Beware of Summit Branded braided hose!!!

[1legjerry]

I use XRP. I bought a Fragola fitting once because i heard good things about them I throw it in the trash as soon as I compared it to a XRP.

[CMcAllister]

Originally Posted by 1legjerry

I use XRP. I bought a Fragola fitting once because i heard good things about them I throw it in the trash as soon as I compared it to a XRP.

I agree, the finish on the Fragola hard parts may not be as nice as some of the others, but, they seem to be equally reliable and have decent IDs, which some don't.

They are a bit more cost effective than most other US made stuff. People have budgets.

They seem to be mostly in stock at the regular places while others have been a bit spotty as far as certain things being available at times. Frustrating when you can't get a particular piece to match what you are already using.

They offer many odd, peculiar, non-standard parts, pieces and configurations which come in handy for particular situations.

Just my observations.

[curtis reed]

I have used some of the Brown and Miller crimped end hoses and you simply will not find a better hose or fitting. Their convoluted PTFE hose will bend smaller radii than any other brand of Teflon lined hose. They are in no way cheap though.


I have also used XRP and although they are a fantastic brand they are a step below in comparison to the Brown and Miller stuff. JMO



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[James Perrone]

I bought some stainless line kit from Amazon
Same kit summit sells $60 less
Seems like most vendors use China anyway
It is what it is
American is ruined by the big box stores
All in

[Michael K]

I've always used steel line as much as possible because I like working with it. I'll need to pay closer attention to the braided flexible connections though. Thanks to the OP for the heads-up.

[1320racer]

Originally Posted by curtis reed

I have also used XRP and although they are a fantastic brand they are a step below in comparison to the Brown and Miller stuff. JMO

there is no equal no mind better than Brown and Miller. XRP is the best option in non crimp AN fittings and hose.