More than ever, with China mfg. taking over, one needs to be careful about which washer hose you choose. Most insurance and other institutions recommend 3 to 5 year replacement schedules.
Braided stainless steel hoses do fail: The area around the coupling is weaker due to the crimped construction style.
I have always used Fluid Master braided hoses with good luck and trust a name brand more, realizing they need to be installed correct, inspected, and replaced on occassion.
I have read many bad things about the Watts Floodsafe braided hoses (no personal experience). Users say the valve restricts flow and trips routinely. Professional plumbing sites repeatedly state that the check valve unit is weak and the hose is prone to break there. Again, just internet consensus.
This hose seems to be especially good at $50/pair. Good rubber, excellent fittings, and U.S. made. I have seen these and might invest in them...warranteed 20 years: http://www.floodchek.com/
Braided stainless steel hoses do fail: The area around the coupling is weaker due to the crimped construction style.
I have always used Fluid Master braided hoses with good luck and trust a name brand more, realizing they need to be installed correct, inspected, and replaced on occassion.
I have read many bad things about the Watts Floodsafe braided hoses (no personal experience). Users say the valve restricts flow and trips routinely. Professional plumbing sites repeatedly state that the check valve unit is weak and the hose is prone to break there. Again, just internet consensus.
This hose seems to be especially good at $50/pair. Good rubber, excellent fittings, and U.S. made. I have seen these and might invest in them...warranteed 20 years: http://www.floodchek.com/
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