About the 8-inch Flex-Tube PU
The 8-inch Flex-Tube PU is the large leaf vacuum size of the polyurethane line — eight lengths from a 4 ft replacement piece to 25 ft. Clear ether-based polyurethane with a .035-inch wall and a rigid yellow ABS helix that takes the wear; the upgrade from PVC for commercial debris, cold weather, and longer service life.
Stocked in 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 25 ft lengths. Each price is for one hose of that length.
Where you'll see the 8-inch PU
- Leaf and lawn debris collection on tow-behind and commercial vacuums
- Mulch blowing and bark handling
- Large dust collection and industrial vacuum lines
Compared with PVC hose like the Flex-Tube PV, the Flex-Tube PU has better abrasion resistance, higher tensile strength, and a wider operating range (-40°F to 200°F vs. 20°F to 160°F). For the most abrasive material, the heavy-wall Flex-Tube PU 60 HF is the next step up.