Loren Egland said:
Maybe I should try Parker. Larry, do you use this in 3/8 inch?
Loren
No Loren, I changed the QDs on my Powermatic and run 1/4"
The way i see it, for "average" hose runs there's just not enough benefits in running the heavier thicker sol lines.
As you know, I LOVE the big loud Powermatic, quirks and all.
Been running one for 13 years or better,
but just don't see the benefit of the 3/8" sol line they supply with the unit.
I don't know what your average hose run is, but if it's in the "normal" range, I'd bet nickel you won't notice any difference for single wand CCing.
What you WILL notice with 1/4" Parker is the weight.
It will feel like a feather compared to the 3/8" Ineptune.
It will also be much cooler to touch.
(you'll have little concern about melting olie/poly cut piles where the line lays like you do with steel braid)
If you hand coil your sol line, you'll probably hate the stuff.
But with a reel (not small arbor live reels) it's not a problem.
matter of fact, i think it reels in and out smoother than Ineptune.
It will be stiff and curly when brand new but will relax after a month or so of use.
It will never be as flexible as Ineptune, but the curls go away with use.
as Greenie mentioned, the jacket is also smoother and doesn't hang up like Ineptune can .
That smooth jacket also makes it MUCH easier to keep clean
..L.T.A.