Suggestions for choosing the material for the inner tube of the shower hose

Jul 31, 2023

Commonly used shower hoses include stainless steel hose, PVC hose, plastic hose, etc. Stainless steel hose has the advantages of high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and easy to clean.

 

1,Stainless steel material
Stainless steel material inner tube has strong corrosion resistance and pressure resistance, long service life, generally able to use more than five years. At the same time, stainless steel shower hose inner tube also has the characteristics of anti-stretching and high temperature resistance, and it is not easy to aging or discoloration and other phenomena in the process of use. However, the stainless steel shower hose inner tube is more expensive and heavier.
Applicable scene: suitable for home use, especially the water quality is more hard occasions.

 

2,PVC material
PVC material inner pipe price is relatively cheap, light weight, easy to install, but its softness is large, easy to produce twisted and bending lead to water seepage phenomenon. At the same time, PVC material shower hose pipe is easy to aging, service life is shorter, generally can only be used for about a year.
Applicable scene: suitable for temporary use, or water quality is relatively soft family use.

 

3,Copper pipe material
Copper pipe material inner tube high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, not easy to aging and deformation, life expectancy is generally more than five years. But compared to the other two materials, copper pipe material shower hose inner tube price is the most expensive.
Applicable scene:

suitable for long-term stable use, and the water quality is relatively hard environment, such as industrial water.

 

Depending on the requirements, you can choose different materials for the inner tube of the shower hose. If you need long-term stable use and the water quality is relatively hard environment, we should choose stainless steel or copper pipe material shower hose; if you need to use temporarily or the water quality is relatively soft home use, you can choose PVC material shower hose. Regardless of which material to choose, you need to pay attention to the purchase of regular brands to ensure product quality and safety.