Retire oxy acetylene hoses due to age

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I just bought a medium-duty homeowner Victor set-up. The hoses are old and stiff. I am thinking about buying a set of Hobart hoses.Is there an age at which homeowner hoses should be retired? Does buying the Hobart hoses sound reasonable?Thanks,RoyAirco DIP-PAK 200
Reply:I have used hoses that was over 30 years old.I only replace when looks bad, leaks, cut or just tired of longer big hose.Dave

Originally Posted by irhunter

I just bought a medium-duty homeowner Victor set-up. The hoses are old and stiff. I am thinking about buying a set of Hobart hoses.Is there an age at which homeowner hoses should be retired? Does buying the Hobart hoses sound reasonable?Thanks,Roy
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

I have used hoses that was over 30 years old.I only replace when looks bad, leaks, cut or just tired of longer big hose.Dave
Reply:FYI Most hobby work size 3/16" x 20-25 foot  bottle size 80 to 120 cm.When had shop I used 1/4" x 75 feet the due to the bottle was 337 cf. Dave
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Originally Posted by irhunter

I just bought a medium-duty homeowner Victor set-up. The hoses are old and stiff. I am thinking about buying a set of Hobart hoses.Is there an age at which homeowner hoses should be retired? Does buying the Hobart hoses sound reasonable?Thanks,Roy
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Originally Posted by Hobbytime

new hoses are cheap for the most part, so if they look cracked and stiff replace them and dont think about it and now you know they are new and if cared for have at least 20+ years of trouble free use..that peace of mind is worth every penny spent..
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Originally Posted by smithdoor

FYI Most hobby work size 3/16" x 20-25 foot  bottle size 80 to 120 cm.When had shop I used 1/4" x 75 feet the due to the bottle was 337 cf. Dave
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Originally Posted by irhunter

I just bought a medium-duty homeowner Victor set-up. The hoses are old and stiff. I am thinking about buying a set of Hobart hoses.Is there an age at which homeowner hoses should be retired? Does buying the Hobart hoses sound reasonable?Thanks,Roy
Reply:It's an odd world...likely it would be cheaper for me to buy a new hose, with free shipping, than to pay for shipping on a hose given to me by some kind dude in western Canada.Anyone have brand suggestions?Airco DIP-PAK 200
Reply:Are the hoses grade R or grade T? Grade T is good for propane and all other fuel gasses but is stiffer than grade R that is only for acetylene. 3/16" hose is OK if you never use big tips or rosebuds very often and your hoses aren't real long.
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Originally Posted by Welder Dave

Are the hoses grade R or grade T? Grade T is good for propane and all other fuel gasses but is stiffer than grade R that is only for acetylene. 3/16" hose is OK if you never use big tips or rosebuds very often and your hoses aren't real long.
Reply:Hoses are not all created equal. Some are stiff and hard to manipulate, Others are pliable. It's nice to look at the hose prior to owning or you could get the same thing. I've noticed that the hose on a bulk spool is normally pretty flexible.Thermal Arc 320SP ( Lorch )Cobra PythonsThermal Arc 300 AC/DC  ( Sanrex )ESAB 301i AC/DC  ( Lorch )Thermal Arc 161STL  ( WTL )Thermal Arc 190S  ( Sanrex )Cut Master 82, 42. Cut45 ( WTL )Victor Gas Apps.Boxes and boxes of welding crap.
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Originally Posted by Rondo

I've noticed that the hose on a bulk spool is normally pretty flexible.
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Originally Posted by irhunter

You mean, you buy it off a bulk spool and they attach the fittings?
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Reply:Some hose is more flexible but compare apples to apples, ie/ grade R to grade R. Grade T hose is stiffer.
Reply:They do make adapters or buy new ends.I look on Amazon .Note I do not though old ones away you may need some day.Today a box full and no longer need buy any.

Originally Posted by irhunter

Mine are marked 3/16. And, I am looking for B-B fittings?
Reply:Anyone using Forney hoses?https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VYJ362...v_ov_lig_dp_itAirco DIP-PAK 200