Double Braided Flex Hose from DGX

[LanceRiley]

Regulator Double Braided Flex Hoses


Anybody have a review of these hoses?
I wanted to buy Miflex but heard their were some issues before?

maybe these are better?

 

[rhwestfall]

there is some conjecture that the inner tube of this style hose is subject to deterioration that will not be apparent until there is a failure. Some feel that environmental conditions (heat? higher O2?) may lead to accelerated deterioration. I have been diving numerous brands of these hoses for 5-6 years now, and have had no failures. I have had a couple that were bad from the day I got them, leaking at fittings/crimps, but I can't remember which brand.

I think it is still too early on to really determine if they are any benefit.

 

[LanceRiley]

there is some conjecture that the inner tube of this style hose is subject to deterioration that will not be apparent until there is a failure. Some feel that environmental conditions (heat? higher O2?) may lead to accelerated deterioration. I have been diving numerous brands of these hoses for 5-6 years now, and have had no failures. I have had a couple that were bad from the day I got them, leaking at fittings/crimps, but I can't remember which brand.

I think it is still too early on to really determine if they are any benefit.

would you advise not to go thru? my hoses are about 5yrs old.. well maintained. kept in a cool dry place... about 100 dives. they should be fine right? I didn't dive for 4 years.. so the 100 dives were on the 1st year alone. and im planning on going back to diving

 

[Russoft]

They save my wife's jaw so she can enjoy diving, as well as the days afterwards. I put one on her primary second stage. The constant tug of the standard hose necessitates clenching the regulator for long periods of time. Not great if you already have issues with your jaw.

 

[rhwestfall]

The constant tug of the standard hose

Is indicative of a hose that is the wrong length....

 

[rhwestfall]

would you advise not to go thru? my hoses are about 5yrs old.. well maintained. kept in a cool dry place... about 100 dives. they should be fine right? I didn't dive for 4 years.. so the 100 dives were on the 1st year alone. and im planning on going back to diving

I honestly don't know..... I continue to dive mine in both recreational and technical applications. I "check them over" the best I can periodically, looking/feeling for any "spot" weakness as well as checking at the second stage for any material.

I do keep using them, and have bought more for other regulators. Rubber is fine too!

 

[Russoft]

Is indicative of a hose that is the wrong length....

Not to derail the conversation, but how would one determine the right length to reduce tugging? Would it just be buying a hose that's an extra 3 inches longer than the current one? I always thought hose length was mostly about how one routes their hoses for streamlining and whether or not they have an octo or donate their primary for a backup in an out of gas situation. Regardless, the braided hose flexes more easily and has solved my wife's issue.

 

[noj3333]

Not to derail the conversation, but how would one determine the right length to reduce tugging? Would it just be buying a hose that's an extra 3 inches longer than the current one? I always thought hose length was mostly about how one routes their hoses for streamlining and whether or not they have an octo or donate their primary for a backup in an out of gas situation. Regardless, the braided hose flexes more easily and has solved my wife's issue.

It's my understanding that you actually want to go SHORTER (if using a standard 'PADI setup'). I like a 26'' hose... and was even thinking about trying a 24'' house with an Omni swivel, but I never got around to that.

 

[LanceRiley]

yes.. another reason is i use a shorter hose. streamlines my hoses..

 

[buddhasummer]

Basically, if it pulls it's too short, if it pushes it's too long.