Are thicker hoses better?
Thicker 4ply+ hoses can be worse in most cases. There is no added value in burst pressure, heat rating etc… unless the same reinforcement is used. Most manufacturers use a very low quality raw materials, which forces them to make their hoses thicker in order to hold it’s form/shape. Thick hoses often have leak issues from the clamping force needed to compress the hose. Also, they are not as pliable which makes them extremely difficult to install, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS to cut and remove from any application. The majority of manufacturers machine process their hoses, it provides them a cost effective method to mass produce hoses using polyester fabric, aramid, nomex, nylon and cheaper commercial grade silicone to compensate for “quality ” silicone integrity. Any structural and high pressure application should have fiberglass centers. Below are an examples of different brands of silicone hoses.
