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AirRaid
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Whats the difference between "Braided" and "Straight" hoses....? is it a matter of preference or is there a real difference..??
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Craig
Guest
I do believe braided hoses are stronger, harder wearing and can work at higher PSI 
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ProperlyStained
Guest
At the psi needed for airbrushing...it doesn't really matter. It's just a tube for air to go through. As a rule, it's just like Craig said, for most airlines that I've dealt with.
Squishy
Queen Clown Slayer
I think braided hoses are stronger and don't kink. They don't bulge either keeping the pressure consistant, in the same way braided brake lines improve efficiency with brake fluid. However, having said that, at low pressure I'm not sure it makes too much difference. I use a braided one only because the other ones usually arrive coiled up, and then act a bit like a spring which I find annoying.
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02baller
Guest
the braiding on the hoses strengths and protects the hose it's self. I have several braided hoses in 10' lengths. A few months ago, I started looking for a longer hose. Actual airbrush hoses start getting a little pricey. So, I ended up finding 1/4" tubing 20' long at home depot for $3.
here check it out
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202257569/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=1%2F4%22+tubing&storeId=10051
here check it out
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-202257569/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=1%2F4%22+tubing&storeId=10051
Ok, I admit I dont know anything worth knowing about airbrushes Yet but wouldnt the 'braiding' add some sort of insulation to the hose,? i've read the thread where WaterRat is suffering severe water condensation, suggestions have included water traps, coiled hoses etc, and i think there was a reference to somehow insulating the hose to try and minimise the change in temp that adds to the condensation. Wouldnt a braided hose offer some sort of insulation ?
I'm very happy to be put back in my box if i'm barking up the wrong tree, but thought i'd ask the question anyway
I'm very happy to be put back in my box if i'm barking up the wrong tree, but thought i'd ask the question anyway
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Madbrush
Guest
Ok, I admit I dont know anything worth knowing about airbrushes Yet but wouldnt the 'braiding' add some sort of insulation to the hose,? i've read the thread where WaterRat is suffering severe water condensation, suggestions have included water traps, coiled hoses etc, and i think there was a reference to somehow insulating the hose to try and minimise the change in temp that adds to the condensation. Wouldnt a braided hose offer some sort of insulation ?
I'm very happy to be put back in my box if i'm barking up the wrong tree, but thought i'd ask the question anyway
A plastic or rubber hose braided with steel embedded in the the plastic or rubber is designed to withstand higher pressures.
A plastic or rubber hose braided with fabric around the outside is designed to reduce condensation, this does actually work, however, all compressor produce so much water that it just doesn't work enough.
Insulating the the hose further would help with reducing the temperature difference inside and outside, but this would make the hose a lot less flexible and difficult to work with.
Installing a coiled hose would also help some, but there is nothing that guarantees that water will be totally eliminated. I found all of this out at the cost of a compressor
And no JackEb, you are not barking up the wrong tree, you may remain out of your box,
A plastic or rubber hose braided with fabric around the outside is designed to reduce condensation, this does actually work, however, all compressor produce so much water that it just doesn't work ........
And no JackEb, you are not barking up the wrong tree, you may remain out of your box,
Phew, at least I was on the right track
