Parker Parflex

[Joe]

I am getting a few guys asking about why no Parker Parflex in stock.

Hi Joe, when are you anticipating getting Parker Parflex in back in Stock ?

Joe: Actually never. I’m making a hose to replace it.

Thats cool, when are thinking it will be ready? I've had to repair mine several times lately. Im ready for new hose and I love thermoplastic hose over steel braid.

Joe: It's gonna be awhile.
It won’t be thermoplastic.
It won’t be steelbraid.
It will have similar heat & pressure capability of thermoplastic.
It will handle much better thermal plastic.
It will be more durable than thermoplastic.
It will be considerably less expensive than Parker Parflex.
Stay tuned.

[Joe]

Well it's here. Cool-Flex is what I'm calling it unless we come up with a better name.

It's cool to the touch like Parker Parflex.
It's flexible like steelbraid with a tight bend radius.
So it's Joe's Cool-Flex
Rubber interior and rubber jacket and a nylon hybrid braid sandwiched between.
Handles great. very slick so should not require a break in period.
Lighter by 4lb/100ft compared to High Heat steelbraid and a little heavier than Parker Parflex.
Rated the same as Parker Parflex until further testing is done.
Who knows, it could be a total flop because no cleaner has really got his paws on it; just me.
But I really like everything about it. Well, it is a little fat but I knew that going in. It's about the same OD as the old Goodyear, about 0.567inch. But don't worry, no Black Death like Goodyear.
Gator crimps go on like a pro.
I had it made in two colors blue and gray. Take your pick at $1.20 per foot.
First few orders I want to monitor closely so please call in your order.
If you're a Parker Parflex guy, you owe it to yourself to give this hose a try. I think you will love it.
Just the way it handles; your techs will be so much happier than fighting Parker.
The HT you'd think is High Temp like it is with Parker 1035-HT but nope.
In this case HT stands for Happy Techs.
Andriy, owner of White Glove will get the first sections from this group. He's paying the full price too.
So if he says he likes it you know he really likes it. And if he doesn't like it oh well... I'll swap him out for some High Heat which I think he already has and likes anyway.
Nobody gets screwed on this new hose.
It's either a winner or you get your money back in full.
Joe

[whitegloveclean]

Used the hoses today. Definitely lighter, softer. A little more than 6 lb 50ft section. My old hose was almost 9 lb. There was a little rubber smell in the beginning of my job today. I think it's temporary. Will keep you updated

[Joe]

Joe's Cool-Flex

[Joe]

                        approx. weight per 100ft , lbs.
                              w/ crimps & sleeves

[Joe]

I was just complimenting my hose making company and thought I'd pass it on to you guys too:

Here is one of the really good things I like about your hose,

I used to order in my Parker Parflex in 500ft rolls. You'd think it would be continuous, right? But I would find out that they spliced two shorter pieces together. This really screws up my custom length hose program. I just knew they would cut me short somewhere. Sure enough, it was usually right in the middle of one of my customers’ custom hoses. So I fired Parker and started making a competitive hose for my guys. Now when they ask for Parker Parflex, I tell them how I replaced it with the new hose (CoolFlex). So far this hose seems to be off to a good start. Not many comments yet but at least they are positive and not negative. Negative right off would kill us since it is new. So at least they are not negative. Will know more in 2 weeks. Will keep you posted.

Here is an example of the High Heat I get from you...

With all the rolls of hose I get from you, I have confidence in knowing that I won't run into any splices in your hose.
My guys can order anything from 5 feet to 300 feet and I know I will be able to deliver.
Plus you make me all the colors I could ever need.
In the last eleven years, I've dealt with 5 hose making companies and yours is still the best. Please keep it up.

[Joe]

Scott, I just added your comment in my email to them,

Here’s a comment: btw joe, the 300 degree hose you sell is the bomb. oh and your shut offs handle the pro1200's heat like a champ. havent lost one yet. was burning threw the interlink supply ones once a week till i got yours.

translation: btw = by the way, bomb = good thing, shutoffs = a ball valve I get made in China also to go with your hose. I call it Joevalve. Together, your hose and my Joevalve are the best in the carpet cleaning industry!

These people are people too. They try damn hard to make me happy, which ain't easy. Anybody doing it right deserves a pat on the back once in awhile. Anybody.

You guys go have a good week.
I'm back here busting my ass trying to make good stuff for you.

[whitegloveclean]

I like the yellow one. Nice and bright. Personally I think CoolFlex is the winner.

[Joe]

OK we will make it the same yellow color if you guys want.
But first I need to know if you like it.
If the majority of the first 30 users like this hose then I make more, else it goes in the trash.

[Joe]

Question from Paul

How does this (Cool Flex) compare with the standard steel braided hose?
Ans. Most of what follows I've already stated in this same thread.
You guys need to do a little reading before you ask questions.

