FAQs of Braided Water Hose

1. What is a Braided Water Hose?

A braided water pipe is a kind of flexible water delivery accessory composed of an inner pipe, a braided layer, and an outer coating layer. It can be directly used for drinking water transmission. The braided layer in the middle is usually stainless steel wire or high-strength fiber. It can enhance the pressure resistance and tensile resistance of the water pipe and prevent the water pipe from bursting due to high water pressure. The outer layer is covered with a wear-resistant, anti-aging protective layer to extend service life. And adapt to complex environments such as moisture and friction. It has the characteristics of strong flexibility, convenient installation, and high and low temperature resistance.

2. Why choose a braided water pipe instead of an unbraided water pipe?

The core of choosing braided water pipe instead of non-braided water pipe is that the former has significant advantages in pressure resistance, tensile resistance, and service life. It can effectively enhance the structural strength of the water pipe. Prevent it from bulging and bursting due to high water pressure, and improve the bending resistance and tensile resistance. Even if it is bent for a long time, it is not easy to crack. In contrast, the braided water pipe is only pressurized by the inner pipe material. It is easy to break and leak under high pressure or frequent bending conditions. In addition, the outer protective layer of braided water pipes is more wear-resistant and anti-aging. And can adapt to the humid and multi-friction environment of the kitchen and bathroom. Most of them adopt food-grade inner pipe materials. It meets the safety standards for drinking water. While the material stability of ordinary non-braided water pipes is poor, long-term use may cause material aging and precipitation.

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3. What is the normal diameter and length range of braided water pipes?

Braided water hoses come in common sizes for easy use. For diameter, household hoses are usually G1/2 inch (about 12.7mm) or G3/8 inch (about 9.5mm), which fit most faucets, water heaters, and toilets. Industrial light-duty hoses are bigger, from G3/4 inch (about 19.1mm) to G2 inch (about 50.8mm), for small fluid transport. For length, household hoses are usually 30cm–200cm, which works for kitchens and bathrooms. Industrial hoses can be made longer, from 5m up to 20m, to fit bigger spaces like factories or heating systems.

4. Are braided pipes of different interface types available?

A variety of interface adaptation options are available, including four-point and six-point standard interfaces, as well as H59 all-copper nut interfaces, Camlock quick connectors, etc. Old faucets can be adapted through adapters, and special interfaces can be customized according to samples or drawings.

5. Can your braided water pipes be used in a high-temperature environment?

It can be used in high-temperature environments. Our stainless steel braided PEX hoses are available in the operating temperature range of-10℃ to 100℃. Not only can it be used in boiler water, but it is also not easy to freeze crack when used in a low-temperature environment.

6. What international or national certification has the Braided Water Hose passed?

Braided water pipes need to pass a number of international and domestic certifications to ensure safety and compliance. International certifications include CUPC certification in the United States and Canada. NSF/ANSI 61 (drinking water contact safety) and NSF/ANSI 372 (lead-free requirements) certification. WRAS certification in the United Kingdom. DVGW and KTW certification in Germany. ACS certification in France. WaterMark certification in Australia. European EN13618 standard certification and American ASME A112.18.6 standard certification. Some products also need to pass ISO 9001 quality management system certification. These certifications test braided water pipes from the dimensions of material safety, pressure resistance, sealing, and environmental protection.

7. Under what circumstances do you need to replace braided water pipes?

The following conditions shall be replaced in time: local hardening, discoloration, or cracks of the tube body; loose and broken braiding; continuous water seepage at the interface that cannot be solved through maintenance; service life exceeding 8 years (even if there is no abnormality in appearance).

8. How are Braided Water Hose of different pressure levels classified?

According to the blasting pressure, it is divided into three grades: conventional grade (2.0-3.0MPa) suitable for home and ordinary commercial use; industrial grade (3.0-4.0MPa) for factory water supply and equipment connection; high-pressure grade (above 4.0MPa) suitable for high-pressure cleaning, mining, and other scenarios. When purchasing, you need to provide actual working pressure requirements.

9. Does the Braided Water Hose quotation include freight and taxes?

Regular quotation is ex-factory price, excluding freight and tax; freight can be negotiated by our agent or customer, and tax is calculated at 13% VAT. Settlement methods support T/T (30% deposit in advance, final payment before delivery), L/C, and monthly settlement (a long-term cooperation agreement is required).