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robxbcs wrote:

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Hose size has been discussed at great length on almost every board I have read. However, I can't seem to find clarification on, what at least to me, appears to be the weakest link in the "proper hose size" dilemma.

If one has 5/8" or 3/4" hose and has 1/2" fittings on the Delevan 5850 and Titan hose reels, isn't that basically the same as having 1/2" hose throughout due to the restriction to 1/2"?

In order to gain all the benefits of larger hose, doesn't the whole "chain", connectors and all have to be the size of the hose or larger?

Maybe I'm over-thinking this, but I've always been taught that the weakest link decides the strength of the chain.... Can anyone clarify this please?

Many Thanks!

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Do NOT fall into that Trap. The small amount of 1/2 inch diameter manifold is negligiable in the TOTAL Loss of a system. Remember, the loss of a system is figured by adding up the TOTAL sum of it's parts, not a few feet of it.

 

AC Lockyer wrote:

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Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

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robxbcs wrote:

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Hose size has been discussed at great length on almost every board I have read. However, I can't seem to find clarification on, what at least to me, appears to be the weakest link in the "proper hose size" dilemma.

If one has 5/8" or 3/4" hose and has 1/2" fittings on the Delevan 5850 and Titan hose reels, isn't that basically the same as having 1/2" hose throughout due to the restriction to 1/2"?

In order to gain all the benefits of larger hose, doesn't the whole "chain", connectors and all have to be the size of the hose or larger?

Maybe I'm over-thinking this, but I've always been taught that the weakest link decides the strength of the chain.... Can anyone clarify this please?

Many Thanks!

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Do NOT fall into that Trap. The small amount of 1/2 inch diameter manifold is negligiable in the TOTAL Loss of a system. Remember, the loss of a system is figured by adding up the TOTAL sum of it's parts, not a few feet of it.

 

 

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Chris,

 

Lets get him to rad the rules and fill out his profile, sig etc before we give up the info  LOL

 

AC

 

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I would love to read the rules but the sticky link isn't working....

robxbcs wrote:

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AC Lockyer wrote:

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Apple Roof Cleaning Tampa FL (813) 655-8777 wrote:

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robxbcs wrote:

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Hose size has been discussed at great length on almost every board I have read. However, I can't seem to find clarification on, what at least to me, appears to be the weakest link in the "proper hose size" dilemma.

If one has 5/8" or 3/4" hose and has 1/2" fittings on the Delevan 5850 and Titan hose reels, isn't that basically the same as having 1/2" hose throughout due to the restriction to 1/2"?

In order to gain all the benefits of larger hose, doesn't the whole "chain", connectors and all have to be the size of the hose or larger?

Maybe I'm over-thinking this, but I've always been taught that the weakest link decides the strength of the chain.... Can anyone clarify this please?

Many Thanks!

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Do NOT fall into that Trap. The small amount of 1/2 inch diameter manifold is negligiable in the TOTAL Loss of a system. Remember, the loss of a system is figured by adding up the TOTAL sum of it's parts, not a few feet of it.

 

 

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Chris,

 

Lets get him to rad the rules and fill out his profile, sig etc before we give up the info  LOL

 

AC

 

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I would love to read the rules but the sticky link isn't working....

 

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Chris will jump on that ASAP. THANKS for the heads up!