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Leaf Vac, Lawn Vac & Mulch Hose Comparison Chart

We’ve made a simple chart below showing the various characteristics of the hose we carry. Hopefully this will make the decision process easier when choosing flex-hose.

PRODUCT	CONSTRUCTION	APPLICATION	FLEXIBILITY	INTERIOR	PUNCTURE RESISTANCE	PRICE
FLEXADUX  T-7W Black w/ yellow wearstrip	Medium weight wire reinforced Thermoplastic Rubber w/ external wearstrip	Most economical , all purpose, black hose. Designed for homeowners as well as occasional to moderate commercial use. Great for grass clippings, leaves, small twigs, etc….	Better	SemiSmooth	Better	Least Expensive
FLEX-TUBE PV Clear w/ black helix	Medium weight coextruded PVC hose with external PVC helix	Best for homeowner or light duty commercial applications. Great for grass clippings, leaves or other soft material. Clear with a smooth interior wall for excellent flow of material.	Better	Smooth	Good	Moderate
FLEX-TUBE TR Black w/ black helix	Medium weight coextruded Thermoplastic Rubber hose w/ external polypropylene helix	Heavier duty than the T-7W or PV. Black with a smooth interior designed for moderate to heavy duty commercial use.	Good	Smooth	Better	Moderate
FLEX-TUBE PU Clear w/ yellow helix	Medium weight coextruded Urethane hose w/ external ABS helix	Our best hose for heavy duty commercial use. Clear with a smooth interior . Extremely puncture resistant against twigs, small stones, acorns, etc…. Highly recommended for straw, bark or mulch blowing.	Better	Smooth	Best	Most Expensive

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More Hose Specifications & Product Information

Product	Construction	Wall Thickness	Temperature	Flexibility	Color	Interior	Puncture Resistance	Price
Flexadux® T-7W 1 1/2″ – 24″	Medium weight wire reinforced Thermoplastic Rubber w/ external wearstrip	0.03	-60° to 275°	Better	Black w/ yellow wearstrip	Semi-Smooth	Better	Least Expensive
Flex Tube®PV 2″- 12″	Medium weight co-extruded PVC hose with external PVC helix	.030 (2″- 3″) .035 (5″-8″) .040 (9″-12″)	20° to 160°	Better	Clear w/ black helix	Smooth	Good	Moderate
Flex- Tube® TR 2″ – 10″	Medium weight co-extruded Thermoplastic Rubber hose w/ external polypropylene helix	.026(2″-5″) .035(6″-8″) .040(10″)	-60° to 275°	Good	Black w/ black helix	Smooth	Better	Moderate
Flex Tube® PU 2″ – 12″	Medium weight co-extruded urethane hose with external ABS helix	.032 (2″) .033(3″-5″) .035(6″-8″) .040(10″-12″)	-40° to 200°	Better	Clear w/ yellow helix	Smooth	Best	Most Expensive