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    PVC Wire Reinforced Clear Hose

    -10°C to +65°C 3-12 Bar Steel Wire Helix
    From £1.58
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PVC Wire Reinforced Hose

PVC wire reinforced flexible tube is a type of flexible piping made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) with a wire reinforcement to increase its strength and durability. The wire reinforcement is typically made from a metal, such as steel or brass, and is braided or spiraled around the inner core of the tube.

PVC wire reinforced flexible tube is commonly used in a variety of applications, including industrial, agricultural, and domestic settings. It is often used to transport liquids, such as water, fuel, and chemicals, and is suitable for use in both low and high pressure systems. PVC wire reinforced flexible tube is also resistant to abrasion and weathering, making it suitable for use in outdoor applications.

In terms of technical characteristics, PVC wire reinforced flexible tube is typically made from a PVC material that is reinforced with a wire to increase its strength and prevent it from collapsing or kinking under pressure. The tube is also resistant to corrosion and various chemicals, and is designed to be flexible and able to withstand high pressure. It is typically available in a range of sizes to fit different fittings and accommodate different flow rates. Overall, PVC wire reinforced flexible tube is a durable and versatile choice for many different applications.

What is PVC wire reinforced hose used for?
It is a heavy-duty suction and delivery hose. The galvanised steel wire helix embedded in the wall stops it collapsing under suction or crushing under load, so it works on both sides of a pump. Typical uses are water transfer, tanker and drum emptying, workshop extraction, pond and irrigation pumping, and general industrial, agricultural and commercial fluid handling.

Can I use it on the suction side of a pump?
Yes - that is what the steel helix is there for. This is the key practical difference between it and layflat hose, which collapses instantly under any negative pressure and is discharge-only. If you are plumbing a pump and only want to buy one type of hose, wire reinforced PVC is the one that will do both jobs.

What sizes and lengths do you supply?
Internal diameters from 10mm to 51mm, cut to order from 1 metre up to a 50 metre full coil. Order by internal diameter and match it to the outside diameter of the pump spigot or fitting. A full coil is considerably better value per metre if you have a long run or several hoses to make up.

What pressure and temperature is it rated for?
3 to 12 bar depending on diameter - the smaller bores take the higher pressure - over an operating range of -10C to +65C, built to BS6066. Note that the pressure rating falls as the bore increases, so check the figure for the size you are ordering rather than assuming the top of the range applies.

Why is it clear?
The transparent PVC lets you see what is flowing through the hose, which is genuinely useful for spotting air locks, blockages, contamination or the point at which a tank has run dry. It also makes it obvious when the hose needs cleaning. If light exposure and algae growth are a concern in a permanent outdoor installation, an opaque hose is the better choice.

How do I cut it to length?
Cut the PVC between the wire coils with a sharp blade, then cut the wire itself with side cutters, and tape or dress the cut wire end so it cannot work through the wall or catch your hand. Leave a clean square end with enough smooth hose beyond the last coil for the fitting and clip to seat on.

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