It is much better to replace the entire hose.  If one portion is  failing
the remainder of the hose will be found to be in similar  condition.

Rico Dagastino
Memphis, TN

In a message dated 9/17/2010 7:53:46 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
lsandrsn@GMAIL.COM writes:

I've got  a hose that's got a small tear in it. Other than the tear, the
rest
of the  hose is in good shape and is only leaking a little bit from the
tear.
I'd  like to just repair the hose rather than buying a whole new hose.

What  is the best way to go about repairing it? The tear is only about 1/4
inch  or less in length. I was thinking of splicing it and putting a smaller
hose  in that section then clamping it but I'm open to other  ideas.

Thanks!

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