Marine Deck Wash and Drinking Water Hoses by Flat Out

2 minute video: The boys at Port Macquarie Marine Rescue had some fun making an ad for Flat Out Marine Hoses

A MARINE HOSE SOLUTION THAT SAVES SPACE, SAVES TIME AND IS A JOY TO USE

Excellent for everything from fishing boat washdown to fresh water tank filling on your yacht at a marina, Flat Out's Australian made hoses are world class. With exceptional longevity and performance plus a unique storage design – the Flat Out Multi-Reel – you will turn your gotta-do jobs into wanna-dos!

The working pressure rating of Flat Out hoses is 2100 kPa and minimum burst pressure 5250 kPa. Since mains pressure maximum in Australia is 500 kPa, you can understand why we say these hoses are tough.

12.5m Flat Out Premium Drink Water Hose on Multi-Reel Narrow

12.5m Flat Out Premium Drink Water Hose on Multi-Reel Narrow

Nice and long yet incredibly tiny, the 12.5m Drink Water Hose on Multi-Reel Narrow, is Flat Out's superstar.

It’s sleek, it’s shiny, it’s sturdy, and it will bring joy to your otherwise tiresome task, long hose setup and packup. With no wasted space and easier setup/packup than you've ever experienced, this is a must-have for your RV gear, boat, horse float or trade vehicle. ...read more

Includes: 12.5m Flat Out Drink Water Hose with brass snap on fittings, dual size brass tap adaptor (3/4 and 1" BSP), Flat Out Multi-Reel Narrow
Product Weight: 2.6Kg (all components)
Dimensions: 37cm diameter Multi-Reel, 6.5cm deep
19mm ID polyester jacket lay-flat hose with German PU liner
AS4020 Potable Water Certified
PN14 Working pressure rating
Stack best with any other Flat Out Narrow or Original Multi-Reel product (SKU starting with M)

Not long enough? All Flat Out hoses can be joined with standard hose couplers. For Caravan use, we recommend pairing this item with our 2.5m extension/tank-filling/finter-connection/short-range hose for 15m total length and unparalleled versatility. For commercial uses, simply stack in more of the same hoses and connect lengths as needed to reach your destination.

[SKU: M12NE]

Original Multi-Reel

The highest capacity cable reel made by Flat Out. The Original Multi-Reel will fit over 30m heavy duty extension lead and many other items, protecting your gear and keeping it tangle free.

Capacity Suggestions

30m Heavy duty extension lead
15m conventional 12mm hose (must be flexible enough to wind),
60m Network cable,
30m Strip LED lights,
15m air compressor hose,
40m Coaxial cable,
2x10m Tie down strap,
20m snatch strap...
USA Customers: 50ft Zero G hose
Your own flat hose or strap, the maximum flattened width is 57mm, length to fit will depend on the thickness of the item.

This large Multi-Reel will fit nearly all commercially available extension leads. Actually we haven't yet found one that doesn't (but don't want to make false promises).

Specifications

37 cm diameter
44 cm including handle
8 cm deep
0.9 kg when empty
approx. 30 m power cord capacity,
Best stacked in pairs with any other Flat Out Multi-Reel SKU starting in M.

B.E.S.T Inline Water Filter

This is the B.E.S.T. Water Filters brand model 322HB that we buy in for your convenience. Connect it to your flat out hose and then use a short hose (e.g. P11 or P13) to connect it to your van. We love it, not only because it's Aussie Made but because it is simply better than alternatives. ...read more

Containing SilverSafe technology it removes taste, odours, bacteria and parasites. It has no set replacement times, and if the water slows too much, simply reverse it and flush it out, it will start working the other way. It's compact and produces great tasting water for far longer than other similar sized models. For more information feel free to visit the BEST Water Filters website.

Why Filter My Water?

Whilst we at Flat Out personally choose to filter all water used in our vans (pressure or tank connected); if you are tank filling it is a very, very wise thing to do.

Over time any silt or dirt particles in the water will settle and create a sediment in the bottom of your tank - which is of course almost impossible to clean! But that isn't the main reason. Council water in Australia is treated for bacteria with chlorine, but if water sits for as little as a couple of days, the chlorine will evaporate. Now if bacteria or other nasties have a chance at entering your tank (and they will because tanks need vents to fill with air as the water leaves them) you risk getting sick. As Colin from B.E.S.T says, "It only takes one bug to ruin a whole holiday!".

We love the BEST water filters because they have so much more silver than any competitor filter, meaning the filter never goes green on the inside, nor does your tank! Fine silver particles enter your tank with the water that flows through the filter, and do not disappear like chlorine does. Silver is known for its bacteria annihilating ability, and it is also healthy for you to consume in small doses.

When do I change my filter?

Your B.E.S.T water filter is back-flushable and will not clog with dirt. The silver concentration in these units is higher than any other filter we know of and will outlast the carbon, so coupled with its 2 way feature that ensures no bacteria will grow inside the unit, you don't have a time-frame for replacement.
Yet, as with any filter over time, the microfine carbon will eventually reach its capacity to remove the bad tasting minerals from the water. Depending on the quality of water you push through the filter, will be how long this takes. The 'rating' is 5000L but you will simply know it is time to replace your filter when the water starts to taste bad.

Filter replacement for B.E.S.T inline filters, unscrew the brass fittings from your existing unit and use on this one when you swap them over. You will save money and also be recycling!

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1-1/6 inch NPT brass hose connector with swivel elbow - for Shurflo (or similar) caravan water inlet

1-1/6 inch NPT brass hose connector with swivel elbow - for Shurflo (or similar) caravan water inlet

If your water inlet on your caravan/RV/yacht looks like the one in the image, it will have a 1-1/6 inch NPT thread which isn’t the same as all other plumbing fittings in Australia. (A BSP threaded fitting available at any Aussie hardware store sized ‘3/4 inch’ will fit for a couple of turns but then leak when pressurised.)

