UV resistant Oxy Acetylene hose????

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Hello all, Mods if this is in the wrong sub forum, please feel free to move. Just as the title reads, is there a UV resistant "grade" of hose??? I am tired of changing the hose on my service truck, and especially my service boat every 10-12 months. I am not a formally trained welder, soo if this is a stupid question, please forgive my ignorance. Used the search function, but no results.Thanks in advance   Rob
Reply:Hoses with an EPDM cover should be more UV resistant than Neoprene."USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by OldendumHoses with an EPDM cover should be more UV resistant than Neoprene.
Reply:charge your clients a few pennies/dollars more so that when you replace the hose every 10-12 months, it actually doesn't cost you anything.  Include the cost of the hose and the labor to change it out in the cost increase.
Reply:Put a cordura or other synthetic hose cover on it.
Reply:Originally Posted by DeuceTrinalPut a cordura or other synthetic hose cover on it.
Reply:Thanks for the help guysRob
Reply:Stop by an Asian grocery store or restaurant and see if they have any empty rice sacks you can throw over the reels.  "USMCPOP" First-born son: KIA  Iraq 1/26/05Syncrowave 250 w/ Coolmate 3Dialarc 250, Idealarc 250SP-175 +Firepower TIG 160S (gave the TA 161 STL to the son)Lincwelder AC180C (1952)Victor & Smith O/A torchesMiller spot welder
Reply:buy a flat garden hose and cut off ends and slip over rubber oxy hoses.