"Craig Rash" <2kdaksport@comcast.net> wrote:
:> 3. There a kits with stainless steel braided sleeving that you slip over
: your
:> exisitng hoses. The kits also include anodized aluminum collars that fit
: over
:> the existing hose clamps to give the appearance of braided hose. These
: kits run
:> around $30-$40.
:>
: Does this sleeving actually add any functionality other than
: looks.(reinforcement) or is it simply a dress-up thing? Do you actually
: need to go with braided hoses to get the extra security?
Nope, just for looks. In order to add any strength, it would
have to wrap "skin tight" around the hoses, and maybe even compress
them a little bit - if they even made such a thing, they would be
a bear to install! :-)
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