Question What's the expected lifespan of a HP/LP hose?

[PfcAJ]

No warning. Unknown lifespan. Not funky lookin.

Sometimes hoses just go. I replace mine when they start lookin funky.

 

[PfcAJ]

Double post. Thanks Obama…

 

[Manatee Diver]

Double post. Thanks Obama…

 

[DogDiver]

Thank you @DogDiver . I remember seeing that in the DAN mag a while back. However, what is missing is the inspection criteria-especially how to spot a counterfeit hose. It's not much help to replace a perfectly good hose with one that will deteriorate shortly afterwards. If you have any hints as to how to spot a counterfeit please share.

Yes, one can say "buy from a reputable dealer" but somehow these polyester hoses made their way into the market

Cheers,

Couv

You can spot counterfeit Myflex hoses as they are Stamped Myflex. The true Myflex hoses are laser etched with Myflex.

 

[ReefHound]

You can spot counterfeit Myflex hoses as they are Stamped Myflex. The true Myflex hoses are laser etched with Myflex.

Those are counterfeit too. Genuine ones are marked Miflex.

 

[tridacna]

Hose Failure

Performing regular maintenance, checking your hoses and noting any difficulty in breathing or inflation during your predive check should prevent hose degeneration from causing an underwater incident.

dan.org

Miflex not Yourflex. Is the author an Ikey or a Matie?