Just finished a big hull cleaning job in Seattle and the difference in my gear made all the difference.

Six months ago, my old 3/8-inch air hose was a constant fight, always kinking and slowing me down on big surfaces. For this job, I switched to a new 1/2-inch hose from my local supplier. The water flow was so much better, and I cleaned the entire barge hull in two days instead of my usual three and a half. Has anyone else found a simple gear change that cut your job time down by a big chunk?

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spencer78211d ago

That's a huge time save... did you notice any extra weight or stiffness with the bigger hose that made it harder to handle up on the scaffolding?

mark43611d ago

The 1.5-inch hose was a real pain to coil, spencer782, did you find a good way to manage it up there?

wood.eric11d ago

Actually found the bigger hose way easier to manage. The extra weight helps it lay flat, doesn't get those annoying kinks. Once you get the hang of the coil, it's faster than fighting a floppy small line. Stiffness is a plus when you're up high, more control.