Plastic plumbing hoses

Plastic

— hoses made from this material represent a certain exception to the general rule: plastic can be used to make the braid for a rubber tube, as well as the entire hose itself (in the latter case, the braid is absent as such). Both of these types are most often intended for showers (see "Type"). It is also worth noting that plastic can be additionally reinforced with metal threads to increase strength; such products also fall into this category.

One of the advantages of plastic is primarily the variety of patterns and colors: this material can be given almost any color, which is especially useful if you are looking for a hose for a bathroom with original decor. There are transparent plastic hoses available, however, they require very clean water – otherwise, deposits on the inner walls can quickly spoil the appearance of such a tube. Another advantage of this option is its ease of external cleaning: the surface of the plastic hose is smooth, with no grooves or irregularities where dirt tends to accumulate. Additionally, models made from this material are relatively inexpensive.

On the other hand, plastic also has notable disadvantages. Firstly, it is prone to losing elasticity over time and is generally more sensitive to kinks compared to, for example, corrugated steel braid. Secondly, as a result, the service life of such hoses is relatively short. Thirdly, products without an inner rubber tube do not handle prolonged exposure to hot water well (although this is mainly relevant at temperatures around 80 °C and above, to which water in centralized water systems usually does not heat). All these drawbacks are partially compensated for in the above-mentioned reinforced hoses, but even there they are not completely eliminated.