Getting the most from a 1 inch inside diameter rubber hose

If you've ever tried to move a decent amount of water or fluid without dragging around a heavy, rigid industrial pipe, you probably know how useful a 1 inch inside diameter rubber hose can be. It's that perfect "middle ground" size. It's big enough to handle some serious flow—much more than your standard 5/8-inch garden hose—but it's still manageable enough that you won't need a team of three people just to coil it up at the end of the day. ...

April 30, 2026 · 7 min · Paige Spelman