Hose Length

[MargaritaMike]

I know this is probably a stupid question, so if someone wants to flame me remember I'm asking in Basic.

Here goes: I have a BC inflator hose that is extremely long for a new setup that I am building. Having never ordered hoses online before, I would like to know if the length of the hose is Option 1: the complete length including fittings (I think this is the correct way) or Option 2: just the hose ignoring the fittings. The first option makes more sense, but there is almost 3 inches in fittings on a couple of hoses I have. The one I'm replacing is 26" using the first method. I only need an 18 or 19 if you include the fittings.

Thanks for a simple reply of Option 1 or Option 2.

Cheers - M²

 

[eelnoraa]

someone can correct me if I am wrong. It is actually the mix of option 1 and 2. On the female hex fitting end is counted. On the male size, the threaded part of the fitting is NOT counted. Think this way, if you are installing the hose between two objects, the distance between these two object is the hose length. But having that said, the different is minimal. Not likely to dictate the hose length decision

 

[Mike1967]

Option 1

 

[Graeme Fraser]

I know this is probably a stupid question, so if someone wants to flame me remember I'm asking in Basic.

Here goes: I have a BC inflator hose that is extremely long for a new setup that I am building. Having never ordered hoses online before, I would like to know if the length of the hose is Option 1: the complete length including fittings (I think this is the correct way) or Option 2: just the hose ignoring the fittings. The first option makes more sense, but there is almost 3 inches in fittings on a couple of hoses I have. The one I'm replacing is 26" using the first method. I only need an 18 or 19 if you include the fittings.

Thanks for a simple reply of Option 1 or Option 2.

Cheers - M²

This is quite a useful guide to all things hoses. The answer you're looking for is at 4.29 on the hose guide video:

Which Hose Do I Need

 

[rongoodman]

FWIW, I have an 18" hose on my Halcyon Eclipse.

 

[divad]

But having that said, the different is minimal. Not likely to dictate the hose length decision

Yes, they all vary. I have a new 18" LP inflator hose that is 17.5" from 1st stage to end of quick-release fitting. I also have a 22" hose that is 23.5" by the same reckoning.

 

[Brilig]

To fully answer the original question...
No, this is not a stupid question.
I've heard places like DGX are very helpful. I bet if you call them they would be able to set you straight.
When you are trying to streamline your gear correct length matters.
JUST REMEMBER when ordering an inflator hose don't make it so short you can't pull the dump valve. That nearly happened to me.

 

[rjack321]

Most are sized from the outside end of the furrel to the outside end of the opposite furrel. But not surprisingly it can vary by supplier.
So from on the 1st stage end the threads and nut are not counted. On the distal end the nut for the 2nd stage is not counted nor the female BC end.

 

[PfcAJ]

Sealing surface to sealing surface.

 

[rongoodman]

JUST REMEMBER when ordering an inflator hose don't make it so short you can't pull the dump valve. That nearly happened to me.

You're assuming he has a pull dump valve, or wants to use it. (Is that why people have those overlong inflator hoses bowing out?)