Can Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI safely handle hot water near +60Â°C without reduced working pressure or damage?

Yes . Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI can handle hot water up to +60Â°C, but with important limits: the hoseâs rated working pressure (10 bar at 20Â°C) decreases as temperature rises, and the specified operating range is -5Â°C to +60Â°C. That means at or near +60Â°C the hose will be usable but its maximum safe working pressure will be lower than 10 bar. To use it safely you should: - Verify the actual working pressure required in your system at the elevated water temperature. - Consult the manufacturerâs temperature vs. pressure derating chart (if available) or assume a significant reduction in allowable pressure near +60Â°C. - Avoid sustained exposure to temperatures above +60Â°C and monitor for softening, kinking, or other signs of degradation. - For critical or high-pressure hot-water applications, consider a hose rated specifically for high-temperature service to ensure no loss of performance or safety. In short: PROFI can be used with hot water up to +60Â°C, but expect reduced working pressure and take precautions or choose a high-temperature-rated hose when pressure or safety margins are critical.

Is Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI suitable for transporting light chemicals without degradation of the outer yellow PVC?

Yes. Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI is designed for water, air, and light chemicals and has a polyester braid reinforcement and yellow outer PVC layer that provide good chemical resistance and mechanical protection. It handles working pressure up to 10 bar at 20Â°C and operates from -5Â°C to +60Â°C (note: working pressure falls with rising temperature). For specific chemicals, always check chemical compatibility with PVC; for many common light agricultural and horticultural chemicals the hose will be suitable without causing outer yellow PVC degradation.

Can Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI maintain 10 bar working pressure at temperatures below 0Â°C?

Yes. Strong general purpose PVC universal hose PROFI is rated for a working pressure of 10 bar at 20Â°C and has an operating temperature range down to â5Â°C. Therefore it can maintain its specified working pressure at temperatures below 0Â°C as long as the temperature stays within its rated lower limit (â¥ â5Â°C). Do not use it below â5Â°C, and note that at higher temperatures the allowable working pressure decreases.

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Material	PVC – polyvinyl chloride
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	60
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-5
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	50
Reinforcement	polyester braid

Strong general-purpose PVC hose with specially reinforced wall and braid construction. Good resistance to kinking. Designed for water, air, and light chemicals in agriculture, horticulture, and industry. Inner layer: black PVC. Reinforcement: polyester braid. Outer layer: yellow PVC. Working pressure at 20°C: 10 bar. Operating temperature: from -5°C to +60°C. As the operating temperature increases, the working pressure value of the hose decreases.

List of product variants

Article number	Product variant name	DN	BAR	Availability	Actions
VLM-PROFI-13	PROFI hose 12.7 mm, yellow	12	10	In stock	Enquiry
VLM-PROFI-19	PROFI hose 19 mm, yellow	20	10	In stock	Enquiry
VLM-PROFI-25	PROFI hose 25.4 mm, yellow	25	10	In stock	Enquiry

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Strong general-purpose PVC hose with specially reinforced wall and braid construction. Good resistance to kinking. Designed for water, air, and light chemicals in agriculture, horticulture, and industry. Inner layer: black PVC. Reinforcement: polyester braid. Outer layer: yellow PVC. Working pressure at 20°C: 10 bar. Operating temperature: from -5°C to +60°C. As the operating temperature increases, the working pressure value of the hose decreases.

Additional information

Material	PVC – polyvinyl chloride
Maximum operating temperature [°C]	60
Minimum operating temperature [°C]	-5
Vacuum resistance	no
Standard length [m]	50
Reinforcement	polyester braid