This tap adaptor unit has the correct thread for your water inlet. The brass snap fittings of your Flat Out hoses work best on brass and the swivel elbow adaptor so enables you to have the ultimate downward connection which:

- being brass will last and handle high pressure,

- won’t leak (as is the correct thread size),

- is sleek, tidy and visually appealing,

- removes potential bump hazards as you walk around your van

- reduces load on the fitting o-rings (being angled), improving their longevity

1-1/6 inch NPT parallel male, right angle swivel to 12mm (1/2inch) snap on quick connect male.

[SKU: P5]

Hose Coupler: snap-on brass 12mm

Male to male snap-on brass coupler 12mm to connect drink water hoses. This is a standard fitting and will not only fit Flat Out hoses but all usual hose snap fittings in AU. You also can buy them from your local hardware store (and they might be a fraction cheaper), we simply stock them here for your convenience.

Used to join 2 x drink water hoses with snap fittings.

[SKU: P7]

Tank Filling Attachment Taste Free with Brass Fittings

25cm taste free solid hose with brass snap-on connector. This is a spout used to fill your tank when not connected via the pressure inlet.

This is our premium grade tank filler with brass fittings for longevity (not really necessary for pressure rating with this application) and because it's so nice to match the rest of your set.
Connect this product to your Flat Out Drink Water hose to allow easy insertion to your tank with our product P7, onto the other side of an inline filter, or any brand 12mm hose coupler.

[SKU: P17]

Flat Out Shut-Off Valve for Tank Filling

Flat Out Shut-Off Valve for Tank Filling

This added convenience item is excellent for tank filling with Flat Out hoses and B.E.S.T. filters. The Flat Out Stop Valve offers three main benefits:

Reduce mess: Easily stop the water flow when you're ready to pack up without making a mess.
Improve performance: Help pressurise your Flat Out water hose before tank filling to ensure a smooth and easy experience.
Quicker Packup: When packing up from a pressurised setup, you can turn off the water at the van end and easily depressurise the line before detaching hoses.

Specifications:

Construction: Brass, Plated Brass, and Stainless Steel
Compatibility: The 3/4 BSP end fits directly into the B.E.S.T. filter. There is also a 1/2 inch BSP thread behind the 3/4 one, so you can use this with other brand filters with either diameter female BSP openings.
Standard Fittings: The outer end of our valve meets 12mm (1/2 inch) snap fitting standards, compatible with any other hose snap fitting female, to work with Flat Out hoses, other brand hoses, our tank-filling attachment (P17), or one you make yourself.
Two-Way: B.E.S.T. filters (and some others) are bi-directional. This valve also works in both directions, so you can use it at the top or bottom end of your filter and flip it any time without needing to remove it.
Re-usable: The Filter Stop Valve is a one-time purchase, easily movable to your next filter when it's time for a change.

[SKU: P20]

Tap Adaptor: ¾in & 1in to snap-on brass

Standard brass tap adaptor for ¾in & 1in BSP threaded garden taps to male snap-on

[SKU: P4]

Flat Out Fluro Velcro Stacking Strap

Purpose built to help you secure stacked Multi-Reels when in storage. This strap also makes single hand carrying for a pair of reels easy. ...read more

Flat Out Multi-Reels are designed to stack in pairs like clam shells - with each winding knob fitting neatly into any petal of the partner reel. This strap wound through the center of the stack and over the bottom secures them together while in transit.

Available in two lengths—65cm and 30cm—both straps are 2.5cm wide with a 10cm black hook section. The 65cm strap is ideal for securing a pair of Multi-Reels, while the 30cm strap is perfect for shorter hoses or compact items. The fluro orange also makes it easy to find!

Both straps are versatile and useful for many applications beyond Flat Out gear too.

ELEGANT AND PRACTICAL FLAT HOSE SYSTEM

Flat Out hoses are a miniaturised fire hose, which means they are abrasion resistant and ultra flexible. Winding them onto the Multi-Reel when packing up, you also squeeze all the water out, so when you store your hose it will not leave a puddle. The flat hose is lighter and packs away smaller than conventional hoses of the same length. The 19 mm diameter of the hose means that once the water in it is under pressure, it will not kink as you move around to wash your vessel. The outer jacket is polyester with mould inhibitors and the liner is anti-microbial so there is no need to dry it to pack up.
Brass fittings with standard 12 mm (½") snap ends are crimped to your hose so you can use it with standard adaptors such as trigger nozzles and tap connectors from any brand. However, we also supply a dual-size brass tap adaptor with each unit.

MARINE HOSE DRINK WATER SAFETY AS4020 POTABLE

The Australian standard for potable water is AS4020; please don't confuse this with AS2070 which simply means a hose inner has been made from a food-grade plastic. To receive AS4020 certification, the factory must be inspected, and the hoses are laboratory tested for anti-tainting qualities. Flat Out Drink Water hoses are AS4020 certified with the lining made from Polyurethane (PU) – the material used to make medical tubing. That's how safe they are! Our hoses also conform to German BGA DIN39 potability standard and the factory is ISO 9001 accredited.

JOINING AND STACKING

If extra length is required, you can always join Flat Out hoses together using a standard hose joiner such as our accessory product P7. You can also store your extension leads on Flat Out Multi-Reels. You will enjoy tangle-free hoses or leads every time, and increased lifespan for your gear now being stored in an armour-plated container that reduces twists which could damage the gear. An Original Multi-Reel will take up to 30 m of heavy duty 15 A extension lead, and more for lighter leads. Then you can stack and strap your Multi-Reels for even better protection and space minimisation!