I use 50mtrs of reinforced and 50mtrs microbore I find its not to bad at laying flat once it's had a bit use I do use warm water in the winter though.
It's obviously not as robust as the microbore and I've had the odd repair to do.
But thanks for the posts that you put up a while ago because I can honestly say it's been a bit of a game changer for us it's so much lighter and altogether much easier to use. Cheers 

[AuRavelling79]

I use 50mtrs of reinforced and 50mtrs microbore I find its not to bad at laying flat once it's had a bit use I do use warm water in the winter though.
It's obviously not as robust as the microbore and I've had the odd repair to do.
But thanks for the posts that you put up a while ago because I can honestly say it's been a bit of a game changer for us it's so much lighter and altogether much easier to use. Cheers 

Yes. I actually use 33 metres of reinforced pole hose on old microbore of about 66m.

I find a bit of superglue and insulation tape repairs small nicks but in the last two or three years I've only replaced the whole 33 metres once.

Someone else (sorry, can't remember who) put up the idea a few years ago so I can't take credit.

[tlwcs]

May have been me.
30 meters of Microbore and 100 metres of Exceed pole hose connected ro the tubeless setup
No weight and surprisingly robust.
Also small enough to shut  and lock in the van doors without affecting the flow
Tony

[AuRavelling79]

May have been me.
30 meters of Microbore and 100 metres of Exceed pole hose connected ro the tubeless setup
No weight and surprisingly robust.
Also small enough to shut  and lock in the van doors without affecting the flow
Tony

I think you are right. A simple tip which is brilliant.

[Oliver James]

Having the last 35m as pole hose.... This is a briliant idea!

Out of curiosity, how do you connect the pole hose to the microbore?

And who is the supplier for the fittings?

[Oliver James]

Ionics will supply a connector so you can fit pole hose directly to their reel. Any reason for not doing this if you want a super-ight reel?

I like the light green gardiner pole hose. Is supple, but maybe v expensive and not that robust??

Superglue and insulation tape a very good tip.

I guess that in an ideal world, you've also got a backup reel in the van in case of issues with this more fragile hose set up?

[AuRavelling79]

Ionics will supply a connector so you can fit pole hose directly to their reel. Any reason for not doing this if you want a super-ight reel?

I like the light green gardiner pole hose. Is supple, but maybe v expensive and not that robust??

Superglue and insulation tape a very good tip.

I guess that in an ideal world, you've also got a backup reel in the van in case of issues with this more fragile hose set up?

I have a two man system from when Dan the Man worked with me or for if my daughter is working with me when home from uni.

I just use the other reel.

But in all honesty I don't think it is any more fragile than microbore. Maybe I tug it less if caught? Happens less than once every six months. I use reinforced streamline.

I also use Claber hand reels. Not just because they are as cheap as chips but because they are very light for lifting out if I need to.

[AuRavelling79]

Having the last 35m as pole hose.... This is a briliant idea!

Out of curiosity, how do you connect the pole hose to the microbore?

And who is the supplier for the fittings?

I use a barbed connector. Metal is more robust. The internal bore is the same or very close. Obviously the clips are different sizes. I would double clip or superglue and clip.
I wrap insulation or gaffer tape around the whole joint so the clips don't catch so easily.

This is the one point that catches if it (say) gets tugged round a tyre or wheelie bin but you get used to allowing for it.

The only reason I haven't gone all pole hose is because I bought a 100m and cut it into three a couple of years ago.

When one 33m length wears out I replace it. I still have two lengths left.

When my main reel microbore has had a couple of repairs or a fatal tear more than a few meters from the end it becomes my second reel and the main reel gets a new 33m length.

[Splash & dash]

Having the last 35m as pole hose.... This is a briliant idea!

Out of curiosity, how do you connect the pole hose to the microbore?

And who is the supplier for the fittings?

Just use Rectus 21 fittings then this to protect them

Think the company that sells them is called rootech design Google them there stuff is very good

[Splash & dash]

This is what you want

[Oliver James]

THANK you!