elliott, oooops I just re-read my postings and it was a bit misleading. I use the same hoses everywhere, braided, just the really old ones out side the house if I have a big run to get to the door, window, sky lite, whatever it may be that I gain access. My theory is that if a hose is going to blow then it will be my older ones. Even though I re-do the ends often enough for it not to be the ends to blow.
I do have a couple of hoses that are cloth braided but they are used for the lead hose from the wand.
Of course all the truck mount hoses, those that are integral to the machine are cloth braided.
Best, Dave.