Using sewer jetting hose for power washing

[Wayne G.]

Searched the forums and cant find any posts on this. When I wash flat surfaces I am at 8gpm and 3500 psi when using 100 ft. of 3/8" ID 4000psi typical high pressure hose. I want to go to 100 ft. of 1/2" ID hose to reduce pressure/flow loss. 1/2" ID 4000 psi sewer jetting hose is cheaper and lighter than the corresponding typical high pressure hose.... Any recommendations?

 

[Doug Rucker]

Don't use sewer jet hose.....very thin and won't hold up to the wear and tear we put on hoses.

 

[FullBlast]

Yes I think Doug is right on this.

We use to do some drain cleaning and had some of that lite weight hose and the thought went thru my mind too, but yea I don't think it will hold up very good.