In a message dated 21/08/2010 10:43:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: The hoses I sell have been in use for well over 10 years and I know of none that have deteriorated. The pressure line is made up from 4000 lb industrial stainless steel braided hose as used on industrial hydraulic equipment, ie. back hoes, etc. The return line is multi-purpose hose available from any FLAPS and I have yet to see any of it degrade in over 10 years of use.
>>>>>>yeah, because metal is more durable than rubber. I imagine new rubber hoses in the kits sold will last pretty well though .. perhaps not 20 years like the pipes do .. but pretty well for say, at least 6 years, would be my guess.<<<<<<<
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