Saltwater Safe Garden Hose ?

[427HISS]

I'm wanting to make water changes faster and easier, but running a hose from my fresh batch of saltwater to my tanks. I have my two Brutes on their dolly's but when I run over the carpet, it push's, tugs and pulls, so save the life of the carpet (and me from my WIFE) I'd like to find a long hose.

The clear vinyl hose is not really pliable and expensive.
Are their any saltwater safe garden hose's out there ?

 

[WVNed]

I have used plain old cheap garden hoses years. I never had a problem.Just drain it and let it dry when you are done doing a water change.

 

[lolgranny]

I have used plain old cheap garden hoses years. I never had a problem.Just drain it and let it dry when you are done doing a water change.

Same here. No issues in the years I’ve done it. Just don’t let the hose sit in the water, like he said, take it and let it dry out.

 

[WVNed]

I go buy the cheap hose and cut it to length. I only need the end that screws on the pump. If you aren't going to use a pump cut both ends off. Then you wont have any metal.
I don't bother to do that though.

 

[dugthefish]

I use a white RV, potable water safe garden hose. Replaced the brass ends with plastic.

 

[427HISS]

Great ideas.

How do you dry it out in winter ?
We keep our home pretty coll, so it may turn water into ice. ;Nailbiting

 

[427HISS]

"RV, potable water safe garden hose."

I'm sure Ace Hardware, HD etc carries that type of hose. I'll look it up.

Just found these, and it may work out great ! (kinda perrdy too)

AMAZON-

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers...er-Hoses-Fittings/zgbs/automotive/10806173011

Apex Zero-G RV/Marine Hybrid Hose, 50' x 1/2"
Catalog Item # 101068

The page I wanted to post won't show up, but do the search, there's list of hose's they carry. They may be even cheaper elsewhere, so I'll look. I like how these coil up hose's work, so it may be wonderful for us ! (or me anyway) lol.....

https://www.campingworld.com/maintain-your-rv/fresh-water/fresh-water-hoses

 

[jda]

See if you can find a hose that is safe for drinking. Brass is not a huge deal for the ends for water changes.

I just use one that I got from Costco about a decade ago. I shove it down into the brute when I am not using it.

 

[Captain Quint]

I use a white RV, potable water safe garden hose. Replaced the brass ends with plastic.

+1 on the RV white hose. I've used them on my Airstream for 20 years and for transferring water as well. (although not in a while TBH)

 

[WVNed]

It doesn't matter how cold it gets if you drain it. It will get stiff though. Bring it in to warm before you want to use it. I kept mine in an unheated garage.

 

[427HISS]

It doesn't matter how cold it gets if you drain it. It will get stiff though. Bring it in to warm before you want to use it. I kept mine in an unheated garage.

I was kidding.
I'll just drain it in the bath tub then coil it up and store it in the fish room.

 

[427HISS]

This one is drinking safe.

• Soft, flexible, slim, lightweight, & effortless to use. Will not permanently kink.
• NSF and FDA certified polyurethane resin for safe drinking water. Tasteless and odorless as compared to pvc or vinyl hose.
• Contains no lead, BPA, Phthalates or other toxic chemicals.
• Industrial grade brass chrome-plated, lead free fittings are long-lasting, non-tarnishing, & crush-resistant.
• Flexible in all weather conditions from sub-freezing temperatures to running hot water up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

https://www.amazon.com/Water-Right-Polyurethane-Drinking-Fittings/dp/B003P9XAAA?th=1

 

[Eggs]

Facing a similar issue, I saw this at Costco the other day. Lightweight and flexible. Not sure about the hose material though. Although for a water change it’s probably fine.
The reviews are mixed with some leakage.

https://www.costco.com/Rapid-Flo-100ft-Compact-Garden-Hose.product.100402185.html

 

[427HISS]

Nice, but 100' is way too long.