What diameter hoses do you use?

[Bricks]

The potential new wash has much bigger hydraulic style hoses than my other wash. It makes the wash process clumsy and the booms don’t move smoothly. Does anyone use these?

 

[MEP001]

I don't see how that hose affect the way the boom moves, but it is severe overkill for a bay hose. I use Continental Neptune 3000 3/8" ID. What you pictured is also 3/8" ID but it's probably double-braided.

 

[Bricks]

I don't see how that hose affect the way the boom moves, but it is severe overkill for a bay hose. I use Continental Neptune 3000 3/8" ID. What you pictured is also 3/8" ID but it's probably double-braided.

Maybe the boom needs work. I don’t know what maintenance they require.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

IMO, 3/8" is too big and cumbersome for the customer to handle. That type you have is even worse. The part that the customer handles should be 1/4" and slick. It also clears out faster than 3/8", resulting in quicker changeovers. I almost always agree with MEP, but not this time.

 

[CarWashBoy]

IMO, 3/8" is too big and cumbersome for the customer to handle. That type you have is even worse. The part that the customer handles should be 1/4" and slick. It also clears out faster than 3/8", resulting in quicker changeovers. I almost always agree with MEP, but not this time.

You got that right. 3/8 inch is BIG and CLUMMSY.. 1/4 inch is the Ticket.. Plus as mentioned, it Clears out MUCH Faster. My suggestion is Trash those 3/8 inch Hoses! ASAP!
Doug

 

[MEP001]

I almost always agree with MEP, but not this time.

I feel like 1/4" for bay hose is too light and feels cheap. It definitely doesn't last as long in my experience. We certainly don't have to always agree.

 

[cantbreak80]

We certainly don't have to always agree.

What???

 

[MEP001]

What???

I meant he and I don't, but you like the 32° MEG tips so there's that...

 

[cantbreak80]

32°...An unfortunate stain on my previously spotless reputation!