How often do you have to replace hoses?

[toy]

I agree with that philosophy, my wife wanted me to change out water heaters just because ours was getting old but I wouldn't., thats been several years back and the water heater is still working today.

 

[MuncyBob]

just 'cause it's getting old!! Yikes...I guess I better start lying about my age! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[BobRip]

I have 400 hours on my 422. It is about 4 years old. I replaced one hose. It broke when I dropped something sharp and heavy on it. The other hoses look dirty, but in good conditon.

Bob Rip

 

[ElBubba]

30 hours on my PT425 and I've already replaced one hose. Only thing is it was the flex hose on my grease gun. I laid the gun down momentarily on the rear tire and the hose flopped onto the muffler. Like an idiot I forgot the machine had just been run so I had instant rubbery goo on the muffler. However, a couple of hours of running later and the muffler was clean as new - kind of like a self-cleaning oven.

 

[BobRip]

I am just glad that you have learned how to use a grease gun. Do you also spray lube the joints? This is very important.

Bob Rip

 

[bubenberg]

Sorry but i guess you are right ... i haven't read that part in a while. My most stressed hoses did not last 1000 hrs.