In a message dated 21/08/2010 10:43:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        The hoses I sell have been in  use for well over 10 years and I
know of none that have deteriorated.  The  pressure line is made up from 4000
lb industrial stainless steel braided  hose as used on industrial hydraulic
equipment, ie. back hoes, etc.   The return line is multi-purpose hose
available from any FLAPS and I have yet to  see any of it degrade in over 10 years
of use.

>>>>>>yeah, because metal is more durable than  rubber.
I imagine new rubber hoses in the kits sold will last pretty well  though ..
perhaps not 20 years like the pipes do ..
but pretty well for  say, at least 6 years, would be my  guess.<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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