Thread: Source of flexible flex - 6"

Being in Tas means that your local options are unfortunately going to be limited Lance. What you have suggested re. talking to local industries that use it and seeing if you can get an offcut might be your best option. What sort of lengths are you looking for?

Originally Posted by RSD

Being in Tas means that your local options are unfortunately going to be limited Lance. What you have suggested re. talking to local industries that use it and seeing if you can get an offcut might be your best option. What sort of lengths are you looking for?

A couple of one meter lengths, and one two meter length.

The real killer for me is my thicknesser/jointer. As the hose needs to move (and twist) to go from one configuration to the other, I would end up needing a really long length of the stiff flex I currently have to make the transition.

I did go to one of the aquaculture plants as they use a lot of hose. Unfortunately they also use very stiff flex, which I guess is to be expected when you're pumping water and fish between locations.

All I can suggest is maybe try these guys and see how much the postage is - Flexible Ducting | Flexible Dust Hose | Airtight Solutions

Just came across this place whilst goggling. Know nothing about them.
Consumables | Dust Extraction Supplies | Dust Collector Consumables | Airtight Solutions

Originally Posted by Nifty Nev

Just came across this place whilst goggling. Know nothing about them.
Consumables | Dust Extraction Supplies | Dust Collector Consumables | Airtight Solutions

Think that is the same crowd that RSD posted.

I buy my very flexible from this crowd

http://www.speedlock.com.au/pdfs/CLEARFLEX.pdf

You could try an irrigation equipment supplier.

The local one here has lots of big stuff

Cheers Barry

I got some from flex Brierley hose and handling, they have a branch in Hobart. They have access to a wide range of products, see what they have in stock

Thanks for the pointer Tony.

I just ordered three 10ft lengths from Amazon. It looks like the price has increased slightly. I paid AU$76 per length including shipping with Amazon Prime.

Originally Posted by KahoyKutter

I just ordered three 10ft lengths from Amazon. It looks like the price has increased slightly. I paid AU$76 per length including shipping with Amazon Prime.

Wow, that's a great price too compared to other options I've explored.

EDIT: Just ordered some.

Originally Posted by LanceC

Wow, that's a great price too compared to other options I've explored.

Yep, it works out to about $25 a metre. I wanted the 20ft length but they're charging $135 for delivery. I'm not sure why the 10ft length includes delivery but I'm certainly not complaining.

Guys please let us know what the hose is like when you get it!

Do you get free delivery with Amazon Prime? Your link says $42 delivery?