PUMP CATEGORY

Braided Hose

Braided Hose is a clear PVC flexible hose, polyester reinforced for suction and delivery duties where you need to see the flow. The clear walls make it the natural choice for laboratory work, food and beverage transfer, water feature ins...

Products in range 4
From £17£14.17 (Exc VAT)
Max pressure Up to 16 bar
Sizes 13–50 mm
4 products
Buying guide

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Key Benefits

  • Clear PVC walls: full visual inspection of flow
  • Polyester reinforced: high working pressure for its size
  • Flexible: easy to route around fittings, equipment, and tight spaces
  • Suction and delivery rated: works on both the inlet and outlet sides of pumps
  • Smooth bore: minimal friction loss and easy to clean
  • Lightweight: simple to handle and reposition

Typical Applications

Braided hose is chosen wherever flow visibility, hygiene, or lab-grade clarity matters:

  • Laboratory and research equipment water lines
  • Food and beverage production water transfer
  • Aquaculture and fish keeping (filtration, water changes, life support systems)
  • Water feature and ornamental pond installations
  • Hydroponic and indoor growing systems
  • Booster pump and pressure system installations where flow inspection is required
  • Domestic plumbing extensions and washing machine supply
  • Any application where air locks, blockages, or contamination need to be visible
Common questions

Frequently asked questions.

Can braided hose be used on the suction side of a pump?

Yes. Polyester braid reinforcement holds the bore open under vacuum, so it works on both suction and delivery sides. For larger bore suction work or buried installations, suction and delivery hose is more appropriate.

Can braided hose be used outdoors?

Yes for short term, but it is not specifically UV stabilised. For permanent outdoor installations, choose high pressure delivery hose, which is UV resistant.

Why is braided hose clear?

The clear PVC compound makes the hose transparent, so you can see flow, air locks, debris, and blockages at a glance. This visibility is the main reason customers choose braided over other hose types.