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Old 03-02-08, 08:06 PM   #10
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Default Re: Braided hoses - Goodridge or Hel?

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Originally Posted by Robw#70 View Post
I dont like the HEL lines, their specs are always wrong, either way to long or only just enough.
They swage the collar to the fitting so they cannot be twisted if the ends aren't in line (see above quote) wheras Goodridge can be twisted a little if needed.
As always you get what you pay for which is why goodridge is dearer for stainless
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Whilst it's true that a braided line is a braided line, the Goodridge stuff just seems to fit better more often, guess which one I always buy?
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