I am looking for a 5 inch reducing hose.  It needs to be 5 inch metric to 4 inch heavy duty.  Also would prefer wire-braided.  If anyone could help, I would be very grateful.       Thanks

I have never seen one of those hoses coupled both ends.

Hey Speedy,

Ruff Neck reducing hoses are available in: (5" to 4") & (5" to 3") & (4-1/2" to 3").  The (5" to 3") is the same hose as the (4-1/2" to 3"), the hose is fully tapered from 4-1/2" to 3" x 10 ft.  We get the other 1/2" of reduction for the (5" to 3") hoses in the hose fitting.

If you were to use it with a 4.4"ID (aka 4-1/2") style boom, you could order with that style end, & if you prefer the (5" to 4") variation to use with this type of boom you could even use the standard (5" to 4") hose with a 148mm end that would couple right up to the 4.4"ID system (that slight step would be in a direction of flow that wouldn't cause any problems).  We also make one for Schwing that's (4-1/2" to 4").

We don't currently produce a Ruff Neck Reducing Hose that is (4" to 3") & WILL NOT COUPLE BOTH ENDS OF ANY RUFF NECK REDUCING HOSE AS IT'S UNSAFE TO DISCHARGE FROM THE BOOM TIP WITH A DOUBLE-ENDED HOSE.  Double ended boom tip hoses should be strictly for use connecting your boom into slickline, NEVER USED FOR BOOM TIP DISCHARGE>>>PLEASE!!

I hope I helped you understand what is available & the safety aspects of their use, but if you have any questions, please give me a call.

(Todd, This isn't meant to be a sales pitch,I'm just trying to clarify what is actually available & their SAFE applications.)

Tom Johnston @ Con Forms  866-652-7810 (direct line)

Hey Volsfan359,

Why double ended?  Whatcha connecting to? Can I help? No reducing hoses are available double ended but could help with other options. Call me 866-652-7810

Tom Johnston

Speedy,

5" to 4" reducing elbow for the boom is do-able.  We'd have to add some tangents (straight tubing) to both sides of the reducing elbow in order to stretch the center-to-face to match the 10.82" (or 275mm) that normal boom elbows are.  This will assure you that you can fold your boom up without any interference between the tip hose & the boom structure.

Can't put a 4" hose end on the 4-1/2" ID end of the Ruff Neck hose (or I should say "we've never put one together like that anyway).  I suppose a 4" hose end could be built that could be installed on a 4-1/2" hose.  We did make a 6" tip hose with a 148mm end on it for a special application but this kind of one-off stuff can get "pricey".

From this 4" end you can then connect a 3-1/2" tip hose (with a reducer style end installed on it). This would clamp right up with a 4" HD coupling & the transition should be acceptable for 'loose" mixes anyway (wouldn't want to tempt fate & pump 'marginal' mixes though).

Call me 866-652-7810

Tom J

If you have a problem plugging in the straight reducers you will have more of a problem with a reducing elbow.  With the straight reducers the reduction takes place over a longer distance, therefore it is less likely to plug.  This is why pump manufacturers use a straight reducer when going from 148mm to 125mm.