johnsmith Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Okay, well I think I'll run some water through it first, just like with any other tap, and then use it. Unless someone else shares a horror story before I get around to doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arixonbarnes Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I once hooked up a hot water tap to a rubber/vinyl hose to wash my car. The hose split in several spots due to the heat (I didn't tie in the cold water tap). I now only use rubber hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCallele Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 "Some" garden style hoses are treated with mold inhibitors so that the water that is left in the hose doesn't start growing between uses. I suspect that these are what people are concerned with... That said, I use a garden hose all the time, just flush it until I get the right temp coming out the other end and all seems to be fine. Most aquarists that I know go and buy the RV potable water hoses instead, just to be safe. HTH, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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