Ans. Lighter. More flexible. Retains heat better, Similar bend radius, a little fatter, lower heat & temp rating but plenty good enough for carpet cleaning with a truckmount.

Would it stand up to abuse?
Ans. So far it is, but still very new. It does have the same outer jacket as my High Heat has and this hose is a proven winner. Personally, I like how slick this hose is right out of the box. I don't think there will be much of a break in period. Much better handling than Parker.

Would it be good for Montana climate? Probably better than steelbraid since there is no steel braid to get cold and freeze. Anxious to get some into colder regions to see what guys think.

So far this hose is just sitting around. Very little interest cuz cleaners don't endorse it - yet.
Here I am an expert in hose, saying this stuff is good hose, nobody listens. But the first cleaner to talk, everybody will believe him. Go figure. I predict in a year or two this will be a top selling hose, for sure it will be more popular than Parker Parflex, close behind my High Heat. But that's just me talking. What does he know ... He's just a salesman. Right.

[whitegloveclean]

I use this hose for about three weeks now and love it. The best hose ever used. I like how flexible and soft it is. I'm making comparison video of all the hoses I own. Just be patient

[Protechcleaning]

I just had the pleasure of using 50' of this new hose, (cool flex). Granted, my opinion is based on 1x of use so far, on an empty rental apartment. I picked it up while at Joes shop this am, I felt it and had to try it. OMG, where has this hose been my entire life, it's my favorite hose I've ever used so far. There is absolutely ZERO break in period, I love the slightly larger size (my feet can find it easier on the carpet so I can move it out of my way without stopping my cleaning), and wow, it's flexible and predictable. I'm seriously gonna have to fill the rest of my reel with this hose. FWIW, I bought this hose at full retail, and will buy more.

[Joe]

Funny, I was putting the second crimp on and looked over at Scott and he'd coiled the whole 50 footer up into tight 1 foot coils and was holding it in one hand waiting for the rest.
Granted he's got strong hands but you don't coil a hose into 1 foot wraps and hold it in one hand unless it's pretty light & flexible.

[Joe]

Another Parker Parflex user trying out the Cool Flex:
"... By the way, the guys really like the new hose we just got from you. We’ll test it a few more weeks and if it still holds up we’ll buy more. Very loosey goosy."
Bruce

[Protechcleaning]

Now it's been about 3 weeks since I have first started using the "Cool Flex" hose. Still my favorite hose so far, I have been relatively rough with my first section to see how it holds up. I've been pulling it around brick corners and not been very respectful to that first hose, the outer rubber seems to hold up well. With this hose not being steel braided, you can actually feel a slight "give or stretch" when pulling long sections (not much, maybe 1/2" -1" total over a 100' section). So far it has been exceeding my expectations. I still like that it is "slightly " larger outside diameter, easier to grab, slide, kick. I recently bought enough to fill my hose reel and am really liking how this stuff responds in the real world environment.

Joe, you should rename this hose "lil better solution hose". Haha.

[Joe]

Thanks for the input Scott.
Being kind of a slick hose, I was also wondering if it stays put in the Yardsticks or does it slide?

[Joe]

"For the rubber/nylon hose, the temperature can be up to 250F, and working pressure of 1300psi, no problem."

That's the definitive answer from the engineers who tested my new Cool Flex hose.
Should be plenty for carpet cleaners and most T&G cleaners, don't you think?

[Protechcleaning]

Yes, I believe that it will be the hose most cleaners will eventually own. Some may take longer to try it or even invest in it but once they do, I think it's gonna be a hit.
I personally don't use small 1/4 hose for Tile & Grout but it certainly works. I like 3/8 hose for high pressure applications, much better water flow means better cleaning. (In the commercial pressure washing industry, GPM of flow is more important than how high you can get the pressure)

[Joe]

3/8 stays hotter too.
Mike Wallace did some testing years back and 3/8 was so obvious a better choice for hard surface work. just most guys won't pay the extra $ to get it. If they only knew how much money it would make them. The time savings alone is huge over the course of a guy's career.

[Protechcleaning]

I was also wondering if it stays put in the Yardsticks or does it slide?

I used this hose today on my yardsticks, I couldn't tell a difference between cool flex and steel braid in the "V" of the yardstick.

I don't mean to sound like a broken record.....but quit screwing around and try this hose. at least try 50' of it, use it as your new "inside the house" hose, if your hose is more than 1 year old... you owe it to yourself (and your customers) to have a fresh hose inside peoples houses. Shoot, Joe will even ship it for free.

I noticed another nice feature of the slightly larger diameter, The Rotovac doesn't eat it up, the head on the Rotovac pushes this hose like vac hose. Its really good, ok, its really really good.