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Post by Joe EcoPro Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:54 am

So that video was pretty impressive. So much so that it has sparked my interest in ordering some 3/8 hose.

It appears that 3/8 allows more flow for the pump/ less restrictive = Longer pump life & easier on valves.
More consistent heat, less hot water = faster temp degradation
More accurate pressure ATW, most hose runs are less than 150

I haven't tried 3/8 yet, those are just my observations of the common physics.

What do you guys think?
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Post by Cannon100 Sun Oct 06, 2013 12:50 pm

That makes sense

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Post by Rod S Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:14 pm

Where is the video??
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Post by MikeW Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:38 pm

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Post by Cjcann Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:58 am

I will never go back to 3/8 hose used it for the 1st 15 years, then used 1/4 inch. for the next 15 years. HEAVY! Hard to manage, more expensive. Switch to 3/8 ths if you like. You will soon be sorry. Not worth it in my book.
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Post by MikeW Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:12 am

I use it for hard surface cleaning and 1/4 for all carpet cleaning. 3/8ths works much better with high pressure and is not hard to deal with pushing a spinner. I can see your point with the weight and using a wand for carpets though.
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Post by Davey Cracker Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:21 am

So prob a dumb question, but when running 3/8" hose do you use 1/4" QD's on it or 3/8"?

If running 3/8' then how do you deal with 1/4" fittings on TM/tools?...convert to 3/8" also?
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Post by MikeW Thu Oct 24, 2013 4:17 am

My machine is set up to run 3 wands. So I set one outlet for 3/8. Joe made my hose with 3/8 crimp on van end and 1/4 on tool side. There are no restrictions from the pump until you get to the tool.
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Post by Pat Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:39 am

I wouldn't switch to 3/8, I used it once and that was all it took. Evil or Very Mad 
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Post by milspec6 Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:30 pm

I wonder if there was a "skinny" version in a 3/8 inch? That would make it more manageable and still provide the benefits...it's a thought.

I've only used a 3/8 with a pressure washer and I can see how it would benefit hard surface cleanings, but pulling 200 feet of it would be cumbersome for carpets.
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