Best hose to carry for general purpose & flushing tanks

[dpgllg]

Hello,

My cheap vinyl hose that I used to rinse things off and flush my black tank blew a hole and fittings to fix it probably would cost as much as I paid for it. I need a replacement and would like something light weight and kink free that doesn't take up to much space.

I looked at the pocket hose and most of the comments on here that were negative regarded the plastic fittings on the hose as the problem. The new hoses have brass fittings now so I was wondering if anyone has used them with the brass fittings and how they worked out for you.

If there is another type of hose that works well I'd like to hear about those as well.

Thanks!

Dave

[Jackfate]

dpgllg wrote:

enblethen wrote:
It will not work as a drain hose. It takes pressure to operate.
It is round and does expand under pressure.

I do not have the need to use one for a drain hose as we generally use full hookups or the ability to stop at a dump station. So it sounds like the zero G with brass fittings is the way to go.

Dave

I think you will like the zero G . My 25’ model has alloy ends and I fit it in a plastic container that’s the size of a small shoe box. Very light and easy to handle. Time will tell If it’s durable.

[dpgllg]

enblethen wrote:
It will not work as a drain hose. It takes pressure to operate.
It is round and does expand under pressure.

I do not have the need to use one for a drain hose as we generally use full hookups or the ability to stop at a dump station. So it sounds like the zero G with brass fittings is the way to go.

Dave

[enblethen]

It will not work as a drain hose. It takes pressure to operate.
It is round and does expand under pressure.

[Cummins12V98]

dpgllg wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
For a QUALITY water hose go to rvwaterfilterstore.com. They sell with nice brass or SS ends and are easily coiled in COLD weather! Also in many lengths.

When it comes time to replace my fresh water hoses I will definitely consider them but they are just to expensive for a general purpose use hose. A 25 foot hose in gray would cost $58.95 plus shipping.

Yes expensive but you will never buy another!

[dpgllg]

hyattjlbb wrote:
My issue with the pocket hose wasn’t so much the plastic fitting but more of a pressure issue. About 50% of the campsites I have been to didn’t have enough pressure to keep the hose “expanded” when using it. It would expand when closed but as soon as I turned it on, the hose tries to compress/coil again.

I wonder if the Zero G hose mentioned here has the same issue. I don't think it is a true pocket hose but more of a flat hose.

Any Zero G hose users care to comment?

Dave

[dpgllg]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
For a QUALITY water hose go to rvwaterfilterstore.com. They sell with nice brass or SS ends and are easily coiled in COLD weather! Also in many lengths.

When it comes time to replace my fresh water hoses I will definitely consider them but they are just to expensive for a general purpose use hose. A 25 foot hose in gray would cost $58.95 plus shipping.

[hyattjlbb]

My issue with the pocket hose wasn’t so much the plastic fitting but more of a pressure issue. About 50% of the campsites I have been to didn’t have enough pressure to keep the hose “expanded” when using it. It would expand when closed but as soon as I turned it on, the hose tries to compress/coil again.

[Cummins12V98]

For a QUALITY water hose go to rvwaterfilterstore.com. They sell with nice brass or SS ends and are easily coiled in COLD weather! Also in many lengths.

[myredracer]

Two hoses. A gray one for flushing the tank and a white one for potable water. Reduces chances of contamination. If not using a pressure regulator or use one at the city water inlet or inside, use a high pressure rated hose (like a Valterra, eg.). We have a "no-kink" white hose that has a big ol' kink in it that won't go away, pffft...

[Cummins12V98]

wa8yxm wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
This is a simple way to use flush tanks, no extra hose to mess with!

Yes I do agree it is a simple way to flush tanks.
but even with a vacuum breaker it is possible for bacteria from the black tank to find a way into your fresh water system.

To be safe ALWAYS disconnect from the Black tank ALWAYS after flushing

One simple way to do that is with a set of Quick Connects. You may use the same hose (not recommended) but you simply move the hose from one to the other to flush.

Dump the Y

I use a Y, and a short hose with a quick connect DISCONNECTED when not in use.

I understand all of this but when there is pressure on the "Y" before and after flushing. There is a "Snowballs chance in he!!" that would happen.

I flush my tanks for 10 minutes at a time and the black get's it twice.

With your system the water that's left behind the VB is draining back and out your "Y" connection. mine can't drain back because I shut off the valves when flushing is complete. There "COULE" be bacteria in that water.

I like my system better!

The VB's and now PVC fittings are around 3-4' above the tanks.

[wa8yxm]

Friend of mine suggested one of these new Stainless Steel Jacketed hoses. You can step on 'em. Run over 'em and more.. I wound up buying one. Have not used it yet.

Would not recommend for use washing the roof as I dont want to "Drag" the hose across the body of the motor home. but I have a cheap hose for that.

[wa8yxm]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
This is a simple way to use flush tanks, no extra hose to mess with!

Yes I do agree it is a simple way to flush tanks.
but even with a vacuum breaker it is possible for bacteria from the black tank to find a way into your fresh water system.

To be safe ALWAYS disconnect from the Black tank ALWAYS after flushing

One simple way to do that is with a set of Quick Connects. You may use the same hose (not recommended) but you simply move the hose from one to the other to flush.

Dump the Y

I use a Y, and a short hose with a quick connect DISCONNECTED when not in use.

[Halmfamily]

SoundGuy wrote:

enblethen wrote:
Lowes Zero-G

Seems great for flushing tanks, etc, but NG for gravity draining my grey water tank as there would be insufficient pressure to make it expand. 😞

Zero G does not expand like the cheap ASOTV hoses do. These are great hoses, we now have 2 for the RV and one for the house.

[SoundGuy]

enblethen wrote:
Lowes Zero-G

Seems great for flushing tanks, etc, but NG for gravity draining my grey water tank as there would be insufficient pressure to make it expand. 😞